Majano
Majano: a dive into history and art
Welcome to Majano, a small municipality in Friuli-Venezia Giulia with a rich history and valuable artistic heritage.
History
Majano has always been a place of passage, as shown by the discovery of a Lombard grave at San Salvatore. But the presence of a hospital and a church of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem at San Tomaso takes us back in time to 1199. In 1976, the Friuli earthquake devastated the area, causing significant damage.
Honors
Majano can boast a gold medal for military valor, awarded in 1973 for acts of heroism during World War II.
Monuments and Places of Interest
Among the places of major interest are the Churches of Saints Peter and Paul, Saint Silvester, Saint Stephen Protomartyr, the Hospitable of Saint John, and the Castle of Susans.
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is the center of the religious community of Majano. Built in 1768 and frescoed by Antonio Schiavi, it suffered irreparable damage during the Friuli earthquake of 1976 and was then rebuilt under the direction of Oliviero Accosano, Eugenio Boranga, Tito De Biasio, and Armando Pinellini. In 2012, the new bell tower was inaugurated, which houses three bells cast by the Grassmayr foundry in Innsbruck.
Church of Saint Silvester
Located in the San Silvestro district, the Church of Saint Silvester dates back to the seventeenth century and houses works of great artistic value.
Church of Saint Stephen Protomartyr
The Church of Saint Stephen Protomartyr is located in the Susans district and was built in 1812 in a neoclassical style.
Hospitable of Saint John
The Hospitable of Saint John of Jerusalem was an important stop on the Tagliamento Road, used by pilgrims traveling to Rome. Built at the end of the twelfth century by the Hospitaller Knights, today it is a complex of great historical value.
Castle of Susans
The Castle of Susans, rebuilt in the seventeenth century, is located in the Susans district and is one of the most significant examples of architecture in the area.
Society
Demographic Evolution
Majano has about 5,800 inhabitants, and its population is continuously increasing.
Languages and Dialects
In addition to Italian, the Friulian language is still used daily by the population of Majano, which preserves its traditions and customs.
In this small municipality of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, beautiful churches, places of great historical and artistic interest, and a welcoming population ready to immerse you in their culture and traditions await you. Come discover Majano, you won't regret it!
