Highlights & Landmarks

Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta – Built between 1936 and 1937 by architect Domenico Rupolo. On the wall of the left nave there is a chapel housing the ancient baptismal font and the 1540 altarpiece by Francesco da Milano depicting the Assumption of Mary. The works of sculptors Marta Sammartini and Giovanni Possamai adorn the side altars. Inside, the tomb of Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo is preserved.

Ponte del Contenzioso – Originally built of red-painted wood, it rested on a single central pillar and was covered by a roof similar to that of the bridge of Bassano del Grappa. Its name derives from the disputes that often took place there, so much so that it became known in history as the “bridge of contention.” It was named as such by the Brandolini counts in their appeal to the Serenissima, in order to report violent incidents that occurred nearby. The right bank belonged to the municipality of Treviso, while the left bank was under the authority of the podestà of Cison.

Palazzo Balbi-Valier – This building bears witness to the importance of the local economic and social fabric over the centuries. Built by the Venetian noble family of the same name in the early 19th century on the site of a pre-existing 17th-century villa, it stood at the center of a large manufacturing complex where the Balbi Valier family managed silk-processing activities. Until the Second World War, Marta Sammartini—one of the few female sculptors of the 20th century—lived here with her family.

Loggia dei granai – The building is located in the very central Piazza Balbi Valier, directly above the war memorial, and was commissioned by the Balbi Valier counts themselves. It dates back to the second half of the 19th century. Like Palazzo Vaccari, it was designed by engineer Ferdinando Chisini. The loggia was conceived with a commercial purpose, as the square hosted the grain and livestock market.

Palazzo Vaccari – Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II is still today the center of the town and the main marketplace, where Palazzo Vaccari—now the town hall—stands out. Recently restored and returned to the community, the building served as the city’s main elementary school during the 20th century. “Educate and hope,” reads the inscription on the rear façade, commissioned by the then mayor Antonio Schiratti.

Villa Brandolini – Built in the 18th century, it includes the villa, the barchessa (farm wing), the guesthouse, the garden, and the private chapel. In Venetian style, it is adorned with stucco decorations added after the villa’s construction. In the postwar period, local artist Emilio Fontana oversaw the decorative restoration. A hidden network of tunnels served as an ingenious system for water collection and distribution, and also as a refuge during the Second World War. The villa houses the “Toti dal Monte” music school and the Consortium for the Protection of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.

Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo – An economist and sociologist of remarkable relevance, he devoted his life to promoting a social and economic model inspired by Christian values, centered on human dignity and the common good. Born in Treviso and beatified by the Church on April 29, 2012, his thought deeply influenced Christian social doctrine and continues to inspire those committed to building a more just and supportive society. Toniolo is buried in the cathedral of Pieve di Soligo.

Andrea Zanzotto (poet) – One of the most significant Italian poets of the second half of the 20th century. He received prestigious awards: the San Babila Inediti (1950), the Feltrinelli Prize (1987), the Bagutta Prize (1999), and the Hölderlin Prize (2005), as well as several honorary degrees. In 1950 he entered the San Babila prize for unpublished works. The jury—composed of Montale, Quasimodo, and Ungaretti—declared him the winner with poems written between 1940 and 1948, later published in 1951 under the title *Behind the Landscape*. In 1976, the poet began collaborating with Federico Fellini on the writing of texts for *Casanova*.