7 reasons to love Vittorio Veneto {plus: moving in!}

as i -visually- told you some months ago, i've been busy nesting. i meant it literally, because marco and i moved into our new apartment, and started a new chapter of our life in Vittorio Veneto, a town we both love, so i think it's fair enough to finally show it to you, and explain what i like the most about my new home.

as i usually do, these reasons are focused on details and totally subjective impressions, so this is not a guide (but i'll write you one, sooner or later).

piazza Flaminio, Serravalle

7 reasons to love Vittorio Veneto

1) you can breathe history and culture 

Vittorio Veneto's history, like almost every town in Italy, goes way back. and you can see it very clearly
the place is called Vittorio Veneto since 1866 before that, there were two separate municipalities: Serravalle and Ceneda. they still maintain their distinctive features and charachters {yes, i overthink places personality}. Ceneda was well known in Roman times, and its importance grew after 667 AD. Serravalle owes its origins to the Romans, too, but reached its greatest splendor under the republic of Venice, from 1337 to 1797. enough history stuff for today, let's say i love places which have many stories to tell, and Vittorio is definitely one of them.

meschietti, Serravalle

2) the mountain are close, and the air is chilly 

i open the window and i see mountains. a refreshing breeze is always blowing from them.  

details, Serravalle

detail, Ceneda.
{do old people love to watch roadworks in your country, too?} 

3) santa augusta
the patron saint of Serravalle is a girl named Augusta, with a sad story. climbing the stairs dedicated to her, and following a charming path, her sanctuary can be reached in half an hour.
the saint is celebrated on august 21st, and the town, which is usually such a quiet place, goes wild for once on that night. 

Sant'Augusta stairs, Serravalle

Sant'Augusta, Serravalle

4) old signs on historical buildings

traces of the past painted on walls

detail, Serravalle

shops, Serravalle

old sign, Serravalle

5) osterie 

i told you what an osteria is. in Vittorio Veneto there are plenty of them. it makes it very rustic and traditional. 

osteria, Serravalle

6) nearby places 

as much as i love travelling, around italy and abroad, i still can't have enough of the countryside and the territory i live in, {i'm sure you've figured that out if you've been reading these pages for a while}, despite the cons that come out of living in the province. and Vittorio is close to hills, mountains, lakes, adorable little towns that i love. plus a bunch of stuff i haven't told you yet. but i will. 

me in in the park of Villa Papadopoli, Ceneda

details, Serravalle

mountain landscape (and the Sant'Augusta sanctuary)

Sant'Andrea church, the oldest one in Vittorio Veneto (built before 1200)

7) nothing is going on. but when it does, it's so nice! 
choosing to live in a small town, means to accept the fact that your social life will never be as the one you can have in Tokyo, New York City or Milano. in my opinion, if you're not okay with that, move. please. stop complaining. if you're okay with that, you'd enjoy the few great things that your territory is offering you, in terms of festivals {the best festival in Vittorio Veneto is held in early september, and it's called Comodamente; other personal favorites around here are the Lago Film Fest and Pordenone Legge}, town fairs, art exhibitions, small shops, farmer markets, flea markets, people gossiping at the bar, events dedicated to local wine and food, destinations for a day trip, etc.

hope you enjoyed our little journey through Vittorio Veneto, and come visit me soon!
♥

me making a face in a tiny street