Discover Istrana: Villas, history and the Sile landscape

For a trip to Istrana, architectural history and landscape can be explored as separate areas of interest. Villa Lattes dates back to the early 18th century; Villa Moretti dates from around 1800. Other points of interest include a church listed in the cultural heritage inventory, the history of an old route and natural features along the Sile. You can plan your visit around what interests you most: historic buildings, the route’s history or the river landscape.

Villa Lattes and its historic grounds

Villa Lattes was completed in 1715 and designed by Venetian architect Giorgio Massari (1687–1766). The complex includes two barchesse, an oratory and several historic buildings that were once used for agriculture. The historic park features two statues by Marinali and busts of the twelve Caesars. The estate brings together several different aspects: the villa’s architectural history, the former use of some of its buildings and the park’s features. These details make the estate a distinctive cultural landmark in Istrana, whose character extends beyond the main building alone.

Buildings and historic route

Villa Moretti is a protected historic building in Istrana and dates from around 1800. It provides a later, less precisely dated point of interest alongside Villa Lattes, completed in 1715. The Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista in Istrana is also listed in the cultural heritage inventory of the Province of Treviso. The Old Roman Postumia Road offers another perspective on history: it runs through Istrana and was later also known as the “Napoleonic Road.” This historic route was used by armies and by pilgrims travelling to Santiago de Compostela. Historic buildings and a route with a long history are therefore both part of the town’s cultural heritage.

The Sile landscape and natural features

Istrana’s area includes a spring-fed lowland along the Sile River, forming part of the river landscape. Istrana is also one of the municipalities in the Province of Treviso crossed by the Sile and included in the production area for Sile rainbow trout. This regional connection places the town in the context of the river. The Rio de Na Volta is another natural feature: a nature trail in Istrana. It grew out of a project launched in 2019 to revive the memory of natural places. The Passeggiata Ecologica, in turn, focuses on the natural landscape of the municipality: in 2025, the historic local event held its 43rd edition. The river landscape, trail and event each offer a different way to explore Istrana’s natural features.

Getting there by train and bus

Istrana railway station is served by the Treviso–Vicenza line. The station is about 950 metres from the Museo di Villa Lattes; the walk is listed as taking around two minutes. There is a MOM bus stop opposite the museum. If you are travelling by public transport, check the services for your travel date in advance.

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