Cavazzo Carnico
In the valley of the lake
The place
The territory of Cavazzo Carnico spreads out between the Faeit mountain range and the Tagliamento River, overlooking Lake Cavazzo or the Lake in Three Municipalities, the largest natural river basin in Friuli Venezia Giulia, to the south. The lake is rst mentioned in a 13th century document with which the Patriarchate of Aquileia assigns the territory and its waters to a nobleman of Gemona, inviting him to supply the patriarchal tables with fish. Starting with its name, Cavazzo's history is inextricably linked to that of the legendary Castrum Cabatium, a forti fied structure built on the craggy rocks of Cesclans, where the Pieve di Santo Stefano stands nowadays. This mainly mediaeval strategic structure had an important role in controlling the communication routes between the plains and Carnia.
Lake Cavazzo
It is the largest natural lake in Friuli Venezia Giulia and tourists and locals alike flock all along its shores, during hot summer Sundays, to sunbathe, picnic or rest in the shade of the trees.
Lake Cavazzo
It is the largest natural lake in Friuli Venezia Giulia and tourists and locals alike flock all along its shores, during hot summer Sundays, to sunbathe, picnic or rest in the shade of the trees.
