Vedelago


Vedelago is a comune of estimated population of 16,474 in the Province of Treviso in the Italian region Veneto, located about northwest of Venice, about east of Vicenza, about north of Padua and about west of Treviso.
The main attraction is the Villa Emo, by Andrea Palladio, in the frazione Fanzolo.

History

Prehistory

The area, very rich in springs, has favored human presence since ancient times. In the Fossa Storta di Cavasagra area, near the sources of the Sile, a significant quantity of remains of tools, weapons and millstones dating back to the Neolithic were found. Right near the sources of the river, other finds testify to the presence of a large pile-dwelling settlement dating back to the Eneolithic; These include, among other things, bones of domestic animals, food scraps, tools and urns belonging to a necropolis.
With the arrival of the Romans, Vedelago was assigned to the territory of Asolo and was involved in the centuriation works which radically reorganized the rural environment. The orientation of the cardos and decumani was based on the route of the Via Postumia, built in 148 BC. Traces of centuriation are still evident in the current layout of roads, fields and ditches, particularly in the hamlets of Fanzolo and Barcon.
As regards archaeological finds, remains of houses and burials have been brought to light along the Postumia River.

Monuments and places of interest

The church

The new church of Vedelago was built between 1926 and 1927, after the demolition of a previous place of worship.
About 55 m long and with a height of about 20 m, on the outside it has walls made of light red stones, while on the inside the most distinctive aspect is represented by 12 columns, connected to each other by some arches.
Unlike many churches in the area, that of Vedelago has an original and fascinating Romanesque-Gothic style, appearing rather dark.

Society

Demographic evolution


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Based on the number of inhabitants, Vedelago ranks 11th among the 95 municipalities in the province of Treviso. However, its surface area gives it a rather low population density, at least compared to the other more populous municipalities.

Foreign ethnic groups and minorities

As of 31 December 2022, foreigners resident in the municipality were 1,528, or 9.3% of the population. Below are the most significant groups:
  1. Romania
  2. China
  3. Morocco
  4. Kosovo
  5. Albania
  6. North Macedonia
  7. Senegal
  8. Bangladesh
  9. India
  10. Burkina Faso

    Economy

The local economy has not abandoned agriculture: cereals, wheat, vegetables, fodder, vines and orchards are grown. Breeding is also practiced, especially of cattle, pigs and poultry. The industrial fabric is made up of companies in the food sector, mechanical companies.