Hotel Forte del 48 is a historic property located in San Donà di Piave, in the heart of the eastern venetian countryside.
The name Forte del '48, a former inn who also gave its name to an old town borough dates back to the War of Independence and Venice's resistance in 1849. A Hapsburg army stronghold was in fact built on this very site in 1848 (hence its name), and torn down during World War I.
At the turn of the 21st century, a book written by Dr. Dino Casagrande entitled "Il Forte del '48 and the military operation failing down the River Piave" was presented and published in collaboration with the De Faveri family.
The author says about the facility, "Over one hundred years ago, the building housed a tavern known as "Osteria Forte del '48".
The oldest section of the building dates back to before 1878, as it was built prior to the cadastral revision that took place on that year. Starting from the beginning of the 20th century, the intended use has been listed as a public business, then known as the "Inn at Forte del '48", helping the place to consolidate its name.
Even today, thanks to the ancient inn, the whole area is known as "Area del Forte" (The Stranglehold Area).
Recently, after an accurate overhauling process, the old inn was turned into a hotel equipped with the best comforts. It was given the name "Hotel Forte del '48", and has been run by the De Faveri family for more than forty years now.
A hotel bearing a name persisting across time, and the distant memory of the Austrian fort of San Donà di Piave, est. 1848 ".
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"History"
"Historical landmark of Veneto"
1950
The Forte del 48 Inn
The name Forte del '48, a former inn who also gave its name to an old town borough goes back to the War of Independence and Venice's resistance in 1849. An Apsburg army fort was in fact built on this exact site in 1848 (hence its name), and torn down during World War I. The presence of the fort was also mentioned by Ernest Hemingway in his book "A Farewell to Arms."
1960
The Forte del 48 Inn is a landmark in San Donà di Piave
In the '60s, the building was known as "Forte del '48 Inn." The oldest part of this building dates back to before 1878, as the original construction preceded the cadastral revision of 1878. A the beginning of the 1900s, the intended use was listed as a place of business, but this time it took the name of "Inn at Forte del '48," which effectively consolidated the name of the place. Even today, thanks to the ancient inn, the whole area is known as the area "of the Fort."
1971
The De Faveri brothers begin to manage the Forte del 48 Inn
The De Faveri brothers (Antonio, Guerrino and Silvano, assisted by their wives Gabriella, Nirvana and Joan) entered the restaurant business in 1968 by purchasing the "Da Toni Inn" (named after the eldest brother, Antonio). Afterwards, the opening of the Venice-Trieste highway decreased traffic on the "Triestina;" this led the three brothers to seek a new location for their business. In 1971, the De Faveris bought the "Forte del 48 Inn" from the Barosco family. The "Da Toni Inn" was still run by Antonio, his wife and his mother, Virginia De Faveris. The Forte del 48 Inn was then managed by Guerrino, Nirvana, Silvano and Giovanna
1980
An historic inn...... held in the heart of the Sandonatesi
Hotel Forte del 48 is historically known as the San Donà di Piave Inn; in fact, even today many Sandonatese, especially the elders, use this name to refer to our facility, which bears witness to their past and to the history of an entire city.
1989
The De Faveri family begins restructuring
In 1989, the De Faveri brothers decide to turn over management of the "Del Forte 48 Inn" to Guerrino, his wife Nirvana and their children Lodovico and Prisca. In 1989, work began for renovations and expansion of the structure. After several interventions, Hotel Forte del 48 became a three-star accommodations facility and one of the roomiest and most welcoming venues in San Donà di Piave and Basso Piave.
2010
Hospitality is our calling
Today, thanks to the professionalism and hospitality of the De Faveri family, the old inn on the banks of the Piave river has become a hotel equipped with every comfort, without giving up the friendly and traditional atmosphere of the inn of yore and the traditional flavors of Venetian cuisine served at our renowned restaurant through the intriguing sampling menu accompanied by the area's best wines.
2015
Hotel Forte del 48 becomes a Historic Landmark of Veneto
On 24 April 2015, Hotel Forte del 48 received from Mayor Andrea Cereser a plate designating the facility as a "Historical Landmark of Veneto;" this was the first time that a business was granted this prestigious award.
2015
Official Logo "Historical Landmark of Veneto"
2015
Hotel Forte del 48 becomes a Historic Landmark of Veneto
Hotel Forte del 48...... the story continues
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