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ALANO
Alano di Piave is a Municipality in the south of the Province of Belluno. It is located in a lush valley on the south-east foot of Mount Grappa, along the right bank of the river Piave. Its origins are not sure but they are very old; it is certain that in Roman times there were human settlements: Roman military presence has been confirmed in the nearby village of Fener. During the first World war Alano was on the border between the Austrian and Italian Armies and their violent fights caused huge damage to both people and territory. For this reason as well as for its people’s courage and behaviour during and after the two World Wars, the municipality of Alano was awarded a Silver medal for Civil Valour. The same valley is called “Conca delle Medaglie d’Oro” (= Valley of the Golden Medals). In the village of Campo, a historical municipal museum was founded to let people know and remember these events on the territory. In the parish church of Alano some paintings by Tizianello, Pittoni and some sculptures by Marchieri which survived war destruction are preserved.

There are many possibilities for excursion along the marked paths, going up the surrounding mountains around the village. Mountains summer pasture is still practised and it is possible to buy dairy products directly from the local producers. . A province road starting from Alano leads to Cima Grappa (15 Km) , along which it is possible to enjoy the sight of picturesque landscapes and on, very clear days ,even the city of Venice on the horizon.

Thanks to its position Alano di Piave is the ideal starting point to visit the territory of Belluno Province, moreover you can easily reach the Provinces of Treviso (south-east) and Vicenza (south-west).

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The tourist offer is very big. Hereunder we offer only some proposals according to the distance from Alano. For more information and curiosities we advice to visit the marked sites. Valdobbiadene , homeland of vines and Prosecco wine is 10 Km far. Every year the National Exhibition of the Sparkling Wine is held, in addition to many other food and wine events. Again, at 10 Km, there is the magnificent green of Asolo Golf Club. Villa Barbaro of Maser by Palladio is at 15 Km.
Possagno is 20 Km south. Here there is Canova’s Temple, his birth-house and his plaster casts gallery.
Asolo is a small medieval pearl, rich of history, place for Italian and foreign poets and scholars.
Feltre is at 20 Km, it is one of the most beautiful wall-towns of Veneto. This historical centre is set on “Colle delle Capre” (=The Goats’ Hill) where there are the most representative buildings. Among the main events the “Gran Fondo Campagnolo”, a cycling international competition; the Regional Artistic Craftsmanship, the Palio of Feltre, a very popular contest , the Walls Tour, an evening Foot-race.
Sempre a 20 km in direzione nord arriviamo a Feltre, una delle più belle città murate del Veneto.
Near Feltre there is Saints Vittore e Corona Sanctuary, founded in a strategic position by Giovanni da Vidor, a captain who took part to the First Crusade. It is a jewel of Romanesque Art with clear Byzantine influence. Also near Feltre there are areas of great naturalistic interest: in fact we can find the “dolomiti Bellunesi” Natural Park. This park sprawls in the southern part of the province of Belluno and still maintains its wild and unpolluted environment.
Excursions can be made at any period of the year, even with guides. (www.mazarol.net).
At 30 Km Bassano is a well-known town thanks to its valuable ceramics , its very good cooking, its famous “grappa” and its wooden bridge, project by Palladio.
Further 5 Km from Bassano there is Marostica, well-known for its chess-game which is held every two years on the big chess-board of the main square, just in front of the castle, particularly suggestive as the pieces of the game are real people wearing costumes of the XV century. Also its delicious cherries are very appreciated.
At 35 Km there is Castelfranco, the town of Giorgione, with its castle and walls, surrounded by water.
At 40 Km, Treviso, the main town of Treviso province which is called “gioiosa et amorosa” (=merry and lovely). As the topic is wide, we advice to visit the site www.marcatreviso.it .
At 40 Km there is belluno, the main town of the province. As for Treviso, the opportunities are so many that it is advisable to visit www.infodolomiti.it www.infodolomiti.it for a detailed outlook of the territory. From Alano Venice can be reached in one and a half hour as well as the city of Cortina.
Trento can be reached in one hour.

Further news can be seen at the following sites:
www.grappaeprealpi.it