Discover Premariacco: Natisone, Culture and Wine

Premariacco combines a rich history with the landscape of the Natisone and a distinctive wine culture. Those planning a trip can choose between historical traces, nature observation, outdoor art and regional specialities, setting different priorities. This mix helps you choose a holiday apartment or other accommodation according to your preferred travel theme, without reducing the town to just one attraction.

Historical traces around Premariacco

One of the most notable landmarks is the medieval Centa di San Silvestro, which stood around the former church of San Silvestro in Premariacco. The square tower of the Centa dates from around 1100 and was converted into a bell tower in the 17th century. From the grounds of the Centa di San Silvestro, a path lined by two walls leads towards the Natisone River. This makes it possible to combine historical orientation with an experience of the landscape in a single travel idea, without focusing exclusively on museums or indoor spaces.

The history of the Second World War is also present in Premariacco. The Campo PG57 prisoner-of-war camp operated from 1941 to 1943. The camp chapel has been preserved; it was built by the Allied soldiers held there and restored in the 1990s by the Associazione nazionale genieri e trasmettitori d'Italia, known as Anget for short. During the Second World War, more than 4,000 New Zealand and Australian soldiers were housed in the Grupignano/San Mauro area of Premariacco; most of them had been captured in Africa. These places give a trip to Premariacco a historical dimension that goes beyond classic sightseeing.

The Natisone Gorge and its species-rich landscape

The section of the Natisone River in question extends into the landscapes of Premariacco and Firmano. There, the river has cut into ancient alluvial deposits and formed a gorge. Water erosion created potholes and rock shelters. Those who want to combine nature and culture when planning their trip can make the Natisone a focus in its own right and complement the historical sites around Premariacco with impressions of the landscape.

The Roman bridge near Premariacco is one of the most easily accessible viewpoints over the Natisone. There are also numerous footpaths leading to the river along the gorge. They can be reached via side roads off the SS54 and via the road between Carraria and San Quirino. In the non-urbanised and non-intensively farmed surroundings of the gorge, stable dry grasslands grow on poor alluvial soils. The species-rich flora includes many orchids. For your day planning, this means you can choose between a viewpoint, access to the river and sections of landscape that are interesting from a natural-history perspective, setting different priorities.

Rocca Bernarda and the wine of Premariacco

The town's culinary side is closely linked to Rocca Bernarda. Wine has been produced there in Premariacco since 1559. The villa-castle Rocca Bernarda was built in 1567 by Jacopo and Bernardo di Valvason Maniago. Rocca Bernarda has also always been associated with Picolit, a rare meditation wine from the Colli Orientali. If you are interested in viticulture, historic buildings and regional culture, this theme is a fitting complement to the nature and history experiences along the Natisone.

The right accommodation for your trip planning

When looking for a holiday apartment in Premariacco, you can first decide which mix should shape your trip: historical landmarks, the river landscape, nature observation, or wine and architectural heritage. If you would like to combine different interests, Premariacco offers several distinct themes that can be incorporated into your travel planning.

For more ideas for places to visit, you can also discover Orsaria, Palazzolo Dello Stella, Nogaredo di Corno, Mortegliano, Ravascletto, Faedis, Palmanova and Rivignano.

For the main travel overview: Udine.