Belluno lies 383 metres above sea level, along the right bank of the famous river Piave. It dates back to before Roman times and in the middle ages it was a free borough until 1404 when it was dominated by the Venetian Republic. This lovely city has some beautiful examples of Gothic and Renaissance architecture which are worth a visit together with the cathedral, the church of Saint Steven built in 1486, the Rettori palace and the City Hall.