Mel, Veneto

Mel was a comune (municipality) in the province of Belluno in the Italian region of Veneto, located about 170 kilometres (106 miles) north of Venice and about 14 kilometres (9 miles) southwest of Belluno and about 16 kilometres (10 miles) northeast of Feltre.

Mel
Frazione
Center of Mel with Town hall and church
Mel
Location of Mel in Italy
Coordinates: 46°4′N 12°5′E
Country Italy
RegionVeneto
ProvinceBelluno (BL)
Area
 • Total85.7 km2 (33.1 sq mi)
Elevation
362 m (1,188 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2017)[1]
 • Total5,968
 • Density70/km2 (180/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Zumellesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
32026
Dialing code0437
WebsiteOfficial website
Castle of Zumelle
Mel and surrounding mountains

Overview

The territory of Mel is home to the medieval Zumelle Castle. The present configuration of the castle dates back to 1311, although the site was in use as a military fortification since the Roman era. Other sights include the Palazzo Zorzi (16th century, now the Town Hall) and the Palazzo delle Contesse (17th century), which houses an archaeological museum with remains from a Veneti Iron Age necropolis found outside the town.

The town is home to several cultural activities: they include art exhibitions in Palazzo delle Contesse and the choral music festival in July in the Guarnieri palace park.

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References
  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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