Following the fall of the Roman Empire, a number of Lombard families – warriors and farmers – settled on a nearby hill, founding a small fortified community and establishing a village of huts. From this settlement emerged the “Da Montanara” family, the forebears of the famous Da Camino dynasty, one of the most important in the history of Treviso.

Even today, Borgo Val retains clear traces of its medieval past. The stone houses, the intimate courtyards and the quiet alleyways bear witness to life in days gone by and to the former presence of a castle — now lost due to a landslide — around which the village developed.

At the heart of the village lies the little church of Santa Cecilia, one of the oldest religious buildings in the area. Some records date it back to 1238, when it was probably a private oratory commissioned by a member of the Da Camino family. Its simple Romanesque elegance and deep connection with the local community make it a true gem of rural sacred art. In recent years, the little church has continued to be a place of faith and welcome: following the fire that destroyed the Orthodox church in Montaner in 2013, Santa Cecilia was made available to the Orthodox community and still houses a precious icon today.

As well as its ancient church, Borgo Val has plenty to discover in the surrounding area: a patchwork of nature trails, scenic lanes and rural landscapes that retain the authenticity of rural life. The meadows, vineyards and woods surrounding the village invite you to take a leisurely stroll, amidst scenes of great beauty and a silence that feels as though time has stood still.

The old stone houses bear witness to the building skills of the communities of yesteryear, whilst small vegetable gardens and restored farmsteads speak of the enduring vitality of a living landscape, rooted in its heritage yet open to art and hospitality.