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Codroipo is an Italian municipality located in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, known for being the lively capital of Medio Friuli. Its name derives from the Latin quadrivium (road intersection), due to its historic strategic position at the intersection of important Roman roads such as the Via Postumia and the Via Julia Augusta.

Some images of Codroipo. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codroipo

The medieval mill has been known since 1405, when it supplied food to the Serenissima, the Republic of Venice, and the Abbey of Sesto. In 1968, the mill burned down and was acquired by the Del Negro family. The challenge was to renovate the mill while preserving its original layout and structure. The "Al Molino" restaurant then opened in 1985. The mill and restaurant are nestled in nature and bathed by the fresh, crystal-clear waters of the surrounding karst springs of the "Linea delle Risorgive."

Villa Kechler was probably built at the end of the 16th century by the powerful Manin family. It was sold in the middle of the following century to complete the far more ambitious project of Villa di Passariano. The village of San Martino slowly grew around the villa. In the 19th century, the villa was acquired by the Kechler family, who then decided to open a silk mill in the western barchessa. The villa consists of a central section with a large Venetian-style manor house featuring a central hall, four side rooms, a double staircase, and three central windows in the center of the façade. Two lower buildings are located on either side. Two long, completely independent red barns (barchesse) line the large garden decorated with neoclassical statues, while the extensive park extends behind the house to the north. In 1975, the villa was remodeled and restored by the architect Edgardo Pinto Guerra, allowing it to be divided into two independent living units for two small families of the same extended family.

A beautifully preserved medieval castle perched on a small hill. The buildings adjacent to the castle also reflect the Middle Ages very well. A visit is like a journey back in time.

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The Castello d'Arcano Superiore, magnificently preserved and still inhabited, still has something magical about it today due to the isolated site where it was built. It originally stood near the small church of San Mauro, on the banks of the Corno. For defensive and strategic reasons, it was later rebuilt in the place where it still stands today. The structural expansions probably date back to the 13th century. It is certain that from the 12th century it belonged to the Tricano family, hereditary marshals and gonfalonieri of the Patriarch of Aquileia. The castle still presents its suggestive medieval appearance today, with the crenellated Guelph curtain walls, the characteristic double tower and the mighty keep with, at the top, an elegant row of late Romanesque mullioned windows. Inside there is a small room frescoed by Andrea Urbani and various rooms with fireplaces and portals created by Raffaello de' Raffaelli. Info and visits Castle can be visited internally for groups through the visit office of the Consortium for the Safeguarding of the Historic Castles of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Curiosity Castle d'Arcano was the scene of a mysterious event that occurred in the 17th century, which saw Francesco d'Arcano stab his wife to death out of jealousy, who was found walled up at the beginning of the 20th century during restoration work. www.consorziocastelli.it

The Castello d'Arcano Superiore, magnificently preserved and still inhabited, still has something magical about it today due to the isolated site where it was built. It originally stood near the small church of San Mauro, on the banks of the Corno. For defensive and strategic reasons it was later rebuilt in the place where it still stands today. The structural expansions probably date back to the 13th century. It is certain that from the 12th century it belonged to the Tricano family, hereditary marshals and gonfalonieri of the Patriarch of Aquileia. The castle still presents its suggestive medieval appearance today, with the crenellated Guelph curtains, the characteristic double tower and the mighty keep with, at the top, an elegant row of late Romanesque mullioned windows. Inside there is a small room frescoed by Andrea Urbani and various rooms with fireplaces and portals created by Raffaello de' Raffaelli. Info and visits The castle can be visited internally for groups through the visit office of the Consortium for the Safeguarding of the Historic Castles of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Curiosity The Castello d'Arcano was the scene of a mysterious event that occurred in the 17th century, which saw Francesco d'Arcano stab his wife to death out of jealousy, who was found walled up at the beginning of the 20th century during restoration work. www.consorziocastelli.it