San Canzian D'isonzo
Welcome to Pieris!
Welcome to Pieris, a charming hamlet in the municipality of San Canzian d'Isonzo, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, situated just 8 meters above sea level. Here you can find the municipal headquarters of the municipality and a series of points of interest that we want to present to you.
History of Pieris
The name Pieris has Latin origins and refers to the stones used to build the banks of the Isonzo river, which runs through this territory. In a document from 1295, the village is mentioned as "Pieres" and in an act from 1299 as "Villa de Pietris ultra Isontinum". The history of Pieris is linked to its strategic position along the Statale 14 della Venezia Giulia road.
Monuments and places of interest
Among the attractions of Pieris there are the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo, which preserves a beautiful late Gothic Madonna above the entrance door, a sixteenth-century altarpiece, and a baroque altar by Paolo Zuliani, and the Settimini villa, a valuable historical residence that was the seat of the municipality and is now the Municipal Library.
Sport in Pieris
Sport is very popular in Pieris: the town is home to football teams like the Associazione Calcio Pieris, cycling, basketball (A.S.D. Nuova Basket Isonzo), and volleyball (A.S.D. Pallavolo Pieris). Additionally, Pieris is the hometown of Fabio Capello, a famous football coach, and Michela Ceschia, a player for the Italian national basketball team.
Notes on Pieris
In this section, we want to share with you some curiosities about Pieris. For example, the name of the town derives from Latin "pieris", which means "stones". Moreover, Pieris is a hamlet of the municipality of San Canzian d'Isonzo, in the regional decentralization entity of Gorizia, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Pieris is a place rich in history, culture, and sports. If you are visiting Friuli-Venezia Giulia, do not hesitate to spend some time in Pieris and discover its beauties, such as the Church of Sant'Andrea Apostolo and the Settimini villa, or cheer for the local athletes during a football, cycling, basketball, or volleyball game.
