Tramonti di Sopra
The Beauty of Tramonti di Sopra
I want to talk to you about a small municipality in Friuli-Venezia Giulia that I had the pleasure of visiting: Tramonti di Sopra, which in Friulian dialect is called "Tramonç Disore". This municipality, which has only 271 inhabitants, is located in the high Val Tramontina, and is surrounded by the southeastern Carnic Prealps. The territory is characterized by the presence of the lakes of Cà Zul and Cà Selva and the "Pozze Smeraldine", a site of particular naturalistic interest.
Climate and History of Tramonti di Sopra
The climate of Tramonti di Sopra is typically Alpine, with short and cool summers and harsh winters. In 1976, the municipality was devastated by the Friuli earthquake, which caused enormous damage. Despite this, Tramonti di Sopra has been able to rebuild itself and is now a charming tourist destination. Here, there is a Waldensian evangelical church and the municipal banner is a red and white slashed cloth.
Monuments and Places of Interest in Tramonti di Sopra
The most important monument in Tramonti di Sopra is the Church of San Floriano, which dates back to the 13th century. This sacred building has a Romanesque-Gothic-style façade, with a large central rose window. Inside, there are valuable works of art, including a 16th-century polychrome terracotta altar.
The Society of Tramonti di Sopra
In the history of Tramonti di Sopra, the presence of different linguistic communities can be noticed. In addition to Italian, in fact, the population uses the Friulian language, which falls under the variants belonging to Western Friulian. According to Resolution No. 2680 of August 3, 2001, of the Autonomous Region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia's Executive, the municipality is included in the list of Italian municipalities of Friulian language for the purposes of applying Law 482/99, Regional Law 15/96 and Regional Law 29/2007.
Administration and External Connections
The administration of Tramonti di Sopra is entrusted to Mayor Matteo Lampecco and its municipal council. The municipality is part of the Western Friulian Mountain Community and is located along the State Road 552 of Passo Rest. To learn more about this enchanting tourist destination, you can visit the municipality's website or consult other online sources.
In conclusion, if you plan to visit Friuli-Venezia Giulia, I recommend stopping in Tramonti di Sopra. This small municipality will conquer you with its natural beauty and history, and will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in Friulian culture.
