Aiello del Friuli
Aiello del Friuli: a small town in the heart of Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Located in the lower Friuli, the town of Aiello del Friuli is a municipality of about 2,188 inhabitants. Ideal for a tourist visit or a simple walk, Aiello del Friuli is about 30 km from Udine and Gorizia, and about 57 km from Trieste. The territory of Aiello del Friuli is flat, with an altitude ranging from 10 to 23 meters, with an average value of 17-18 meters in the town center.
The town can be easily reached from the A4 motorway, by taking the exit at Palmanova, and it is also possible to reach the other major center in the area, Cervignano del Friuli, by train on the Venice-Trieste railway line.
The history of Aiello del Friuli
Aiello del Friuli is located in an area inhabited since prehistoric times. The locality of Novacco testifies to the Bronze Age, but the first confirmed news of the town dates back to December 13, 1202.
After being part of the Republic of Venice (1420-1516), from 1516 to 1918 the town was part, together with the municipalities of the district of Cervignano del Friuli, of the Habsburg Empire as part of Gorizia and Gradisca. Although the landowners of the territories of Aiello and the central streets were imposing noble villas from the imperial era.
With the end of the First World War, the town definitively passed to Italy, together with the ''irredentist'' areas of Trento and Trieste.
The town is also remembered by Emilio Lussu in the first chapter of his book "A Year on the High Plateau". The brigade to which Lussu belonged was sent to rest in this town which Lussu describes as a "small town, not far from the old borders".
A small memory of the past is given by the fact that Aiello del Friuli, together with all the surrounding towns, belongs to the archdiocese of Gorizia instead of that of the archdiocese of Udine.
Symbols of Aiello del Friuli
The Coat of Arms of the Municipality of Aiello del Friuli was recognized by Royal Decree on May 6, 1940. It consists of a red shield with a white field inside, on which a red lion rampant is depicted. Above the shield is the typical mural crown of the Municipal Coats of Arms.
The physical geography of Aiello del Friuli
Aiello del Friuli is a small town located in the lower Friuli. It is a municipality of about 2,188 inhabitants and is located about 30 km from Udine and Gorizia, and about 57 km from Trieste. The territory of Aiello del Friuli is flat and the altitude varies from 10 to 23 meters, with an average value of 17-18 meters in the town center.
Next to the historic center of Aiello del Friuli there is only one village, Joannis, which until 1927 was an autonomous municipality, in addition to the localities of Novacco and Uttano.
Conclusions
In summary, if you are looking for a characteristic town in the heart of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Aiello del Friuli is definitely the right choice for you. Not only is it easily accessible, but it has an interesting history and numerous places to visit. Get your walking shoes ready and enjoy everything this small town has to offer!
