Where is the little church of Saint John the Baptist?
The ancient little church of Saint John Battista is harmoniously set in the rural landscape of Pero, a hamlet of the municipality of Breda di Piave.
Located near the Musestre, a placid river fed by springs, this millenary place of worship stands on a small plot of land a few steps from the Parish of Saint James of Musestrelle, in the municipality of Carbonera.
To which pieve did the church of Saint John the Baptist belong?
The stone church, with a single nave, has a simple and unadorned gabled façade, framed by cypresses and olive trees. Above the wooden door and the small window with a grate, the white profile of the cross stands out in relief.
The graceful bell tower culminates in an octagonal spire, topped with a metal cross. Below the spire, four mullioned windows allow a glimpse of the bells.
How do you reach the little church of Saint John?
To reach the little church of Saint John Battista you must go through the gate located at the Ramon Flavio S.R.L. facility, at Via Silvio Pellico, 32, 31030 Breda di Piave (TV). Once through the gate, proceed about one hundred meters until you reach a row of Italian cypresses along the perimeter of the facility. From there, continue along the path flanked by the course of the Musestre until you reach the little church surrounded by fields, in a solitary and quiet place.
Why should you visit the little church of Saint John the Baptist?
A must-see destination for history enthusiasts and lovers of walks and bike rides, drawn by that serene and restful atmosphere that only nature can offer, the church dedicated to Sancte Iohannes represents a cultural, religious, and architectural monument of inestimable value, as well as being one of the oldest churches not only in the municipality of Breda di Piave, but in the entire province of Treviso.
Reaching this enchanting little church built over 900 years ago and admiring its simple and fascinating structure, immersed in the countryside of Pero crossed by the silent course of the Musestre, will give you a pleasant memory of one of the most significant history and nature corners of the area.
