Discover Castion

Castion offers three specific themes to help you plan your trip: local festivals, the history of the Oratorio dei Battuti and the art at Santa Maria Assunta. If you are looking for a hotel in Castion, first consider whether you would rather plan your stay around an event date or cultural attractions. If your trip is linked to an event, the date is key: check the dates for your travel period before planning around them.

Festivals and their different highlights

The Corsa dei Caret, also known as the “Carrettata,” takes place every year in Castion’s square. In this downhill race, imaginatively designed, non-motorized vehicles compete. The event combines a fixed venue with an unusual race; if you are planning your trip around it, check the date for the relevant year.

The Sagra del Campanot has an outdoor area for concerts. The Carnevale di Castion includes a parade on the Pian delle Feste, featuring large allegorical floats and masks. These are distinct highlights: a race, an outdoor area intended for concerts and a parade. When choosing an occasion for your trip, you can consider which of these formats interests you most. For these events too, check the relevant dates before planning your stay around them.

Churches and art in Castion

The Oratorio dei Battuti was first mentioned in 1368, was rebuilt several times and served as the baptistery of the parish of Castion from the 17th century onwards. The year 1368 marks its first mention, not necessarily its year of construction. Two details are therefore important for placing it in time: the early mention and its later function as a baptistery. Those interested in the history of the place can use both details as points of reference, rather than relying on a single date.

The church of Santa Maria Assunta contains an altarpiece signed by Cesare Vecellio. The church is also a stop on the “Tesori d’arte della Sinistra Piave” art trail. Here, an interest in art can be tied both to a specific work and to the church’s place on a named route. Together with the history of the Oratorio dei Battuti, this makes for a cultural focus that extends beyond the events.

The Modolo circular trail: distance and access

The Anello di Modolo is a circular trail through the countryside of Modolo, starting at Villa Miari-Fulcis. The route is 4 kilometers long, has an elevation gain of 25 meters and is classified as easy. Distance, elevation gain and difficulty rating give you different details to consider when planning; you should also take the condition of the path into account.

The Anello di Modolo is one of the accessible trails. However, the surface is uneven, so an all-terrain wheelchair with off-road wheels and a stabilizer wheel is recommended. The accessible classification and this recommendation should both be considered when deciding whether the trail is suitable for your plans.

You can reach Villa Miari-Fulcis by taking the city bus to the San Cipriano stop and then walking 1.6 kilometers. As this connection should be checked again before your trip, confirm the details in good time for your travel date. This lets you consider the route to the starting point separately from the characteristics of the circular trail when planning.

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