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Anzł looking towards the Mount Miesna you can see the beautiful
Sancturary of the patron saints of Feltre, Vittore e Corona. It
was founded in 1096 by the powerful Giovanni da Vidor and consecrated
in 1101 by his son Arpone, bishop of Feltre. Its southern side
was incorporated into the fortification system of the town and
maintained for this purpose up to 1400, when the defensive forts
were pulled down by the Serenissima Venetian Republic. In the
next centuries the sacred place would be ruled by the Fiesole
friars of San Gerolamo, then since 1669 by the Somaschi Fathers
and lately since 1852 by the Grey-Franciscan Friars.
pleasant road with a splendid 17th-century Via Crucis goes up
to the Monastery. The Via Crucis was commissioned by the Somaschi
Fathers who has ruled the place since 1669.
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The Church features a 11th- 12th-century
faēade and depicts the saints Vittore, Gerolamo and Agostino.
Inside, several and remarkable frescos dating back to 12th-13th-14th-
and 15th-centuries. In the centre of the apse stands out the Arch
of the martyrs Vittore and Corona which is placed on a small loggia
with capitals (1440). Remarkable are the gothic inscription which
recall the visit of Charles IV (1355) and the marble catedra of
the Feltre bishops (to which were assigned thaumaturgic powers
in ancient times). Outside the cloister are the 17th-century lunettes
depicting the Miracles of San Vittore. Inside, the art collection
dating back from 16th to 18th century is worth a visit.
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Christian legionary Vittore as well as Saint Corona, who had tried
to protect him, suffered martyrdom by the Roman prefect Sebastiano.
According to the legend, the tortured corpses were carried by
sea and by land along the Piave river up to Anzł. Right in this
point, the horses carrying the corpses by approaching the Mount
Miesna didn't want to move any further. A local old lady led the
cart which stopped right in the point where the Sanctuary was
later on built up and which is considered as the place chosen
by the martyrs. The Celebration of the patron saint falls on 14
May.
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