Pero: Churches, Musestre and the Camminata del Draghetto

Pero brings together the history of Pero di sopra, the Chiesetta di San Giovanni on the Musestre River and paths through the surrounding area. This combination of culture, activity and rural surroundings is particularly interesting for families, without requiring every trip plan to follow the same rhythm.

Discovering church history in Pero

An important point of reference in the town’s history is the Chiesetta di San Giovanni. Its construction in the 12th century marked the emergence of Pero di sopra. The Chiesetta di San Giovanni is located in Pero on the Musestre River, thereby linking historical orientation with the landscape of the area. For a quieter day of your holiday, you can devote some time to this history and include the church as a specific destination for your cultural exploration of Pero.

The present-day parish church of Pero, S. Colombano Abate, is part of the more recent religious history. It was built in 1891 in honour of Saint Columban. Together, the two churches represent different historical points of reference in the town: the Chiesetta di San Giovanni is connected with the emergence of Pero di sopra, while the parish church dates from the late 19th century. Those interested in sacred architecture and local history can include these two themes in their travel plans without focusing their stay exclusively on sporting activities.

Exploring the surrounding area on foot

The Camminata del Draghetto offers another perspective on Pero. The route is approximately 4 km long and can be completed on foot by children, parents and older people, including with a pushchair. This makes it possible to include the route in a shared outing where different generations can enjoy the same experience. You should take the approximate length into account when planning your day.

The 2026 Camminata del Draghetto featured an equestrian demonstration, a carriage ride for children and oversized traditional games. During the event, participants also visited local farms and encountered typical animals from the rural surroundings. The 2026 edition thus supplemented the Camminata with programme items reflecting the rural character of the area. For future dates, you should check the current announcement.

One published route follows the Musestre River through Pero to Breda di Piave. In addition, the route through Pero is available in the Posti Belli app. Both references can help you structure your exploration in advance. The key consideration is whether you would rather include the approximately 4 km route in your daily schedule or follow the published connection along the river.

Traditions and suitable holiday planning

The Sagra di Pero is also part of the local events calendar. The local organisers announced its return from 8 to 15 August 2026. As this period has already passed, you should not assume that it will be repeated for a trip at another time. As an example of festival culture in Pero, the Sagra nevertheless shows that, alongside churches and walking routes, community traditions also play a role in Pero.

When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore first consider what kind of stay you are looking for. A holiday apartment in Pero suits a trip where you connect your own daily plans with exploring the town and switch between culture, walks and events. If history is your main interest, the Chiesetta di San Giovanni and S. Colombano Abate form the thematic focus. For a more active family day, the Camminata del Draghetto and the route along the Musestre are the main attractions. You can base your accommodation decision on the daily rhythm you prefer.

Other places for your research

If you would like to continue your search beyond Pero, you can also explore Pagnano, Levada, Gorgo Dei Molini, Lancenigo, Postioma, Roncadelle, Refrontolo and Soligo.

For the higher-level travel overview: Treviso.