Povoletto

Welcome to Povoletto: our friendly guide!

Hello everyone! Welcome to our tourist guide of Povoletto, a small Italian town with a vast range of interesting monuments and attractions. We are here to show you the wonders of Povoletto and make you fall in love with this beautiful city of 5416 inhabitants located in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Let's explore the physical geography of Povoletto

Before we begin to visit the monuments and places of interest, let's get an idea of where Povoletto is located and how to get there. It is situated near the Torre river, surrounded by the Torre valleys and is only 9 km away from Udine. There are several roads that connect the municipality to other villages, but the most important one is the eastern bypass of Udine, which makes it easy to reach Tricesimo and Remanzacco.

Tourist guide of Povoletto: discover the history and monuments!

Povoletto's history during World War II

Povoletto has a rich and complex history, with several events that have influenced the life of the city and its inhabitants. During World War II, the territory of Povoletto was involved in the activities of the Friulian Italian Resistance, with the participation of the Garibaldi Brigades and the Osoppo Brigades. This episode has left an indelible mark in the history of this city, with monuments and symbols that celebrate resistance and the fight against fascism.

Monuments and attractions of Povoletto

Now it's time to start exploring the monuments and places of interest in Povoletto, which are numerous and interesting. Let's start with the Church of San Leonardo in Bellazoia, a place of worship that dates back to the 12th century and features Gothic and Romanesque architecture. Then, there is the Castle of Motta in Savorgnano del Torre, which is one of the most important monuments of Povoletto and dates back to the 13th century.

If you are interested in ancient history, you can visit the Antiquarium della Motta and Mostra del Fossile at Villa Pitotti, where you can see archaeological relics and fossils related to the city's past. You can also visit the Lombard Monastery of Salt, a female abbey founded by three Lombard brothers in 762.

But there is much more to see in Povoletto! There are many historic villas, such as Villa Savorgnan called Castello nuovo and Villa Mangilli Schubert, which show the typical architecture of the area. You can also visit several churches and oratories, such as the Church of San Clemente, the Church of San Michele Arcangelo, the Church of San Leonardo in Bellazoia, the Church of San Pietro in Magredis and the Church of San Nicolò in Primulacco.

Conclusions

We have come to the end of our friendly guide to Povoletto. We hope to have shown you the most important and interesting places of this fascinating city. We are sure you will enjoy the peace and beauty of Povoletto, where history and modernity meet in a perfect mix. Come and visit us and discover why Povoletto is one of the most beautiful and fascinating municipalities in Italy!

Andrea Giordano
Updated Monday, Mar 21, 2022