Things to do in Amaro Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Picotta Tower is located on a small hill, also reachable on foot. The Tower was built in 1477 to defend itself against the invasions of the Turks. During World War II, the building was almost completely destroyed by the Germans in 1944. After a few years, the Tower was rebuilt keeping its original shape thanks to some documents and photographs.

The Carnic Museum of Popular Arts “M. Gortani” is located inside the Palazzo Campeis. The collection exists thanks to the great research work carried out since 1920 by Professor Michele Cortani. The exhibition includes ethnographic material dating from the fourteenth and nineteenth centuries, with particular attention to the traditions of Carnia.

The Iulium Carnicum Civic Archaeological Museum was founded in 1995. It is located in the beautiful Palazzo Leschiutta which is owned by the Municipality. All the objects that we can observe in it today come from the ancient Iulium Carnicum. The materials are exposed in different floors following a division into sections. This institute, very important for the ancient city culture, is part of the Museum Network of the Province of Udine and Carnia Museums.

It is a very ancient construction that dates back to 792, during the empire of Ottone II. Over the centuries it has been owned by various families. Only the ruins remain of this castle, which can be visited by tourists.

Valdajer Castle dates back to 1460, built by the will of the Graigher Counts of Munich. Over the years, the Castle has been the residential center of some noble families. In World War I, part of the building was destroyed and then restored in 1970 on the original project.

The Castle of Zegliacco was built on a pre-existing lookout station on the height of the city. After having suffered considerable damage due to a fire in 1309, the Castle passed under the rule of numerous noble families that captured extensions and significant renovations.

The Site was a town of the fourth century BC. It was a fortified structure of a quadrangular shape, surrounded by a moat still clearly visible. Over the years it became only a refuge for shepherds and poor people, until total destruction in 1348. The site can be visited freely, but the finds found in the area are kept in the Palazzo del Comune.