Terzo d'Aquileia between Roman history and lagoon routes
Accommodation in Terzo D'aquileia
Terzo d'Aquileia combines Roman history with paths through wine country, rural landscapes and the lagoon. The town has Roman origins and was known as “Ad tertium lapidemâ€. The name referred to the third milestone or boundary stone three miles from Aquileia. The historic place name refers to Aquileia; at the same time, the paths lead through wine country.
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Churches and traces of different eras
The Church of San Biagio features an 18th-century marble altar and a fresco created by Sebastiano Santi in the choir vault of the apse. Its present form was created through an extension in the mid-19th century.
In the Church of San Martino Vescovo, two preserved fragments of a 13th-century fresco cycle can be seen on the left wall of the nave. The church may date back to the 11th century. The possible dating of San Martino Vescovo to the 11th century predates the 13th-century fresco cycle. The settlement of Ca’ Baredi on the Canale Anfora in Terzo d'Aquileia was active during the Middle and Late Bronze Age, approximately from 1500 to 1200 BC.
Walking through history and rural landscapes
The approximately 9 km-long nature and history trail between Terzo d'Aquileia and Cervignano del Friuli leads to Borgo Fornasir. The rural settlement was designed and built by the engineer Dante Fornasir between 1933 and 1940. For a day trip, the approximate length of around nine kilometres provides a concrete guideline for personal planning; breaks and walking pace remain up to the individual. The loop format complements the two cycling options with a separate walking option.
Cycle paths between wine country and the lagoon
The “Anello tra campagna e laguna†loop, designated R040, branches off from the Alpe Adria Cycle Route in Terzo d'Aquileia and continues westwards towards San Martino and Salmastro. The R040 runs through the DOC wine region of Friuli-Aquileia, where the red wine Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso is particularly highlighted.
Another specific cycling route is called Terzo d'Aquileia–Fiume Corno–Fiume Aussa–Laguna di Marano. It begins at a car park on the Alpe Adria in the town of Terzo d'Aquileia. From there, it runs via Fiume Corno and Fiume Aussa to the Laguna di Marano. Along the route, an unpaved section runs alongside the embankment. The route also reaches Punta della Niova, offering views of the Marano Lagoon, its islands and the local birdlife. The unpaved section along the embankment is an additional planning factor when choosing a bicycle and footwear.
Local character in Borgo San Martino
The historic “Festa della zucca†takes place every year in Borgo San Martino. The festival includes musical entertainment, exhibitions and traditional pumpkin-based dishes.
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