Castelfranco Veneto was the birthplace of the painter Giorgione, and the cathedral, named il Duomo (1723), located inside the walls, contains one of his finest works, the Madonna with St. Francis and Liberalis (1504), but more commonly called Pala del Giorgione. In the background, the towers of the old town may be seen.[1] The painting was being restored in Venice, Italy; however, ceremonies were held for the return of 'La Pala' near the end of 2005.