A Guide to Pordenone

Located in the west of Fruili, Pordenone was built on the River Nocello and has been a river port of great importance since the tenth century. Its history is represented by the numerous monuments and the range of architecture, with examples of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque buildings found around the town.

These include: the Cathedral, Palazzo Ricchieri, Villa Galvani, Palazzo Comunale, Palazzo Gregoris, Casa Mantica, Casa Palazzo Motoreale-Mantica, Palazzo Amalteo, the Science Museum, the Library, the Concordia Theatre, the Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art, the Historical Archivi of the Diocese of Concordia-Pordenone, the Christ’s Church, the Church of the Holy Trinity, the Church of St Francesco, the Church of St Giorgio, and the Church of Beato Odorico of Pordenone.

But perhaps one of the most striking features of Pordenone is the series of bridges that cross the River Nocello. The town traditionally produced cotton and you can still visit an old factory from the 19th century. A recommended excursion from Pordenone is to the village if Torre which has a fascinating castle or to Vallenoncello with its Neo-gothic church.