Things to do in San Quirino Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Castle of Torre dates back to the twelfth century. It was the residence of the Lords of Ragogna. The building was rebuilt and, in part, transformed by Austrian captain Mordax. Later on there were a series of improvements on the initiative of the Accounts of the 16th century. Today it is home to the Archaeological Museum of Western Friuli, according to the will of the Count of Ragogna on his will.

The Archaeological Area of Pordenone is located at the exit of the city. It is, in fact, a group of Roman walls, discovered in the 1950s. They are currently established in an estate that previously had an agricultural function, where they are treated in the best way to keep them and keep them in good condition. The area is available to all interested parties.

Originally a tower house built to defend the town center, it was adapted in the thirteenth century during the Venetian era to be the palace of the Ricchieri family. It now houses the Civic Museum of Art.

Built in Gothic style between the fourteenth and fifteenth century, the pinnacles and the clock tower were added in the next century and designed by the painter Pompeo Amalteo.

The museum is located at the “Diocesan Centre for Pastoral Activities” which was built in 1988 by the architect Otmar Barth. The museum was opened to the public in 1995 and contains collections from the diocesan territory. In the museum there are about 700 works of art, namely paintings, sculptures, devotional objects and much more. These works are organized into sections according to a chronological itinerary.

The Castle of Aviano dates back to the 10th century and belongs to the Middle Ages. It is located in the municipality of Aviano, in the province of Pordenone. The castle bears the name of the town of Aviano. In 967 it was donated by the Emperor Ottone of Saxony to the patriarch of Aquileia. The castle also includes in its territory the Church of Santa Maria and Giuliana, built in 1589. It is currently open to the public.

Long arcades characterize what was once called Contrada Maggiore, today Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. In addition to the Cathedral Cathedral with its Bell Tower, the Municipal Palace and Palazzo Ricchieri, seat of the Art Museum, the walk in the Historic Center of Pordenone allows you to admire wonderful historic palaces expertly decorated.

Palazzo Tinti is located in Pordenone. The building is built with stone frames.

The Science Museum is located at Palazzo Amalteo, a sixteenth-century building. In the different sections, you can admire the rich prehistoric collections, the zoological collections in the bird room, the model of mammoth and woolly rhino. The insect sections, about 9000 examples, is also the most complete collection of minerals of Alpe Adria.

The Museum was officially inaugurated in October 1972, inside it we find: civic collections and works of art donated by different collectors or by the same artists. In the rooms of the Palace we can see the most important works of art of the Museum including drawings, frescoes, sculptures, furniture, goldsmith objects and ceramics created from the Middle Ages to the present day.

The Madonna delle Grazie Sanctuary was built in style between the neo-Gothic and the eclectic. For centuries the church has received so many faithful who turned to Mary. It is located in the municipality of Cordovado, in the province of Pordenone, and represents a jewel of the Baroque style. In Pordenone the Madonna delle Grazie is celebrated on 8 September.

The Mine Museum was born thanks to the will of many Friulian miners who, after returning home from the mines of Belgium, decided to establish a Museum where the memories of the difficult work they do. The Museum therefore houses a large number of materials coming from the Roton mine where they worked for a long time.

The most important building on the artistic and most scenic effect is certainly the Painted Palace, rebuilt towards the end of the fourteenth century and the only building escaped the fire of 1511.

The first document attesting the presence of a castle in Spilimbergo dates back to 1120. It is not possible to rebuild how the castle appeared at the time, as this was destroyed, demolished and expanded several times.

The Museum was established in 1981 by the Municipality that collected objects and documents from the citizens of the area. It is a large collection of materials dating back to the 19th century: everyday objects, means of work, typical clothing of the area and numerous other testimonies of Andreis's past. Through the Museum you can retrace the entire history of the city: the most famous crafts, traditions, gastronomy and all aspects of peasant life. The building is open to the public.

The “F. De Rocco” Civic Museum is located in the municipality of San Vito al Tagliamento and is located in the Raimonda Tower. The museum supports archaeological collections concerning prehistoric and protohistorical materials. The visit to the museum is of particular interest for fans of the history of San Vitese art.

The Castle of Solimbergo was built in the 7th century. It is a fortified structure with a watchtower. The Castle was used as a home until the 16th century, when it was destroyed. Currently, there are only a few ruins left that can be visited.

The Tower was part of the Sbroiavacca Castle and was first mentioned in the 13th century. The castle was destroyed in 1820 by the Emperor Maximilian. Currently, only the brick tower is visible.

The Provincial Museum of Peasant Life is located in the municipality of San Vito al Tagliamento. Here, mainly objects and documents of peasant civilization are exhibited. The museum was divided into eleven rooms. The peculiarity of the museum lies in the collections of objects for children, for the processing of the land and in the means of transport. the structure also includes two offices dedicated to the craft works of wood and of iron.