An ancient fishing village full of charm and atmosphere, Caorle is a quiet place ideal for relaxing holidays and welfare, sport and art. Bustling market town in medieval times, already used by the Romans in the first century BC C., the country was patriarchal seat from 598 to 1818. The St. Stephen's Cathedral (XI century) is the most valuable monument of the country, with Byzantine carvings on the facade and bell tower. The three-nave interior keeps a cross from the fifteenth and the Pala d'Oro, a work composed by Byzantine panels (XIII century) and Gothic-Venetian (XIV century). Regarding sports facilities, Caorle offers ample opportunity to the lovers of tennis, surfing, sailing and even golf. |