Pieve di Cadore is a ''

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'' (municipality) in the

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in the

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region of

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, about north of

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and about northeast of

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. "Pieve" means "Parish church". It is the birthplace of the Italian painter

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. With its strategic location, the town was a medieval stronghold with fortifications, called the "walled city of the Veneto."Pieve di Cadore: History
/ref> The main sight is the ''Palazzo della Magnifica Comunità'' ("Palace of the Magnificent Community"), built in 1447 by the eponymous council which then ruled the city. It has a merloned tower which was completed in 1491.

Transport

Gaol Ferry Bridge is a busy commuter route for cyclists and pedestrians.A highway, SS51, connects the town with other communities in the Cadore Dolomite region.

Sport and tourism

Sport facilities

The town has a

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pool,

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club,

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arena, a

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stadium,

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fields and a biking trail called Ciclabile delle Dolomiti offering views of the neighbourhood.Pieve de Cadore, Sports Facilities

Giro d'Italia

The route of the 2013 Giro d'Italia passed through Calalzo di Cadore during Stage 11.''Cycling News''
Giro d'Italia 2013 Stage 11
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Notable people

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painter, born in Pieve di Cadore (c.1488-1576) * Lisa Vittozzi - biathlete *

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- politician * Alessia Dipol - Italian-born naturalized Togolese alpine skier * Stefania Constantini – Italian Olympic curler * Manuel Gava - politician

Gallery

File:Pieve cadore square.jpg, The piazza

References

External links

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Old postcards from Tai di Cadore (municipality of Pieve di Cadore)
Cities and towns in Veneto {{Veneto-geo-stub