Tarcento, Italian comune
Tarcento is a commune in northeastern Italy situated at the end of the Torre river valley. The town spreads across flat terrain with the foothills of the Julian Prealps rising in the background and views toward the plain where Udine lies a few kilometers away.
Tarcento became known in the 20th century as a peaceful retreat for wealthy visitors from Udine seeking rest and leisure. A major earthquake struck in 1976, causing significant damage, but the town was rebuilt while maintaining its connection to the past.
Tarcento takes its name from its position at the valley of the Torre river. Throughout the town, early 1900s villas stand as reminders of when wealthy visitors from Udine came here to escape and rest. These buildings shape the town's appearance today and reveal how people lived in that era.
The town sits strategically on a mountain road connecting to Cividale that passes through orchards and vineyards of the Colli Orientali del Friuli region. From here you can easily explore the surrounding area on foot, visit caves, or venture into the nearby Prealps.
Every January 5th and 6th, the town celebrates the Friulian Epiphany with processions of burning carts and large bonfires locally called pignarûi. These fires bring warmth and joy to the streets during the winter months.
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