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Historic centre of Mel

Historic centre of Mel

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Historic centre of Mel

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Location: Mel, Belluno, Veneto, Italy

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1. Historic Center of Mel – Victory Bridge, Belluno loop from Feltre

76.1km

04:54

720m

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2. Historic Center of Mel – Victory Bridge, Belluno loop from Belluno

75.1km

04:52

710m

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3. Charterhouse of Vedana – Historic centre of Mel loop from Belluno

86.7km

05:42

1,130m

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Francesco Sovilla

March 21, 2021

Mel has a very ancient history: its origins are paleo-Venetian. Subsequently between the V and III century BC. the Gauls settled there and left traces in the toponymy of the area.
As with the rest of the valley, the Zumellese area also became part of Roman history. Furthermore, the territory was crossed by the Via Claudia Augusta Altinate, a remarkably important road that connected the Po Valley with the Alps.
With the end of the Roman Empire the barbarians took over. The presence of the Lombards is significant, leaving traces in places of worship such as the church of San Donato.
With the Middle Ages numerous manors arose to defend the valley and the communication routes. The most important was certainly the Castle of Zumelle, the main pivot of the defensive system of the entire Valbelluna. Mel remained Venetian until the arrival of Napoleon who upset the whole administrative system. In the nineteenth century the territory suffered the same fate as the entire valley: the two world wars brought a heavy toll of Zumellese human lives.
In the 1950s it depopulated due to emigration. With the economic boom the country changed from being totally agricultural and peasant to its current form, with important industrial and artisan companies.

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Francesco Sovilla

April 18, 2021

Mel is located in the municipality of Borgo Valbelluna, province of Belluno, and has very ancient origins as evidenced by finds from various periods now preserved in the rooms of the Civic Archaeological Museum.

Its historic center is characterized by a harmonious ensemble of buildings from different eras. This small village with indisputable charm has recently become part of the select club of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy.

Every year in October "Mele a Mel" takes place: the historic center is literally invaded by hundreds of exhibitors offering local food and wine specialities, all enlivened by music, shows and re-enactments of ancient traditions and mysteries.

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FIAB FELTREINBICI

February 18, 2023

a nice summary video on the village of Mel from youtube:

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Location: Mel, Belluno, Veneto, Italy

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Historic centre of Mel

1. Historic Center of Mel – Victory Bridge, Belluno loop from Feltre

2. Historic Center of Mel – Victory Bridge, Belluno loop from Belluno

3. Charterhouse of Vedana – Historic centre of Mel loop from Belluno

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