Comeglians
Discovering Comeglians, an authentic village in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Located in the Carnia alpine region at an altitude of 553 meters, the Friulian Municipality of Comeglians has 439 inhabitants and has been recognized as an authentic Italian village. Its strategic position at the confluence of three valleys made it an important center for the collection and distribution of wood for many years, but this activity has decreased dramatically since the last war.
The physical geography of Comeglians
In addition to the municipal capital, the territory of Comeglians includes the hamlets of Calgaretto, Maranzanis, Mieli, Noiaretto, Povolaro, and Tualis, which stand between 605 and 908 meters above sea level. Tualis is particularly interesting for the presence of the panoramic Vette road, which takes cycling enthusiasts up to 1900 meters above sea level with a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains.
The history of Comeglians
The name Comeglians derives from the Friulian plural of the word "comeliàn," which means inhabitant/native of Comelico. The first inhabitants of the village probably came from that area. Over the centuries, Comeglians has preserved its historic hamlets and its palaces of particular interest such as Cjase Boter and Palazzo Di Gleria.
Monuments and places of interest in Comeglians
Comeglians boasts a 13th-century church dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Bari, with a bell tower and medieval frescoes. The religious building of Saint George Martyr, located on a rocky spur in the Runchia area, offers a panoramic view of the middle Val Degano and boasts a Roman burial altar from the first century. The village of Comeglians has its own refuge, the Chiadinas, ideal for mountain lovers. Finally, the hamlet of San Vincenzo Martire has its church dedicated to the patron saint.
Society in Comeglians
The Friulian language is still very present in Comeglians. In accordance with Resolution No. 2680 of August 3, 2001, of the Government of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region, the municipality is included in the list of Italian municipalities with Friulian language for the purposes of the application of Law No. 482/99, Regional Law No. 15/96, and Regional Law No. 29/2007.
Administration of Comeglians
Comeglians is part of the inter-municipal association Alta Val Degano–Val Pesarina, established in 2007 together with the municipalities of Forni Avoltri, Ovaro, Prato Carnico, and Rigolato.
A gallery of images to discover Comeglians
For those who want to deepen their interest in Comeglians, a gallery of images will guide them to discover this authentic village in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The photos show the beauty of the historic hamlets and buildings such as Palazzo Di Gleria, but also the beauty of the surrounding nature, such as the hamlet of Tualis and the panoramic view of the Vette.
Conclusion
Comeglians is an authentic village in Friuli-Venezia Giulia that has been able to preserve its history and keep alive the typical traditions of the region. Thanks to its strategic position, it also offers splendid natural panoramas and a wide choice of hiking and cycling routes. If you want to discover an authentic atmosphere of Carnia, Comeglians is definitely an interesting and very suggestive village.
