EVENT LOCATIONS

THE CEREMONY LOCATION: CHURCH OF ST MARK THE EVANGELIST – CASSOLA

The Church of Cassola, a few kilometres from our home, will host us on this special day.

The church is dedicated to St Mark, patron saint of Cassola, Venice and the Veneto region. It has a classical-style exterior, while the interior consists of a single nave and four side chapels.

Its most prestigious work, located in the central altar, is an altarpiece by Jacopo da Ponte, also known as Jacopo Bassano (from his birthplace, located a few kilometres away), an artist of the Republic of Venice considered one of the greatest exponents of Venetian painting. The altarpiece depicts Saint Mark in glory between Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Bartholomew.

Another important painting is located in the small side chapel seen from the main altar. The painting is dedicated to an important religious figure born in Cassola: Gaetana Sterni, a nun who founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Divine Will, who after a life of devotion dedicated to caring for the poor and the sick was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 2001.

A few metres from the church is a beautiful bell tower, about 55-60 metres high.

THE WEDDING VENUE

FORNACI BAGHIN

Located on the border between Castelfranco Veneto and Riese Pio X (the birthplace of Pope Pius X), Fornaci Baghìn is one of the most fascinating and historically significant sites in the area. The location offers a blend of natural beauty, with an expansive park filled with greenery and animals, and a rich industrial heritage, which helped shape the region’s prosperity in recent decades.

The kilns at Fornaci Baghìn were an important industrial operation from the 19th century until the mid-20th century, specialising in the production of bricks, roof tiles, and other building materials. The history of the Baghìn kilns is closely tied to the Baghìn family, who ran the business for generations. Situated in Castelfranco Veneto, with access to nearby plains and natural resources, the kilns contributed to the region's economic growth.

Over the years, production methods evolved, moving from traditional wood-fired brick kilns to gas-powered ones, and eventually to more modern techniques. The Baghìn kilns became a landmark of industrial development in the area. Today, they stand as a symbol of the past and a link to the industrial roots of the Veneto region, with the old kilns and remains of the production plant still visible and often studied as a testament to the area’s industrial history.

The Fornaci Baghìn not only preserve the history of the brick industry but also illustrate how tradition and modernity can coexist, reflecting the area's deep connection to its past while looking toward the future.