Sauris / Zahre

Sauris, an “Alpine Pearl”, is dotted with pastures and alpine pastures. With an elevation of 1000 to 1400 metres AMSL, it is the highest municipality in the entire Friuli Venezia Giulia region. It is said that this German-speaking community was founded by settlers from Austria, who brought the customs and traditions of their homeland with them. The various types of architecture with simple and functional elements of Lower Bavarian influence are a distinctive feature of the Sauris landscape. Sauris’ name is tied to that of its exquisite, slightly smoked PGI prosciutto which is produced

30 according to the traditional local recipe. Raw, unpasteurised and unfiltered local beers pair well with the prosciutto. The vast Alpine pastures allow tasty Malga cheese to be produced, in addition to many products for the agri-food sector. The very sweet berries and their by-products are also well appreciated here. The

unique environmental conditions and the difficulty reaching the neighbouring villages, have allowed this village to keep its traditions consistent, in regards to its language (a High German dialect), cuisine, religious festivals and folk festivals, such as il rito del Carnevale (Carnival Rite). The main protagonists of

this festival are the Rölar, who is covered in soot and carries noisy bells, and the Kheirar, who is armed with a large broom. FOR INFORMATION ON GUIDED TOURS AND BOOKINGS I.A.T. Tourist Information Office Terminal, n. 91/A - fr. Sauris di Sotto 33020 – Sauris (UD) Tel. + 39 0433 86076 info@sauris.org www.sauris.org

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