SACILE - Garden Oftheserenissima City Guide “Gardensacile of the Serenissima”

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Sacile is one of the most pleasant places in Friuli, it is found on the Livenza river. GianFrancesco Palladio degli Olivi, 1660 Sacile, an attractive town in the province SACILE of Pordenone, is the westernmost town of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. It is unknown whether its name originates from Saccus (cove) or Sacellum (temple, sacred place). Its main characteristic is that it is a “water town”, since it originated and developed along the banks of one of the most important rivers on Friuli territory, the Livenza. Gateway city of Friuli and historically important centre of commerce, it now stands out for its tourist aspect linked to its rich history, spectacular landscapes and the architecture of its numerous palazzos, built by noble Venetians during the Renaissance period. For its fascinating, subtle balance between earth and water, Venetian The antique and noble city of Sacille, called “Garden of the Serenissima” architecture of the historical centre by Venetians, governs itself. Located in Friuli, a site with considerable appeal, and breathtaking views on the river adorned with vague and rare buildings, along the river Livenza, with clean air Livenza, it has earned the title of and other features rarely found in other Italian cities. In the past centuries, it “Garden of the Serenissima”. was called “The Second Padua” by the inhabitants of Padua due to the multitude With a population of approximately and singularity of academics and doctors, famous in every field, of which there is 20,000 inhabitants on an area of still a large number today. Furthermore, there is no shortage of sweet foods and 32.62km² at just 25m above sea level, delicate wines to satisfy every human craving. it still keeps its appearance of a quiet, Francesco Scoto (Itinerary of Italy, 1659) peaceful, people-friendly town.

For more info. visit our website www.comune.sacile.pn.it The Sacile we see today dates back to the Renaissance and modern period, which is also the golden age of the Republic of Venice, the so-called “Serenissima”, where the gateway city of Friuli began to develop, starting from 1420. Almost invisible, however, and barely imaginable, are the most remote or even primitive remains: those that made the city, located in a strategic place, where a main road and a navigable river meet, both a thriving trading centre and an armed fortress of the patriarchal state of Friuli. Its origins are in fact antique, dating back to the Early Middle Ages, when the ford across the river Livenza church of Aquileia, which helped to became strategically important from further develop the city. an economic point of view. Reliable A series of rights and prerogatives sources show that Henry, duke of acquired through the constant Friuli, built a church in honour of Saint and benevolent intervention of Nicholas in 796 “to heal his soul”, after the patriarchs of Aquileia lead, in THE HISTORY the Carolingian conquest. Around this 1190, to the granting of the “middle church, the city centre was built, and class privilege”, that is communal This town is well placed and widespread, it has a large, beautiful town then fortified after the Hungarian liberties. This allowed the city to be square with a magnificent Courthouse above the loggia, and behind the square, invasions, becoming a neuralgic site for the first in Friuli to adopt its own that is behind the loggia, there is an extremely robust castle, where the Chief commerce and for collecting duties. statutes and gave Sacile exciting new Magistrate lives… In 1077, it passed, by order of Emperor prospects: while elsewhere Feudalism Marino Sanudo (Le citade et castelli descripte per hordine, 1483) Henry IV, under the jurisdiction of the reigned supreme, in the “free” city a mercantile entrepreneurship was (at war with the Venetians for the After a short Austrian domination being developed. In the long run this possession of the Istrian coasts), which started in 1798, the French would have led to the fortune of the Venice gave the Community the settled there again in 1805. But city and its inhabitants. In 1411, after rights and privileges enjoyed under after the fall of Napoleon in 1815, the expansion of the Republic of the government of the patriarchs. all Italian territories, including Sacile, Venice towards the mainland, Sacile However, the conflict ended in favour became Austrian property. With signed a pact of mutual assistance and of Sigismondo. Venice returned to the unification of Italy, vigorously defence with the Venetian Senate. In power and reclaimed Sacile in 1419, supported by the middle class that exchange for the help of the people which, since then, remained faithful had increasingly replaced the noble of Sacile against Emperor Sigismondo until the end of the Republic (1797). class in the government of the city,

there were many problems to solve, but there was also a lot of progress achieved in the agricultural, industrial and construction sectors. The Great War turned Sacile into a purely military city causing severe destruction (Sacile was bombarded mainly due to the presence of the Venice-Udine railway line). Equally disastrous was the Second World War, overcome thanks to the help of the Americans that paved the way to the great economic boom of the 60s. After the last earthquake in 1976, following those of 1873 and 1936, the city has adopted harmonic architectural structures that have paid off the losses suffered throughout its long history.

