Cappella – Mill Culture, Cycling Route and Festa del Pomodoro

Cappella can be discovered through tangible evidence along the Dese River, a historic mill, a distinctive parish church and the documented Festa del Pomodoro. For your travel planning, the place thus brings together several different themes: a cycling route between Venice and Asolo, a roughly five-kilometre path along the water, local architectural history and an event with agricultural and culinary connections.

Along the Dese on Route RV 14

Route RV 14 – Da Venezia alla Pedemontana connects Venice and Asolo over 79 km. In Cappella di Scorzè, it reaches the Dese River at kilometre 27.5, by Mulino Cosma. This location places Cappella within a longer connection between the lagoon city and the Veneto hinterland, without requiring you to use the entire route.

A cycle and footpath created by the Scorzè municipal administration begins at Mulino Cosma. It winds along the Dese for approximately 5 km to the private Mulino Todori in the oasis of the same name. The route thus connects the starting point at the mill with another historic mill site and is suitable as a clearly defined section within the larger route.

Mulino Cosma: Mill history across several operating phases

Mulino Cosma is the fourth mill built along the Dese within the municipality of Scorzè. Its origins are probably dated to the second half of the 15th century. It was powered by water until 1960. From 1961, the mill operated electrically and remained in operation until 1995. This sequence makes the change from water-powered to electric use visible in a specific building and gives the stop at the Dese a clearly recognisable historical dimension.

Parish Church of San Giovanni Battista

The present-day parish church of San Giovanni Battista in Cappella is also part of the area's history. The design for the church, built from 1909 onwards, was created by Antonio Beni. In 1925, the church was consecrated by Blessed Bishop Andrea Giacinto Longhin. The construction period, authorship and consecration thus provide three precise reference points for placing the town's church architecture in its historical context.

Festa del Pomodoro and local specialities

Another perspective on Cappella di Scorzè emerges from the Festa del Pomodoro. The event reached its 40th edition in 2019. At the Festa del Pomodoro held in Cappella di Scorzè in 2019, there was a parade of historic and modern agricultural machinery. Alongside the festive character, this also visibly highlighted regional agriculture.

In 2019, the event opened with an exhibition of various locally produced tomato varieties. At the food stall, Pomodoro ripieno gratinato was offered as a special speciality, prepared according to a particular local method for the dough. Anyone wishing to get to know Cappella through its regional everyday and food culture will find an independent perspective in these documented programme items, alongside the route, river and architectural history.

More destinations for your selection

If you would like to expand your travel selection beyond Cappella, you can also view Spinea (Spinea), Scorzè (Scorzè), Annone Veneto (Annone Veneto), Noventa Di Piave (Noventa Di Piave), San Michele Al Tagliamento (San Michele Al Tagliamento), San Liberale (San Liberale), Passarella (Passarella) and Teglio Veneto (Teglio Veneto) as well.

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