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Sauris, also known as Zahre in the local language, is a charming Alpine village located in the Carnic Alps of Friuli Venezia Giulia. It is the highest municipality in the region, with an altitude of 1,212 meters above sea level. The village is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and centuries-old traditions. The local community speaks a variant of German, known as Saurano, in addition to Italian and Friulian. This linguistic uniqueness is rooted in the historical origins of the village, which was likely
Sauris, also known as Zahre in the local language, is a charming Alpine village located in Carnia. It is the municipality at the highest elevation in the region, at 1,212 meters above sea level. The village is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and century-old traditions. The local community speaks a variant of German, known as Saurano, in addition to Italian and Friulian. This linguistic uniqueness is rooted in the historical origins of the village, which was likely settled by German people in the 13th century.
The cuisine of Sauris is known for its unique flavors. The Sauris ham is particularly famous, as is the locally produced craft beer.
The Sauris Zip line, in the picturesque village of Sauris offers a unique adrenaline-filled experience. It is the longest zip line in Europe to soar above a lake. The zip line is divided into three distinct segments, with a total length of approximately 2.5 km.
Pesariis, in Val Pesarina, is known as the “village of clocks” thanks to its centuries-old clockmaking tradition, which officially began in 1725 with the founding of the Solari factory. This unique village offers a “clock route“, consisting of 15 main stops and a few additional ones, where visitors can admire extraordinary and complex clocks, such as the perpetual calendar, the 1770 sundial, water clocks, giant flip clocks, and the nocturnal planisphere. These masterpieces combine technical skill and art, making Pesariis an open-air museum.The village features traditional stone houses with sloping tile roofs, many of which were restored after the 1976 earthquake. The visit to Pesariis is ideal for families, machine lovers, or anyone seeking a cultural experience immersed in the tranquility of the Carnic Alps. A map of the route, available locally, helps visitors discover the various installations and historical and cultural attractions of the village.
Illegio is a charming village located in the municipality of Tolmezzo. It is famous for its natural landscape and historical mills along the Rio Tôuf stream. These mills, dating back to the 13th century, are a significant testament to the local agricultural economy, tied to grinding grains like corn. The area also offers paths such as the “Mill Route,” allowing visitors to rediscover these traditions through walks along the stream.
Among its points of interest, the Pieve of San Floriano stands out—a church overlooking the valley, built between the 9th and 10th centuries and renovated in the 14th century. Its architecture is a fusion of Gothic, Renaissance, and 18th-century styles. Inside, visitors can admire frescoes by Giulio Urbanis and a stone altar dating back to 1510, carved by the Lombardy artist Carlo da Corona. The artistic beauty of the Pieve was damaged by a theft about twenty years agowhich left the renowned wooden altar by Domenico da Tolmezzo severely damaged.
If you are looking for an experience steeped in history and nature, Illegio is certainly a place worth visiting.