For more info. visit our website www.comune.sacile.pn.it Piazza del Popolo Sacile’s main square, located in the heart of the city, was originally an emporium destined to be a stopover point for goods on the river port. The inclination of the terrain, that descends slightly to the South, still reveals the original function of the square, which was closed in the second half of the 16th century, when the port activities ceased. The perimeter of the square is delimited by a series of warehouse-buildings that date back to the first decades of the 17th century (period in which the entire area was dried and paved with stones and pebbles) built in Venetian style with Trevisan influences. These and traces of a beautiful fresco with three floors buildings (for businesses, mythological designs on the eaves, and, residences and corn deposits) stood on the opposite side of the square, PIAZZA out for their two entrances, from the Palazzo Pianca with its mezzanine square and from the river Livenza, floor, round arched windows with a DEL POPOLO with a stable at the back. In the 18th perforated balustrade and trifores. century, following the predominance Under the porticoes, there are two of the residential function over the popular themed ancient frescos: a Piazza del Popolo, the ancient “Portus Sacili”, landing place for mercantile others, these buildings also underwent Madonna and Child on a marble throne boats, opens the view onto the line of 17th century buildings and, projected like renovations of the interior. and a Madonna kneeling with a black an enormous stage, the 15th century Town Hall. Of particular interest are Palazzo Fabio- veil and Saint Sebastian. De Zanchis, with its elegant quadrifore The bombings that took place during the two wars and the recent structure dates back to 1483, by Donato earthquakes have shaped some modern da Como, who expanded and lifted a reconstructions, built nonetheless in 14th century loggia. The paintings by architectural continuity with the past. Antonio Zago, an artist from Bergamo, Another curious fact is that the square of which only few parts remain, also was indicated in old guides, until the date back to this period. During the beginning of the 20th century, as a Commune period, the space of the famous spheristerion, a place where loggia was a place where the heads of ancient football was played. the local families met in occasion of the public assembly which was held on the Palazzo Comunale 23rd of April, on Saint George’s day. The The City Hall is considered to be one building then housed the meetings of of the most characteristic historical the Noble Council of Sacile and the buildings of the city. The current historic archive of the Notary College.

From the second half of the 16th building was refurbished and turned century, the central hall of the building into the City Hall (1930). Underneath also housed the theatrical works of local the loggia there are the busts of Italy’s amateur actors and passing companies. founding fathers (Mazzini, Garibaldi, In 1785 the building was transformed, Cavour and Vittorio Emanuele II). according to the design of the Venetian Outside, two stones show, respectively, Bianchi, into a real theatre with “benches the Bulletin of Victory (1918) and and stages”. With the alterations to the fallen of Sacile in the wars of the the structure, the external façade was Risorgimento. Further up there are extended, the balconies were replaced two antique crests of the city and the with pulpit windows and a barn was sign of the Savoys, the column on the set aside to be used for the archives. corner serves as a reminder of one of When, at the beginning of the 20th the many concessions relating to the century, it stopped being a theatre, the weekly market (1728).

For more info. visit our website www.comune.sacile.pn.it An elegant architectural structure, PALAZZO Palazzo Ragazzoni is the best representation of Sacile’s florid past. RAGAZZONI It was erected upon a previous 15th century building in the second half of the 16th century. Its redevelopment was asked for by the illustrious Ragazzoni family, Venetian shipowners and merchants who had settled in Sacile to strengthen their land holdings; it was not only a luxurious home but also a place of production and commerce. Of the ancient architectural design, only the elegant central part remains, with its precious façades: the one that looks onto the river Livenza features a mullioned window with a sill at the height of the noble floor, whereas the façade that looks onto the road features a trifore and a of the famous Mannerist painter luminous quadrifore with columned Francesco Montemezzano, an artist balustrades and 17th century style from the school of Veronese. friezes. In the main courtyard there The suggestive pictorial cycle remain 12 statues from school of the consists of six large scenes inserted Not far from the Piazza, at the beginning of Borgo Ricco, is Palazzo Alessandro Vittoria (1525-1608). into exquisite decorative patterns Ragazzoni, majestic, elegant, with paintings from the school of Paolo Veronese Inside there are splendid frescos and showing the glory of the and precious stuccos. that date back to the end of the Ragazzoni brothers, Giacomo and 16th century and are the work Placido, with the rulers of the time: Mary Tudor, Philip II of Spain, Henry with mythological and allegorical The most distinguished guests of III of France, Mary of Austria, the figures and a beautiful and ornate this building, which later became Doge Venier and the Grand Vizier wooden ceiling. property of the Venetian Flangini of Istanbul. Of great value is also Adjacent to the hall, which was family, were Pope Pius VI (1782) the hall of flags, a room that is not its original position but the and Napoleon Bonaparte (1797). completely frescoed representing result of subsequent reductions of Since 1936, by order of the last the nations in relation with the the structure of the building, is a Lacchin heirs, Palazzo Ragazzoni Ragazzoni family, and the majestic private chapel, with precious stucco belongs to the City Council, and it ballroom which, surmounted by a decorations from the early 18th hosts important cultural and tourist wooden walkway, preserves the century depicting angels and floral events, institutional meetings and walls of the upper floor decorated patterns. councils.

