In the hinterland of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and especially in its most remote corners, there are several ghost towns that are worth visiting. Abandoned over time for various reasons, today they show a photograph of the time, allowing you to immerse yourself in a silent and surreal atmosphere. Here, then, 5 ghost towns to visit in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
Pozzis
Pozzis is hidden in the province of Udine, a village that has lost its inhabitants and now turns out to be a ghost town. Abandoned following migratory phenomena who depopulated the area between the 60s and the 80s, Pozzis has become a place of rare beauty, where time seems to have stopped. What, however, is most striking are the stories that are handed down from generation to generation, like the one he tells of an episode of mass madness occurred in the 19th century.
To reach Pozzis it is necessary starting from Tolmezzo and take the SP1. Leaving the car at one of the bends of the state road, it is possible to venture along the path that leads to Pozzis.
If you want to spend a few days in the surrounding area, take a look at the holiday homes near Pozzis on Rentalia.
Pàlcoda
Hidden among the folds of the Carnic Prealps, Pàlcoda is one of the most fascinating ghost towns in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. This village, once lively and populated, was abandoned at the beginning of the twentieth century, but “only” two centuries earlier it had around 150 inhabitants. Pàlcoda is also known for events related to the war, as it became the perfect refuge for the partisans.
Today it is possible to see those few homes that have resisted time and Church of San Giacomo, which was renovated and made accessible in 2011. Pàlcoda is located in the municipality of Tramonti di Sopra, in the province of Pordenone. To reach this location it is necessary to undertake a journey through mountain roads and, to be precise, the CAI path number 831a.
Spend a few days in nature and visit the town of Pàlcoda. The ideal would be to look for holiday homes near the village.
Riulade
Located in the municipality of Moggio Udinese, in the province of Udine, Riulade is today a place of quiet and contemplation. The town was abandoned following the very strong earthquake that hit the area in 1976. The ancient houses reduced to ruins are still visible today. The inhabitants, in fact, decided to move elsewhere after the earthquake.
To visit Riulade, you will need to start from Pradis di Sotto. Here there is a state road that goes up to the town. Since the town is still covered in rubble, the ideal would be not to venture into the town, but to see it from afar.
If you want to spend a few days in the surrounding area, take a look on Rentalia at the holiday homes near the town.
Tamar
The history of Tamar is that of a village that, like many others in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, has been abandoned over time. Near Pàlcoda, which has already been mentioned before, the town had been permanently inhabited since the 17th century, but became depopulated due to its difficult position. Furthermore, the country was strongly damaged by the 1976 earthquakewhich affected many of the surrounding towns.
Those who visit Tamar today can immerse themselves in an atmosphere suspended in time, exploring the ruins of the ancient houses. To get here you will have to travel a Mountain path among very characteristic landscapes.
If you want to spend a few days in the surrounding area, take a look on Rentalia at the holiday homes near the town.
Steep
Erto is a town that has been inhabited for centuries. Many populations alternated here, including the Roman one. This center in the province of Pordenone was sadly abandoned in 1963 when the Vajont disaster razed some surrounding towns to the ground. Even though Erto was not directly hit, it was decided to evacuate the town as the terrain had become unstable.
Despite that, the town is still in excellent condition today and it can be visited. In fact, it is worth going into the town, which today boasts stone buildings and the beautiful church of San Bortolomeo. To get here you will have to follow the SR251 which runs along the Vajont stream.
Even if this area is not populated, you can always look for holiday homes in the surrounding area, in order to rest for a few days in the Friulian hinterland.
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