Pordenone, Medieval port town in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Pordenone sits in northeastern Italy along the Noncello River, connecting alpine foothills with the Venetian plain. The old center features painted facades and wide arcades running the length of the main street.
The settlement began as a Roman river port and developed into a medieval trading center between Venice and the Alps. The town reached its height in the 16th century under Venetian rule.
The Cathedral of Saint Mark contains significant artworks, including frescoes by local Renaissance painter Giovanni Antonio de Sacchis, known as Il Pordenone.
The center is walkable and most points of interest sit within a 15-minute walk from the train station. On market days the streets fill with stalls selling regional produce.
In the late 19th century the town became one of the first in Italy to use hydroelectric power. This early electrification enabled the growth of a textile industry whose former factories still shape parts of the cityscape today.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Friuli Venezia Giulia is found between the Adriatic Sea and the mountain peaks. This part of northeastern Italy has port cities with history from Austria-Hungary, Roman sites listed as world heritage, castles on the edge of the sea, and villages tucked in the mountains. Trieste, with its squares...
Duomo di Pordenone
985 m
Villa Correr Dolfin
2.3 km
Palazzo Comunale
956 m
Santi Ilario e Taziano
2 km
Santissima Trinità
1.3 km
Church of Christ
727 m
San Lorenzo Martire
1.6 km
Villa Galvani
987 m
Former convent of Saint Francis
850 m
Church of San Giorgio Martire
3.2 km
Biblioteca del Seminario Diocesano di Pordenone
1.8 km
Chiesa di San Ruperto
3.4 km
Convent of the Dominicans
558 mDiocesan Museum of Concordia-Pordenone
1.3 km
Teatro Verdi
677 m
Science Center Scientific Imaginary Pordenone
2.2 km
Archaeological area Roman Villa di Torre
2.2 kmPordenone (Italy). Museo civico d'arte
934 mFarnia
4.8 kmMuseo Civico di Storia Naturale "Silvia Zenari"
892 mMuseo archeologico del Friuli occidentale
2 kmMuseo Archeologico di Torre
2.1 km
Parco Galvani
935 mBagolaro
3 kmCastle of Tower
2.1 km
Castle
3.2 kmMagnolia
3.1 kmAlbero dei tulipani
3.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes