Castelfranco Veneto
| Comune di Castelfranco Veneto | |
|---|---|
 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Province | Treviso (TV) |
| Mayor | Maria Gomierato |
| Area | km² ( sq mi) |
| Population (as of 1999) | |
| - Total | |
| - Density | /km² (/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, [[UTC+1]] |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Castellani |
| Dialing code | 0423 |
| Postal code | 31033 |
| Frazioni | Treville, Salvarosa, Salvatronda, Campigo, San Floriano, Bella Venezia, Villarazzo |
| Patron | San Liberale |
| Website: www.comune.castelfrancoveneto.tv.it | |
Castelfranco Veneto is a town and comune of Veneto, northern Italy, in the province of Treviso, 25 km by rail from the town of Treviso. It is approximately 40 kilometers inland from Venice.
History
Main sights
The older part of the town is square, surrounded by medieval walls and towers constructed by the people of Treviso in 1211 (see Cittadella). The massive Castle is noteworthy.
Castelfranco Veneto was the birthplace of the painter Giorgione, and the Cathedral (1723) contains one of his finest works, the Madonna with St. Francis and Liberalis (1504), but more commonly called La Pala del Giorgione. In the background, the towers of the old town may be seen. The painting was being restored in Venice, Italy, however, ceremonies are planned for the return of 'La Pala' near the end of 2005.
The Cathedral itself was designed by Francesco Maria Preti, over an ancient Romanesque church. Other artpieces include seven fragments of frescoes by Paolo Veronese
Famous People
- Guido Gazziro
Giorgio Barbarelli da Castelfranco, known as Giorgione
Cultural activities
- Oficina di Buenaventura, Castelfranco Veneto
References
- This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.
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