Discover what to do in Moriago della Battaglia: four unmissable locations among unspoiled reserves, exciting museum itineraries and spectacular natural sites where some of the most decisive events in the history of our country took place.
Where is Moriago della Battaglia?
The municipality of Moriago della Battaglia, in the province of Treviso, borders north with Farra di Soligo, south with Crocetta del Montello and Volpago del Montello, east with Sernaglia della Battaglia, west with Vidor.
I Palù
The territory of I Palù extends over an area of about a thousand hectares between the municipalities of Farra di Soligo, Sernaglia della Battaglia, Moriago della Battaglia and Vidor. The natural area is lapped by icy pools of water surrounded by majestic centuries-old oaks, alders, willows, plane trees, poplars and many other lush tall trees.
This pleasant location is crossed by enjoyable trails framed by wild hedges that, following the winding course of lively streams, delve into the heart of green woodland sites.
The fertile territory of I Palù, so called in reference to a herbaceous species of the Cyperaceae genus, stands out for its fascinating history, testified by ancient finds narrating the passage and settlement of populations dating back to the Neolithic.
The Da Camino tower
The noble house of Da Camino ordered the construction of the massive tower for lookout and control over the vast surrounding plain.
Following the devastations of the First World War, the intact portion of the tower underwent careful restoration to enhance its remarkable architectural, cultural and historical value.
If you are wondering what to do in Moriago della Battaglia, the Da Camino tower is one of the most significant historical landmarks of the area.
The church of San Leonardo
Located at Piazza della Vittoria, 11, the church dedicated to San Leonardo, abbot of Limoges, a French abbot and hermit who lived between the 4th and 5th centuries, is one of the most historically and architecturally relevant sacred buildings of the municipality for the sumptuous grandeur of its structure and for the pictorial and sculptural heritage preserved inside.
The monumental place of worship was built in the 1920s on the remains of the previous medieval church, devastated by the massive bombings of the First World War.
The parish preserves the symbols, represented by two plaques bearing the symbols of Saints, survived the war devastations.
Crowned by a spectacular dome depicting a celestial vault, the solemn structure with its characteristic polygonal plan houses an altarpiece by Pordenone.
The Isola dei Morti and walk along the Piave
Where is the Isola dei Morti?
Between 26 and 27 October 1918, the Arditi of the XXII Assault Department and the Cuneo Brigade of the XXVII Army Corps established the bridgehead that allowed crossing the river sacred to the Fatherland and liberating Moriago della Battaglia, earning it the title of Porta della Vittoria (Gate of Victory).
How to reach the Isola dei Morti?
After parking, you can walk along Viale della Vittoria and reach, by taking a side street on the right, the botanical garden. Continuing straight instead, you arrive at the small church of Santa Maria del Piave.
If you are wondering what to do in Moriago della Battaglia and wish to immerse yourself in a splendid wooded oasis where some of the most significant episodes of the First World War took place, visiting the Isola dei Morti will be a memorable experience.
