Quinto
Welcome to Quinto di Treviso!
Hello everyone! Today we are talking about Quinto di Treviso, a town in Veneto with an ancient and interesting history. Are you ready to discover some curiosities about this place?
History
To start, know that human presence in Quinto di Treviso is documented as far back as the Bronze Age! But the Romans also left their mark here, since the toponym itself indicates a trading station along the road to Padua. Over the centuries, the town remained linked to Treviso, but its importance grew thanks to the economy based on the Sile river and the numerous Venetian villas built in the area.
Symbols
Now let's move on to the symbols of the municipality: the coat of arms and the banner. They were granted in 1934 and the banner is blue. In short, even if small, Quinto di Treviso has its traditions!
Monuments and places of interest
But now let's get to what we like the most: the monuments and places of interest.
Parish Church
The parish church is dedicated to Saint George the Martyr and was almost completely rebuilt in the post-WWII period. However, it preserves some frescoes and paintings of the fifteenth century, which are part of a triptych that also includes a work kept in a chapel of Villa Giordani-Valeri. In short, a mix of ancient and modern that will leave you speechless!
Church of San Cassiano
If you are passionate about art and religiousness, you cannot miss the Church of San Cassiano Martyr, the ancient parish church of Quinto. Here you will find a beautiful wooden altar with a polyptych by a Venetian master of the sixteenth century, together with paintings by artists such as Lattanzio Querena and Ascanio Spineda. And for those who want to further deepen local history, the church is located near the Quinto cemetery.
In short, Quinto di Treviso deserves a visit for its millennia-long history, its monuments and its culture. We are waiting for you for a walk through the ancient streets of the town and a discovery of the many wonders it offers. See you soon!
