BELLUNO, the ancient Belunum, is the capital of a province of Northern Italy, and the seat of a bishop, situated at the confluence of the Piave and the Ardo, in long. 12° 8' 46" E. and lat. 46’ 7' 46" N. Besides the cathedral, which was built by Palladius, there are fifteen churches, a theological seminary, a gymnasium, a theatre, and a library. A society of arts and sciences and a chamber of commerce have their meetings in the city. Water is supplied from the neighbouring hills by a remarkable aqueduct. The principal industries are the manufacture of silk, wax, leather, and pottery; and a considerable trade is carried on in wood. Population, 15,509.