For more info. visit our website www.comune.sacile.pn.it Duomo PIAZZA For its size and solemnity, the Dome of Saint Nicholas is certainly one of DUOMO the most evocative sacred buildings in the region. It stands in the square with the same name, which is actually the ancient “plazuta”, where the medieval tracks converge. In this square Henry, Duke of Friuli, founded the city’s first church. The current building was built on the plant of the previous one, between 1474 and 1496 under the supervision of Beltrame and Vittorino da Como. The façade, in Renaissance style, is well proportioned and divided into three levels by the intersection of the vertical pilasters and the horizontal beams. The bell tower stands high above the square, even though recent earthquakes have caused it to lean to one side. Built with bricks in 1568 according to a design by Domenico da Como, it is fifty-two metres tall and ends with an octagonal pinnacle surmounted, from the 16th August 1957, by a bronze anemoscope angel Almost a small Venetian square, this place was once called “City” and which is 2.60 m tall. it is the oldest part, the historic heart of commerce: two ancient “contradas” Inside, the church features three branch out from here, with houses that have large porticoes on the ground naves, each separated by Gothic floor, the classic structure of shops fronts in the Commune period. arches resting on columns. It has a Latin plant with a polygonal of saints and angels playing musical the aim of which was to highlight in a grand allegorical representation apse and a beamed ceiling with a instruments. On the wall of the choir its magnificent interiors: the stucco of the apotheosis of the Ovio home. visible structure. The presbytery is is a representation of the Crucifixion decorations in the main hall, partly Also worthy of note are the paintings accessed through a majestic, elegant on the left and the Resurrection on the attributable to Antonio Solari (18th with a biblical theme placed in the arch inside which the twelve apostles right. The main altar, made of marble, century), which frame the side doors rooms next to the main hall, work of have been carved and, at the top, the is adorned with a statue of Saint and the garlands that embrace the Fabio Canal (18th century), an artist Annunciation, both the work of Pino Jerome and another of Saint Francis. whole ceiling, as well as the frescos of the circle of Tintoretto. Casarini. In 1946 he painted the frescos Along the naves, you can admire that decorate a wall and the ceiling, and designed the bronze door with numerous altarpieces, such as the Palazzo Carli scenes from both the Old and New Altarpiece of Saint Nicholas Bishop, a Located in Piazza Duomo, it is a Testament, which was completed, work of Francesco Dal Ponte known majestic palazzo built by the Carli after his death, by Don Luciano as Bassano, and the Altarpieces of Saint family in 1599 and it is one the most Carnessali, a priest and artist from Agnes, Saint Christopher, Saint Mary original buildings of the city: here the the Trentino Region. At the centre of Magdalene and Saint Anthony Abate. 16th century Venetian style is mixed the apse is a representation of the with elements typical of the region of Virgin Mary and Child, surrounded by Palazzo Ovio-Gobbi Treviso and Ceneda, giving the exterior Saint Nicholas, Saint Liberal and rows Ancient home of the noble Ovio, an elegant yet sober appearance. The Linardelli and Gobbi families, the façade of the building is almost square building is now a parish and houses and linear but has double quadrifores the Centre for Biblical Studies and the in the middle, with balconies with lions Parish Historical Archive. Constructed on top flanked by smaller balconies, in the first decades of the 17th whose particular design makes the century by the Ovio family on a entire structure seem taller. previous Gothic building, it is a typical It was a school in the 19th century warehouse-building with a façade and it was later owned by the Sisters decorated by a trifore crowned by of Charity. a coping stone of Istria. During the Today, the building is home to the Pino 18th century it underwent various Casarini Modern Art Gallery and the restorations and refurbishments, local radio station, Radio Palazzo Carli. Santa Maria Addolorata or was very common in the area of “della Pietà” Veneto and Friuli in the 15th century Symbol of the city, the church of and the object of great veneration Santa Maria della Pietà has always by believers. The Church of Santa enjoyed a deep popular devotion Maria della Pietà was consecrated at that has its origin in the miraculous the beginning of 1616 and in 1630 event of August 1609, when a picture the design of the altar was entrusted of the Madonna began to weep. to a well known artist, Valentin On the bridge with the same name, Dell’Huomo of Udine. The building once called “ponte delle pianche”, has a refined and original design with from 1619 a church was built to a hexagonal plan and the walls hinged accommodate the sacred sculpture, to one another by long pilasters with Italian fresco painters of the 20th Centro di Studi Biblici an ancient statue (15th century) of Ionic capitals, supporting in turn a century, set designer at the Arena of Founded in 1976 by Professor the Madonna with Christ Deposed, double trabeation and a convergence Verona, sculptor and illustrator. His Giuseppe Scarpat and Monsignor also known as Vesperbild in German, towards the entrance of the side walls work is a compendium of all the Pietro Mazzarotto, the Centre for a particular kind of sculpture which of the old sacristy, which, in this way, figurative culture that starting from Biblical Studies has a library with over were to disappear behind the altar the 13th century, with Giotto, and 13,000 volumes and texts related to in the eyes of the visitor. Suggestive passing through the achievements of the Old and New Testament and is a is the entrance portico: a hall with a the Renaissance period, has inspired place where numerous activities are double loggia that rises directly from the likes of Cezanne, Picasso and the organized to promote the reading the water of the Livenza. expressionists. and studying of the Bible with precise The collection consists of 68 paintings, scientific references to the exegesis Galleria d’arte Moderna Pino all exhibited, 150 drafts for the and particular focus on the problems Casarini Arena of Verona, 800 drawings and of the contemporary world, in an The Modern Art Gallery, set in Palazzo preparatory studies, works created attitude of dialogue with current Carli, is a permanent exhibition that from 1926 until 1970. The artist’s events and different knowledge. It is in showcases the versatile and complex private letters and notes give us a constant contact with the Holy Land, works of Pino Casarini (Verona 1897- glimpse into his public and private life also organizing frequent seminars and 1972), one of the most important (parish archive). pilgrimages.

