​🛍️ Shopping & Errands: Watch Out for Monday and Wednesday Closures! 

​In Pordenone, we value a relaxed pace of life. While exploring our historic center, you might find some shop shutters down on days you wouldn't expect. Here is how to plan your shopping like a local: 

• ​Mondays (Retail Rest Day): Most clothing boutiques, independent shops, and salons in the city center are closed on Monday mornings. They usually open in the afternoon, around 3:30 PM or 4:00 PM.
• ​Wednesdays (Service Half-Day): Many local service providers, offices, and independent artisans choose to close on Wednesday afternoons for their mid-week break.

​Local Tip: For the best shopping experience, plan your boutique visits from Tuesday to Saturday afternoon. To combine shopping with a taste of local life, explore the city center on Wednesday or Saturday mornings when the bustling street market is in full swing. 

​💻 Digital Nomads: Working from the Civic Library

​If you are traveling while working and need a quiet, inspiring, and well-equipped space to focus CasaDiAnna is the perfect place!
Also Pordenone has the perfect spot for you: the Civic Library (Biblioteca Civica).
​Located right in the heart of the historic center inside a beautifully restored former Franciscan Convent, the library perfectly blends historic charm with modern amenities.

​Why it's perfect for remote work:

• ​Free High-Speed Wi-Fi: Fast and reliable internet access throughout the reading rooms.
• ​Workstations with Outlets: Spacious study desks equipped with power outlets for your laptop.
• ​Quiet Environment: An ideal atmosphere for deep focus.
• ​The Historic Cloister: A gorgeous open-air courtyard, perfect for taking a relaxing break between work sessions.

​To check the current opening hours and plan your visit, head over to the official website of the Pordenone Civic Library.

🛍️ Shopping & Dining in Pordenone: The Ultimate Guide for Visitors

Welcome to Pordenone! Here is a quick guide to local opening hours, markets, dining habits, and tipping etiquette.

🕒 Shop Opening Hours

Italian shops often observe a traditional afternoon break.

• Downtown Boutiques:
  • Winter: 09:00 – 12:30 and 15:30 – 19:30 (Closed Sunday & Monday morning).
  • Summer: 09:00 – 13:00 and 16:00 – 20:00 (Closed Sunday). Shops open and close later to avoid the afternoon heat.
• Global Brands & Chains: Big stores in the city center do not close for lunch. They stay open continuously from 09:30 to 19:30.
• Shopping Malls: Large malls outside the center (Centro Meduna or Granfiume) are open all day from 09:00 to 20:30/21:00, including Sundays.

🛒 Grocery Stores & Supermarkets

If you need to stock up the fridge at your holiday home, the main supermarkets in town offer very flexible hours.

•  ​Coop (Via della Tessitura, 11): A convenient supermarket just a short walk from the Casa di Anna. 
  • ​Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 13:00 and 15:30 – 19:30 (observes an afternoon break)
  • ​Saturday: 08:30 – 19:30 (open all day)
  • ​Sunday: Closed
•  ​Pam Supermarket (Viale Michelangelo Grigoletti, 74): A larger supermarket located on one of the city's main avenues, perfect for a big grocery run. 
  • ​Monday to Saturday: 08:30 – 20:00 (open all day)
  • ​Sunday: 09:00 – 20:00 (open all day)

Smaller local grocery stores in the very center of the city are typically closed on Sundays.

🥦 Outdoor Markets (Mercato Cittadino)

To experience the true local lifestyle, visit the traditional open-air market right in the historic center (around Piazza XX Settembre). It is perfect for fresh food, cheese, and clothing.

• Days: Every Wednesday and Saturday morning.
• Hours: 07:30 – 12:30 (arrive before noon for the best selection).

🍝 Restaurant Dining Hours

Italians eat later than in many other countries, and restaurant kitchens have strict operating hours.

• Lunch: Usually served from 12:00 to 14:30.
• Dinner: Usually served from 19:00 to 23:00 (Italians typically dine around 20:30).
• Between Meals: Most restaurant kitchens close between 15:00 and 19:00. If you are hungry, head to a local café or bakery.

