Palazzolo dello Stella
Welcome to Palazzolo dello Stella!
Hello everyone and welcome to Palazzolo dello Stella, a municipality in Friuli-Venezia Giulia with a long history and so much to discover. In this text, I will talk about the main features of the city, its monuments, and the activities of local associations.
Physical geography
Our municipality is located in southern Friuli and is crossed by the Stella River, which ends its course here and flows into the Marano Lagoon. The location not only offers enchanting natural landscapes but also a unique cultural heritage.
History
Palazzolo has an ancient and fascinating history. Numerous finds date its birth to a Roman era, but there are further testimonies of the presence of an inhabited site already in prehistoric times. The coat of arms and the banner of Palazzolo dello Stella were granted by decree of the President of the Republic no. 98 of 31 July 1954.
Monuments and places of interest
In Palazzolo, there are some fascinating churches, such as the Casa del Marinaretto, the Church of the Blessed Virgin of Suffrage, the Church of San Bartolomeo, the Church of Santo Stefano Protomartire, and the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate. There are also the famous Fishing Weighing Machines of the Stella River estuary, which represent an important fishing tradition in the area. And for those who want to deepen the military history of Friuli, the "Giovanni Degano" Barracks is a place not to be missed.
Society
Palazzolo dello Stella is a municipality with a long tradition of cultural and sporting associations. There is no shortage of cultural activities, including the "Chei dal Lunari" association, which promotes the Friulian language in the community, and the "Amici del Bosco Brussa", which takes care of the forest area through reforestation.
Languages and dialects
The Friulian language is widely used in Palazzolo dello Stella along with Italian. According to Resolution no. 2680 of 3 August 2001 of the Autonomous Region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia Government, the municipality is included in the Italian municipalities of the Friulian language for the purposes of the application of the law 482/99, the regional law 15/96, and the regional law 29/2007. The Friulian language spoken in Palazzolo dello Stella belongs to the central-eastern Friulian variants.
Associations
Palazzolo has numerous cultural and sporting associations. The "Chei da la Sardelade" association promotes the "Sardellata sullo Stella" festival, which is held annually with the aim of raising funds for charity. The A.N.A. Sez. di Udine Gruppo di Palazzolo dello Stella is an active armed association since 1967, while AFDS-Sezione di Palazzolo dello Stella promotes sporting activities. The "Amici dello Stella" association is committed to promoting the knowledge and protection of the Stella River, which runs through the municipality.
Conclusions
So what are you waiting for? Come and see Palazzolo dello Stella, a city that will leave you speechless! Here you will discover an ancient and fascinating history, fantastic landscapes and monuments, and a community committed to promoting the culture and tradition of the area. We are waiting for you here!
