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Sutrio's traditional wooden houses and blacksmith wooden statue In the heart of the north-western Italian region Friuli Venezia Giulia , in the mountain area called Carnia , between the Alps and the Carnic Prealps, there is an ancient village of 1,400 inhabitants at 570 meters above sea level: Sutrio .  Sutrio is located on the slopes of Monte Zoncolan  which is a heaven for skiers in winter and for cycling enthusiasts in summer. This attractive village is part of the Italian association of the most authentic villages in Italy .  You are actually spoilt for choice: in Sutrio you have it all from a fascinating history to excellent food to very friendly people! However, there is another special reason to reach the Valle del But (But river valley) where Sutrio is located.  If I tell you " Pinocchio ", does it ring a bell?  No, Sutrio is neither the homeland of Pinocchio's author, Carlo Collodi, nor the set of the latest Pinocchio's movie.  Sutrio and Pinocchio are c

In the Italian region Friuli Venezia Giulia on  the border with Slovenia and Austria there are two stunning emerald lakes, Laghi di Fusine. On top of hiking or sunbathing, discover another fun way to chill out and enjoy the magic of Fusine Lakes in Northeastern Italy! Laghi di Fusine, Italy WHERE ARE FUSINE LAKES? I find myself sitting on a huge cold boulder on the shores of a vivid green lake. It is the upper lake of Fusine Lakes. It is early morning and cold, though it's August. This place is the coldest area in the Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia: minus 35 degrees in winter.    I eye towards the center of the lake where the surrounding mountains are reflected, especially the Magart. Oh, yeah, the Magart. A jarring name for a mountain, German or Austrian, I would say, or rather, Slovenian, yet we are in Italy.  In fact, we are on the border where Slovenia, Italy and Austria meet in an intersection of the Alps with trilingual names.  FUSINE LAKES: A SET FOR A MYSTERY FILM