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Discovering the Province of Pordenone!
Have you ever heard of the Province of Pordenone? It is one of the beautiful provinces in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, with a great variety of landscapes and villages to discover. We will guide you through this area in this article.
Physical Geography
The Province of Pordenone is located between the Province of Udine to the east and Veneto to the west. It borders to the north and northeast with Carnia, to the east with the Province of Udine, and to the west and south with Veneto and the Veneto-Friulian plain. The territory includes the Carnic Pre-Alps, the Friulian Dolomites, a hilly area, and a part of the Friulian plain. Furthermore, the climatic station of Piancavallo, located in the south of the Venetian Pre-Alps, is a popular tourist destination.
Valleys
There are numerous mountain valleys in the province, such as Val d'Arzino, Val Cosa, Val Tramontina, Val Colvera, Val Cellina, Val Cimoliana, Val Settimana, Valle del Vajont, and Val Zemola. Each of these valleys offers unique scenarios and landscapes, and we recommend visiting all of them.
Hydrography
Among the main rivers and lakes, we find Tagliamento, Livenza, Cellina, Meduna, but also Barcis Lake, Ravedis Lake, Tramonti Lake, Cà Selva Lake, Cà Zul Lake, and Vajont Lake. If you are a water sports or fishing enthusiast, these places are perfect for you.
Environment
The Province of Pordenone is rich in natural areas that are worth visiting. Some examples include: the Magredi of San Quirino, the Torbiera of Sequals, the sulphurous springs of Anduins, the green caves of Pradis, the Campone Caves, the Natural Park of the Friulian Dolomites, the Prescudin Forest Natural Reserve, the Cellina Gorge Natural Reserve, and the Magredi. If you are a nature lover, these places will leave you amazed.
History
The Province of Pordenone was established in 1968 as a split from the Province of Udine. Initially, the vehicle registration code PO was planned for the Province of Pordenone, but due to the request of the Secretary of the Municipal Council of Prato, the code was changed to PN, acronym of ''Portus Naonis'', the ancient Latin name of the city. Even though the province was abolished as a local entity in 2017, it remains classified by the National Institute of Statistics as a ''non-administrative supra-municipal territorial unit''.
Conclusions
If you are planning your next vacation, consider visiting the Province of Pordenone. This area offers many activities and places of interest, including but not limited to: mountain valleys, rivers and lakes, natural parks and reserves, and much more. We recommend enjoying the beauty of the area without rushing, perhaps trying the local food and wine at the numerous restaurants in the area or participating in cultural events offered. We are sure you will have a great time!
