Discover what to do in Concordia Sagittaria in the province of Venice: the cathedral of Santo Stefano Protomartire, the Lemene river, Domus e Pozzi Romani, Parco dei Signini, the Bosco delle Lame. Want to know more? First of all…
Where is Concordia Sagittaria?
The municipality of Concordia Sagittaria borders to the north with Portogruaro, to the southeast with Caorle, to the southwest with San Stino di Livenza, to the east with Portogruaro, to the west with San Stino di Livenza.
Bicycle tour in Concordia Sagittaria
The recommended bicycle route starts from the parking area in Via Fornasatta (45.75336952679765, 12.842775241075334). Proceed towards the center along Via Fornasatta to the intersection with Via Romolo Candiani. Keep right and follow Via Romolo Candiani to the intersection with Via Primo Maggio. Turn left and continue for 130 meters to reach Piazzale Cardinale C. Costantini, a large paved area bordered on the west side by well-tended linden trees.
The cathedral of Santo Stefano Protomartire
What makes the urban area one of the most significant locations in the territory is the presence of the remains of a Roman basilica, a testament to the paleochristian roots that branch out in the ancient underground heart of Concordia and from whose foundations rises the majestic cathedral dedicated to Santo Stefano, a testament to the invaluable cultural, historical, and spiritual heritage of the splendid municipality in the Venetian area.
Il parco dei Signin
Built over the span of two millennia, the church has a salient front in exposed brick vertically divided into three sections by a pair of pilasters above which stands the large arch corresponding to the central nave. Accessible through a massive wooden door surmounted by the white statue of Santo Stefano, the solemn and austere place of worship receives sunlight through two single-lancet windows on the facade corresponding to the side aisles and a rose window that stands above the entrance portal.
After the visit, leave the church facade behind and cross the square to return to Via I Maggio, then turn right and enter the roundabout. Take the second exit and follow Via S. Pietro for 400 meters, then turn right and follow the asphalt cycle path that goes into the green area of Parco dei Signini, dotted with maritime pines and tall cypress poplars that frame an imposing steel and concrete structure wrapped in climbing vegetation.
Domus e Pozzi Romani
Leave the ivy-clad cubic building behind, continue along the asphalt path to reach Via Dei Pozzi Romani, cross the pedestrian crossing (45.759812878793696, 12.842633393753196) to reach a large park where artifacts of wells and mosaic-adorned floors of sumptuous domus dating back more than two thousand years emerge. The splendid archaeological evidence, set in the pleasant park scenery dotted with linden and horse chestnut trees, recalls the fascinating historical panorama of the municipality of Oderzo, where we recommend visiting the splendid architectural and mosaic heritage from the Roman era.
Il bosco delle lame
Continue along the path leaving the excavation site on your left until you emerge on Viale VIII Marzo (45.7601941975377, 12.843514476971048). Turn right and follow Viale VIII Marzo keeping left. At the intersection cross the pedestrian crossing, then turn left and proceed for 350 meters along Via Claudia, then cross the bridge over Via Lemene.
After crossing the Ponte Rosso, turn right and continue for 400 meters along the serene route that winds along the grassy bank of the Lemene. At the intersection between Via Veneto and Via Marcantonio, keep right and continue for 3.8 km along the Ciclabile Concordia that follows the winding course of the river and from which you can enjoy a wide view of the historic center, vast expanses of cultivated fields, and picturesque rustic farmhouses.
The return to Via Fornasatt
Reaching the fork between the bridge in Via Frattuzza and Via Cavanella, keep right, cross the bridge in Via Frattuzza and after 80 meters keep left onto Via Lame.
Proceed along Via Lame for 3.5 km immersed in the lush agricultural environment of the Venetian hinterland lapped by the waters of the Nicesolo canal. Reaching the intersection with the provincial road Jesolana, cross the pedestrian crossing and continue along the white gravel path surrounded by cornfields until you enter the radiant green lung of the Bosco delle Lame, an ideal location for those seeking an oasis of peace away from smog and traffic noise, in a dimension of silence and tranquility where time seems to have stopped.
Leaving the enchanting wooded area, continue for 500 meters along the pleasant tree-lined path and follow the curve to the right towards the Maranghetto canal, then turn right onto Via Marango and continue for 1.2 km, then cross the road and proceed along Via Violin for 2.4 km.
At this point, cross the bridge on your right (45.71559558770819, 12.832246896322115) from which you can admire the thick riparian vegetation growing along the canal banks. Continue on Via Violin for 1.1 km, then, at the intersection between Via Alzaia and Via Frattuzza, turn right and proceed on Via Frattuzza and Via Cavanella for 3.9 km until you reach the bridge on Via I Maggio.
Cross the bridge on your left and follow the road for 140 meters, then turn left onto Via Romolo Candiani and return to the starting point via Via Fornasatta.
