San Vito al Tagliamento

Province: Pordenone · Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia · Population: 15,011 · Postal code: 33078

Located 20 kilometers southeast of Pordenone, the medieval center of San Vito al Tagliamento was named the top "happy village" in Friuli-Venezia Giulia by a 2015 Il Sole 24 Ore survey. Home to 15,011 residents, the town pairs its historical architecture with major industrial clout, standing as western Friuli’s second most important hub for healthcare and education.

Known in the local dialect as San Vît dal Tiliment, the municipality sits 80 kilometers northwest of Trieste. Rather than relying solely on its ancient roots, the town drives the local economy as a vital productive and cultural center, seamlessly supporting modern regional industry.