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A Geographically Diverse Province
The province of Pordenone, established in 1968, is one of the four provinces of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. It is located between the medium-sized province of Udine to the east and Veneto to the west, and borders the Carnia region to the north and northeast. The territory is characterized by the presence of the Carnic Pre-Alps and the Friulian Dolomites to the north, a hilly area, and a plain zone. Despite its inland position, the province of Pordenone hosts numerous natural beauties, such as mountain valleys and the main rivers and lakes that characterize its landscape.
Valleys and Hydrography
The main mountain valleys are nine and exude a sense of majesty and tranquility: Val d'Arzino, Val Cosa, Val Tramontina, Val Colvera, Val Cellina, Val Cimoliana, Val Settimana, Valle del Vajont, and Val Zemola. Each one has a different and unique landscape, offering visitors the opportunity to admire the natural beauties that the province can boast.
The province of Pordenone is crossed by important rivers such as the Tagliamento, Livenza, Cellina, Meduna, and Noncello. Among the lakes, there are the Lake of Barcis, Ravedis Lake, Lake of Tramonti, Lake of Cà Selva, Lake of Cà Zul, and Lake of Vajont. These lakes represent ideal destinations for nature lovers and outdoor activities, offering the possibility of boating, fishing, and discovering the most spectacular landscapes of the province of Pordenone.
Environment
The province of Pordenone presents numerous natural beauties, including the sinkholes called Magredi of San Quirino, Sequals peat bog, and the sulfurous springs of Anduins. In addition, there are the Green Caves of Pradis and the Campone Caves, ideal for those who want to undertake a speleological experience. Another enchanting place is the Natural Park of Friulian Dolomites, ideal for all tourists who love outdoor activities and long walks within a unique natural scenery. The Natural Reserve of Prescudin Forest and the Natural Reserve of the Cellina Canyon are instead ideal places for nature lovers and outdoor activities.
Pordenone's History
Already in 1964, Pordenone district was established within the province of Udine. In 1968, Pordenone became the capital of the province, and the automotive code was supposed to be PO. At that point, however, the secretary of the Prato city council went to Pordenone to ask that the code be changed, as all the other possible codes had already been used. The Pordenone city council accepted the request, and that's how the code was changed to PN, an acronym for "Portus Naonis," the ancient Latin name of the city.
Final Considerations
The province of Pordenone remained administratively active until September 30, 2017. Despite this, the province continues to be a subdivision of state administrations in the area and is classified by the National Institute of Statistics as a non-administrative supra-municipal territorial unit. Its unique geographical position, with the presence of many natural and historical elements, makes it an ideal place for anyone wishing to discover the wonders of northeastern Italy.
