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Aviano, Military administrative center in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

The town of Aviano stretches at the base of the Dolomites mountain range, featuring streets that connect to neighborhoods surrounding the central NATO air base.

The area evolved from Bronze Age settlements to become a strategic military location with the establishment of an airfield in 1911 for Italian forces.

Religious structures dominate the architectural landscape, including the Cathedral of San Zenone with its ornate stone carvings and medieval artifacts.

The Aviano railway station on the Sacile-Pinzano line provides transportation connections to neighboring cities in the Pordenone province.

The 31st Fighter Wing at Aviano Air Base maintains F-16 Fighting Falcons and coordinates military operations across Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.

Location: regional decentralization entity of Pordenone

Capital city: Aviano

Elevation above the sea: 159 m

Shares border with: Budoia, Montereale Valcellina, San Quirino, Barcis, Roveredo in Piano, Tambre, Fontanafredda

Website: http://comune.aviano.pn.it

GPS coordinates: 46.06667,12.58333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20

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