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The course of the Cavetta Canal which flows into the Piave river.

The Cortellazzo Bridge, located in the homonymous fishing village in Jesolo, is a characteristic mobile structure that crosses the artificial Cavetta canal, a vital waterway connecting the Sile and Piave rivers. This bridge plays a crucial role for both road traffic in the area and inland navigation, allowing the passage of recreational and commercial vessels. The structure opens exclusively by telephone reservation during dedicated time slots, which differ between the summer and winter seasons, thus ensuring a balance between road and river traffic. Beyond its practical function, the bridge represents a historical symbol of Cortellazzo's identity, linked to the tradition of fishermen and the historical land reclamation works of the Veneto region.

At La Salute and from the bridge over the Livenza, there are great views of the Livenza.

An asphalted side road with very little car traffic. The view of the Livenza is almost permanent and when the Livenza has a calm water flow, there are great opportunities for mirror image photos.

The Duomo di Santa Maria delle Grazie (also commonly called the cathedral) is the main church and the historical symbol of San Donà di Piave. It is located in the heart of the city center and belongs to the diocese of Treviso. Origins: The first religious structure was built in the second half of the 15th century. The building was later rebuilt in neoclassical style in the 19th century by the Venetian architect Gian Battista Meduna. Destruction: During World War I, being on the Piave front line, the church was completely razed to the ground by bombing. In 1917, the retreating Italian army also blew up the bell tower so as not to leave it as an observation point for the enemy. Rebirth: The current building was reconstructed between 1919 and 1923 based on a design by architect Giuseppe Torres. It was solemnly consecrated on September 19, 1925, by the Bishop of Treviso. Style: Torres decided to maintain the strong neoclassical imprint of the previous 19th-century structure, explicitly drawing inspiration from the famous Church of the Redeemer in Venice. It features a single, large central nave topped by a solemn barrel vault. Six communicating chapels open up on the sides. Behind the main altar, precious Carrara marble sculptures stand out. The bell tower: At its top stands a bronze statue of an angel with a sword. The current one replaces the original statue by Torres, which was destroyed by lightning in 1966.

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.

The historic center of San Stino di Livenza develops along the banks of the homonymous river, an element that has shaped its identity and economy over the centuries. The heart of the town is dominated by the bulk of the Castello di Passo di Torre, an ancient defensive structure that testifies to the strategic importance of the area as a crossing point between land and water. Strolling through the central streets, you will encounter the Parish Church of Santo Stefano Protomartire, which houses valuable works. The pedestrian area and the squares offer a typical glimpse of the Venetian mainland villages, where civil architecture blends with the riverine nature, creating a serene atmosphere that invites the discovery of local traditions and the history of the eastern Veneto territory.

“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.