What to see
Al Posta and surroundings
Al Posta is located in Via Valvasone 14, Casarsa della Delizia (PN). It originated as a rest stop for travellers near the ford of the Tagliamento River, close to the Via Postumia, the ancient Roman consular road connecting Genoa to Aquileia.
Casarsa is a vibrant town, rich in culture and famous for its connection to the figure of Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Historic villas and palaces in Casarsa della Delizia
Casarsa della Delizia is home to numerous historic villas and palaces worth visiting.
Some include:
– Ex Canonica: currently housing the municipal library;
– Casa Colussi, the poet’s maternal home, now the Pier Paolo Pasolini Study Center: features a permanent exhibition divided into thematic rooms showcasing the poet’s multifaceted work – Via Guido Alberto Pasolini 4, free entry;
– Pasolini itineraries bookable through the Pier Paolo Pasolini Study Center – www.centrostudipierpaolopasolinicasarsa.it;
– Palazzo Burovich De Zmajevic currently serving as the municipal headquarters;
– La Loggia (14th century) – under its large arches, the community once gathered during the medieval period to make decisions affecting the town.
Charming towns and villages around Al Posta
– Valvasone: hosts “La Rievocazione Storica” during the second week of September.
– Spilimbergo, the City of Mosaics, home to the famous Mosaic School of Friuli.
– San Daniele del Friuli, renowned for its prosciutto and its festival at the end of June.
– Udine, the city of Tiepolo, whose castle has dominated the landscape since the 16th century.
– Rivolto, logistical center of the National Acrobatics Squadron, home of the Frecce Tricolori.
– Villa Manin di Passariano, in Passariano di Codroipo, summer residence of the Venetian Doges, now hosting numerous art exhibitions.
– San Vito al Tagliamento, a charming and elegant medieval town.
– Sesto al Reghena, visit the Abbey of Santa Maria.
– Cordovado, included since 2005 among the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy.
Just outside Cordovado is the Fontana di Venchiaredo, one of Friuli’s most famous literary sites, celebrated by Ippolito Nievo and rediscovered by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Nature and outdoor adventures
For nature lovers, must-see spots include:
– the natural island of Pulisuta in Boscat;
– the source of the Sile River;
– the Rogge (canals).
For cycling enthusiasts, the area offers numerous scenic routes waiting to be explored.
How to reach us
BY BUS ATAP
Check routes and schedules on the website www.atap.pn.it
BY TRAIN
From Casarsa train station, lines connect quickly to Venice, Trieste, Udine, Pordenone, and Portogruaro.
For schedules, visit: www.trenitalia.com