For more info. visit our website www.comune.sacile.pn.it Campo Marzio frescos that once riddled the façade CAMPO MARZIO The 14th century Borgo Fratta, now and a fragment of a round frame Campo Marzio, with the bridge that underneath the portico: a Madonna connects it to Piazza del Popolo, was and Child which dates back to the the only way to get from the city early 18th century. There is also a centre to the borough of San Gregorio. grand stone staircase that leads to Economically lively and active, at the the noble hall, a beautiful quadrifore end of 15th century, this area was made of Istrian stone that rests on the full of businesses and Venetian-style large portico with round arches and a Renaissance buildings. Palazzo Pelizza suggestive corner window that looks (now lost) and Palazzo Ettoreo, with out onto the river Livenza. The building, their porticoed structures and the now owned by the City Council, was shops on the ground floor, took part home to the “Golden Lion” guest- in the commercial role of the square; house for over a century: it was here instead, Palazzo Candian was built later. that Silvio Pellico stayed on the 25th of March 1822, while moving to the Palazzo Ettoreo Spielberg. Located on the corner between Via Pelizza and Campo Marzio, the building was constructed in the mid 16th century on a previous Gothic-style structure of the noble Ettoreo family. Its appearance is impressive, featured by a 16th century style with gentle Here we find the elegant Palazzo Ettoreo and Palazzo Candiani, whilst in hints of the lagunar style. The building the background the Livenza traces one of its most beautiful bends. The walkway was supposed to look particularly rich, leading to the Dome gives a breathtaking view of the river, of the old ramparts with large rooms decorated with wall of the Communal period, of the abandoned electrical boxes and of the buildings paintings and an outdoor loggia. of Piazza del Popolo. Today, there are only faint traces of the

