During the Renaissance, Conegliano underwent a process of architectural and urban renewal that reflected the favourable social and economic conditions of the area deriving from the rule of the Venetian Republic. Many new buildings were constructed in the Contrada Grande, which had developed at the foot of the castle, and numerous frescoes were painted in civil and religious buildings, transforming the city into a true Urbs picta. Start the tour from the Colle di Giano, where the Castle —  a civic museum and symbol of the city — stands. This can also be accessed via picturesque paths that run alongside the ancient Carraresi walls. From the Torre della Campana (lit. Bell Tower), you can admire the vast foothill landscape, which stretches from the hills to the Venetian lagoon. Descend the hill through the charming Calle Madonna della Neve (lit. St. Mary of the Snows’ Street), passing its homonymous small church, where the Porta della Castagnera (lit. Castagnera Gate) once stood. At the end of the street, turn right into Via Edmondo De Amicis and follow the staircase up to the former Convent of St. Francis. Here, you can admire a fresco of the Saint welcoming visitors with open arms. Next, descend the steps to Via Beccaruzzi, named after the Renaissance painter who lived here. Once you reach the small square, turn left into Via Cima, where the famous painter’s birthplace is located. Continue walking along the street, which was inhabited by lower middle class families during the late Middle Ages. At the end of the street, at the corner with Via Accademia, stands Casa Sbarra (lit. Sbarra House). Descend then to Via XX Settembre (the former Contrada Grande) and turn right. The second building you encounter is Casa Biffis (lit. Biffis House). Further along is the current Cathedral, which overlooks the street and displays a splendid altarpiece by Cima da Conegliano. Above it is the Sala dei Battuti. Further along Via XX Settembre, on the opposite side of the street, is Palazzo Graziani (lit. Graziani Palace), now called Bidasio Zoppas. Retrace your steps to the corner of Piazzetta XVIII Luglio 1866 and admire Casa Dalla Balla (lit. Dalla Balla House) — now called Piutti —, which is decorated with 16th-century frescoes. After crossing Piazza Cima and Via Sbarra, you will see Palazzo Grimani Vettori (lit. Grimani Vittori Palace) on your left and Casa Colussi (lit. Colussi House), which formerly housed the headquarters of the Knights of the Podestà, on your right. Further on is Palazzo Sarcinelli (lit. Sarcinelli Palace), which is now used as an exhibition venue. Continuing along the left-hand side of the street, you will come to the ancient Monte di Pietà (the Pawnshop). The itinerary ends at Porta Monticano (lit. Monticano Gate), also known as Porta del Leone (lit. Lion’s Gate), which is named after a fresco by Pordenone.