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Located in a picturesque position along the road connecting Cison di Valmarino to Follina, the small Church of Madonna delle Grazie is an enchanting example of rural sacred architecture. The building features a sober facade and a welcoming portico, historically intended to offer shelter to wayfarers and pilgrims traversing the valley. Inside, the church preserves an atmosphere of authentic peace, with frescoes and decorations celebrating the Virgin's protection over the community and the harvests. This sanctuary is particularly beloved by the local inhabitants for its simplicity and its deep connection to the territory. Its location, immersed in greenery and surrounded by the silence of the Prealps, makes it an ideal destination for a reflective stop during a walk among the villages, confirming the spiritual and scenic vocation of this corner of the Marca Trevigiana.

The church in the square in Cison

Beautiful sculpture by Matalar, worth seeing while touring the Revine lakes.

A captivating work by Marco Martalar. Impressive and realistic.

8 km of peaceful tranquility, beautiful scenery and an easy route accessible to everyone.

Located in the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene in Fratta di Tarzo, it is a historic symbol of Venetian identity. Made from over 3,000 pieces of tree roots felled by Storm Vaia, it is the largest wooden lion in the world, standing over 7 meters tall and 10 meters long. The work embodies the values of strength, protection, and justice of the Serenissima Republic. A long-standing emblem of the lagoon city and the entire Veneto region, the winged lion is linked not only to the figure of Saint Mark, patron saint of Venice, but also to the region's cultural tradition. It is no coincidence that it is the central element of the flag, first of the Serenissima and now of the Veneto region. The 2018 Storm Vaia, which struck the Alps and vast areas of Northern Italy, left a profound scar on the landscape and local communities. Artist Marco Martalar chose to salvage fallen wood, transforming it into a work that bridges past and present: what was destroyed is reborn as a symbol of resilience and hope. To strengthen the connection with the land, the artist used scrap wood from the vineyards of the World Heritage Hills to create the lion's mane, thus generating a symbolic fusion between nature and local culture. This work is also a reflection on the fragility of nature and the need to protect it. The use of materials recovered from devastation evokes the idea that even destruction can give rise to something extraordinary and powerful. The sculpture initiates a dialogue between ancient and contemporary, reviving a traditional symbol in a context of strong environmental and social relevance. In this sense, the winged lion becomes an emblem of adaptation, capable of addressing the challenges of the present, including climate change and biodiversity loss. Its presence recalls the regenerative power of nature and the landscape. The work, located in the municipality of Tarzo, was desired and commissioned by the Association for the Heritage of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene.

After a steep descent to provincial road 159, the road climbs moderately to Pian de le Femene.

Val Belluna from the top of Col Visentin.