The cultural paths dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi and the Franciscans, in the 800 years since the death of the saint, develop in the City of Feltre and its immediate surroundings due to the numerous traces that are preserved there, both in places of worship and in some historical sites of the citadel and in areas extra moenia. Among the main stops of the itinerary are the Co-cathedral of Feltre, which houses altars and altarpieces, fragments of frescoes, sculptures, and relics linked to the Franciscan saints, or works coming from ancient convents of the Friars Minor or Conventuals (such as that of Santa Maria del Prato), the church of San Giacomo Maggiore, on via Mezzaterra (which preserves works from the vanished convent of Santo Spirito), the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Borgo Tezze, founded along with its convent of Poor Clare nuns by the friar Bernardino Tomitano from Feltre, the church of the Sacred Heart on via Belluno, which was built by the Franciscans more recently (20th century), along with the convent complex. Lastly, the Shrine of Saints Vittore and Corona on Mount Miesna (Anzù), with images and architectures that recall the brotherhood of the Saint of Assisi.
Among the other historical buildings and city museums containing Franciscan memories – which will be visited during the paths – the Diocesan Museum Belluno-Feltre is noteworthy, hosting important works depicting Saint Francis and Saint Clare, as well as wooden and stone elements coming from vanished city convents. The Modern Art Gallery “Carlo Rizzarda” will also be a fundamental stop on the urban trek, where one can admire the splendid wrought iron candelabrum by the teacher from Feltre with Franciscan saints; there, the thematic exhibition that hosts paintings from the Civic Museum of via Luzzo will also be explained. The Monte di Pietà at the Tomitano Palace on via Paradiso, containing an effigy of Blessed Bernardino from Feltre, will also be an important stop, as it is linked to the history and development of the Mounts of Piety in northern and central Italy.
Sunday, June 7
Feltre, Municipal Cemetery – via Santo Spirito – 9:00 AM
The Franciscan Convents in the Memory of the Feltre Places
Sunday, July 5
Anzù, Parking at the foot of the ascent to the Sanctuary – 9:30 AM
Shrine of Saints Vittore and Corona – Saint Francis and the Franciscans on Mount Miesna
Sunday, August 16
Feltre, forecourt of the Co-Cathedral – 9:00 AM
Francis and the Franciscans in the Art and Places of Worship in Feltre
Saturday, September 5
Anzù, Parking at the foot of the ascent to the Sanctuary – 9:30 AM
Shrine of Saints Vittore and Corona – Saint Francis and the Franciscans on Mount Miesna
Saturday, October 3
Feltre, forecourt of the Co-Cathedral – 9:00 AM
Francis and the Franciscans in the Art and Places of Worship in Feltre
The duration of the treks varies from 2 to 3 hours, depending on the route.
Urban paths include entrance to the museums and the Monte di Pietà, at the cost of 10 euros per participant (Totem card plus donation for the parish of the Duomo and the Shrine of Saint Vittore).
Free entry for girls and boys up to 7 years old.
Limited spots (maximum 30 participants for each trek).
For information and reservations, write to
isapilo67@gmail.com or via WhatsApp 338 4480642
