Sagrado
The History of Sagrado
Sagrado is an Italian municipality with a population of 2163 located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Its first traces date back to 1130 and throughout history, it has undergone different ownerships such as to the Patriarchal Principality of Aquileia and to the Republic of Venice until its annexation to the Habsburg domains in 1511. In 1921, after World War I, Sagrado was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy, along with the rest of the Julian Venetia. There was also a sad page in history concerning the Peteano massacre that occurred in 1972.
The Geography of Sagrado
Located in the dialectal zone of Bisiacaria, Sagrado has Slovenian roots and its territory extends from the left bank of the Isonzo River to the Karst Plateau. Mount San Michele, the scene of the epic clashes between the Italian and Austro-Hungarian armies during World War I, is the highest point in the municipal area.
The Society of Sagrado
In terms of demography, Sagrado has seen an evolution of about 2000 inhabitants over the years and as of December 31, 2015, there were 97 foreigners residing there. Alongside the Italian language, the Friulian and Slovenian languages are recognized, even though the Slovenians were only just over 2% in 1910 and 1.2% in 1971. The municipality is part of the Bisiacaria dialectal zone.
The Administration of Sagrado
Sagrado does not have official twinning relationships.
In summary, Sagrado is a Friulian municipality with Slovenian roots that has an ancient and troubled history but today represents a tourist destination for history and Karst geography lovers. The multicultural population values the Friulian and Slovenian languages, and its administration is attentive to the needs of the community.
