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Moimacco — Comune — Comune di Moimacco
Coat of armsLocation of Moimacco in Italy Coordinates: 46°6′N 13°23′E / 46.1°N 13.383°E Country Italy Region Friuli – Venezia Giulia Province Province of Udine (UD) Frazioni Bottenicco Government - Mayor Manolo Sicco Area - Total 11.82 km2 (4.6 sq mi) Elevation 121 m (397 ft) Population (March 2009) - Total 1,638 - Density 138.6/km2 (358.9/sq mi) Demonym Moimacchesi Time zone CET (UTC+1) - Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2) Postal code 33040 Dialing code 0432 Patron saint St. Mary of the Assumption Saint day 15 August Website Official website Moimacco (Friulian Muimans) is small a town in the province of Udine, situated a few km west of Cividale del Friuli, 121 meters above sea level, in the north-east corner of Italy.
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History
Located at the intersection of important trade routes, legend says that Moimacco was funded by an officer of the Roman army named Mommeius (or Mumius). Since its origins the economy of the village was tied to the neighboring center of Cividale.
Economy
Today, Moimacco's industrial district provides jobs for workers commuting from close by cities. A few small farms are present as well.
Main sights
Places of interest are the churches of S. Maria Assunta, San Giovanni and San Donato, the noble villas De Claricini and De Puppi, with splendid gardens and art collections.
Food
Frico is a cheese and potatoes, or sometimes only cheese, pan fried pie. Other local products include salami and the cheese Montasio, produced in the local latteria (dairy).
Categories:- Friuli-Venezia Giulia geography stubs
- Cities and towns in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Communes of the Province of Udine
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