Day trips
What can you visit on a day trip from Sutrio?
Its seasons: Spring, Summer.
In short
Half an hour by car takes you to Pesariis, the village of clocks; a little further are Illegio with its museum and Venzone, rebuilt stone by stone after the 1976 earthquake. Sauris, home of the smoked ham, is an hour away. The Fusine lakes, beneath the Julian Alps, are an hour and twenty minutes away.
From the house
Pesariis. about 30 min · about 24 km by car
Illegio. about 35 min · about 22 km by car
Venzone. about 40 min · about 34 km by car
Sauris. about 60 min · about 48 km by car
The Fusine lakes. about 80 min · about 88 km by car
Distances and times from our front door, without traffic, worked out on OpenStreetMap.
From Maurizio Mattia's magazine
Places TO SEE
The so-called “Valle dell'Orologiaio” refers to Val Pesarina, a picturesque valley in Carnia, Friuli Venezia Giulia, renowned for its centuries-old clockmaking tradition. Its heart is the village of Pesariis, known as the “village of clocks,” where visitors can explore the Clockmaking Museum in the Casa della Pesa, showcasing domestic and tower clocks that trace the evolution of local craftsmanship. Strolling through the village, one encounters the Percorso dell'Orologeria Monumentale, an open-air museum with fifteen monumental clocks that symbolize the region's deep connection with time. The tradition dates back to the 18th century and is surrounded by legends: some speak of a Genoese pirate or Carnic merchants who brought the craft from Germany. In 1725, the Solari factory was founded, later becoming world-famous for its clocks in towers and railway stations.
Nearby attractions include Casa Bruseschi, which preserves the memory of traditional Carnic life, and the Museum of Cinematography and Photography in Pieria. Together, they make Val Pesarina a true “valley of time,” where history and craftsmanship live in harmony.
Magazine, page 23
ILLEGIO
The Illegio Museum is a captivating cultural space in the small Carnian village of Illegio, dedicated to art and local history. The museum houses collections of sacred art, historical artifacts, and works by local artists, offering insights into the traditions and identity of the Carnian community in an intimate and authentic setting.
Magazine, page 22
SAURIS
Sauris is a charming alpine village nestled in the mountains of Carnia, famous for its wooden and stone houses and its renowned smoked ham. Strolling through its streets, you can enjoy an authentic, timeless atmosphere, enriched by living traditions, breathtaking landscapes, and an exciting zip line suspended over the valleys.
Magazine, page 22
VENZONE
Venzone is a medieval village, ranked among the most beautiful in Italy, rebuilt stone by stone after the 1976 earthquake. Walking through its historic streets, you can admire the walls, ancient buildings, and the Cathedral, in an authentic atmosphere enriched by the scent of lavender and local traditions.
Magazine, page 22
FUSINE LAKES
Crystal-clear waters at the foot of the Julian Alps, a true natural wonder. The Fusine Lakes are located near the town of Tarvisio, just a few kilometers from the border with Austria and Slovenia.
Magazine, page 22
LAKES AND RIVERS
Excursions and picnics near bodies of water such as the Fusine Lakes or the Tagliamento River
Magazine, page 15
Questions
- How far is Sauris?
- 48 km, about an hour by car.
- What is there in Pesariis?
- The clock museum and a trail of monumental clocks through the village streets. It's 24 km away, half an hour by car.
Where to stay
In the evening you come home: to the house that is expecting you.
Da Nonna Tecla, Via S. Nicolò 6A, Sutrio (Udine, Italy)