The best walks and hikes around Porcia

The Rondover river represents one of the best-kept secrets of the Pordenone area, a typical example of a spring-fed river that elegantly crosses the territories of Porcia and Prata. Characterized by crystal-clear and constant waters, the river creates a unique microclimate that favors lush vegetation and protected riparian fauna. For those living in Western Friuli, its banks offer a network of dirt paths ideal for disconnecting from the urban routine, immersing oneself in a silence broken only by the flowing water. It is a magical place, especially in the early morning, when the mist rises from the springs, creating suspended atmospheres. The proximity to the historic Villa Correr-Dolfin enriches the route with historical and architectural charm, making every walk a regenerating experience.

A splendid swing that allows you to relax and have fun on this beautiful RondoVeRde trail, enjoying the lush nature and the slow flow of the Noncello River. The seat features the phrase: "ONLY THOSE WHO DARES TO FLY" 🪁🦋

Great place for culture

Porcía Castle is one of the symbolic places in the history of Friuli. The complex consists of a central keep, a Renaissance wing and a Venetian-style building.

Porcía Castle is one of the symbolic places in the history of Friuli. The complex consists of a central keep, a Renaissance wing and a Venetian-style building. Built with a military function to protect the territory from barbarian invasions, from the 12th century the castle became the permanent residence of the noble family of Porcía and Brugnera, who governed these lands for eight centuries and held important political and military positions under the Serenissima Republic of Venice. The Castle of Porcía, still inhabited by the family, is at the center of an agricultural area of 840 hectares where fine vines and other products are grown with cutting-edge methods.

Rorai Lakes are beautiful

The family had their castle of origin in Prata di Pordenone. At the beginning of the 13th century, Gabriel and Frederick, sons of Guecello I de Prata, drew the boundaries of their possessions. The first line descended from Gabriel and over time took possession of the castles of Porcia and Brugnera. The second line descended from Frederick but came into conflict with Venice and eventually died out in the 16th century.

The Villa Correr Dolfin was not supposed to follow the structure of classic country houses of this time, the so-called "Ville aperte" (en.: open country houses), country houses with classic front facades and wide colonnades. Instead, it followed a structure and dimensions of isolation and societal closure; the country house was surrounded by a wall that closed off the manor house and differentiated it from the rural environment. Moreover, the construction of rural houses has always adapted to the physical conditions of the territory and in Lower Friuli the temperate climate, spring water, fertile soil and the presence of communication routes have favored the construction of stately villas, located between the settlements and the open countryside . This is also the case of Villa Correr Dolfin, a country house situated between the village and the open countryside, which abandons the colonnades in favor of a log construction on two levels with large windows that let in light. The villa was built in an area, Friuli, where the Correr family, an old Venetian patrician family, had directed their financial interests from the mid-17th century. At that time, Friuli was considered a privileged area for investments on land and water. The navigability of the Livenza enabled a safe connection with Venice and on the other hand the soils of the region were plentiful, fertile and therefore also very profitable. Another point that spoke in favor of Friuli's soils was the abundance of wood, the wood considered necessary in Venice and used in large quantities. The Correr family therefore managed to develop a very profitable business. Villa Correr Dolfin was a tangible sign of the important and close ties that had developed between western Friuli and Venice.