Mel, Veneto Explained

Mel
Coordinates:46.0667°N 17°W
Region:Veneto
Province:Belluno (BL)
Frazioni:Bardies, Campo, Campo San Pietro, Carve, Carve Montagna, Col, Conzago, Cordellon, Corte, Farra, Follo, Gus, Marcador, Nave, Pagogna, Pellegai, Samprogno, San Candido, Signa, Tallandino, Tiago, Torta, Tremea, Valmaor, Vanie-Rive di Villa, Villa di Villa, Zottier
Mayor:Stefano Cesa
Area Total Km2:85.7
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:5968
Population As Of:31 December 2017
Population Demonym:Zumellesi
Telephone:0437
Elevation M:362
Postalcode:32026
Postal Code:32026
Area Code:0437

Mel was a comune (municipality) in the province of Belluno in the Italian region of Veneto, located about 170km (110miles) north of Venice and about 14km (09miles) southwest of Belluno and about 16km (10miles) northeast of Feltre. It merged with the municipalities of Trichiana and Lentiai on 30 January 2019 to form the comune of Borgo Valbelluna.[2] It is one of Italian: [[I Borghi più belli d'Italia]]|italic=no ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3]

Overview

The territory of Mel is home to the medieval Zumelle Castle. The present configuration of the castle dates back to 1311, although the site was in use as a military fortification since the Roman era. Other sights include the Palazzo Zorzi (16th century, now the Town Hall) and the Palazzo delle Contesse (17th century), which houses an archaeological museum with remains from a Veneti Iron Age necropolis found outside the town.

The town is home to several cultural activities: they include art exhibitions in Palazzo delle Contesse and the choral music festival in July in the Guarnieri palace park.

Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Web site: Il Comune di Borgo Valbelluna (BL). tuttitalia.it. 2019. 8 November 2019.
  3. Web site: Veneto. 31 July 2023. it.