Maser, Veneto

Maser is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Treviso in the Italian region Veneto, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northwest of Venice and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Treviso. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,854 and an area of 26.0 square kilometres (10.0 sq mi).[3]

Maser
Comune di Maser
Maser
Maser
Location of Maser
Maser is located in Italy
Maser
Maser
Location of Maser in Italy
Maser is located in Veneto
Maser
Maser
Maser (Veneto)
Coordinates: 45°49′N 11°59′E
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
ProvinceProvince of Treviso (TV)
FrazioniCoste, Crespignaga, Madonna della Salute
Area
  Total26.0 km2 (10.0 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
  Total4,854
  Density190/km2 (480/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
31010
Dialing code0423
WebsiteOfficial website

The municipality of Maser contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Coste, Crespignaga, and Madonna della Salute.

Maser borders the following municipalities: Altivole, Asolo, Caerano di San Marco, Cornuda, Monfumo.

Tempietto Villa Barbaro

Maser is notable for being the place of death of the architect Andrea Palladio, creator of the famous Palladian style of architecture. Villa Barbaro in Maser is one of his finest projects. Towards the end of his life, Palladio received the opportunity to build a church, the Tempietto Barbaro, to serve the Villa Barbaro and the village of Maser.

Demographic evolution

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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