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Italy (Friuli Venezia Giulia): Sutrio, Italy's wood-carving village that steals the scene from Pinocchio

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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