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At La Salute and from the bridge over the Livenza, there are great views of the Livenza.

An asphalted side road with very little car traffic. The view of the Livenza is almost permanent and when the Livenza has a calm water flow, there are great opportunities for mirror image photos.

The Ponte di Tezze, which connects the banks of the Livenza river between the provinces of Treviso and Pordenone, represents a fundamental infrastructure for local mobility and history. The current structure, characterized by spans that elegantly reflect on the river's waters, stands at a historically strategic point for trade and movement between the Veneto and Friuli regions. The surrounding area is of considerable landscape value: the banks of the Livenza here offer suggestive natural views, with lush vegetation that changes color with the seasons. The bridge is not just a functional link, but a privileged viewpoint for admiring the slow flow of the river, a symbol of a territory that has managed to integrate modern development with the protection of the river environment.

The historic center of San Stino di Livenza develops along the banks of the homonymous river, an element that has shaped its identity and economy over the centuries. The heart of the town is dominated by the bulk of the Castello di Passo di Torre, an ancient defensive structure that testifies to the strategic importance of the area as a crossing point between land and water. Strolling through the central streets, you will encounter the Parish Church of Santo Stefano Protomartire, which houses valuable works. The pedestrian area and the squares offer a typical glimpse of the Venetian mainland villages, where civil architecture blends with the riverine nature, creating a serene atmosphere that invites the discovery of local traditions and the history of the eastern Veneto territory.

“Flumen Liquentia ex montibus Opiterginis…” among the rivers mentioned by Pliny is the Livenza, in the feminine form. Almost always, however, in current language it is used as if it were masculine, due to the appellation “river” that precedes it. Regarding the origin of its name, there are two versions: some derive it from livens, from the verb livere (to be livid in color); others from liquens, from the verb liqui (to be liquid, to melt). By the ancients it was always called Liquentia and this is also because its waters teem, clear, cold and silent at the foot of the mountain above the pebbles, as if these and those were liquefying. Sacile's peculiar river is certainly one of the most beautiful waterways encountered in the plains of northern Italy. A means of communication, the ultimate defense of the nascent Veneto Domain, a source of life for its water flow and fish richness, the Livenza has always been cited by Greek and Latin authors.

The Boccafossa pumping station, located in Torre di Mosto along the Livenza river, is a vital hub for Eastern Veneto managed by the Consorzio di Bonifica. In addition to ensuring the hydraulic safety of a fragile and historically marshy territory, it houses a water purification center fundamental for the Veritas water network, which also serves the Venetian coast. In recent times, the plant has become a critical outpost to counter the salt wedge during droughts. The site is not only technical but also cultural: it hosts the Museo del Paesaggio (Landscape Museum), which tells the story of land reclamation. A transit point for cycle tourism, it symbolizes the balance between engineering and environment.

The mill now houses a museum spread over three floors, featuring material evidence and information panels where visitors can learn more about the milling process and the activities related to cereal cultivation.

The Belfiore mill was active as early as 1479, but it likely existed for a couple of centuries before that. At its peak, it had five vertical paddle wheels that powered the millstones on the ground floor, while the upper floors of the building housed the millers' families.