Corte: Church, Mountains and Historic Sites

Church of San Valentino in Corte di Mel: Crayfish in the Last Supper, dating and dedication

In the Church of San Valentino in Corte di Mel, the presence of crayfish is documented in a depiction of the Last Supper. A patronal dedication refers to the dedication of a church to a saint. The Last Supper is a Christian pictorial theme. The Church of San Valentino in Corte di Mel is dated to the 15th to 16th century and is dedicated to the bishop and saint Valentine. Those interested in culture focus their attention on the pictorial detail featuring the crayfish, the dating, and the dedication to the bishop and saint Valentine.

Mountains in the immediate vicinity and surroundings of Corte

Mount Col Moscher is located in the immediate vicinity of Corte. Mount Monte Artent is located in the immediate vicinity of Corte. Mount Monte Narumal is located in the surroundings of Corte. This classification can be taken into account when making rough plans around Corte.

A castle, palaces and a museum in the wider regional surroundings of Corte

Torri di Credazzo, a castle, is located in the wider regional surroundings of Corte. Palazzo dei Rettori, a palace, is located in the wider regional surroundings of Corte. The Museo Civico Belluno, a museum, is located in the wider regional surroundings of Corte. Palazzo del Capitano, a palace, is also located in the wider regional surroundings of Corte. Palazzo is the Italian term for a palace. A museum collects, preserves or conveys cultural and historical content. Those interested in culture focus their attention in the wider regional surroundings of Corte on Torri di Credazzo, Palazzo dei Rettori, Museo Civico Belluno and Palazzo del Capitano.

Fontana di Corte and transhumance in the Zumelle area: historic water point and hydraulic-engineering significance

The historic Fontana di Corte was an important water point for generations of shepherds as part of transhumance in the Zumelle area. Transhumance refers to the seasonal movement between grazing grounds. In the Zumelle area, Fontana di Corte is considered the most important hydraulic-engineering structure. The term hydraulic engineering refers to the structural management of water. Anyone interested in transhumance can regard the historic Fontana di Corte as a water point for generations of shepherds in the Zumelle area.

Cultural route in Mel and Piave cycle route: date and road sequence

The Church of San Valentino in Corte was part of the “Frammenti d'arte in Valbelluna” route in Mel on 28 June. On the Piave cycle route, Via Corte follows Via Nave. For cyclists, this sequence from Via Nave to Via Corte is a specific indication for planning this section of the cycle route.

More destinations

Forno Di Zoldo, Masarè, Sappada, Pedavena, Cherz, Cimasappada, Nevegal and Belluno

To the higher-level travel overview: Province of Belluno.