Rai rises up on the green and fertile rural area, that spans from
Conegliano to Oderzo, in the province of Treviso, not far from
the left bank of the Piave river. Covered by old vineyards expanses and centuries-old majestic trees, the Rai Estate guards
treasures time and mankind traces, which are the precious
and striking proof of a thousand-year old culture. The ruins of
the Rai Tower stand out against a little hill, surrounded by centenary trees and cultivated fields, in a fascinating and sacred
frame. Built probably on the X century on Roman foundation,
the Tower is supposed to have been part of a bigger and more
articulate defensive structure, of which it was more likely the
core, both fortified tower and stately dwelling. The Rai Castle
was at first owned by the Patriarch of Acquileia, then by the
Ezzelini, the Caminesi and finally, from 1358, by the Collalto.
In 1412, after a long siege of the Hungarian headed by Pippo
Spano, the Castle was reduced in ruins. In 1500 it was partially rebuilt by Rimbaldo XI, Count of Collalto. During the last
century, the tower-fortress suffered the worst devastation:
