San Floriano del Collio
The Municipality of San Floriano del Collio
San Floriano del Collio, also known as Števerjan in Slovenian and San Florean dal Cuei in Friulian, is a municipality in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region with a population of 728 inhabitants. The municipality was abolished in 1928 but was re-established in 1951.
History
The town has an interesting history as it was abolished in 1928 and included in the municipality of San Martino, which was later transferred to Yugoslavia in 1947. After the establishment of the municipality of Capriva del Friuli, San Floriano del Collio was incorporated into the territory before finally being re-established as an independent municipality in 1951.
Symbols
The coat of arms and the banner of the municipality, granted by the decree of the President of the Republic in 2004, are particularly significant as they recall the important economic activity of the municipality.
Monuments and Places of Interest
The Church of San Floriano is a landmark of the municipality and an important religious monument.
Society
Demographic Evolution
The municipality has a population of 728 inhabitants and has seen its population increase in recent years.
Languages
The municipality is bilingual, with Italian and Slovenian as official languages. The majority of the population is of Slovenian ethnicity and consists of people who speak Italian as a second language.
Economy
San Floriano del Collio is known as the land of grapes and cherries. Thanks to the hilly location of the municipality, it has become well-known in recent years for its wines. There are numerous farms in the area that produce and export their wines worldwide. Additionally, there are many facilities that offer accommodations for holidays, restaurants, and taverns. Every year, the village circle organizes the festival of Slovenian folk music, which takes place on the first weekend of July. The first festival was organized in 1971.
Administration
The municipality of San Floriano del Collio has its own administration elected by citizens.
See also
- Mountain community of Torre, Natisone and Collio
Other projects
Conclusions
San Floriano del Collio is a beautiful small Italian town located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. With a population of 728 inhabitants, it is rich in history and culture. The town is particularly famous for its production of wines and offers numerous accommodation facilities to tourists traveling in the region.