💶 Tipping Etiquette in Italy

Tipping is not mandatory and is not expected in Italy.

• The "Coperto": Your restaurant bill will include a small fixed charge called Coperto (usually €1.50 to €3.00 per person). This covers bread, tableware, and service.
• How to Tip: If the service was exceptional, leaving €1 or €2 per person in cash on the table is a highly appreciated gesture. You cannot add a tip to a credit card payment.

✨ Local Summer Tip

If you visit Pordenone in July or August, do not miss "Giovedì sotto le Stelle" (Thursdays under the Stars). Every Thursday night, downtown shops stay open until 23:00 (11 PM) with outdoor music, events, and a vibrant atmosphere!



🚗 Parking in Pordenone: Colors, Rates, and Free Spots

Parking in a new city can be tricky, but Pordenone is actually very visitor-friendly! Here is what you need to know about parking lines, rates, and where to find the best spots.

Understanding the Parking Colors
* **Blue Lines (Pay & Display):** Paid parking. You will need to buy a ticket from the nearby ticket machine (paying with coins, cards, or parking apps like EasyPark) and place it clearly on your dashboard. Rates generally range from **€0.80 to €1.20 per hour** depending on how close you are to the historic center.
* **White Lines (Free):** Totally free! Just park your car and you are good to go.
* **Yellow Lines:** Strictly reserved for residents, disabled card holders, or loading zones. *Avoid parking here to prevent getting fined!
💡 Pro Tip: Marcolin Car Park (Piazzale Filanda Marcolin)
> Looking for the ultimate budget hack? The **Marcolin Car Park** is located just a 5-minute walk from the train station and the city center. It is divided into two sections:
>  * **Free Area (No limits):** Park here for as long as you want without paying a single cent.
>  * **Parking Disc Area ("Disco Orario"):** Other sections of the lot are free but require a parking disc (*disco orario*). Just set your arrival time on the disc and display it on your dashboard—it grants you free parking for a limited time (usually 1 hour or 90 minutes).

🚲 Explore Pordenone on Two Wheels: "Pordenone Bike E-vai!"
Pordenone is a flat, green, and incredibly bike-friendly city—the perfect place to explore on two wheels! The local municipality offers a fantastic, modern bike-sharing service featuring **pedal-assisted electric bikes** that make getting around effortless.
The best part? **The service is currently completely free to use!**
### How It Works
1. Download the App
   Available on iOS & Android
   Search for and download the Weelo App on your smartphone.
2. Register & Activate
   Takes 2 minutes
   Create your account. In the "Shop" section of the app, select the "ANNUALE" (Annual) subscription, which is currently priced at €0.00.
3. Unlock and Ride
   Active 06:00 – 23:00
   Use the app map to find the nearest bike station, select an electric bike, and unlock it magically via Bluetooth/App. Enjoy your ride!
4. Return the Bike
   Lock it securely
   Once you are done, park the bike back into any empty official docking station in the city. Ensure it is firmly locked in place to end your session.
🔗 Quick Links & Info
* **Official Website:** Pordenone Bike Sharing on Weelo
* **Download the App:** Weelo on Google Play / Weelo on Apple App Store
* **Customer Support:** Need help? You can contact Weelo customer service via WhatsApp chat at **+39 348 510 3240**.
*Note: The service is restricted to users aged 18 and older. Keep in mind that you cannot leave the bikes parked outside of the official docking stations.

Discover Pordenone: The Painted City You Weren't Expecting

​Nestled along the banks of the Noncello River, Pordenone is a hidden gem mixing historical charm with a vibrant modern vibe. It is the perfect destination for a quick getaway!
​Here is what you shouldn’t miss:

• ​The "Painted City": Stroll down Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, an elegant street lined with beautiful porticoes and stunning frescoed palaces (Urbs Picta).
•  ​A Culture Hub: The city comes alive with world-class events, including the Pordenonelegge book festival and the renowned Silent Film Festival. 
• ​Nature in the City: Just steps from the center lies the quiet, green path along the Noncello River.

