Santuario di Santa Augusta

The Santuario di Santa Augusta is a shrine in Vittorio Veneto featuring a merlon tower, pointed arch loggias, and four openings that include a tympanum portal and rectangular windows. The building combines Romanesque design with later Renaissance touches in its structural elements.

Construction of this Romanesque sanctuary began in the 14th century and was completed in the 16th century with Renaissance architectural elements added. The extended building period reflects how artistic styles changed during this time.

The interior features 15th-century frescoes showing saints and evangelist symbols painted by local artist Giovanni Antonio da Meschio. These works show how religious art was created and displayed for worshippers during the Renaissance period.

To reach the sanctuary, visitors climb a long staircase leading to the main entrance near the top of Mount Marcantone. Good footwear and patience are helpful, as the climb is demanding and there are few flat resting spots along the way.

From the rocky square where the sanctuary stands, visitors can see the Venetian-Friulian plain stretching all the way to the Venice lagoon. This expansive view was likely one reason why this elevated location was chosen for the building.