Triches: Churches, Villa Tasso and Archaeological Traces

Triches brings together several distinct points of interest: the history of the Church of San Bartolomeo, art from different centuries, Villa Tasso and archaeological traces of a Late Neolithic settlement. There is also the Anello di Valmorel and another route featuring shrines and roadside chapels. If you are looking for a hotel for your trip, these themes can help you decide what to focus on during your stay: local history, architecture or the route itself.

The Church of San Bartolomeo and its history

The Church of San Bartolomeo was first mentioned in 1526. In 1807, San Bartolomeo was elevated to the status of a filial church of the Pieve di San Giustina di Limana; it served the people of Triches and Navenze with the sacraments.

Frescoes dating from the early 16th century were discovered on the presbytery wall in 1974. The year of discovery does not indicate when they were created. The church also contains mid-18th-century frescoes of the Evangelists and the hieratically depicted Eternal Father. The Edicola di Santa Barbara is another religious landmark in Triches.

Early settlement and Villa Tasso

There was a Late Neolithic settlement in Triches di Limana. Numerous flint artefacts from the area around Triches have been attributed to the final phase of the Neolithic: blades and bladelets, scrapers, burins, awls, flakes and cores, and, above all, arrowheads. The settlement probably consisted of a few huts on a flat area at the foot of a hill. The hill offers panoramic views over the Val Belluna. The settlement was just a short walk from the present-day centre of Triches.

Villa Tasso in Triches is listed among the villas catalogued by the Istituto Regionale Ville Venete and forms part of the historic and cultural built heritage of the municipality of Limana. The building is very small and strikingly tall, with a cubic structure and a commanding panoramic setting. It is thought to date from the 18th century.

Routes and regional context

The Anello di Valmorel passes through Triches as well as Giaon, Valmorel, Navenze, Polentes, Ricomes, Dussoi and Limana. It follows paved roads and includes a short stretch of nature trail. Route details may change, so check the current description before setting out.

Another route leads from Limana to Valmorel via the municipal road through Val Fiera. It passes through Cesa, Pieve, Canè, Triches, Navenze and Valmorel, and includes twelve shrines and five roadside chapels. The two routes offer different points of interest: the Anello is defined by its route and surface, while the route via Val Fiera is distinguished by its shrines and roadside chapels.

In the wider area around Triches, the medieval castle site of San Pietro in Tuba stood on the hill of the same name at the entrance to Valpiana. It was located on the road from Giaon to Valmorel and is now completely unrecognisable.

Plan your journey

Dolomiti Bus line 22 is listed in the 2026 Mobility Charter as connecting Belluno FS, Limana, Polentes, Triches and Trichiana. Check the current timetable before travelling.

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