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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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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.

A worth seeing old mill that is easy to reach and can be visited directly on the roadside.