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

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 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 Castle of Toppo was built during the Lombard era for reasons of defense. In 1220 the building was purchased by the Ragogna family. Due to a strong earthquake in 1348, the castle was seriously damaged. The double walls are still visible today. Inside there are paintings by the School of Gian Battista Pittoni and a 15th century statue depicting Saint Lucia.

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.

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 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.