Dive into the history and spirituality of the Church of Madonna di Parè, a place of worship that has its roots in the 6th century and inspired one of the greatest Italian writers of the 20th century, Dino Buzzati.
Located in a panoramic position overlooking the Valbelluna, the church is dedicated to Our Lady of Parè. The term Parè seems to derive from the dialectal term “dei parens,” which means “mother of God.” Despite its ancient origins, the church has undergone numerous alterations over the centuries, assuming its current neoclassical appearance in the 19th century.
Recent restorations have uncovered precious 16th-century frescoes and wall paintings, witnesses to a rich artistic past. The church also houses an ancient Stations of the Cross, with fourteen capitals that narrate the passion of Christ, forming the first part of the “Buzzati Trail,” a hiking path that retraces the steps dear to the Belluno writer. Dino Buzzati, the famous author of “The Miracles of Valmorel,” found in this place an inexhaustible source of inspiration. The church and the surrounding trails have been the setting for many of his stories, and his spirit still lingers among these mountains today. The capital of Saint Rita, featuring the votive painting by Buzzati from 1971, is one of the most evocative stops along the path.