​💡 Insider Tip: To get interactive maps, local guides, and real-time event updates right on your phone, download the official municipality app: 

• ​Sito Web del Comune: Puoi trovare tutte le informazioni dettagliate direttamente sulla pagina dedicata ad APPordenone sul sito del Comune di Pordenone.

​Sending Love from Pordenone: The Hunt for the Red Mailboxes 📬

​There is something incredibly magical about sending a handwritten postcard to your loved ones while traveling. Choosing the perfect card, finding a cozy spot in Pordenone's historic Corso Vittorio Emanuele II to write it over an espresso, and sending it off is a classic holiday ritual.

​If you are planning to send some paper love back home during your stay at our holiday home, here is a quick "insider guide" to make sure your postcards actually make it to their destination!

​Step 1: Getting Your Postcards and Stamps (Francobolli)

​You can find beautiful postcards in local bookshops (librerie) and souvenir stands around the city center.

​However, do not go to a souvenir shop for stamps. In Italy, stamps (francobolli) are sold at official Tabacchi shops. You can recognize them easily by the large black or blue signs outside with a big white "T". Just walk in and ask for:

​"Francobolli per l'estero, per favore" (Stamps for abroad, please)

​(Make sure to specify if you are sending them within Europe, to the US, or elsewhere, as the rates change!)

​Step 2: The Plot Twist — Where are the Mailboxes? 🔎

​Once your postcard is stamped and ready, you might naturally start looking around the streets for a mailbox (buca delle lettere). This is where things get tricky: they are incredibly hard to spot on the streets of Pordenone!

​Unlike many other European cities, you won't find red postboxes on every corner. But don't worry, they do exist!

​To save you from wandering around aimlessly, here are the easiest ways to mail your cards:

• ​The Main Post Office (Poste Italiane): The most reliable spot is the post office in Pordenone, located for exemple you find one on Via Vendramino Candiani, 6. Just outside the entrance, you will find the classic red double-slot mailboxes (one slot for Per la città / local mail, and one for Per tutte le altre destinazioni / everywhere else).
• ​The Tabacchi Shops: Sometimes, the very same Tabacchi where you buy your stamps will have a small red metal mailbox right inside or just outside their door. You can always ask the shopkeeper: "Posso lasciarla qui?" (Can I leave it here?).
• ​Leave it with Us! If you are running out of time or don't want to hunt down a mailbox during your sightseeing, just leave your stamped postcards on the kitchen table when you check out of our holiday home. We will be more than happy to drop them in the mail for you!

​Happy writing, and enjoy every moment of your stay in beautiful Pordenone!

​Driving around Pordenone: Motorway & Toll Guide 🗺️🚗

​Driving around Pordenone is straightforward, but if you are new to Italian roads, navigating the motorways (highways) and toll systems can feel a bit confusing at first. 🚦

​Here is a quick, practical guide to help you get around Pordenone by car, followed by a useful vocabulary list. 📝

​🛣️ Driving Around Pordenone: The A28 Motorway

​Pordenone is directly served by the A28 motorway (Autostrada A28), which connects Portogruaro (linking to the A4 towards Venice 🇮🇹 or Trieste ⚓) to Conegliano (linking to the A27 towards Belluno and the Dolomites 🏔️). This makes Pordenone incredibly well-connected!

​Most highways in Italy are toll roads. When you enter the motorway, you will pass through a toll station where you must take a ticket 🎫. When you exit, you will return the ticket and pay the toll based on the distance you traveled. 🛣️

​💳 Tolls and Payment Methods

​When approaching a toll booth (casello), look at the signs above the lanes. They are color-coded to show how you can pay:

• ​🟡 Yellow Lanes (Telepass): These are strictly for drivers with an electronic transponder (Telepass). Do not enter these lanes unless you have the device installed in your car, as the barrier will not open! 🚫
• ​🔵 Blue Lanes (Carte): These lanes are dedicated to credit, debit, or prepaid cards (such as Viacard). They are fast, automated, and do not require a PIN. 💳
•  ​⚪ White Lanes (Cash/Contanti):
  • ​If you see a sign with a hand holding bank notes, a human operator is present to take cash or cards 👤.
  • ​If you see a sign with just coins and notes falling into a machine, it is an automated cash machine that gives change 🪙.

