Coseano
Coseano: a municipality in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Have you ever been to Coseano? This small Friulian municipality, located in the north-western part of the Friulian plain, is a place rich in history, culture and natural beauty.
Discovering the territory of Coseano
The territory of the municipality of Coseano extends for about 18-25 km west of Udine, and develops along the course of the Tagliamento river, east of the Corno stream and the Ledra canal. The heights of the municipality range from 100 meters in the Barazzetto hamlet to 140 meters in Coseanetto.
The history of Coseano
The history of Coseano dates back to the Napoleonic period, when the municipality was officially established in 1818. From that moment on, Coseano has experienced important moments, such as the plebiscite of Veneto in 1866, which marked the passage of Veneto and much of Friuli to the Kingdom of Italy. In this context, Coseano was the village where the highest number of votes against annexation to the Kingdom of Italy were recorded. This result was considered a scandal and caused serious unrest, so much so that the parish priest Don Antonio Riva, who had been held responsible for the refusal, had to flee from a lynching by disguising himself as a carabiniere.
The symbols of Coseano
In the municipal coat of arms of Coseano, granted by royal decree on July 11, 1941, the temple of Janus is represented placed on Campagna in green, on a blue background. The flag of the municipality is instead a blue cloth.
Places of interest in Coseano
Coseano offers numerous attractions for tourists. Among the main ones, you can visit the churches of San Giacomo, San Rocco and San Bartolomeo. Furthermore, the rural village of Barazzetto offers the possibility to carry out archaeological excavations, which have brought to light significant evidence of Roman times, from the 1st century BC to the 4th-5th century AD. Also, it has another interesting church, which is the church of San Biagio, in Maseriis.
Society and Demography
Coseano has 2046 inhabitants. Over the years, the population has grown steadily and regularly, as demonstrated by the latest censuses. The official language of Coseano is Italian, but the population still uses Friulian as well.
Coseano is a truly interesting municipality, rich in history and natural beauty. If you plan to visit Friuli-Venezia Giulia, we recommend not to miss the opportunity to discover this magical and fascinating place.
