Excursions in Caorle
Caorle belongs to the east side of Veneto. Caorle’s surroundings are very suggestive and picturesque. To make some examples, Portugruaro is a beautiful little city sited just few kilometres away from Caorle. In Portogruaro there is the National Museum Concordiese. In this museum you fill find archaeological vestiges that have been found in the surroundings of Caorle and Concordia Saggittaria.
Corcordia Saggittaria is another very beautiful place to be visited. This city was founded in 42 b.c under the name of Julia Concordia and it became a very important and flourishing centre during the medieval era, as witnessed by important urban structures such as the theatre, the s.p.a, the forum, and a majestic cathedral. Another important centre to visit in the surroundings of Caorle is Summaga. There you will have the possibility to visit a little church of the XIII century: in this Benedictine church you will admired frescos of different historical eras. If you are interested in the Benedictine art, you will certainly know the Benedictine abbey of Sesto al Reghena that was built in the VIII century.
Important localities near Caorle
Other important urban centres near Caorle are Fratta and Alvisopoli. In Fratta there was once a famous medieval castle, the same castle that the Italian writer Ippolito Nievo describes in his novel “Confessioni di un Italiano.” This castle was built in the XI century but it was destroyed in 1798.Following this itinerary, you may conclude your trip with San Michele al Tagliamento, a very big country centre that was almost completely rebuilt after the Second World War. This is a very interesting itinerary that combines art, culture and gastronomy.
In fact, in all these cities you will certainly have the possibility to taste the specialties and delicacies of our region, washed down with our special and unique wines. Have a look at the other voices on our web site! There you will find all the information you need to organize and pack your bags for you day trip around Caorle! Caorle is sited in the very heart of Veneto, a region full of colour, culture, history and traditions!
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