Salce between Sacred History and Valbelluna

Salce appeals to travelers who want to discover the history of Italian towns not only through major sights. Churches, chapels and villas preserve traces of different centuries here; at the same time, the surrounding area, the Valbelluna and its regional cuisine offer further perspectives. If you choose accommodation in Salce, you can therefore tailor your stay to cultural interests, landscape experiences, cycling or local everyday culture.

Churches, Chapels and Historic Buildings

In Col di Salce, a chapel dedicated to the Apostle Saint Bartholomew has stood since 1346 on the site of today's parish church. The old chapel was enlarged to its present size and form in 1605. Salce was legally recognized as a parish in 1834. The Chiesa di San Bartolomeo in Salce houses a wooden statue of Our Lady of Sorrows by Valentino Panciera Besarel.

Villa Giamosa also bears several historical layers. Architectural elements in its foundations and cellar rooms bear witness to an earlier structure from the 15th century, which probably belonged to one of the castles whose demolition Venice ordered in 1421. At the corner of the walled grounds stands a Baroque chapel with a double octagonal floor plan.

The Chiesa di San Pietro a Salce was demolished in 1812 because it had fallen into disrepair and rebuilt in 1833. Its original stone entrance portal was preserved; the year 1579 is carved in stone on the main portal. After the necessary work, the church was reopened for worship in 1877. The Oratorio della Beata Vergine Annunciata in Salce dates from the 18th century, while Villa Zaglio in Col di Salce dates from the 17th century.

Belluno and the Surrounding Landscape

The Palazzo dei Rettori and the Palazzo del Capitano, both palaces, as well as the Museo Civico Belluno, are located in the immediate vicinity of Salce. Belluno itself is a historic site near Salce. The mountains Monte Peron, Monte Croce and Monte Malvano are also located around Salce, as is the Cascata della Soffia waterfall.

In the regional context of the Valbelluna, the Anello della Valbelluna is an approximately 80-kilometer cycling route connecting Belluno and Feltre. The route runs along cycle paths and country roads and is considered suitable for less experienced cyclists, families and e-bikes. This combination makes cycling an independent option to consider when planning a trip to the Valbelluna.

Artisanal Foods and Local Festivals

Panificio Bertagno Salce is a bakery specializing in handmade sourdough foods made with carefully selected flours. Its own products are complemented by selected foods from small local producers. The traditional Sagra di San Bartolomeo is also part of the town's cultural character: It was organized on August 22, 23 and 24 at the sports field in Salce (Belluno) by the Associazione Sole Luna Volley Salce.

Choose Accommodation Based on Your Interests

When choosing a hotel in Salce, you can therefore weigh up different priorities: church and architectural history, historic sites in the immediate vicinity, mountains and a waterfall, the Valbelluna cycling route or artisanal foods.

Other places in the same area: Soccher, Chies D'alpago, Corte, Pian del Cansiglio, Pieve D'alpago, Pascoli, Longarone, Gosaldo.

To the main travel overview: Belluno.