Country Italy Frazioni Andrazza, Cella, Vico Demonym(s) Fornesi Area 81 km² Local time Wednesday 12:26 AM Postal code 33024 | Province / Metropolitan city Udine (UD) Elevation 907 m (2,976 ft) Time zone CET (UTC+1) Province Province of Udine Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia Dialling code 0433 | |
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Forni di sopra 2014
Forni di Sopra (Fornes: For di Sora) is a town and comune in the province of Udine, in the Dolomite Alps mountain range in northeastern Italy. It is located at the top of the Tagliamento river valley. Languages spoken include Fornes and standard Italian.
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- Forni di sopra 2014
- Map of 33024 Forni di Sopra Province of Udine Italy
- Forni di sopra ud
- History
- Main sights
- Economy
- References
Map of 33024 Forni di Sopra Province of Udine, Italy
For di Sora is the third most visited settlement by tourists in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and the most visited mountain settlement in the region. The town is most visited by tourists during the summer and in skiing season.
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History
The first historical references to the village date from 778 AD, though recent archaeological findings suggest that there was already a Carno-celtic settlement here roughly 2,500 years ago. The University of Venice is planning to continue its archaeological studies here over the coming years.
Main sights
The main summer attraction is some 3,000 species of wild flora that thrive in the commune area, many of which are officinals. In addition, at one end of the village, the Parco Naturale delle Dolomiti Friulane (a nature reserve) begins. This is the largest European nature reserve which is neither populated, nor crossed by any roads (with the exception of one which is 100 metres (330 ft) long and mostly used by rangers).
Winter attractions are largely snow and ski based, as the village's ski slopes begin at 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) above sea level, on Monte Crusicalas, on the Varmòst complex, making this the highest skiing point of the region. There is also a second skiing plane on the southern side of the village, next to its sport complexes (swimming pool, summer tennis courts, and an outdoors ice skating rink).
Economy
Tourism is the major driving force of the local economy, with many tourists buying second homes in the region. This creates demand for building work and service industry. Less central to the economy, but still noteworthy is the spectacle manufacturing industry. Many employed by this commute to the Veneto region (particularly the Cadore area) where many of the world's major spectacle manufacturers are based.