Points of cultural interest

In the lush, rolling landscape of Borgo Valbelluna, it is not uncommon to come across small architectural and artistic gems—peaceful sanctuaries where visitors can pause and restore their spirit. Throughout its many hamlets, you will find charming little churches and devotional shrines, richly frescoed walls, and altar frontals that preserve the memory of centuries past.

Wander along the numerous trails that cross the area and discover authentic artistic treasures: frescoed chapels, wayside shrines that tell ancient stories, and archaeological finds that reveal a distant past.

In Trichiana, historic villas scattered across the green countryside alternate with secluded chapels, while history intertwines with the life of the renowned journalist Tina Merlin, who was born here and became a courageous figure in the Italian Resistance. In Mel, the connection with history reaches deep into antiquity, with traces of the past still visible at the Mel Civic Archaeological Museum and the nearby necropolis.

In Lentiai, visitors can admire the splendour of the Archpriest’s Church, a National Monument, experience the tranquillity of the Hermitage of San Donato, and follow the Trail of the Wayside Shrines, where painted devotional chapels accompany the ascent to the little Church of San Giacomo.

Borgo Valbelluna also expresses its cultural identity through festivals, concerts, and cultural events. The Trichiana Paese del Libro (Trichiana, Village of the Book) festival, closely linked to the national literary prize of the same name for unpublished short stories, offers visitors the opportunity to meet journalists, writers, and scholars in the intimate and welcoming settings of Borgo Valbelluna.