Holiday apartment in Portobuffolè – history, culture and riverside landscape

Portobuffolè combines history, culture and riverside landscape. Historic buildings, museums and an archaeological site are part of the thematic spectrum, as are mountains and an island in the wider regional area. Prà dei Gai and the Livenza River add a landscape whose form changes during high water. For those interested in culture, specific buildings, collections and waterscapes come together here. The geographical references extend from the immediate surroundings to the wider regional area.

Historical traces in Portobuffolè

The Torre civica dates from the 11th century. The Basilica di Santa Maria dei Servi was completed around the 16th century and replaced the former Church of San Prosdocimo. The historical sequence therefore extends from the 11th century to around the 16th century. For those interested in culture, this part remains directly connected to the architectural history of Portobuffolè.

Culture between place of residence and everyday history

The Casa Gaia Da Camino Museum is located in the immediate surroundings of Portobuffolè. Gaia da Camino lived in Casa Gaia until her death in 1311. The Museo della Civiltà Contadina e dell’Artigianato dell’Alto Livenza, housed in the medieval tower, contains an extensive collection of rural furnishings and tools. The life story of Gaia da Camino and the collection of rural objects provide a personal and everyday-historical accent.

Museums and archaeological sites in the surrounding area

The Museo civico archeologico Eno Bellis is located in the vicinity of Portobuffolè. The Pinacoteca "A. Martini" and the archaeological site Archeologica Area Roman Forum are also located in the same area. The archaeological and museum destinations are therefore situated around Portobuffolè.

A detail in the Duomo

The Duomo contains a Venetian Callido organ. It has 472 zinc and tin pipes.

Mountains and an island in the wider regional area

The mountain Coll'a To is located in the wider regional area around Portobuffolè. Mount Monte Trebuse is also situated in this wider regional area. The island of Isola Santo Spirito is located there as well. Mount Col Brombolo is likewise part of this geographical area. The wider regional area therefore includes three mountains and one island.

Prà dei Gai and the Livenza River

The character of the landscape becomes particularly tangible at Prà dei Gai. During high water, Prà dei Gai is the natural retention basin of the Livenza River; outside periods of flooding, it is a large green oasis. Cycle paths run along Prà dei Gai. Fishing and canoeing are associated with the Livenza River. For planning a day by the water, the paths at Prà dei Gai therefore differ from the activities connected with the Livenza.

Further places to discover

Codogne', Castello Di Godego, San Vito, Crocetta-Nogaré, Pederobba, Gorgo Dei Molini, Loria and Colfosco

To the overarching travel overview: Treviso.