San Vito al Tagliamento, Medieval commune in Pordenone, Italy
Description
San Vito al Tagliamento is a commune in the Pordenone region that sits on a gentle elevation about 100 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The village is defined by ancient walls and three preserved towers that rise from surrounding farmland.
History
The settlement grew from a Roman religious site called Fanum Sancti Viti into a fortified medieval center over time. Its location along the Tagliamento River landscape shaped its strategic importance for centuries.
Culture
The Church of Santa Maria dei Battuti holds works by Pomponio Amalteo and Giovanni Antonio Pilacorte that shape how visitors experience local artistic traditions. These paintings remain central to understanding the town's cultural life.
Practical
The town sits roughly 20 kilometers northwest of Pordenone and 80 kilometers southeast of Trieste, making it accessible from regional centers. The agricultural surroundings offer quiet paths for exploring, with clear views toward the historic structures.
Did you know?
A painting of the Madonna di Rosa was crowned by Pope Leo XIII and holds the title of Queen and protectress of the Tagliamento. This papal recognition gives the artwork extraordinary religious significance for the region.
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Santuario della Madonna di Rosa e Gesù Misericordioso
1.2 km
Santa Maria dei Battuti
167 m
Cathedral of San Vito al Tagliamento
130 m
Castle of Torrate
5.1 km
San Giovanni Battista Church
3.3 km
Villa Savorgnan Minciotti
6.7 km
Santa Croce e Beata Vergine del Rosario Church
4.7 km
Chiesa di Santo Stefano
2.5 km
Provincial Museum of Rural Life Diogene Penzi
264 m
Torre Raimonda
44 mBiotopo sorgenti del Rio Vignella
2.7 kmMuseo provinciale della vita contadina "Diogene Penzi"
258 mBiotopo antico cimitero ebraico
3.6 kmBosco Marzinis
5.8 kmBosco Torrate
4.8 kmCasa Zinetti
180 mTorre Raimonda
44 mTorre Scaramuccia (o di San Niccolò)
198 mTorre Grimana
312 mOspedale dei Battuti
185 mPalazzo De Rinaldis
207 mPalazzo Fancello
14 mPalazzo Tullio Altan
286 mPalazzo Zuccheri
231 mVilla Altan Rota de Conturbia
15 mVilla di Cragnutto
2.1 kmZone ARIA del Tagliamento
4.6 kmZone ARIA del Tagliamento
4.2 km
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