Cappella Maggiore: Olive Growing, Art and History

In Cappella Maggiore, olive growing can be explored both as a landscape feature and through educational activities. The artworks and Castelletto offer a historical perspective. If you are considering a stay, you can choose whether to focus on olive-growing culture or on art and history.

Olive Growing and the Landscape

The experimental olive grove lies on a gently south-facing slope near Castelletto di Cappella Maggiore. An information board tells visitors about the planting scheme and the varieties being monitored. This makes it possible to learn about the grove not only through its hillside location, but also through information about its layout and varieties.

The olive trail “Alla scoperta dell’oro giallo di Cappella Maggiore” (Discovering the Yellow Gold of Cappella Maggiore) climbs the hill where the experimental olive grove is located and passes close to Castelletto. Both olive growing and a historical landmark are therefore part of the route. The municipal oil mill and an educational olive grove also provide context for local olive growing: the oil mill hosts educational and informational activities about olive growing.

The educational olive grove is near the primary school. There, pupils and other interested people can learn about olive growing, the area and its characteristic products under the guidance of teachers, parents or other knowledgeable staff. Learning opportunities thus range from an information board about the planting scheme and varieties, to guided educational activities and those offered by the oil mill.

Art and History

The Chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Maria Maddalena (Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene) contains several named works of art. These include the “Pala di Santa Maria Maddalena” by Pietro Pajetta. The oil painting “Santissima Trinità fra le Sante Lucia e Giuliana” (Holy Trinity between Saints Lucy and Juliana) by Antonio Lazzarini is dated to the late 17th or early 18th century. There is also the small altarpiece “Il Sacro Cuore di Gesù” (The Sacred Heart of Jesus) by Vincenzo Raccanelli, as well as numerous frescoes by Demetrio Alpago from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Castelletto also has a historical context: it was rebuilt in the 10th century after being damaged during the Hungarian invasions. It probably belonged to the fortifications that served as strategic checkpoints in the Cenedese area. Castelletto is open only during events, so check the event dates if you are planning a visit.

The “Artists’ Roads” features a work by Francesco da Milano in Cappella Maggiore, painted shortly after 1525. The “Last Supper,” dated to the beginning of the 14th century, is considered the oldest work. Together with the artworks in the parish church, these details span a period from the early 14th century through shortly after 1525 to works from the late 17th to early 20th centuries.

Olive Oil Events

“L’Olio della Serenissima 2026” was scheduled to take place in Cappella Maggiore from 10 to 19 April 2026. The municipal administration and the “La Ruota” association organized the event for the fourth consecutive year. If you would like to plan your trip around a future edition, check the relevant event dates in advance.

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