Art and History to Cappella Maggiore

According to some toponymic hypotheses, Cappella Maggiore’s origins date back to the 4^th-5^th century (Roman age). Yet, some argue that it was find during the Longobard period because of the defensive fortifications founded in Anzano’s hills.

After 568, these lands entered Ceneda’s county. During the 9^th century, the region was devastated by Hungarian invasions. After the ravages, Ceneda was born as a politic automous entity.

In 1154 this territory passed under Da Camino’s jurisdictions. When Rizzardo 6^th, the last heir of this family died, in 1335, the feud was transfered under Venetian rule.

It was then governed by French and Austrian untill  it finally became part of Italy in 1866.

Art

HOLY TRINITY’S CHURCH

It is decorated by very valuable frescoes. The most ancient are those in the northern wall which represent a large “Last Supper”.

OTHER ARTISTIC WORKS

We have to mention Francesco Da Milano’s altar-piece in Anzano’s parish church.

Cappella’s main church lays in the square at the top of a flight of steps.  Inside there is a valuable wooden altar-piece and an ancient organ.

In Mattarella’s church you can find some 15^th century’s frescoes.