SAN VITO AL TAGLIAMENTO (PN)
This lovely little town is still surrounded by its ancient walls dating back to the Middle Ages, with the three towers perfectly preserved. When you walk through the old town, you feel like you are cosily protected and at home. Places to visit: the Archaeological Museum at Torre Raimonda, Palazzo Rota housing the town hall, with its fine courtyard, and the fine Piazza del Popolo. You cannot miss also the little church of Santa Maria dei Battuti and the Duomo with its paintings by Pomponio Amalteo, a pupil of Il Pordenone.
The surroundings of San Vito al Tagliamento:
Valvasone 10 km
It is condidered one of the most beautiful hamlets in Italy, with the typical medieval lanes, the Castle and the Cathedral, where a wonderful Venitian sixteenth organ is preserved.
Sesto al Reghena 11 km
If you are looking for tranquillity and want to leave the stress of modern life behind, in Sesto al Reghena you will be able to regenerate body and mind. This little town is an oasis of peace. Caressed by the quiet waters of the river Reghena, you can take walking trips or bike rides in and around the town. The stunning Benedictine Abbey of Santa Maria in Sylvis, with its Giotto-school frescoes, is the key attraction for art lovers and for those who wish to pause and pray.
Villa Manin (Passariano – Codroipo) 14 km
This small down owes its fame to Villa Manin, the magnificent mansion in which Napoleon signed the Campoformido Treaty on 17th October 1797.
Pordenone 20 km
The ancient Roman Portus Naonis is a lovely town on the river Noncello, which characterizes the landscape surrounding the town. Just aside the river stands “Porta Furlana” (medieval gate), from where the Corso begins (overlooked by splendid frescoed and decorated, an authentic open-air art gallery!) and ends by the “Porta Trevigiana” (the other medieval gate): on the background stands Mount Piancavallo. One of the most visited monuments of the town is the Cathedral, where you will admire the works of the main friulian painter Antonio de Sacchis known as “il Pordenone”. Not to be missed a visit to the Civic Museums, in particular Palazzo Ricchieri, ancient noble building transformed into a museum, and contains a wide collection of works by regional artists
Spilimbergo 28 km
It is a charming medieval hamlet, with beautiful frescoed buildings and a magnificent Cathedral It is recommende to pay a visit to the famous Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli, the mosaic school that has created works all over the world. During the visit to its workshops, you will familiarise with the various mosaic techniques used.
Sacile 34 km
This town developed around the VII the century upon two islands on river Livenza as a fortress along the route that led to Friuli. In the historical centre there is a beautiful cathedral, the Church of “Madonna della Pietà” and “Palazzo Ragazzoni-Flangini-Biglia”, which contains a gorgeous cycle of frescoes.
The surroundings of San Vito al Tagliamento:
Valvasone 10 km
It is condidered one of the most beautiful hamlets in Italy, with the typical medieval lanes, the Castle and the Cathedral, where a wonderful Venitian sixteenth organ is preserved.
Sesto al Reghena 11 km
If you are looking for tranquillity and want to leave the stress of modern life behind, in Sesto al Reghena you will be able to regenerate body and mind. This little town is an oasis of peace. Caressed by the quiet waters of the river Reghena, you can take walking trips or bike rides in and around the town. The stunning Benedictine Abbey of Santa Maria in Sylvis, with its Giotto-school frescoes, is the key attraction for art lovers and for those who wish to pause and pray.
Villa Manin (Passariano – Codroipo) 14 km
This small down owes its fame to Villa Manin, the magnificent mansion in which Napoleon signed the Campoformido Treaty on 17th October 1797.
Pordenone 20 km
The ancient Roman Portus Naonis is a lovely town on the river Noncello, which characterizes the landscape surrounding the town. Just aside the river stands “Porta Furlana” (medieval gate), from where the Corso begins (overlooked by splendid frescoed and decorated, an authentic open-air art gallery!) and ends by the “Porta Trevigiana” (the other medieval gate): on the background stands Mount Piancavallo. One of the most visited monuments of the town is the Cathedral, where you will admire the works of the main friulian painter Antonio de Sacchis known as “il Pordenone”. Not to be missed a visit to the Civic Museums, in particular Palazzo Ricchieri, ancient noble building transformed into a museum, and contains a wide collection of works by regional artists
Spilimbergo 28 km
It is a charming medieval hamlet, with beautiful frescoed buildings and a magnificent Cathedral It is recommende to pay a visit to the famous Scuola Mosaicisti del Friuli, the mosaic school that has created works all over the world. During the visit to its workshops, you will familiarise with the various mosaic techniques used.
Sacile 34 km
This town developed around the VII the century upon two islands on river Livenza as a fortress along the route that led to Friuli. In the historical centre there is a beautiful cathedral, the Church of “Madonna della Pietà” and “Palazzo Ragazzoni-Flangini-Biglia”, which contains a gorgeous cycle of frescoes.