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The Belfiore Mill is located near Pramaggiore. Situated along the Loncon river, it is a valuable example of milling architecture dating back to the 15th century, perfectly preserved and set within the charming park of Villa Dalla Pasqua. Formerly the heart of the local grain economy under the jurisdiction of the lords of Fratina and later the Grimani family, the mill remained active until the 1940s. Today, it houses an important Ethnographic Museum, where you can admire the original millstones and hydraulic gears, as well as a collection of agricultural tools and furnishings that tell the story of past rural life. It is a symbolic place of Eastern Veneto, often hosting cultural events and concerts.

The Ponte di Tezze, which connects the banks of the Livenza river between the provinces of Treviso and Pordenone, represents a fundamental infrastructure for local mobility and history. The current structure, characterized by spans that elegantly reflect on the river's waters, stands at a historically strategic point for trade and movement between the Veneto and Friuli regions. The surrounding area is of considerable landscape value: the banks of the Livenza here offer suggestive natural views, with lush vegetation that changes color with the seasons. The bridge is not just a functional link, but a privileged viewpoint for admiring the slow flow of the river, a symbol of a territory that has managed to integrate modern development with the protection of the river environment.

The historic center of San Stino di Livenza develops along the banks of the homonymous river, an element that has shaped its identity and economy over the centuries. The heart of the town is dominated by the bulk of the Castello di Passo di Torre, an ancient defensive structure that testifies to the strategic importance of the area as a crossing point between land and water. Strolling through the central streets, you will encounter the Parish Church of Santo Stefano Protomartire, which houses valuable works. The pedestrian area and the squares offer a typical glimpse of the Venetian mainland villages, where civil architecture blends with the riverine nature, creating a serene atmosphere that invites the discovery of local traditions and the history of the eastern Veneto territory.

“Flumen Liquentia ex montibus Opiterginis…” among the rivers mentioned by Pliny is the Livenza, in the feminine form. Almost always, however, in current language it is used as if it were masculine, due to the appellation “river” that precedes it. Regarding the origin of its name, there are two versions: some derive it from livens, from the verb livere (to be livid in color); others from liquens, from the verb liqui (to be liquid, to melt). By the ancients it was always called Liquentia and this is also because its waters teem, clear, cold and silent at the foot of the mountain above the pebbles, as if these and those were liquefying. Sacile's peculiar river is certainly one of the most beautiful waterways encountered in the plains of northern Italy. A means of communication, the ultimate defense of the nascent Veneto Domain, a source of life for its water flow and fish richness, the Livenza has always been cited by Greek and Latin authors.

The archaeological area of Concordia Sagittaria preserves the remains of ancient Iulia Concordia, founded in 42 BC at the crossroads of the Via Annia and the Via Postumia. The site is famous for the Trichora Martyrium, a 4th-century early Christian building dedicated to the Concordian martyrs, and for the remains of the majestic Basilica Apostolorum. Strolling through the historic center, you can admire the Roman bridge, the thermal baths, and large sections of ancient road paving. The heart of the town is the Cathedral of Santo Stefano, flanked by the splendidly frescoed Byzantine-Romanesque Baptistery. The "Recinto dei Militi" area also testifies to the city's strategic importance as a Roman weapons factory.

An intact mill area with a movable paddle wheel. Presumably, the paddle wheel is operated as a tourist attraction.

The mill gives an impression of "back to the past" - great!

The mill now houses a museum spread over three floors, featuring material evidence and information panels where visitors can learn more about the milling process and the activities related to cereal cultivation.