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La Contrada Martellia is one of the historic territorial subdivisions of Meolo, deeply linked to the hamlet of Marteggia. Its name has its roots in the area's Roman past, probably deriving from the Latin term Martel(l)ia, and has a Roman chariot as its identifying symbol, testifying to the passage of the ancient Via Annia through this sector of the territory. An integral part of the municipality's social life, the contrada is a protagonist in the famous Palio di Meolo, where it competes against other local entities (Albarato, Ca’ Cappello, Ca’ Corner, Candeara, and Palumbo) in sporting and scenic competitions. The link with Marteggia defines its identity: an area characterized by reclaimed rural landscape and important historical traces, such as stone artifacts embedded in the parish church. Being part of Martellia means cherishing a sense of belonging that unites the memory of ancient Roman roots with the vibrancy of contemporary community traditions.

Dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, the parish church of Fossalta di Piave is the spiritual heart of the community and a symbol of architectural rebirth. The current building stands on the ashes of the previous structure, razed to the ground during the devastating bombings of the Great War, being right on the front line of the Piave. Characterized by a sober and imposing neoclassical style, the church features a solemn facade that dominates the main square of the town. Inside, the space is large and bright, capable of conveying a sense of serenity that contrasts with the historical memory of the conflict. The bell tower, which stands out in the local panorama, serves as a visual landmark for those traveling along the riverbanks. More than just a place of worship, the parish church represents the resilience of a population that has been able to rebuild its identity and roots after total destruction, proudly preserving them along the riverbanks.

The church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the parish church of Fossalta di Piave. The previous church of Fossalta di Piave was built in 1856 to a design by architect Giovanni Battista Meduna and consecrated on October 7, 1880 by the bishop of Treviso, Giuseppe Callegari. In 1914, construction work began on the bell tower in Venetian style, which was destroyed along with the church in 1918 during World War I. The current parish church was rebuilt between 1920 and 1922 with the same proportions as the 19th-century one; in that year, the new bell tower was erected and the consecration was performed. The building was restored between 1984 and 1985. Finally, between 1990 and 1991, the floor was redone.

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Some images of the characteristic Martellia district, in the municipality of Meolo. During the month of May, the Palio delle Contrade takes place here.

The previous church of Fossalta di Piave was built in 1856 based on a design by the architect Giovanni Battista Meduna and consecrated on 7 October 1880 by the bishop of Treviso Giuseppe Callegari. In 1914, construction work began on the Venetian-style bell tower, which was destroyed along with the church in 1918 during the First World War. The current parish church was rebuilt between 1920 and 1922 with the same proportions as the 19th-century one; in that year, the new bell tower was erected and the consecration was given. The building was restored between 1984 and 1985. Finally, between 1990 and 1991, the floor was redone.

The monument to the “Sassari” Brigade, placed in Losson della battle in 2008 by the F.A.S.I. (Federation of Sardinian Associations in Italy) and by 131 Municipalities of Sardinia, is dedicated to the fallen of the Battle of the Solstice fought during the First World War, in June 1918, along the Piave river. The work is due to the architect Franco Niffoi and the artist Albino De Martis: «The monument, commissioned by the F.A.S.I., has the shape of a sort of nuraghe stylized in geometric shapes and was created with stones from Sardinia: granites, trachytes , basalts, porphyries and sandstones. All around the gravestones remember the name and country of origin of the fallen, 138 "Sassarini" boys of '99, whose identity was reconstructed by Lieutenant Antonio Pinna, historical consultant of Sassari".

A break and breakfast at this bar located in the center of Meolo.