Guidebook for Travesio
Essentials
Paveglio S.R.L.
24 Piazza XX SettembreFood & beverages
Agosti Fulvio
2 Piazza XX SettembreNewspapers, stationery, cigarettes and much more.
Italian Post Office Post
32/A Piazza XX SettembrePost office
Poliambulatorio
3 Via ZancanPolyclinic.
Farmacia IOGNA PRAT Dr.Stefano
3 Via RomaPharmacy
Sightseeing
The first mention of the Castello di Toppo is found in documents dating back to the year 1188. It was probably a fort built in a strategic position for guarding the valley. Indeed, from the Castle you can enjoy the breathtaking view on the plain of Toppo, and if you are so lucky to reach the Castle in a very clear day, you can see the whole plain of Pordenone province, up to the sea. Mid 16th century written witnesses tell us that the Castle at this time had long since been abandoned and it was never used again. After the recent works of restoration and deforestation of the surrounding area, the Castle's well preserved ruins are now freely open to the public.
Castello di Toppo
The first mention of the Castello di Toppo is found in documents dating back to the year 1188. It was probably a fort built in a strategic position for guarding the valley. Indeed, from the Castle you can enjoy the breathtaking view on the plain of Toppo, and if you are so lucky to reach the Castle in a very clear day, you can see the whole plain of Pordenone province, up to the sea. Mid 16th century written witnesses tell us that the Castle at this time had long since been abandoned and it was never used again. After the recent works of restoration and deforestation of the surrounding area, the Castle's well preserved ruins are now freely open to the public.
The first mention of the Castello di Solimbergo dates back to the 1196. It was progressively abandoned by its last owners from the 14th-15th centuries and now only ruins of the central tower, part of the external wall and one of the gates survive. Considering the size of the tower, it seems likely that the Castle had mainly a defense function and probably served as a look-out spot on the valley, together with the Castello di Toppo, which you can clearly see from here, looking north. In 2011 works of deforestation and consolidation have been made and now the Castle is freely open to the public.
Castello di Solimbergo
Via del CastelloThe first mention of the Castello di Solimbergo dates back to the 1196. It was progressively abandoned by its last owners from the 14th-15th centuries and now only ruins of the central tower, part of the external wall and one of the gates survive. Considering the size of the tower, it seems likely that the Castle had mainly a defense function and probably served as a look-out spot on the valley, together with the Castello di Toppo, which you can clearly see from here, looking north. In 2011 works of deforestation and consolidation have been made and now the Castle is freely open to the public.
Drinks & Nightlife
In the town square, a great place for Italian breakfast and for aperitifs with quality wines and appetizers.
Travesio Caffè
Piazza XX SettembreIn the town square, a great place for Italian breakfast and for aperitifs with quality wines and appetizers.
Homemade ice cream, excellent cold cuts, cheeses and pickles, selected wines and spirits... not to mention the excellent hospitality.
And if you are looking for a place to stay, they've also rooms.
Osteria Vanin
1 Piazza MianiHomemade ice cream, excellent cold cuts, cheeses and pickles, selected wines and spirits... not to mention the excellent hospitality.
And if you are looking for a place to stay, they've also rooms.
Cooper's Usago
12 Via Val CosaBirra artigianale, ampio spazio giochi esterno per i bambini.
At only 10 km from Travesio there's probably the best winery of the area. Both typical and special wines and also delicious dishes.
Enoteca Ristorante La Torre
2 Via di MezzoAt only 10 km from Travesio there's probably the best winery of the area. Both typical and special wines and also delicious dishes.
At about 10 km from Travesio, in the beautiful town of Spilimbergo, this tiny alehouse offers weekly selected beers, sandwiches and other good dishes. Perfect for an evening with friends!
Birreria Monsieur D.
12 Via Giuseppe MazziniAt about 10 km from Travesio, in the beautiful town of Spilimbergo, this tiny alehouse offers weekly selected beers, sandwiches and other good dishes. Perfect for an evening with friends!
Food Scene
At only 5 minutes walk from "dal Moru" house, this typical Friulano tavern where to eat traditional dishes. Rustic service, good prices.
Reservation suggested.
Osteria "Al Marescial"
105 Via VillaAt only 5 minutes walk from "dal Moru" house, this typical Friulano tavern where to eat traditional dishes. Rustic service, good prices.
Reservation suggested.
Ristorante Pizzeria Verdi Colline Da Cesco
9 Piazza XXIV MaggioRestaurant & pizzas.
This is undoubtedly the best ice-cream you can taste around here... try it, you'll not regret it!
Gelateria Artigianale Vanilla
28 Piazza I MaggioThis is undoubtedly the best ice-cream you can taste around here... try it, you'll not regret it!
Do you feel you need a good pizza tonight!
This pizzeria is waiting for you at less than 10 minutes by car from "dal Moru" house.
Carpe Diem di Verde Carmine
2 Vicolo della LatteriaDo you feel you need a good pizza tonight!
This pizzeria is waiting for you at less than 10 minutes by car from "dal Moru" house.
Typical "like at home" dishes of Friulian tradition, wonderful spot, very good selection of home-made grappas!
Reservation suggested.
