Capriva del Friuli
Welcome to Capriva del Friuli!
If you are looking for a peaceful municipality surrounded by nature, Capriva del Friuli is the place for you. With just over 1600 inhabitants, it is located in the Collio region, famous for the production of fine wines. Let's discover together the features of this charming place.
Physical geography
Capriva del Friuli is situated on a hill and is located in a region particularly suited for viticulture. Collio, in fact, is well known for the production of high-quality wines.
Origin of the name
The name Capriva has a double origin: on the one hand, it is believed to derive from the Latin term capra, which indicated the presence of wild goats in the area. On the other hand, it is hypothesized to come from the Slovenian kopriva, which means nettle. This second theory is supported by a local scholar, Maurizio Puntin, who explains that the Friulian pronunciation may have been influenced by a dialectal phenomenon known as "akanje", which requires the pronunciation of the unstressed vowel "o" as "a".
History
Capriva del Friuli has an ancient history: it was inhabited as early as Roman times and was subsequently dominated by the Lombards. In 1000 AD, it came under the Patriarchate of Aquileia, followed by the rule of the Republic of Venice after 1428. In the sixteenth century, Capriva became part of the Habsburg territories, until the end of World War I, when it became part of Italy.
Symbols
The coat of arms and standard of the municipality were granted by decree of the President of the Republic in 1983.
Monuments and places of interest
Capriva del Friuli is not only a peaceful municipality but also has several monuments and places of interest to visit. Among these is the Castle of Spessa, which hosted Giacomo Casanova in 1773 and has now been restored. In addition, the Church of the Most Holy Name of Mary and the Church of the Trinity host valuable altars and decorations.
Society
Demographic evolution
In recent years, the population of Capriva del Friuli has remained stable at around 1600 inhabitants, confirming the tranquility of the place.
Languages and dialects
In addition to Italian, the population of Capriva del Friuli also uses the Friulian dialect, belonging to the Gorizia variant. The municipality is included in the list of Italian municipalities of Friulian language, as provided by regional legislation.
Anthropological geography
Locations
The municipality of Capriva del Friuli has five locations: Budignacco, Capriva del Friuli, Russis (or Russiz) di Sopra, Russis (or Russiz) di Sotto, and Spessa (or Castle Spessa).
Administration
The municipal administration of Capriva del Friuli is present on the territory to ensure the proper functioning of public services and respond to the needs of the population.
Notes
For more information on Capriva del Friuli, you can consult the municipality's website or visit the Civic Library.
Related voices
Among the cultural and tourist initiatives present in the territory of Capriva del Friuli, it is possible to mention the presence of the Torre, Natisone, and Collio Mountain Community and the Capriva railway station.
Other projects
To stay up to date on the activities and events of the municipality, you can follow the official Facebook page of Capriva del Friuli.
