Terzo d'Aquileia
Terzo di Aquileia: a Friulian municipality rich in history and culture
Terzo di Aquileia is a municipality in Friuli-Venezia Giulia with a population of about 2,744 inhabitants. The name of the municipality originates from the fact that it is located along the Via Iulia Augusta, where there was once a milestone indicating the distance of three Roman miles from Aquileia. Terzo is located between the municipalities of Cervignano del Friuli and Aquileia and is distinguished by the fertility of its land.
Physical geography
The municipality is crossed by the State Road 352 to Grado and is bathed by the Terzo River, which serves as a border with the municipality of Aquileia. Terzo also borders the municipalities of Villa Vicentina, Torviscosa and Grado. The position of the village, in the so-called "eastern Friulian lowlands," makes it particularly interesting from a geographical and environmental point of view.
History
Terzo di Aquileia has a very ancient history. In fact, two important Roman roads, the Via Annia and the Via Postumia, passed through here, arriving in Aquileia. The name of the town in Latin ("Ad Tertium") originates from the fact that it was three miles from Aquileia. In the 1800s, the wealthy Vianello family, owners of the Vianello palace currently used as the seat of the municipality, established their own municipal self-government.
Symbols
The coat of arms and flag of Terzo di Aquileia were granted by the President of the Republic's decree on January 6, 1953. The flag is green.
Monuments and places of interest
Among the tourist attractions of Terzo di Aquileia, the Church of San Biagio, the Church of San Martino Vescovo and the former Vianelli Palace stand out.
The Church of San Biagio, built in 1843 in neoclassical style, is considered one of the most representative buildings in the village. The apse still retains the fresco representing the Trinity with choirs of angels, executed in the nineteenth century by Sebastiano Santi. Similarly, the Church of San Martino Vescovo, located in the homonymous fraction, is an important place of worship and historical reference.
The former Vianelli Palace, currently used as the seat of the municipality, is distinguished by its distinctive architectural style. The deep transformations carried out during the eighteenth century have given the building an aura of prestige and charm.
Finally, in a public park along the Via Julia Augusta, it is possible to admire the monumental totems of Luciano Ceschia.
Society
Demographic evolution
Over the years, the population of Terzo di Aquileia has always been stable, oscillating between 2,500 and 2,800 inhabitants.
Languages and dialects
In Terzo di Aquileia, Friulian is spoken. In fact, pursuant to Resolution No. 2680 of August 3, 2001, of the Autonomous Region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the municipality is included in the Italian municipalities of Friulian language for the purposes of applying Law 482/99, Regional Law 15/96 and Regional Law 29/2007. The variant of Friulian spoken here is the Gorizian one.
Culture
Winemaking has been part of the tradition of Terzo di Aquileia for many years. There are numerous wineries in the area, and the village is an integral part of the Aquileia Wine Route. Among the typical events of the village, the Pumpkin festival stands out, which attracts many visitors every year.
In summary, Terzo di Aquileia is a Friulian municipality rich in history and culture, which stands out for its tourist attractions, gastronomy and wine-making tradition.
