Mel, Veneto
Mel is a city on the Piave with 6078 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012) in the Italian province of Belluno, Veneto region.
Geography
The Comune di Mel consists of the historic center and extensive scattered settlements with small churches on ancient foundations, the sacred building tarioi mentioned, often transformed into ruinous state or small houses, are a special feature of the region. The total area of the territory comprises about 85 km ² with a population density of 73 inhabitants on average / km ².
The neighboring municipalities are Cison di Valmarino (TV), Follina (TV), Lentiai, Miane (TV ), Santa Giustina, Sedico, Trichiana and Valdobbiadene (TV).
History
His back to the 5th century BC rich history coincides with that of the 15 km north-east past the provincial capital of Belluno.
Demographics
Sights of the old
- Piazza Papa Albino Luciani (formerly Piazza Umberto I ) with town hall (frescoes with scenes from the Orlando Furioso of Ariosto ); Late Renaissance and Baroque palaces (Casa Fulci, Palazzo delle Contesse, Palazzo Guarnieri, Casa Francescon );
- The baroque parish church contains in the interior paintings by Andrea Schiavone and Cesare Vecellio.
- In the Church of the Addolorata there are also paintings by Andrea Schiavone and a Renaissance baptismal font.
- In the district of Castello di Tiago Zumelle, which goes back to a Roman fortress from the year 46 projects.
- The Archaeological Museum displays finds from a paläovenetischen necropolis, which was excavated in the vicinity of the place.
Cultural Events
- In the Palazzo delle Contesse regular art exhibitions.
- In the courtyard of the Palazzo Guarnieri is held annually in early July a three-day presentation of choral singing held ( Rassegna Internazionale del Canto Chorale ).
- In the fall of a market is ( Mele Mel a ) held in the old town, at the local levels to tasting local products can be tasted.
- Every year in September there will be a hard mask ( Carri allegorici ) on the Luciani Square.
Tourism
The surroundings of Belluno is well visited all year round, but deliberately avoids mass tourism. Agritourism is offered as an alternative form of holiday diverse; Hikers and skiers will find in the geographical advance of the Dolomites opportunity for sporting activities.
The Touring Club of the Veneto region has Mel been twice awarded the " Orange Flag " ( Orange Flag ), a quality award for environmentally friendly "gentle " tourism.