Conegliano, Italy

Welcome to Conegliano, a charming town in the Veneto region of Italy. Located in the province of Treviso, Conegliano is a hidden gem that boasts a rich history, beautiful landscapes, and delicious cuisine. With a population of 35,023 people, the town is known for its 10th-century castle that sits on a hill overlooking the town. The castle, which used to belong to the Bishop of Vittorio Veneto, now houses a small museum and a bell tower. Conegliano is also famous for its wine, particularly the dry white Prosecco, made from the glera grape. The town is home to Italy’s oldest and most prestigious wine school called Scuola Enologica, and the Istituto Sperimentale per la Viticoltura, where several Italian grape varieties have been bred. Viticulturalists at the institute have also helped save many native Italian grape varieties from extinction, such as the Valpolicella grape Bigolona. Conegliano’s industrial tradition, especially specialized in home appliances, also adds to the town’s charm. The hills around Conegliano are home to the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) zone of Colli di Conegliano. Here, both red and white Italian wines are produced at a variety of sweetness levels, from dry to sweet passito dessert wines. The town also has a rich cultural heritage. Every June, a special chess or dama game is performed in the historical center where the pieces are represented by actual real people. Known as the Dama Castellana, this event is not the continuation of a secular tradition but has been introduced only a few years ago yet still managed to become a traditional event calendar coneglianese. Conegliano was the birthplace of the painters Cima da Conegliano and Francesco Beccaruzzi, as well as the composer and conductor at the Cincinnati Conservatory, Pier Adolfo Tirindelli. The town has one association football team called Conegliano, which currently plays in the Promozione, the sixth tier of Italian football. Conegliano’s transport system is well-developed, with taxis often located at the railway station to transport train riders to their final destination in Conegliano. Conegliano is twinned with Garibaldi in Brazil and Lismore in New South Wales, Australia. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or a lover of history and culture, Conegliano has something for everyone. Come and discover this charming town for yourself and experience the best of Italy!