San Pietro
Welcome to San Pietro di Feletto
Hello everyone! Are you ready to discover the small yet charming town of San Pietro di Feletto in the Treviso province, located in the Veneto region?
Physical Geography
Firstly, it's important to know that San Pietro di Feletto is a scattered municipality, whose main center is not the eponymous village but that of Rua di Feletto. The town is located on the morainic hills northwest of Conegliano, covered with vast expanses of vineyards, especially of the Prosecco grape variety. In fact, one of Italy's most appreciated wines in the world with a controlled designation of origin is produced in this territory. Amidst the vegetation, one can admire groves of black locust and chestnut trees, while the town itself is characterized by the numerous rural houses scattered on the undulating surface of the hills, which overlook the ancient parish of San Pietro.
Etymology
The name Feletto comes from the Latin "filix" or fern, referring to the wooded nature of the area. This name attests to the significance of nature in this municipality, where the vegetation never fails to amaze visitors.
History
The history of San Pietro di Feletto probably began around the 7th or 8th century when the church of San Pietro was erected, which would be built on the ruins of a pagan temple. The sacred place becomes the headquarters of a powerful parish, whose jurisdiction extended to several areas of the surrounding territory, including Formeniga, Collalbrigo, and Refrontolo. In the 11th century, the parish was donated to the bishop of Belluno and subsequently conferred upon the consortium of Conegliano, to later become a part of the Venetian Republic.
Symbols
The ancient parish of San Pietro, which played an important role in the history of the area, is depicted in the municipality's coat of arms. The banner is a white cloth.
Monuments and Places of Interest
San Pietro di Feletto is a town rich in monuments and places of interest, especially of a religious nature.
Religious architecture
The parish of San Pietro is undoubtedly one of the most interesting places in the town. Dating back to the 11th century, the parish is located in a panoramic location from which one can admire a unique landscape. The church has a protruding facade and a large medieval portico, under which five precious frescoes are preserved. The interior is made up of three naves and contains frescoes dating from the 12th to the 15th century, including the large "Christ Pantocrator between the Virgin and Saint Peter" from the 13th century. The Gothic chapel of San Sebastiano is a suggestive corner of the parish, housing the baptistery.
Other Places
San Pietro di Feletto is not just the parish, but there are also other places that are worth visiting. For example, there is the village of Rua di Feletto, which also possesses a noteworthy artistic and architectural heritage. Here, one can admire the twelfth-century parish Church of San Michele Arcangelo or the Riccati Villa, built in the first half of the 18th century.
Conclusions
Here is our brief yet intense journey discovering San Pietro di Feletto. We hope to have sparked your interest and above all, your curiosity for this enchanting municipality, located among the most beautiful hills of Veneto and rich in history, art, and culture. Come visit us and let yourself be charmed by the beauty of these lands!
