Sclaunicco
Hello everyone! Today I will talk to you about Sclaunicco, a hamlet of the municipality of Lestizza full of history and beauties to discover.
History
Sclaunicco owes its name to the Slavonic personnel Sclavonius, which represented the Slavic settlements of the time. Over the centuries, the hamlet has experienced many historical events, including Slavic immigration in the 1000s and disputes with neighboring countries. In the 15th century, it was owned by the Count of Gorizia and was part of the Pieve of Mortegliano. The oldest historical documents regarding Sclaunicco date back to 1610.
Monuments and places of interest
Parish church
One of the main attractions of Sclaunicco is the parish church, which is located on Via San Giovanni Bosco. The ancient portal sculpted by Brunis de Varian in 1505 is particularly suggestive.
Pieve of San Floriano
A few kilometers from the hamlet, there is the Pieve of San Floriano, a Romanesque church dating back to the 11th century. The tower bell and the frescoes inside make this church a perfect destination for art and architecture lovers.
Friulian Ethnographic Museum of Sclaunicco
The Friulian Ethnographic Museum of Sclaunicco is another must-see place of interest. Here it is possible to discover the culture and traditions of Friuli-Venezia Giulia through a vast collection of objects and documents.
Daily life
Around 541 inhabitants live in Sclaunicco, making the hamlet a peaceful and welcoming place. It is easy to meet the locals, who know each other and often gather during the festivities of the town.
Events
Sclaunicco is famous for its festivals, which are celebrated all year round. One of the most important is the San Floriano Festival, in which the whole community participates. During the festival, it is possible to taste typical Friulian products and watch live performances.
Spring Fair
The inhabitants of Sclaunicco love to spend their time outdoors, for this reason, every year the Spring Fair is held, where artists and hobbyists sell their creations and where local producers offer their products.
Cuisine
The cuisine of Sclaunicco is in line with that of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, characterized by the presence of fish and meat-based dishes. Among the specialties of the place there are cjarsons, ravioli stuffed with ricotta, herbs, and speck, and frico, a kind of frittata made with potatoes and cheese.
I hope this virtual tour of Sclaunicco has made you want to visit this little hidden gem of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. We are waiting for you!
