Tarzo
Welcome to Tarzo, the hilly municipality in the province of Treviso
Hello everyone! Today we'll be talking about Tarzo, a charming municipality in the province of Treviso, in the Veneto region. With a population of just over 4000 inhabitants, Tarzo is a place that will conquer you with its hills, streams, and breathtaking views.
Physical geography
Tarzo is mainly hilly, with only a few flat areas. One of these is in the Trevigiana Valley, which extends south of the Revine Lago lakes, where you can also find the towns of Colmaggiore and Fratta. Instead, the southern part of Corbanese is characterized by the presence of industrial zones.
In the area, you can admire wooded valleys and numerous streams, with the Cervano and Lierza streams belonging to the hydrographic basins of the Livenza and Piave rivers, respectively. Tarzo also boasts some of the highest altitudes in the eastern area, such as Monte Piai (540 m asl) and Le Prese (579 m).
Origin of the name
The toponym Tarzo, first mentioned as "Tarçe" in 1031, derives from the Latin personal name "Tartius". However, the name is a predial without a suffix.
History
Earliest traces
The oldest archaeological evidence found in the area of the Revine Lago lakes dates back to the early Bronze Age (2nd millennium BC), with the presence of humans in this territory.
The Lombards
The arrival of the Lombards in 568 had a great importance for the area, with a dominion of almost two hundred years, which led to the reorganization of the territory, the promulgation of laws, the foundation of parishes and small communities like Tarzo and Corbanese. Tarzo was included in the Duchy of Ceneda, corresponding roughly to the current diocese of Vittorio Veneto.
Symbols
The coat of arms and the flag of Tarzo were granted by decree of the President of the Republic on May 21, 1958. The mitre in the symbol recalls that Tarzo was linked to the bishopric of Ceneda since 1307, of which it was also a vice-county until 1769, with its own statutes issued directly by the bishop since the 15th century.
Conclusions
Tarzo is a small gem in the heart of Veneto, with a rich and fascinating history, rolling hills, and picturesque streams. It is an ideal place to discover the history of the area and enjoy its natural landscape. And if you like to walk or hike, you'll be happy to know that Tarzo is also the starting point for many beautiful walks in the surrounding nature. I hope this summary has whet your appetite to visit Tarzo!
