What to see in Andreis
Villages, Churches, Historical buildings and sites, Fountains, Museums and Nature
La fâvria
The forge, fâvria, where the blacksmith made the iron tools needed for daily activities, can be visited in Via Roma, thanks to the recent restoration
The ravine of the Molassa torrent
The spectacular gorge of the Molassa torrent is part of the Forra del Cellina Nature Reserve (which can also be visited with the Valcellina Train):
The Church of San Daniele
The pretty religious building with portico, dedicated to San Daniele in Monticello, dates back to the 18th century. It stands on a hill behind the
Malga Fara
Located above the hamlet of Bosplans, at an altitude of 960 metres above sea level, Malga Fara is owned by the municipality and has been
The Periadriatic Fault
This geological site in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region offers a spectacular lunar panorama. The Periadriatic Fault or Barcis -Starasella Line was formed by the
Outdoor activities in Andreis
The mountainous and impassable territory of Andreis offers various possibilities for hiking, even at alpine level. Although the altitudes are not too high (with the
Museum of Rural Art and Civilisation
The Museum, inaugurated in 1981, is located in the central square of the village, where the Town Hall used to be. It collects objects from
The Andrean house, villages and fountains
Buildings and historical sitesAndreis is striking for the care, balance and preservation of its dwellings characterised by the dalz, wooden galleries on the south side,
The Friulian Dolomites Park
With its visitor centre, guesthouse and aviary for birds of prey, Andreis is one of the sites of the Friulian Dolomites Park. This area, in
What to see "near" Andreis
Feet on the ground
A dense network of well-marked paths extends across the Montereale Valcellina area, including the hamlets and the many places of cultural, historical and natural interest.
The Church of San Rocco
Outside the inhabited centre, on the road leading to the Ravedis narrows, is the Church of San Rocco, surrounded by the cemetery. This space has been dedicated to religious worship for centuries: not far away, in fact, a small votive altar from the 1st century B.C., dedicated to the river deity Temavus, was found.
Villa Sulis
It is one of the few buildings in Castelnovo that survived the 1976 earthquake, albeit with some damage: a house
Savorgnan Castle
Of the imposing Savorgnan Castle, today there remain ruins full of charm, which recall distant stories and legends.
Archaeological Museum in Palazzo Toffol
The area in which Montereale Valcellina stands has been inhabited for at least three thousand years: the oldest evidence of human settlements dates back to the 14th century B.C., the so-called Bronze Age. Some swords that have re-emerged from the gravel of the Cellina date back to this period, perhaps of a votive nature, linked to the cult of the torrent or of a deity linked to water.
The Church of St Stephen
The parish church of Valeriano, dedicated to St Stephen, is first mentioned in 1186 in a papal bull. It is
Rivindicules and the pink onion
Until the middle of the last century, the villages of Castelnovo were surrounded by vegetable gardens, vineyards and native orchards,