For more info. visit our website www.comune.sacile.pn.it Chiesa San Gregorio Ospedale San Gregorio BORGO The church of Saint Gregory was Reliable sources indicate that in built in the borough with the same 1199 there was already a hospice SAN GREGORIO name, on the site of a previous church in the borough of San Gregorio to commissioned in 1331 and built in 1345 accommodate and assist travellers by the Congregation of the Beaten and pilgrims, according to the ethical- to help the patients of the nearby religious and charitable spirit of the hospital. It was entirely refurbished time. Managed by the Community and enlarged in 1514 according to a from 1366, it was an open building, design by Bernardino da Portogruaro. facing South, well-aired and sheltered The interior features an interesting from the winds that came from the architectural solution determined by North. The Hospital of Saint Gregory the relationship between the 15th was extended in 1461 and used to century spatiality of the single nave accommodate the sick, “Christ’s poor”. and the Renaissance volumes of the Today it features an elegant entrance apse and dome. The external façade, portico, an interior characterized made of bricks, is characterized by a by a structure of round arches and portal and a triumphal arch in Istrian segmental arches held up by square stone in Renaissance style. Fragments pillars with rounded edges that still of frescos can also be found on the present traces of ancient plaster with walls representing the coat of arms of decorative paintings and more recent the city and Saint James: on the floor charcoal inscriptions. An element there are some tombstones of old of greater interest, which emerged noble families from Sacile. from the recent restoration, is the The bell tower, the construction of “butto”, the traditional barrel-shaped After passing Ponte della Vittoria there is Via Garibaldi, with its which was interrupted several times, compartment in which garbage was elegantly porticoed buildings. It is the ancient borough of San Gregorio, dates back to the 17th century, thrown and where pottery, ceramic the gateway to the city. whereas the lateral altars and sacristy plates, pots and glasses (mioli) have are more recent. been found.

For more info. visit our website www.comune.sacile.pn.it Medieval walls and towers The imposing tower of San Rocco Originally, Sacile was defended by a with the remains of walls in Largo wall with five towers, three of which Salvadorini, takes on an important still exist today. The oldest one dates dimension, given the presence of the back to the 13th century and is situated Winged Lion of Saint Mark, a visible behind the Dome of Saint Nicholas, residue and direct evidence of the on the edge of the walkway that leads presence of the Republic of Venice to Campo Marzio and that looks out with the Doge of the time Giovanni onto the Canale della Pietà and on Mocenigo. On the other hand, Foro the buildings of Piazza del Popolo. The Boario, with the well preserved tower other two (called San Rocco and Foro and the defensive walls of the city, gives Boario) were built between 1470 and us a good, albeit limited overview of 1485 in order to protect the city from the structure of the defences of the city, the Turkish invasion. They were part built around an old patriarchal castle, of a large defensive system and were which then became the headquarters connected by underground passages. of the first Venetian Chief Magistrates.

Borders and Defenses WALLS AND TOWERS

Walking through the city, glimpses of what was once the defences of the city can be caught: fragments of ancient walls and well preserved circular towers.

For more info. visit our website www.comune.sacile.pn.it At the end of Viale Zancanaro, stands churches in the area: the Chiesetta BEYOND the Tempio di San Liberale. della Madonna delle Grazie. The temple is a modern building It houses frescos dating back to the THE with a round interior, the design of 15th and late 16th centuries, most of which was inspired by the painting by which depict the Madonna and Child WALLS Raffaello “The Marriage of the Virgin”. as if they were votive offerings. There Its construction began in 1930 on the is also a 18th century altar made of site of a previous place of worship, golden wood. Further South, where noticeably damaged during the Great the river Livenza traces the borders of War. In ancient times, there was a the Veneto region, is the Chiesetta sacellum dedicated to Saint Liberal di San Giovanni di Livenza in which was replaced in 1683 by church the area with the same name, dating where the remains of a Roman soldier back to the end of the 14th century, named Liberal, who converted to the where some late 16th century frescos Christian faith and who died a martyr, of Greek-Venetian style, depicting the were brought from Rome. life of the Baptist and of Christ, and In the borough of Topaligo, South of an impressive 16th century wooden the railway station, is the Chiesa di crucifix can be admired. San Daniele, which is what is left of an ancient castle. Inside the church, you can still see some of 14th century frescos that portray a crucifixion with saints on the sides, a 15th century fresco of Saint Sebastian, and an 18th century painting that shows a Madonna and Not only the city centre but also the surrounding territory is full of Child, Saint Daniel and Saint Florian. hidden artistic gems that bear witness to the history and richness that characterize Continuing towards the Vistorta area, the city. where the castle of Fossabiuba once stood, there is one of the oldest

