The best traffic-free bike rides around Salgareda

A tower with the image of the great writer Hemingway along the banks of the Piave river, near Fossalta di Piave (VE).

The Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Candolè, a hamlet of Salgareda, is a sacred building that embodies the historical memory and rebirth of the territory along the Piave river. The current structure is the result of post-war reconstruction, as the previous place of worship was completely razed to the ground during the fierce fighting of the Great War, being on the front line. Architecturally, the church features sober and harmonious lines, typical of early 20th-century Venetian religious architecture. The facade is simple, crowned by a pediment reminiscent of neoclassical tradition, while the single-nave interior invites contemplation. Inside, works of art and furnishings are preserved that testify to the devotion of the local rural community. The bell tower, which stands isolated from the main body, serves as a visual landmark in the agricultural landscape between Salgareda and the river, inextricably linking the sacred to the land.

The church of Candolé was built in 1536 by the patrician family Correr as a mansion, dependent on the parish of San Michele di Salgareda. The oratory was dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, but in 1837 the title was changed to the Nativity of Mary, which is celebrated on September 8th. Inside is preserved the splendid 18th-century altarpiece by the painter Giuseppe Zais depicting the Nativity of Mary.

Located along the banks of the Piave River, the Oratorio del Redentore represents a precious testament to popular devotion in a strip of land suspended between Fossalta and Noventa. This small votive chapel stands in a spot of great scenic beauty, where the historical memory of the "River Sacred to the Fatherland" intertwines with the rural spirituality of eastern Veneto. The building is distinguished by its simple and elegant lines, typical of minor sacred architecture, and serves as a silent guardian of the stories of those who, for centuries, have lived and worked along the water's edge. Visited by cyclists and walkers who travel the embankment paths, the oratory invites a stop and reflection, offering a privileged view of the Piave's bends. Its presence underscores the indissoluble bond between local communities and their territory, enduring over time as a symbol of peace and resilience in a landscape that invites the rediscovery of slowness.

The Ponte di Tezze, which connects the banks of the Livenza river between the provinces of Treviso and Pordenone, represents a fundamental infrastructure for local mobility and history. The current structure, characterized by spans that elegantly reflect on the river's waters, stands at a historically strategic point for trade and movement between the Veneto and Friuli regions. The surrounding area is of considerable landscape value: the banks of the Livenza here offer suggestive natural views, with lush vegetation that changes color with the seasons. The bridge is not just a functional link, but a privileged viewpoint for admiring the slow flow of the river, a symbol of a territory that has managed to integrate modern development with the protection of the river environment.

“Flumen Liquentia ex montibus Opiterginis…” among the rivers mentioned by Pliny is the Livenza, in the feminine form. Almost always, however, in current language it is used as if it were masculine, due to the appellation “river” that precedes it. Regarding the origin of its name, there are two versions: some derive it from livens, from the verb livere (to be livid in color); others from liquens, from the verb liqui (to be liquid, to melt). By the ancients it was always called Liquentia and this is also because its waters teem, clear, cold and silent at the foot of the mountain above the pebbles, as if these and those were liquefying. Sacile's peculiar river is certainly one of the most beautiful waterways encountered in the plains of northern Italy. A means of communication, the ultimate defense of the nascent Veneto Domain, a source of life for its water flow and fish richness, the Livenza has always been cited by Greek and Latin authors.

The Boccafossa pumping station, located in Torre di Mosto along the Livenza river, is a vital hub for Eastern Veneto managed by the Consorzio di Bonifica. In addition to ensuring the hydraulic safety of a fragile and historically marshy territory, it houses a water purification center fundamental for the Veritas water network, which also serves the Venetian coast. In recent times, the plant has become a critical outpost to counter the salt wedge during droughts. The site is not only technical but also cultural: it hosts the Museo del Paesaggio (Landscape Museum), which tells the story of land reclamation. A transit point for cycle tourism, it symbolizes the balance between engineering and environment.

Oratory of the Redeemer of Ca' Memo.