Al Fogolar Da Mander - Solimbergo
5 Via Giuseppe GaribaldiTypical "like at home" dishes of Friulian tradition, wonderful spot, very good selection of home-made grappas!
Reservation suggested.
This is undoubtedly the best restaurant of the area. Quality local products personally selected by the owner and cooked according to traditional recipes. Good wines and desserts.
Prices approriate to the quality of the service.
La Stella
38 Via PrincipaleThis is undoubtedly the best restaurant of the area. Quality local products personally selected by the owner and cooked according to traditional recipes. Good wines and desserts.
Prices approriate to the quality of the service.
Everything Else
The people of this small village were evacuated by the army in the mid 1960s, when the nearby military area of Monte Ciaurlec was one of the most used of the time in Italy for shooting training. Now, after decades that people left Praforte, the only residents are chickens, a few goats, some sheep, and a couple of donkeys, owned by one of the old villagers. In the hope that a restoration action can take place as soon as possible, for the moment it's truly charming to take a walk among the old abandoned houses, looking for rural architectural details.
Reachable by car.
Località Praforte
The people of this small village were evacuated by the army in the mid 1960s, when the nearby military area of Monte Ciaurlec was one of the most used of the time in Italy for shooting training. Now, after decades that people left Praforte, the only residents are chickens, a few goats, some sheep, and a couple of donkeys, owned by one of the old villagers. In the hope that a restoration action can take place as soon as possible, for the moment it's truly charming to take a walk among the old abandoned houses, looking for rural architectural details.
Reachable by car.
Parks & Nature
From Travesio you reach Casera Davass after roughly a two-and-a-half-hour trail. From Toppo it takes more or less two hours. The first part of both pathways goes through the woods and the remaining part is on mountain meadows. Its particular position, on the top of the first pre-Alps line, makes the Casera (mountain hut) the perfect place from where to behold the valley below and, in clear days, the entire plain up to the sea. The Casera is always open to the public and you can freely spend the night there. No water supply, bring your own food. Make sure that you replace the firewood you use, for those who come after you.
Casera Davass
From Travesio you reach Casera Davass after roughly a two-and-a-half-hour trail. From Toppo it takes more or less two hours. The first part of both pathways goes through the woods and the remaining part is on mountain meadows. Its particular position, on the top of the first pre-Alps line, makes the Casera (mountain hut) the perfect place from where to behold the valley below and, in clear days, the entire plain up to the sea. The Casera is always open to the public and you can freely spend the night there. No water supply, bring your own food. Make sure that you replace the firewood you use, for those who come after you.
An ancient bridge of stones over a ravine of the Cosa torrent, from which unpaved paths in the middle of nature unfold, also accessible by mountain bike.
Puntic
83 Via MolevanaAn ancient bridge of stones over a ravine of the Cosa torrent, from which unpaved paths in the middle of nature unfold, also accessible by mountain bike.
A climbing cliff for experienced mountaineers who love challenges.
Palestra di Roccia - Falesia di Travesio
Via ChiararaA climbing cliff for experienced mountaineers who love challenges.
On the way to Clauzetto, before tackling the uphill, you'll find this climbing cliff just a stone's throw from the road. Unlike the "Falesia di Travesio", this spot is good also for non-expert mountaineers and climbers.
Palestra di Roccia Alle Guardie
83 SP22On the way to Clauzetto, before tackling the uphill, you'll find this climbing cliff just a stone's throw from the road. Unlike the "Falesia di Travesio", this spot is good also for non-expert mountaineers and climbers.
One of the most important flying areas of north-east Italy for paragliders and hang gliders. But also if you don't like to fly, this place deserves a visit anyway: a stunning panorama from the top of the first chain of pre-Alps down to the flatland (and if you're lucky and the day is terse, you'll see also the sea!).
Valinis flying area
One of the most important flying areas of north-east Italy for paragliders and hang gliders. But also if you don't like to fly, this place deserves a visit anyway: a stunning panorama from the top of the first chain of pre-Alps down to the flatland (and if you're lucky and the day is terse, you'll see also the sea!).
If you follow backwards the Cosa creek up through Val Cosa, near to where it spills out of the mountain you find Pradis’ caves, a unique place with natural arches and caverns, a spot of a rare beauty.
Nearby there’s also a museum of the caves containing the prehistoric archaeological findings of the area.
The visit to the caves is suitable for families with children, but keep in mind there are 207 steps!
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Jaskinia Pradis
Via Pradis di SottoIf you follow backwards the Cosa creek up through Val Cosa, near to where it spills out of the mountain you find Pradis’ caves, a unique place with natural arches and caverns, a spot of a rare beauty.
Nearby there’s also a museum of the caves containing the prehistoric archaeological findings of the area.
The visit to the caves is suitable for families with children, but keep in mind there are 207 steps!
Getting Around
In order to fully enjoy Travesio and its whereabouts it's suggested to use the car. But in the case you need to move by bus, from Travesio's square you can reach Spilimbergo and Maniago, the two major bus hubs of the area. Tickets at "Fulvio Agosti".
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX SettembreIn order to fully enjoy Travesio and its whereabouts it's suggested to use the car. But in the case you need to move by bus, from Travesio's square you can reach Spilimbergo and Maniago, the two major bus hubs of the area. Tickets at "Fulvio Agosti".