Discover what to do in Istrana in the province of Treviso: Museo Villa Lattes, the feast of San Giovanni, the church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the archpriest church of Istrana, Ca’ Celsi.
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Where is Istrana located?
The municipality of Istrana in the province of Treviso borders to the north with Trevignano, to the south with Piombino Dese and Morgano, to the east with Paese, to the west with Vedelago. If you are curious to discover some of the most fascinating museum itineraries of the region and explore the splendid rural territory crossed by clear watercourses and dotted with spectacular Venetian villas framed by vast centuries-old parks, visiting the municipality of Istrana will be a memorable experience!
Museo Villa Lattes
Developed over two floors and flanked by two barchesse, the main building stands out for an elegant facade topped by a tympanum bearing a three-mullioned window at its center.
Near the stately residence, on the west side, you can admire a small octagonal church decorated with centuries-old paintings.
For those wondering what to do in Istrana and wishing to participate in exciting cultural events, from floral exhibitions to guided walks in the natural setting of the ancient wooded park of the sumptuous building, we recommend consulting the Villa’s website.
The feast of San Giovanni in Istrana
The celebration of San Giovanni Battista falls on June 24, however the festivities for the Patron Saint also take place in the days before and after this date.
Following the mass in honor of San Giovanni Battista, the celebrations take place at the parish church of Istrana.
The feast of San Giovanni Battista is an occasion for socializing, meeting, and diversion to be spent outdoors in good company with music and enogastronomic specialties that attest to the richness of the traditions of these places, linked to the work of the land and the exquisite dishes and wine excellence that derive from them and define the identity of the territory.
If you want to start the beautiful season in a meaningful and fun way, this event is definitely for you!
Church of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Located at Via della Chiesa, 9, 31036 Ospedaletto (TV) the church has a pink salient facade marked by two pairs of white pilasters which, in addition to supporting the architrave and the pediment, frame the wooden door and the large rose window that stands out at the center of the facade.
Completing the vertical development of the structure are statues of saints placed at the vertices of the pediment.
In addition to the church’s pictorial heritage, such as the Purification (perhaps by Tiepolo) and a gold-plated apparatus for the Quarantore (adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for forty consecutive hours), the church houses a valuable pipe organ.
Archpriest Church of Istrana
The centuries-old church dedicated to San Giovanni Battista has a single nave decorated with delicate stuccoes and frescoes, as well as a refined altarpiece depicting the Martyrdom of San Sebastiano.
Ca’ Celsi
Conceived and built as a residence for the noble Celsi family in the 18th century, the sumptuous architectural complex that can be admired today is the result of careful restoration work and constitutes a cultural landmark for the entire community of Istrana.
