Moimacco
Moimacco | |
|---|---|
| Comune di Moimacco | |
 Coat of arms | |
show Location of Moimacco | |
  Moimacco Location of Moimacco in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 46°6′N 13°23′E / 46.100°N 13.383°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Province | Province of Udine (UD) |
| Frazioni | Bottenicco |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Manolo Sicco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.82 km2 (4.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Population (March 2009)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,638 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Moimacchesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 33040 |
| Dialing code | 0432 |
| Patron saint | St. Mary of the Assumption |
| Saint day | 15 August |
| Website | Official website |
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.
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.
References[]
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- Municipalities of the Province of Udine
- Cities and towns in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia geography stubs