For more info. visit our website www.comune.sacile.pn.it The Livenza It starts, infacts, at the foot of the last Sacile’s peculiar river is certainly one Alpine foothills of Mount Cavallo of most beautiful rivers that meet in and after just a few kilometres turns the plains of northern Italy. Its level into a full blown river with a high depends on the climate and the capacity making it navigable since hydrographic context characterized ancient times, and therefore of vital by abundant rainfall, a high extension importance for commerce with the of the catchment basin and the northern European territory and carsism that involves the adjacent Pre- for the development of Sacile, a NATURE AND Alpine mountainous area. The latter relevant centre of production and has lead to a significant accumulation commerce during the domination of ENVIRONMENT of water underground, which feeds the Serenissima. By appearing and the perennial springs of the river: the disappearing in natural meanders on river Gorgazzo and the Santissima in its way to the Adriatic Sea, it creates An area of outstanding natural beauty with river environments the Polcenigo area and the Molinetto a perfect balance between geometry characterized by an exceptional flora for the amount and number of species, Sacile in Caneva. and nature, which is part of the appeal also offers a series of interesting nature trails. The Livenza is particular because it of river cities. has no mountainous stretch. The Livenza also represents a precious and complex environmental and water, the luxuriant vegetation and ecological heritage with its richness the fauna that populates the banks. of natural habitats and mainland. The canoe, an open boat, versatile, There are various types of willows for two or more people, does not as well as aspens, elms, alders, rare cause pollution or waves and it does oaks with their precious trunk under no damage: it glides silently without which small brightly coloured flowers disturbing the wildlife that lives above lie, contrasting with the deep green and below the surface of the water. colour of the vegetation mirrored in It can also be used in many different the waters; amongst them a very rare ways: for tourism, fishing, sport or plant, the Ludwigia palustris. There exploring and it is suitable for all ages, are also meanders that have been adults and children. abandoned by the river, becoming The river Livenza can also be slowly but progressively flooded, explored by kayak or raft, for a fun where countless species of wildlife trip in company. and plants find refuge. RIVER AVERAGE PROPOSAL ITINERARY DIFFICULTY Canoe trips along the Livenza ROUTE TIME Sacile city centre – views of the city 40 Sacile: seen from the 1 km Easy river water and river minutes Canoeing down the Livenza means Fontanafredda (Chiesetta S. Antonio Easy The Placid Waters of 5 km 1 hour moving through the land and reliving the Livenza Abate) – Sacile city centre Medium – hard the ancient link with Venice and Amongst the meanders Sacile city centre – Cavolano 6,5 km 1 hour seeing the city of Sacile with new of the Livenza stretches Sacile city centre – Caneva loc. eyes, discovering a vibrant natural Fiaschetti The countryside 6 km 2 hours Easy environment where art, history and crossed by the Livenza Possible with return to Sacile nature come together. (average time 3.5 hours) From the city to A trip by canoe down the river is the Sacile city centre – Varda Villa, 2,5/3 Medium – hard Villa Varda 15 km best way to relax with a regenerating Following in noble Brugnera hours stretches activity, in contact with the crystal clear footsteps

For more info. visit our website www.comune.sacile.pn.it Discovering the Sacile countryside the green grass and towering trees FOOD AND DRINK means admiring the kaleidoscope of are reflected in a succession of pools, colours that only nature can provide according to the project of the English and enjoying the variety of its fruits. landscaper Russel Page. It is in this The delicious local cuisine made up of majestic setting that robust red wines simple dishes, the cold meats that are (classic Merlot and Vistorta Merlot, prepared during the winter months, Cabernet Franc, Refosco and Treanni) the cheeses and honeys, are all and fine white wines (Friuliano, available in the local restaurants, inns Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon and taverns, in the wineries and during Blanc and aromatic Traminer) are the local food festivals and events. In produced. the city’s bakeries you can find a vast assortment of sweets and cakes, such as the “Baci di Sacile” (Sacile Kisses). To these delights you can add the unique experience of tasting some varieties of coffee produced by the historical coffee company, now known all over the world, which has been operating for over 50 years, since “…coffee was toasted every Thursday morning, when the market was held, so the town would smell of it…”. The fine Sacile wines are produced in an exceptional and extraordinary We stayed in the borough, which is beautiful, where there is gateway setting: to the south of the city, in a called the “Conegliano Gateway”, at the Bo Inn, because in Sacile there are noble countryside vineyard, the cellar excellent and perfect inns… and barn look directly out onto 7 Marino Sanudo (Le citade et castelli descripte per hordine, 1483) hectares of English gardens, where

