Mel, Veneto

Mel was a comune in the province of Belluno in the Italian region of Veneto, located about north of Venice and about southwest of Belluno and about northeast of Feltre. It Italian municipalities|merged] with the municipalities of Trichiana and Lentiai on 30 January 2019 to form the comune of Borgo Valbelluna. It is one of I [Borghi più belli d'Italia].

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 and the Palazzo delle Contesse, 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.