Castello Di Godego: Archaeology, Nature and Historic Routes

Castello Di Godego combines archaeological evidence with the Prai di Castello di Godego protected area, the garden of Villa Mocenigo, Garzoni, Martini – “Villa di Godego” – and the “Sui Sentieri degli Ezzelini” route. For planning your trip, this makes it a place with several different focal points: you can explore the early settlement, focus on nature-related topics or include destinations in the nearby and wider regional area.

Archaeology with traces dating back to the Bronze Age

The “Le Motte di Sotto” archaeological site extends across the municipalities of San Martino di Lupari and Castello di Godego. Its most important settlement phase dates from the Late Bronze Age and is dated to the 13th to 12th century BC. This means that the site's historical significance reaches far beyond more recent building and local history.

The earthwork of “Le Motte di Sotto” has an accessible section that can be walked through in its eastern area. This clearly defined area is particularly relevant for visitors who do not want to view archaeological sites merely as names on a map, but wish to understand their spatial structure on site.

Protected Area and Designed Landscape

Prai di Castello di Godego is a protected area designated as a ZPS, with the identification code IT3240026 and an area of 1,561 hectares. 98 percent of the Prai di Castello di Godego protected area lies within the municipalities of Castello di Godego and Riese Pio X.

The garden of Villa Mocenigo, Garzoni, Martini – “Villa di Godego” – offers a different landscape experience. It is designed as an English garden with a structured system of paths and winding trails.

The Ezzelini Route on Foot or by Bike

The approximately 15-kilometre-long cycling and walking route “Sui Sentieri degli Ezzelini” passes through Castello di Godego, where the Ezzelini settled. The route passes historic villas and reaches the park of the ancient Sacello di San Pietro. The approximate length helps you assess a possible stage; at the same time, the route connects several different historical points of reference. For planning purposes, the figure of approximately 15 kilometres is therefore a guide rather than an exact route length.

Cultural Destinations in the Nearby and Wider Region

Villa Caprera, a palace, is located in the vicinity of Castello di Godego. Castellano Arte Contemporanea, a museum, is also nearby, while Villa Revedin Bolasco is located in this area as a park. The surroundings of Castello Di Godego also include Piccola Galleria, a museum, and Palazzo Agostinelli, a palace.

In the wider regional area around Castello Di Godego are Cave di Rubbio, a cave, Monte Palla, a mountain, and Colesel Val dell'Acqua, also a mountain.

More Destinations for Orientation

More pages for regional orientation: Sarmede, Fontanelle, Loria, Rolle, Casier, San Zenone Degli Ezzelini, Dosson and Zona Industriale di Mosnigo.

For the overarching travel overview: Treviso.