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The Province of Pordenone
If you are a nature lover and enjoy mountain landscapes, the Province of Pordenone may be the ideal destination for your next vacation. Unfortunately, it was abolished in 2017, but it remains a territorial subdivision of state administrations and is classified by the National Institute of Statistics as a "non-administrative supra-municipal territorial unit."
Physical geography
Located between the Province of Udine to the east and Veneto to the west, the Province of Pordenone offers stunning landscapes. The territory includes part of the Carnic Pre-Alps, with the Friulian Dolomites to the north, a hilly area, and part of the Friulian plain. If you want to enjoy some mountain climate, the climatic station of Piancavallo, located to the south in the Venetian Pre-Alps on the border with Veneto, is the ideal place.
Valleys
The Province of Pordenone boasts numerous mountain valleys, all of great charm. Among these, there are the Val d'Arzino, Val Cosa, Val Tramontina, Val Colvera, Val Cellina, Val Cimoliana, Val Settimana, Valle del Vajont, and Val Zemola.
Hydrography
The Province of Pordenone is also famous for its rivers and lakes. Among them, there are the Tagliamento River, Livenza, Cellina, Meduna, and Noncello rivers. Moreover, you should not miss the Barcis Lake, Ravedis Lake, Tramonti Lake, Cà Selva Lake, Cà Zul Lake, and Vajont Lake.
Environment
If you are a nature lover, you will find numerous parks and protected areas in the Province of Pordenone. Among these, there are the Magredi di San Quirino, the Torbiera di Sequals, the Fonti solforose di Anduins, the Grotte verdi di Pradis, the Grotte di Campone, the Dolomiti Friulane Natural Park, the Prescudin Forest Nature Reserve, and the Cellina Canyon Nature Reserve.
History
The Province of Pordenone was established in 1968 by splitting from the Province of Udine. However, already in 1964, the Pordenone district had been established within the Province of Udine. When Pordenone was promoted to the capital of the province, the expected license plate was PO. However, thanks to the intervention of the Prato municipal council, the plate was changed to PN, which stands for Portus Naonis, the ancient Latin name of the city.
Conclusions
Unfortunately, the Province of Pordenone no longer exists as a local entity, but its territory offers stunning landscapes. The unspoiled nature and the parks present in this province are an unmissable opportunity for outdoor activities enthusiasts. If you want to spend a vacation immersed in nature, the Province of Pordenone may be the ideal destination. Here, you can explore the beauty of mountain valleys, visit lakes and rivers, stroll in the parks, and go trekking in the mountains. You don't have to worry about its abolition as a local entity because the Province of Pordenone remains one of the most beautiful areas in Italy.
