The Parco delle Dolomiti Friulane hosts an artificial lake that hides ghost villages. In this area of timeless beauty the fascinating artificial basin of Lake Redona or Tramonti offers the emerald palette of its waters to the peaks that frame it.
It is located in Friuli Venezia Giulia and precisely in the province of Pordenone, in Val Tramontina. In some periods of the year the lake is completely emptied and you can see the remains of the villages that were submerged with the construction of the dam.
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The history of Lake Tramonti
The lake of Tramonti or Redona was built in 1951 through the barrier of the Meduna River. The dome dam below allows the production of electricity from the hydroelectric power plant of Torviscosa and irrigate the fields of the plain. The intervention involved the flooding of three villages: Movada, Fleur and Redona Vecchia.
During the dry period of the lake or in case of prolonged drought, the remains of these towns re-emerge and allow you to discover the past of these places.
As in all the submerged villages these too are inhabited by a legend. It is said that even today among the remains of Movada it is possible to meet the ghost of the village priest, Don Basilio. Wandering among the remains of the buildings to defend them from erosion and to preserve their history, while a witch tries to make the ruins disappear permanently.
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The lake of sunsets of Redona: where is
Lake Redona is an artificial basin that is located between the municipalities of Tramonti di Sopra and Tramonti di Sotto, hence the name Lago dei Tramonti. Set in a particularly fascinating natural setting, it is located in the province of Pordenone in Friuli Venezia Giulia within a natural park. The lake has a total length of 5 kilometers and is completely surrounded by mountains. The dam that gave rise to the basin is located to the south and has a dome shape and a height of 50 meters.
Lake of sunsets of Redona: what to see?
The lake of Redona is located in a wonderful natural setting being within the Natural Park of the Friulian Dolomites. The first thing that attracts attention is the color of the water of Lake Redona which is a particularly intense green.
The contrast that is created between the brilliant color of the water, the clear banks and the woods impresses and amazes. But that’s not all, in fact during certain periods of the year the lake is completely emptied and the stone remains of the villages that were in these places emerge before the construction of the dam to testify the past of the valley.
These are the towns of Movada, Fleur and Redona Vecchia. In the lower part of the lake you can see the domed dam that is located in Ponte Racli. Another attraction not to be missed at Lake Redona is the suspension bridge that is located in Tridis.
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What to do at Lake Redona
The activities that can be carried out at the lake of sunsets provide a perfect symbiosis with the surrounding nature. It is ideal for fishing and for wonderful hiking both on foot and by bike. You can walk many scenic trails in the territories of the Tramontina valley.
In this way you can spend time relaxing in nature discovering beautiful landscapes and views. There are also two other reservoirs nearby, Lake Cà Selva and Lake Cà Zul, a must visit.
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