San Vito al Tagliamento
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The pretty town of San Vito al Tagliamento is situated in the former Province of Pordenone which recently changed to the UTI del Tagliamento, of which it is now the main town.
San Vito can boast one of the most picturesque squares in the whole region: Piazza del Popolo. The medieval square is dominated by the Cathedral and Torre Scaramuccia bell tower. |
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One of the prettiest towns in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, San Vito al Tagliamento makes the greatest impression with the Piazza del Popolo. Some of the historic buildings that edge the square are decorated with beautiful frescoes and everything leads the eye to the magnificent bell tower and cathedral at its eastern extreme. There are further graceful touches all around the town; you enter via one of the monumental city gates to be met with brightly-coloured buildings and expansive public spaces.
Standing at an elevation of just 30 metres above sea level, San Vito lies in a largely flat area of terrain. It takes the second half of its name from the River Tagliamento which flows a few kilometres to its east. The river runs south to eventually empty-out into the Adriatic Sea close to the beach resort of Lignano Sabbiadoro. There are two towns directly above and below San Vito that merit a visit: to the north is the historic town of Spilimbergo where you'll find a greater number of frescoes on building walls, while to the south is the town of Portogruaro, across the regional border in Veneto and boasting a dramatically leaning tower.
You can reach Portogruaro by train in 21 minutes but there is a greater degree of flexibility enjoyed with a car as the number of destinations you can reach by train is limited and bus services can be slow.
Standing at an elevation of just 30 metres above sea level, San Vito lies in a largely flat area of terrain. It takes the second half of its name from the River Tagliamento which flows a few kilometres to its east. The river runs south to eventually empty-out into the Adriatic Sea close to the beach resort of Lignano Sabbiadoro. There are two towns directly above and below San Vito that merit a visit: to the north is the historic town of Spilimbergo where you'll find a greater number of frescoes on building walls, while to the south is the town of Portogruaro, across the regional border in Veneto and boasting a dramatically leaning tower.
You can reach Portogruaro by train in 21 minutes but there is a greater degree of flexibility enjoyed with a car as the number of destinations you can reach by train is limited and bus services can be slow.
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Category: Scenic Towns of Italy
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia Territory: UTI del Tagliamento Population: 15,123 Elevation: 30 metres Close by: Valvasone, Gradisca d'Isonzo, Latisana, Spilimbergo Recommended accommodation: Hotel In Sylvis (11 km) |
Awarded the Bandiera Arancione (Orange Flag)
1 of 4 in Friuli Venezia Giulia listed by Touring Club Italiano
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1 of 4 in Friuli Venezia Giulia listed by Touring Club Italiano
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