Introduction
Pordenone and the Friuli Dolomites unite the art of Spilimbergo mosaics with the most authentic mountain cuisine.
The area boasts 3 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition and 1 UNESCO heritage sites.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Pordenone e Dolomiti Friulane:
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Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Pordenone e Dolomiti Friulane:
pordenonelegge
SettembrePordenone · Dal 2000
Festival letterario con autori italiani e internazionali.
Sagra della Pitina
AgostoAndreis
Festa del salume affumicato delle Dolomiti Friulane.
Rievocazione Medievale di Valvasone
SettembreValvasone
Torneo cavalleresco e mercato medievale nel borgo murato.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Pordenone e Dolomiti Friulane represent the excellence of the area:
A smoked and spiced meatball from the Friuli Dolomites, an ancient preserved meat delicacy.
Alpine cheeses produced in the mountain dairies of the Friuli Dolomites.
A prized borlotto bean cultivated in the area bordering the Bellunese region.
What to eat in Pordenone e Dolomiti Friulane
Crispy Montasio cheese served with steaming polenta.
Smoked wild meat meatball served with polenta.
Sweet and savory ravioli filled with wild herbs, ricotta, and spices.
Traditions & Culture
One of Italy's most important literary festivals, held in the city of Pordenone.
A medieval jousting tournament in the walled village of Valvasone.
UNESCO Heritage
The Friuli Dolomites, part of the UNESCO natural heritage of the Dolomites.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
A wilderness area of the Friuli Dolomites featuring the Campanile di Val Montanaia.
Historical Figures
Spent his childhood and youth in Casarsa della Delizia, where he wrote in Friulian.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Pordenone e Dolomiti Friulane are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“Pitina is one of the oldest preserved meat delicacies in the Alps, created to preserve game.”
“The Campanile di Val Montanaia is a 300-meter spire in the Friuli Dolomites, an icon of mountaineering.”
“Pier Paolo Pasolini wrote his first poems in Friulian in Casarsa della Delizia.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1What PDO and PGI products are found in Pordenone and Friuli Dolomites?expand_more
In Pordenone and Friuli Dolomites, there are 3 protected designation products, including: Pitina (Slow Food Presidium), Formaggio di malga friulano (PAT), and Fagiolo di Lamon (PGI).
2What should I eat in Pordenone and Friuli Dolomites?expand_more
Traditional dishes of Pordenone and Friuli Dolomites include: Frico con polenta, Pitina con polenta, and Cjarsons della Carnia. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic story of the territory.
3What UNESCO heritage sites are in Pordenone and Friuli Dolomites?expand_more
In Pordenone and Friuli Dolomites, there is 1 UNESCO heritage site: The Dolomites (Natural, 2009).
4What are the most famous festivals in Pordenone and Friuli Dolomites?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Pordenone and Friuli Dolomites are: pordenonelegge (Pordenone, September); Sagra della Pitina (Andreis, August); Rievocazione Medievale di Valvasone (Valvasone, September).
5What natural parks are in Pordenone and Friuli Dolomites?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Pordenone and Friuli Dolomites include: Parco Naturale Dolomiti Friulane (Natural Park).
6Who organizes festivals in Pordenone and Friuli Dolomites?expand_more
Festivals in Pordenone and Friuli Dolomites are organized by local communities such as Fondazione pordenonelegge and Pro Loco Andreis. These local associations are the guardians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.