Pieve di Cesclans

Pieve di Cesclans is a stone church standing on a rocky hill at 384 meters altitude, overlooking Lake Cavazzo in the Carnia region. The building underwent restoration following earthquake damage and reopened in 2008 to serve the local community.

Archaeological evidence points to human presence since Roman times, with the first Christian structure built on a monumental tomb from the 4th-5th century. This layering of cultures reflects the long occupation of the site.

The church houses an antiquarium with archaeological finds discovered during restoration work following the 1976 earthquake. These objects reveal how people have used this location across different periods.

The church sits on a rocky hill and requires some climbing to reach, but this reveals the surrounding landscape more fully. Visitors should allow time to explore both the interior and the views from this elevated position.

The building features a distinctive entrance tower constructed directly above the remains of an ancient Roman tomb from the late imperial period. This unusual arrangement shows how later inhabitants incorporated ancient structures into their own architecture.