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The Belvedere Trabucco is a panoramic viewpoint located in Grado, precisely along the dam that borders the historic center and overlooks the Adriatic Sea. This place takes its name from the "trabucchi", the ancient and ingenious wooden fishing machines typical of the Adriatic coasts, characterized by long arms that support a balance net. Although trabucchi are more famous in Gargano or on the Abruzzo coast, even in Grado these structures have marked the history of lagoon fishing. The belvedere offers a breathtaking view that ranges from the Friulian coasts to the profile of Trieste and Istria on clearer days. It is an unmissable stop for those walking along the seafront promenade, transforming into a magical place at sunset, when the wooden structure of the trabucco stands out like a dark shadow against the bright colors of the sky and water.

A very interesting settlement from the 17th century. In the 19th century, Count Alvise Mocenigo decided to establish an "ideal city" under his name. Unlike similar projects, Mocenigo designed a settlement with infrastructure intended to make the community self-sufficient. Therefore, in addition to traditional agriculture (which was expanded by introducing innovative techniques, for example in rice and sugar beet cultivation), he attempted to integrate an industrial sector (particularly the textile industry) that could draw on locally produced resources. The landscape was thus reshaped and reclaimed, with dry areas alternating with moist soils, regulated by an efficient canal system that is still in operation today. In terms of urban planning, buildings were erected for residential purposes (the low farmhouses are still visible today) and for industrial purposes (bakery, rice mill, blast furnace, mill). Cultural activities were also added with the founding of a famous printing press, which operated in Alvisopoli until 1814 and was then moved to Venice. Source: Wikipedia

A very beautiful church along the route - very impressive!

The Porta di San Giovanni in Portogruaro dates back to the twelfth century.

The Castello di Flambruzzo estate is a formerly magnificent building, remodeled several times over the centuries, whose current layout dates back to the 16th century. It is surrounded by an extensive English-style park covering an area of almost four hectares. The ground floor of the building is designed in the style of Venetian villas, with a main hall featuring two French doors and four doors leading to adjoining rooms, including two libraries and the Sala Badoglio. The south-facing halls open onto the large terrace overlooking the park and swimming pool. The villa also has a private chapel where religious weddings can be held. Source: https://www.turismofvg.it/de/wedding/unsere-einrichtungen/castello-di-flambruzzo?LangSetCMS=de

Ariis was first mentioned in documents in 1267. The core of the village consisted of a castle, traces of which can still be seen today. In the 14th century, Ariis, located on the Stella River, was an important regional economic center. A major source of income was taxes collected from passing villagers. With the construction of Palmanova, Ariis lost its strategic importance. Today, Ariis is a pleasant stopover town.

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The villa was purchased in 1910 by Count Francesco Rota of San Vito al Tagliamento who resold it a few years later. Finally, after the Second World War, it was purchased by Pietro Badoglio and is still owned by his heirs. As the General Catalogue of Cultural Heritage states, the Villa was built in neoclassical style, using the most classic Palladian schemes. The park is ‘English style’; instead, in the interior we can still admire splendid tempera paintings dating back to the end of the eighteenth century. Near the Villa, it is also worth mentioning the presence of the farmhouse Le Catocchie, also dating back to the eighteenth century, with a courtyard that features a beautiful sacred fresco. In short, a remarkable collection of pieces of art in a handkerchief of land otherwise ignored by most. https://www.friulioggi.it/cultura/curiosita-friuli/villa-codroipo-rota-badoglio-flambruzzo/ The complex originated from a castle that was returned, in 1258, by the Savorgnan family to the patriarch Gregorio da Montelongo. In 1466 it became the property of the Codroipo family who transformed the manor into a villa, keeping only the gate tower with the access bridge, at that time a drawbridge. In 1910 the villa became the property of the Rota family and subsequently, through the female line, of the Badoglio family. Today, only the three-story gate tower with a carriage passage remains of the ancient castle, while the ancient wooden bridge has been replaced by a stone structure. https://patrimonioculturale.regione.fvg.it/architettura/?s_id=448179&s_tab=oa