Among the most beautiful villages in Italy, the municipality of Valvasone Arzene is a small town in the province of Pordenone, in Friuli Venezia Giulia. A little gem of medieval era.

Valvasone Arzene a small town in the heart of Friuli

The small town of Valvasone Arzene was formally established on 1 January of the 2015. In fact, the territories of Valvasone and Arzene have been unified, two contiguous inhabited centers that already coexisted peacefully, before the new institution was established. In the small town according to a resolution of the regional council Furthermore, the Friulian language is protected, and in particular one of the variants of western Friulian.

Piazza del Municipio of Valvasone Arzene with the medieval buildings
Valvasone - the town hall

The town has long been part of the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy, because the town of Valvasone is a medieval village with an excellent state of conservation. Inside there are stately homes, which date back to the period between the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries. Although the point of greatest interest is the castle. Surrounded by a moat and an ancient wall, inside it has rooms decorated with stuccoes, one picture gallery and a theater dating back to the eighteenth century.

The history of the Valvasone Arzene family has very deep roots

The first evidence of the presence of the castle dates back to 1206. It is mentioned in the annals of a local family. Since 1268 the chronicles tell that the village develops around the castle. A town surrounded by walls. Outside the church of Santa Maria e Giovanni will rise. Over time the village grows and acquires a fundamental political role for the Valvasone area. Three walls will be built.

Interior of the Cathedral of Valvasone Arzene with the Venetian organ of the 500th century in view

Inside the hospital, a shelter for wayfarers and the parish church. On 6 March 1797 in the vicinity of the village Napoleon Bonaparte at the head of 40 men he will defeat the Austrian troops. In the evening he will spend the night at the castle as a winner. The town retains other small jewels, all to be visited and fully enjoyed. For example the water mill, fully functional, dating back to the XNUMXth century.

Buildings, history and traditions

Other important buildings are the Cathedral of the Holy Body of Christ, which houses the relic of the miracle of the Sacred Tablecloth. Hence the name of the sacred building. Inside there is a organ of the '500, belonging to the Venetian organ making art. It is the only surviving example, and is embellished with an artistic frame painted by the artists Pordenone and Pomponio Amalteo. To visit the church of Santa Margherita with an important oil painting by Pomponio Amalteo from San Vito depicting S. Margherita between S. Sebastiano and S. Rocco.

Cloister of the Servites in Valvasone Arzene

Still the Church of Ss. Pietro, Paolo and Antonio Abate, which was once the Hospital with valuable paintings and frescoes of the '500 and a portative organ of the' 600. The church preserves the Cloister of the Servites built in the 400th century. The center of Valvasone Arzene, rich in history and traditions, has preserved its rural origins. There are many farmers who have resumed producing fine wines and important dairy products. The area produces the best Montasio cheese in the area.

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Valvasone Arzene a precious medieval jewel last edit: 2020-08-21T08:13:38+02:00 da Gianna Maione

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