Farra d'Alpago
Farra d'Alpago: a hamlet of Alpago
Hello everyone! Today I will talk about Farra d'Alpago, a beautiful hamlet of the municipality of Alpago, in the province of Belluno, in Veneto. Farra d'Alpago is one of the three municipalities of the municipality.
The history of the name
Farra d'Alpago takes its name from the term "Fara (Longobardi)", which indicates an organized group of related families and individuals. This term, of Lombard origin, also indicated the territory inhabited by the group. Another possible explanation is the Lombard devotion to Santa Fara, attested by the various places in Italy that still bear this name.
Information about the hamlet
Farra d'Alpago is located in the Alpago basin, southeast of Belluno, on the eastern shore of Lake Santa Croce. In the western part of the hamlet, the A27 Venice-Belluno motorway and the Ponte nelle Alpi-Conegliano railway line pass.
The history of Farra d'Alpago
Farra d'Alpago was an autonomous municipality until February 23, 2016, when it merged together with other hamlets into the new municipality of Alpago, together with the former municipalities of Pieve d'Alpago and Puos d'Alpago.
Symbols of Farra d'Alpago
The coat of arms and the flag of the Municipality of Farra d’Alpago were granted by royal decree on May 1, 1930. The flag was a split cloth of red and blue charged with the above-described coat of arms.
Society
The population of Farra d'Alpago is constantly evolving. However, the hamlet is characterized by a strong and supportive community.
Administration
I don't have much information about the administration of Farra d'Alpago, but I know that it is part of the municipality of Alpago.
Conclusions
In conclusion, Farra d'Alpago is a beautiful hamlet full of history. If you have the opportunity to visit this area, I recommend not to miss the beauty of Lake Santa Croce and the Cansiglio Plateau. Thank you for reading this friendly summary!
