The Urban Trekking is an annual event that originated in Siena and has spread nationwide, promoting slow tourism by combining sports, art, tradition, and the desire to discover the hidden places of cities.
The theme of the XXII edition is: “The Jubilee Paths between history, culture, and spirituality”.
Among testimonies of art, sacred buildings, and scenic views, the route will offer the opportunity to rediscover the most authentic soul of Valdobbiadene, where history and faith intertwine in a continuous dialogue with the landscape.
The route will start from Piazza G. Marconi and then wind through the most picturesque spots in the town center and the surrounding hills. Along the way, you can admire, from the outside, small churches and chapels, precious testimonies of faith and spirituality.
Among the symbolic places, the Oratory of San Floriano cannot be missed, located in a panoramic position on the homonymous hill and reachable along the road to Pianezze. From the square surrounding the church, a splendid view of the historic center and the hills of Valdobbiadene opens up, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The route will also touch on some places related to the history of silk, which between the late 18th century and the 19th century contributed to making Valdobbiadene one of the most important silk centers in Northern Italy. An inheritance that today survives in stories and converted historic buildings, but which continues to testify to the economic and cultural vibrancy of the past.
At the end of the route, it will be possible to visit the Silk Workshop Museum, located at the former Silk Workshop of Villa dei Cedri: a place that enhances the local industrial memory related to silk production.
INFO ON THE ROUTE
Travel time: approximately 3 hours
Length: approximately 6 km
Difficulty: easy
Starting point: Piazza Marconi, Loggiato del Municipio
Departure time for the guided tour: 2:30 PM
COST
€7.00 adult
Free for Under 12
