Titian in Vittorio Veneto: the mystery of the Serravalle Altarpiece

Walking through Serravalle, an attentive ear may still catch ancient voices, and a curious eye may stumble upon details that reveal...

Sep 43 min read

The Voice of the Battuti: Memories and piety in Medieval Serravalle

Un racconto intenso e spirituale che riporta in vita la voce di un confratello dei Battuti a Serravalle. Tra processioni penitenziali, gesti di carità concreta e riflessioni sul dolore, il protagonista ci guida nell’anima di un tempo antico. Un viaggio nel cuore della devozione popolare medievale, tra l’Oratorio di San Lorenzo e la Chiesa di Santa Maria dei Battuti.

Aug 73 min read

I still wait for you, Verde della Scala…

During the 1337 siege of Serravalle, a nameless knight falls in love with Verde della Scala — a noble widow he could never have. As war rages, he waits by the castle walls, day after day, for a sign, a word, a glance. This is his voice. And his longing.

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Jul 273 min read

Becoming a Poetess in the Time of Dante: The Story of Gaia Da Camino

Questa è la storia di Gaia da Camino, una delle prime poetesse in volgare di Serravalle. Figlia del potente Gherardo, sfidò il silenzio impostole dal padre con la forza delle parole. Immagina se Dante avesse davvero letto i suoi versi… Scopri come tra orgoglio, esclusione e poesia, nell’Italia del XIII secolo, Gaia abbia ritrovato sé stessa.

Jul 204 min read

The ancient entrance gate of the Castrum of Serravalle

‘Ma qual Gherardo…’ Dante’s Serravalle and the Da Camino Ties

Exiled from Florence, Dante found unexpected refuge in the lands of Treviso. Welcomed by Gherardo Da Camino, the poet was invited to a banquet at the Castrum of Serravalle — a fortress hiding a soul of peace and beauty. This tale explores the poet’s connection with the Da Camino family and the young “Lady Gaia,” whose name still echoes through the verses of history.

Dante

Jul 162 min read

The garden of the medieval castle in Vittorio Veneto

A Warrior Countess: Sofia of Colfosco, a Da Camino Woman against an Emperor. Legend and History at the Medieval Castle of Vittorio Veneto

Sofia of Colfosco was more than a countess — she was a warrior, a strategist, and a woman who defied an emperor. Her story unfolds within the walls of the Castrum of Serravalle, where faith, revenge, and legacy intertwined. Today, those same stones still echo her presence, offering silence, strength, and beauty to curious travelers.

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Jul 122 min read

Flamio Square in Vittorio Veneto nestled in the Prosecco hills

What makes a Home Your Own Castle?

Coming Home. Rediscovering Home. Reclaiming the home once belonging to our ancestors. It is a longing—mine—that has slowly taken shape...

Jul 82 min read

Tales from Serravalle

Welcome to the Domus di Serravalle blog! Here we gather the voices and tales of those who have crossed, lived in, and loved Serravalle, to rediscover the identity of this unique village. From historical figures who once walked its streets to contemporary faces, this is a space that celebrates the cultural richness and the tales that make Serravalle so special.