​🗣️ Essential Driving Vocabulary (Italian - English)

​To help you navigate the roads like a local, here is a quick reference table of essential road terms:

 Autostrada 🛣️ | Motorway
 Strada statale (SS) 🗺️ | State road / National road | Free to use
 Casello 🚧 | Toll booth / Toll station | Where you take a ticket or pay.
 Pedaggio 🪙 | Toll (payment) | The fee you pay to use the autostrada.
 In contanti 💵 | In cash.
 Carta di credito 💳 | Credit card.
 Biglietto 🎫 | Ticket | Don't lose this! You need it to pay at the exit.
 Uscita 🚪 | Exit.
 Area di servizio ☕ | Service station / Rest stop | Great for a quick espresso or to refuel ⛽

​💡 Host Tip: If you ever get stuck at an automated toll barrier, do not reverse! 🚫 It is very dangerous. Simply press the red "Help" (Aiuto) button on the machine. An operator will speak to you through the intercom  📞

​Musica in alta quota:  

No Borders Music Festival 2026 ai Laghi di Fusine (Tarvisio) 

11 - 26 luglio 2026

​Se cerchi un’esperienza unica, i concerti acustici ai Laghi di Fusine (Tarvisio) sono imperdibili. Gli artisti si esibiscono su un palco naturale, circondati dalle montagne e dall'acqua color smeraldo. 
​Il Calendario dei Concerti (ore 14:00) 

• ​11 Luglio (ore 12:00): Elvis Costello & Tom Smith
• ​12 Luglio: LP
• ​18 Luglio: Coez & I Patagarri
• ​19 Luglio: Ludovico Einaudi (Sold Out)
• ​25 Luglio: Manu Chao (Sold Out)
• ​26 Luglio: Mannarino

​Info Flash

• ​Come funziona: Niente posti a sedere, ci si siede sul prato (porta una coperta!).
• ​Consiglio: Arriva a piedi o in bici per goderti la natura senza lo stress del parcheggio.

​👉 Biglietti e info: Scopri i dettagli sul Sito Ufficiale No Borders o acquista le prevendite su TicketOne. 

Pordenone Blues & Co. Festival 2026
Dal 10 luglio al 3 settembre 

​Parco San Valentino 

• ​10 Luglio: Earth, Wind & Fire Experience
• ​11 Luglio: Goran Bregović + Roy Paci
• ​14 Luglio: Dogstar (la band di Keanu Reeves) + The Damn Truth + Frano Livingston
• ​17 Luglio: Subsonica + El Partydo
• ​18 Luglio: Toby Lee + Judith Hill + Kris Barras' Hollow Souls
• ​26 Luglio: Yngwie Malmsteen + Masterplan + Rivetskull
• ​27 Luglio: Skunk Anansie + Grove
• ​3 Settembre: Judas Priest 

​Link per biglietti e programma completo: pordenonebluesfestival.it

🎶 Jazzinsieme 2026 Pordenone a ritmo di Jazz! 

Se state programmando un soggiorno a Pordenone -tra maggio e luglio- la città si trasforma nel palcoscenico di Jazzinsieme 2026, uno dei festival jazz più attesi del territorio! Ecco cosa non potete perdervi:

• I Grandi Concerti: Dal 30 maggio al 1° giugno, Piazzetta Calderari ospiterà leggende come Simon Phillips&Protocol 6 il 30 maggio ed Enrico Rava-Fearless five il 31 maggio.
• Miles Davis 100: Una mostra immersiva straordinaria a Villa Cattaneo (dall'8 maggio al 12 luglio) dedicata al mito di Miles Davis, con cimeli e incontri esclusivi.
• Jazz in città: Concerti aperitivo, set-live animeranno i vicoli del centro storico.

Prenotate il vostro weekend di musica!

