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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.

A short distance from the banks of the Piave River, the Church of San Rocco in Salettuol di Maserada represents a precious bastion of faith and memory along the "Sacred Line". The current building is a testament to rebirth, having been rebuilt after the total destruction suffered during the fighting of World War I. Its simple and secluded architecture reflects the spirit of the small rural centers of the Veneto region, offering an atmosphere of peace that contrasts with the area's wartime past. Inside, the devotion to Saint Roch, protector against epidemics, underscores the local community's historical connection to the land and the protection of health. Today, the church is a significant stop for those traveling historical routes along the river, uniting spiritual silence with the memory of the heroic sacrifice that took place on these banks.

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.

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The bridge over the Piave