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The Brolo, located on the hill behind the former Convent of St. Francis, was the botanical garden of the Franciscan friars.This space, bordered by Calle Madonna della Neve and a section of the ancient walls of Conegliano, was cultivated by the friars as a vegetable garden and vineyard for more than four centuries. Here they produced fruits and vegetables for their livelihood. However, with the advent of Napoleonic laws, the land became private property and the walls were used as a quarry for building materials.In 1986, the last owner of the land, Mrs. Annamaria Carpenè, donated the Brolo to the Municipality of Conegliano. Unfortunately, for many years the site remained abandoned. In 1992, the local section of Italia Nostra proposed to the municipal administration to take over the management of the Brolo. Having obtained permission, since 1994 the same section has been working at its own expense to restore the Brolo, restoring the ancient cultivation and creating a beautiful garden with vines, olive and fruit trees.Italia Nostra members produce a "fragolino wine" from the vines grown in the Brolo, which is vinified and bottled on site. The olives harvested in the small olive grove are taken to a nearby oil mill to produce an excellent oil, and the fruit is used to make tasty jams.The Brolo today represents a green oasis in the heart of the city, a place where nature and tradition come together, offering the possibility of enjoying local products and immersing oneself in a peaceful and evocative atmosphere.
