Moimacco

Moimacco (Friulian: Muimans) is small a town and comune (municipality) in the Regional decentralization entity of Udine in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, north-east Italy. It is situated a few kilometres west of Cividale del Friuli, 121 metres (397 ft) above sea level.

Moimacco Muimans (Friulian)
Comune
Comune di Moimacco
Coat of arms
Location of Moimacco
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Coordinates: 46°6′N 13°23′E
Country	Italy
Region	Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Province	Province of Udine (UD)
Frazioni	Bottenicco
Government
• Mayor	Manolo Sicco
Area [1]
• Total	11.82 km2 (4.56 sq mi)
Elevation	121 m (397 ft)
Population  (March 2009)[2]
• Total	1,638
• Density	140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Demonym	Moimacchesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	33040
Dialing code	0432
Patron saint	St. Mary of the Assumption
Saint day	15 August
Website	Official website

San Giovanni church

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 Montasio cheese.

References

1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.