Whilst you wait for the excitement of the Giostra, the Archaeological Museum of Western Friuli invites you on a fascinating journey through time to discover the historical roots of our region. An unmissable opportunity to explore the origins of Pordenone through the lens of archaeology.
‘The Curtis Regia Naonis and the Lands of the Noncello’ is the title of the free lecture to be held on Saturday 20 June at 6.00 pm in the picturesque setting of the Bastia di Torre in Pordenone.
The event, subtitled ‘Insights into the origins of Pordenone’, will feature Dr Luca Villa as a special guest speaker, who will guide the audience through an in-depth historical and archaeological exploration focusing on the ancient and medieval development of the lands along the River Noncello.
The event is organised by the Archaeological Museum in collaboration with Pordenone City Council, as part of the city’s journey ‘Towards Italian Capital of Culture 2027’.
To everyone
Free admission
By public transport
By train: Venice–Udine line, stop at Pordenone. Taxi service outside the train station.
By bus: from the station: lines 2 and 8 – stop in via General Cantore, 84; line 5 – stop at via Piave, 54
By car
A28 motorway Portogruaro–Conegliano, exit Pordenone (Fiera). After the exit, turn right towards the city centre and follow the signs for Museo Archeologico.
The museum has two car parks with a total capacity of around 40 cars.
On foot:
from the train station to the Museo Archeologico it takes about 45–50 minutes. You can reach it by following the urban itinerary “The city of the river and connections”.
Saturday 20 June at 6.00 pm
Last updated: 29/06/2026 10:47
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