Cappella: Mill, Church and Cycling Route

Mulino Cosma on the Dese, the present-day parish church of San Giovanni Battista, and the RV 14 cycling route represent different facets of Cappella. This picture is complemented by the Festa del Pomodoro in Cappella di Scorzè, whose 2019 edition brought together agriculture and local cuisine. This allows you to distinguish between the history of the mill, the church’s architectural history, the route, and a festival programme tied to a specific year.

Cycling route and paths along the Dese

The RV 14 route – Da Venezia alla Pedemontana connects Venice and Asolo over 79 kilometres. At kilometre 27.5, it reaches the River Dese at Mulino Cosma in Cappella di Scorzè. A cycling and walking path built by the municipality of Scorzè also starts at Mulino Cosma. It follows the Dese for about five kilometres to the privately owned Mulino Todori in the oasis of the same name.

The routes differ considerably in length and destination: the RV 14 links Venice and Asolo, while the path of about five kilometres follows the river to Mulino Todori. When planning your trip, you can therefore compare a longer cycling route with a shorter stretch of path along the Dese. Both descriptions connect a mill site with the route, but on different scales.

The history of Mulino Cosma

Mulino Cosma probably dates from the second half of the 15th century. It was the fourth mill built along the Dese in the municipality of Scorzè. It was powered by water until 1960; from 1961 it operated electrically and remained in operation until 1995.

This sequence brings together two historical perspectives: the series of mills along the Dese and the change in power source at Mulino Cosma. Its dating to the second half of the 15th century remains a probable estimate. For visitors interested in regional history, the mill thus offers both a connection to development along the river and a clearly traceable history of its operation through to 1995.

San Giovanni Battista and the Festa del Pomodoro

The present-day parish church of San Giovanni Battista in Cappella was built from 1909 onwards to a design by Antonio Beni. In 1925, Blessed Bishop Andrea Giacinto Longhin consecrated the church. The start of construction and the consecration mark different stages in its history; both are linked to the name Antonio Beni through his design. The parish church’s architectural history thus stands alongside the older history of Mulino Cosma as a distinct cultural and historical point of interest.

The Festa del Pomodoro in Cappella di Scorzè reached its 40th edition in 2019. The festival that year featured a parade of historic and modern agricultural machinery. To open the event, an exhibition showcased various locally grown tomato varieties. At the food stand, Pomodoro ripieno gratinato was offered as a special dish; its dough preparation was considered a local speciality. The 2019 edition thus brought together agriculture, tomato diversity and regional cuisine in a specific festival programme.

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