Discover what to see in Fonte in the province of Treviso: the castle of Monte San Nicolò, the parish church of San Pietro Apostolo, the church of the Beata Vergine del Monte Carmelo.
Where is Fonte?
The municipality of Fonte borders to the north with Pieve del Grappa and Asolo, to the south with Riese Pio X, to the east with Asolo, to the west with San Zenone degli Ezzelini.
Framed by the Colli Asolani-Ezzelini, whose green slopes are enclosed by the waters of the Piave and the Brenta, the municipality of Fonte seems to rest on the gentle slopes of ancient geological formations, whose surface appears dotted with invaluable historical, cultural, artistic, and naturalistic testimonies, ready to be explored and contemplated by anyone ready to surrender to their charm.
The Castle of Monte San Nicolò
One of the testimonies of greatest historical and cultural value that can be admired in the territory of Fonte is the ancient remains of what was once a massive fortification built on the top of Monte San Nicolò.
Of the imposing medieval castle, a part of the stone wall perimeter has survived, and on the top of the hill you can admire the ruins of the tower and a still intact section of the noble castle.
After the tragic end of the Ezzelini family, whose last members were captured in 1260 after a long siege and barbarously killed after lengthy torture, the mighty architectural complex was reduced to rubble.
If you are wondering what to see in Fonte and cannot resist the ancient charm of powerful millenary fortresses that attest to the richness of the historical heritage of our past, visiting the castle of Monte San Nicolò might be just right for you!
Parish Church of San Pietro Apostolo
The majestic parish church dominates the town of Fonte Alto from the top of the hill on which it stands with a solemn air.
Result of a reconstruction made necessary after a violent seismic shock had irreparably compromised its structure, the church that can be admired today dates back more than three hundred years. Accessible via a white staircase resting on the profile of the hill, the interior spaces of the place of worship are elegantly decorated, as demonstrated by the invaluable painting by Canaletto that extends across the ceiling of the central nave.
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Church of the Beata Vergine del Monte Carmelo
Located at Via Roma, 56, 31010 Oné (TV) and reachable via a double staircase, the majestic mass of the place of worship is recognizable by the elegant façade with pink tones, marked by white pilasters culminating in spires with an octagonal base and connected by hanging arches that follow the profile of the cornice.
Accessible through a massive wooden door above which stands a lunette decorated with the image of the Virgin, the interior of the church is illuminated by the tall and slender side windows and by the large rose window that dominates the center of the façade.
Preceded by the towering mass of the bell tower topped by a bright silver spire, the church is located near a well-kept garden adorned with well-trimmed hedges, palm trees, pale and gnarled olive trees with thick foliage, and majestic cedars.
If you are wondering what to do in Fonte and want to discover a location nestled in the enchanting village of Onè, visiting the church of the Beata Vergine del Monte Carmelo and the urban and natural environment in which the place of worship is set will surely be right for you!
For more info visit the website of the Municipality of Fonte
Pharmacies of the Municipality of Fonte
Farmacia Agostini, Via Asolana, 16, 31010 Fonte (TV) 0423 949057
Population of the Municipality of Fonte
5,882 inhabitants (2,951 males, 2,931 females)
Villages of the Municipality of Fonte
Fonte Alto, Onè di Fonte
