Moimacco

Moimacco
Comune
Comune di Moimacco
Moimacco Location of Moimacco in Italy
Coordinates:
Country	Italy
Region	Friuli – Venezia Giulia
Province / Metropolitan city	Province of Udine (UD)
Frazioni	Bottenicco
Government
• Mayor	Manolo Sicco
Area
• Total	11.82 km2 (4.56 sq mi)
Elevation	121 m (397 ft)
Population (March 2009)
• Total	1,638
• Density	140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	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 kilometres west of Cividale del Friuli, 121 metres (397 ft) above sea level, in the north-east corner of Italy.

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.