Andreis
The Province of Pordenone: A Brief Geographic Description
Hi friends! Today I'm taking you on a journey to discover the province of Pordenone, one of the four provinces in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Located between the Udine province and Veneto, this province doesn't have direct access to the Adriatic Sea, but definitely doesn't lack in beauty! The territory includes part of the Carnic Pre-Alps with several mountain valleys such as Val Tramontina and Val Cellina, a hilly area, and a part of the Friulian plain.
Valleys and Hydrography
If you're a mountain lover, you'll be happy to discover several mountain valleys to explore in the province of Pordenone. Among the main ones, I recommend Val d'Arzino, Val Cimoliana, and Val Settimana.
But it's not just mountains: the province of Pordenone is crossed by several rivers, including the famous Tagliamento, Livenza, and Meduna. There are also lakes, such as Lake Barcis and Lake Ravedis. And it's possible to take boat trips on Lake Barcis which are really captivating!
Environment and Nature
If you're a nature lover, you can't miss a visit to some of the natural areas present in the province of Pordenone. Among the most famous, I recommend the San Quirino Magredi, karst areas from which spectacular rock formations can be seen. The Prescudin forest nature reserve is also definitely worth a visit, as well as the Friulian Dolomite Natural Park.
The History of the Province of Pordenone
But how was the province of Pordenone born? We have to go back to 1968, when it was established by detachment from the Udine province. Four years earlier, a Pordenone district had been established within the Udine province. And do you know what's interesting? Initially, the provincial license plate was supposed to be PO. But, at the request of the Prato municipal council, the name was changed to PN, an acronym for "Portus Naonis", the ancient Latin name of the city.
The Current Administrative Situation
Unfortunately, the province of Pordenone no longer exists as a local entity since 2017, but the territory remains a division of state administrations on the territory, even if it's no longer administered autonomously. The provincial capital, Pordenone, is now the seat of the Pordenone regional decentralization entity, which deals with managing some of the structures that belonged to the province.
Conclusion
So here's a brief description of the province of Pordenone, a land full of natural beauty and history. Between the mountains of the Carnic Pre-Alps and mountain valleys, rivers and lakes, nature reserves and parks, you'll discover many things in this province!
