Dogna

The toponym ‘Dogna’, documented as early as the 14th century, derives from the Slovenian adjective dolenji, which means ‘lower/bottom’. Its history is profoundly marked by war events, especially the two world wars. During the First World War, Dogna was heavily bombed, causing serious destruction.

At the end of the war, the town was almost entirely rebuilt, while maintaining strong links with its history and culture. The area, historically a border, was the scene of the Great War, with visible traces such as the Linea Plans.

Dogna, although rebuilt after the devastation of the First World War, preserves historical evidence of great value, such as the church of Saints Leonardo and Lorenzo, built in the 18th century.

The Museo del Territorio, housed in an elegant building, preserves a precious paleontological, historical and ethnographic heritage, including fossils of predatory reptiles from the Triassic. On the second floor, the ethnographic section offers a glimpse into the life of the local community, including works by the local painter Fred Pittino.

Also in the center of the village are the turnaria dairy, a symbol of local culture, and the guesthouse Casa delle Giuggole. Not to be missed is the Sonus Silentium Dognae Footbridge, which once served as a link between the village and the train station and now provides moments of total immersion in the sound of silence.

Dogna is a town nestled in the heart of the valley of the same name and lies at the foot of majestic peaks such as the Montasio massif and Jof di Dogna. Through paths that wind through pristine forests and meadows, one can reach spectacular viewpoints such as Sella Bieliga (m 1480) and Sella Somdogna (m 1392).

The Somdogna Pond, of glacial origin, is a habitat for amphibians and has rich vegetation. For lovers of two wheels, the Alpe Adria Radweg bicycle route allows for sustainable and scenic exploration of the area.