For more info. visit our website www.comune.sacile.pn.it Sagra dei Osei This is the most popular and historical event of the city, it has taken place every year for the last 700 years, nowadays it is held on the first Sunday after Ferragosto (15/08) and it is dedicated to the exhibition and sale of song and cage birds. One of the oldest popular festivals in Italy, it is particularly famous for its Singing Contest, its National Hybrid-Canary-Exotic Exhibition and its “Gara di Chioccolatori”, a competition between people who can imitate songbirds perfectly. Sacile è… il sabato in piazza Every Saturday afternoon, in Piazza del Plants, a Bonsai exhibition-competition Popolo, there is some kind of show, be and a Songbird and Hybrid-Canary- it music or circus shows. Exotic competition. Panevin Sacile è … la settimana della EVENTS, MANIFESTATIONS A traditional bonfire that takes place cultura every year on the 5th of January. A national exhibition that offers a vast Carnival range of cultural events and activities AND SHOWS For over 60 years, the last Saturday of and gives local associations a chance Carneval is the day of the parade, with to express and show their work. masks and floats. Xtreme Days Fiera Primaverile degli uccelli An urban festival dedicated to freestyle A wide range of events animates the city of Sacile throughout the year. On the first Sunday after Easter, the and extreme sports that offers sport city celebrates with an Exhibition of and music events in the main squares Flowers and Ornamental and Garden and streets of the city. Syria Poletti contest Musical and Theatrical Events events: such as the international canoe International drawing competition for The numerous choirs and musical contest on the river Livenza, the children and teenagers. associations organize various events endurance challenge, the international Il Volo del Jazz such as the Concerti a Palazzo, the FVG horse riding competition, cycling Important concerts in autumn where International Music Meeting, Pomeriggi contests, track events, as well as a famous national and international Musicali, the FVG International Piano series of important meetings from jazz stars perform in prestigious Festival, the Ancient Music Festival with basketball to martial arts, from exhibitions. international seminars on Baroque athletics to football, and a number of Fazioli Concert Season music and choir exhibitions. dance, rhythmic gymnastics and artistic This high profile music season is held The Politeama Zancanaro, the gymnastics shows. from November to May in the Fazioli Vincenzo Ruffo Theatre and Palazzo The local “sagre”, festivals of the Concert Hall where the grand piano Ragazzoni host all the events organized suburbs of San Giovanni del Tempio, plays the main part. by the city council and the theatre San Giovanni di Livenza, San Michele, Christmas Events: companies of Sacile. Camolli, Vistorta, Cavolano all take Sacile è… estate ”A Sacile aspettando il Natale”, Sport events place on the day of the Patron Saint. It is a great collection of summer Christmas market with food and The city hosts a wide array of sporting Markets: the historical weekly events: open air cinema and theatre, drink stands and artisan produce; market, granted to the inhabitants readings, live music, exhibitions, Natale in Contrada, market with of Sacile in 1327 by the patriarchal sporting competitions and late night “handmade gifts” that is held during authority of Aquileia, it is held every shopping. the four Sundays of Advent around Thursday; Agrizero, is the market Sacile Vintage the Dome; “Arriva San Nicolò”, that is held every Tuesday morning An event that incorporates fashion, every 5th of December the Patron dedicated to home grown produce music and vintage markets in a 50s, 60s Saint, accompanied by his “little pony”, and local specialities such as wine, 70s and 80s atmosphere that takes walks the city streets giving gifts to all cheese, fruit and seasonal vegetables; place every Friday night in the month the children. “Sacellum - la Piazza delle of July along with late night shopping. Fotomercato Sacilese antichità” is the local flea market, Profumi e Sapori The fair dedicated to traditional and with antiques, vintage items, hand- Autumn weekend dedicated to food digital cameras takes place in April, made items and collectibles and it is and drink. September and December. held every 4th Sunday of the month.

