Piave facts for kids
The Piave (pronounced PEE-ah-vay) is an important river in northern Italy. It starts high up in the Alps mountains and flows southeast for over 220 kilometres (140 mi) before reaching the Adriatic Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea. The Piave river flows close to the famous city of Venice and is the longest river in the Veneto region of Italy.
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 The Piave river in Ponte Priula.
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| Country | Italy |
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| Region | Veneto |
| Provinces | Belluno, Treviso, Venice |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Vajont, Soligo |
| - right | Ansiei, Boite, Maè, Cordevole, Caorame |
| Cities | Belluno, San Donà di Piave |
| Source | Monte Peralba |
| - location | Valle di Sappada, Province of Belluno, Italy |
| - elevation | 2,037 m (6,683 ft) |
| - coordinates | 46°37′4″N 12°43′24″E / 46.61778°N 12.72333°E |
| Mouth | Adriatic Sea |
| - location | near Cortellazzo, Venice, Italy |
| - elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| - coordinates | 45°31′46″N 12°43′39″E / 45.52944°N 12.72750°E |
| Length | 231.25 km (144 mi) |
| Basin | 4,126.84 km² (1,593 sq mi) |
| Discharge | for Nervesa della Battaglia |
| - average | 137.0 m³/s (4,838 cu ft/s) |
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About the Piave River
The Piave river stretches for about 220 km (137 mi). Its drainage basin (the area of land where all water flows into the river) covers around 4,100 km2 (1,583 sq mi).
This makes it the fifth longest river in Italy that flows directly into the sea. The amount of water flowing in the Piave river is measured at Nervesa della Battaglia. On average, about 137.0 m3/s (4,840 cu ft/s) of water flows past this point every second.
Where the Piave River Starts
The Piave river begins high up in the Eastern Alps mountains. Specifically, it starts on the southern side of Monte Peralba. This spot is in the town of Sappada, which is in the Province of Belluno.
The river's source is at a height of about 2,037 m (6,683 ft). This area is close to the border with the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy.
The River's Journey
The Piave river flows through three main provinces in the Veneto region:
It eventually flows into the Adriatic Sea near Venice. The river's mouth is close to the port of Cortellazzo, between the towns of Eraclea and Jesolo. An interesting feature near its mouth is the Laguna del Mort, a lagoon formed by an old part of the river.
After flowing through the Belluno province, the Piave river passes by many towns.
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Towns in Province of Treviso:
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Towns in Metropolitan City of Venice: |
Main Rivers Joining the Piave
Many smaller rivers flow into the Piave, bringing more water to it. These are called tributaries.
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Tributaries from the Left Side:
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Tributaries from the Right Side:
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Historical Importance
The Piave river has been important in history, especially during wars.
- In 1809, during the Napoleonic Wars, a big battle took place along the river. The French and Italian armies fought against Austrian troops here.
- During World War I, in 1918, the "Battle of the Piave River" was a very important event. It was the last major attack by the Austro-Hungarian army on the Italian Front. This battle was a turning point and helped decide the outcome of the war on that front.
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