Frazioni Bottenicco Demonym(s) Moimacchesi Local time Wednesday 6:53 PM Postal code 33040 | Elevation 121 m (397 ft) Area 11.82 km² Dialling code 0432 | |
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Region Friuli – Venezia Giulia Weather 12°C, Wind SW at 2 km/h, 60% Humidity | ||
Moimacco (Friulian Muimans) is small a town in the province of Udine, situated a few kilometres west of Cividale del Friuli, 121 metres (397 ft) above sea level, in the north-east corner of Italy.
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Map of 33040 Moimacco, Province of Udine, Italy
History
Located at the intersection of important trade routes, legend says that Moimacco was funded by an officer of the Roman army named Mommeius (or Mumius). Since its origins the economy of the village was tied to the neighboring center of Cividale.
Economy
Today, Moimacco's industrial district provides jobs for workers commuting from close by cities. A few small farms are present as well.
Main sights
Places of interest are the churches of S. Maria Assunta, San Giovanni and San Donato, the noble villas De Claricini and De Puppi, with splendid gardens and art collections.
Food
Frico is a cheese and potatoes, or sometimes only cheese, pan fried pie. Other local products include salami and the cheese Montasio.