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Tourist Office - IAT +39 0434 737292 Taxi +39 368 294733 - +39 339 6787044 BY TRAIN EUROPE Town Hall +39 0434 787111 +39 335 7023439 - +39 392 0281727 Railway Station in Piazza Libertà, 1 Public Library CCISS Travellers Informations 1518 (15 min walk from the historic town centre) “Romano Della Valentina” +39 0434 734822 ACI Highway Rescue 803116 Lines: Venice – Udine and Sacile – Gemona Friuli Veneia Giulia www.trenitalia.com Historic Municipal Archives +39 0434 734822 Via Cavour Post Office +39 0434 787611 Info: Historic Parish Archives +39 0434 71158 Viale Dei Cipressi Post Office +39 0434 782271 BY PLANE ITALY Centro di Studi Biblici +39 0434 71158 CHURCHES Marco Polo Airport, Venice Pro Sacile +39 0434 72273 Duomo di San Nicolò +39 0434 71158 (68 km from Sacile) Centro Giovani Zanca S. Giovanni Battista del Tempio +39 0434 735018 www.veniceairport.it Young Center +39 0434 735508 S. Lorenzo +39 0434 72278 Antonio Canova Airport, Treviso S. Michele Arcangelo +39 0434 70976 (62km from Sacile) CINEMAS AND THEATRES www.trevisoairport.it Teatro V. Ruffo +39 0434 781273 S. Ulderico +39 0434 71444 San Giovanni of Livenza +39 0434 76002 Ronchi dei Legionari Airport, Gorizia (94km from Sacile) Cinema Teatro Zancanaro +39 0434 780623 www.aeroporto.fvg.it SPORT AND LEISURE HEALTH Emergency - Medical Service +39 0434 736111 AUSTRIA Sports Centre BY CAR AUSTRIA G. Micheletto +39 333 2802413 First AID +39 0434 736225 Highway A28 line Portogruaro – Conegliano, Exit Sacile Est/Sacile Ovest; Arta Terme Tarvisio XXV Aprile Sports Centre +39 0434 733173 Pharmacy Dr. Alberto Bechi +39 0434 71380 Connections with A4 Turin – Trieste and Sfriso Stadium +39 0434 71310 Station Pharmacy +39 0434 780610 A23 Pharmacy Dr. Gino Romor +39 0434 71331 A27 Venice – Belluno Tolmezzo Olympia’s Center +39 0434 733011 Town Pharmacy S. Gregorio +39 0434 71410 Gemona Forum due Mori Bowling Centre +39 0434 71142 BY BUS del Friuli SLOVENIA Town Pharmacy S. Michele +39 0434 786807 Dolomiti Friulane A.S.D. Canoa Club +39 0434 735005 Serenissima Veterinary Clinic +39 0434 783070 ATAP A.S.D. Serenissima Cavalli +39 0434 733612 Connections to and from all major towns San Daniele Cividale Veterinary – Dott. Zotti +39 0434 71988 Piancavallo del Friuli del Friuli L’acero Rosso Riding School +39 0434 72376 in the Province of Pordenone and Spilimbergo UDINE SLOVENIA SECURITY Marco Polo Airport in Venice. Pal di Livenza WINDE CELLARS Carabinieri 112 Info: www.atap.pn.it SACILE PORDENONE Cantina di Sacile e Fontanafredda +39 0434 99101 GORIZIA Police 113 ATVO A28 Azienda Agricola Vistorta +39 0434 71135 A4 Fire Station 115 Connections to and from all major towns in TREVISO Aeroporto FVG A4 Ronchi dei Legionari SERVICES Financial Police 117 Eastern Veneto and Venetian seaside towns and resorts. Aquileia Trenitalia 892021 First Aid (Ambulance) 118 Info: www.atvo.it VENEZIA ATAP +39 0434 224411 Local Police +39 0434 71447 MOM Lignano Grado TRIESTE ATVO +39 0421 5944 Local Protezione Civile +39 0434 735523 Connections to and from Vittorio Veneto. Sabbiadoro MOM +39 0422 234023 National Protezione Civile 800500300 Iinfo: www.mobilitadimarca.it

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