Qui trovate il link con il programma completo:
https://www.jazzinsieme.com/

Sabato 30 maggio 2026

​🚵‍ Il Giro d’Italia torna a Piancavallo ​

​Il grande ciclismo torna a far battere il cuore del Friuli! Sabato 30 maggio 2026, il territorio di Pordenone sarà protagonista della 20ª tappa del Giro d’Italia, la frazione decisiva che porterà i corridori da Gemona del Friuli fino alla vetta del Piancavallo  -a circa 35 km dalla Casa.

​Potrete vivere l’adrenalina della carovana rosa, vedere i campioni sfrecciare lungo le strade della pedemontana e godervi lo spettacolo dell'arrivo in quota, nello scenario iconico che nel 1998 consacrò il mito di Marco Pantani.

​🏁 Scheda Tecnica della Tappa

• ​Data: Sabato 30 maggio 2026
• ​Percorso: Gemona del Friuli – Piancavallo
• ​Lunghezza: Circa 200 km
• ​Difficoltà: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Alta montagna)
• ​Punti chiave: Passaggio per la Valcellina, Lago di Barcis, scalata finale da Aviano verso Piancavallo (14 km con pendenze medie al 7,8% e punte al 14%).

​🔗 Link Utili

https://www.giroditalia.it/tappe/tappa-20-del-giro-ditalia-2026-gemona-del-friuli-1976-2026-piancavallo/

• ​Sito Ufficiale Giro d'Italia: giroditalia.it

25-29 marzo 2026

🎬 Pordenone Docs Fest

Le voci del documentario. Documentari che cambiano il mondo. ​Torna a Pordenone la XIX edizione del festival dedicato al grande documentario internazionale. Cinque giorni di storie necessarie, anteprime e incontri ravvicinati con i maestri della cinepresa.

​🌟 Ospite d'Onore

​Il protagonista è il regista austriaco Nikolaus Geyrhalter. Riceverà il premio "Il Coraggio delle Immagini" e terrà una Masterclass sabato 28 marzo alle ore 15:00 in Sala Grande.

​📽️ Appuntamenti Top (Cinemazero)

• ​Mer 25 (21:00) | Sala Grande: A Fox Under a Pink Moon con il regista Mehrdad Oskouei.
• ​Ven 27 (10:30) | Sala Pasolini: Giulio Regeni – Tutto il male del mondo di Simone Manetti.
• ​Sab 28 (21:00) | Sala Grande: Peacemaker alla presenza del regista Ivan Ramljak.
• ​Dom 29 (20:30) | Sala Grande: Cerimonia di Premiazione.

​🎫 Biglietti e Accrediti

​Link Utile: Consulta il programma completo e acquista i biglietti sul sito ufficiale: pordenonedocsfest.it

🍹 Fuori Sala

​Non perdere gli Aperidocs: ogni sera alle 19:30 allo SpazioZero (Piazza Maestri del Lavoro), il momento ideale per incontrare registi e ospiti in un clima informale davanti a un calice di vino.

21 marzo 

Primavera & Tiramisù 🌸 

​Il 21 marzo celebriamo il risveglio della natura e il World Tiramisù Day. Per chi soggiorna qui a Pordenone, la storia del dolce più famoso al mondo è letteralmente a un passo. 

​Sapevate che il Tiramisù è nato a Treviso?
Dalla nostra struttura a Pordenone, la città di Treviso dista solo circa 50 km: una gita di 45 minuti tra i vigneti del Prosecco per assaggiare la versione originale! 

​O preferite prepararlo nella cucina della nostra casa vacanze? ​Consiglio: La tradizione trevigiana non usa albumi né liquore.

13-14 febbraio 2026
Northern Soul Weekend 

Se ti trovi a Pordenone per il weekend del Northern Soul, ecco alcune informazioni:

• ​Venerdì 13 febbraio (ore 18:30): Presso SpazioZero , si terrà un incontro culturale gratuito sulla storia, il ballo e la ricerca musicale del Northern Soul con ospiti internazionali e nazionali.
• ​Sabato 14 febbraio (ore 20:00): Il grande party al Capitol con i DJ del Bristol Northern Soul Club e selecter europei, rigorosamente in vinile.
• ​Workshop: Nel pomeriggio di sabato, non perdere le lezioni di ballo.