Spilimbergo

Spilimbergo stands on the right bank of the Tagliamento in Friuli. Its name derives from the Spengenberg counts, who settled in the area as vassals of Aquileia. Around their castle the settlement grew as a stronghold and trading centre. Construction of the church of Santa Maria Maggiore began in 1284, and the jurisdiction obtained its own statutes in 1326.

In 1420 Spilimbergo passed to Venice with much of Friuli. The War of the League of Cambrai brought conflict between rival local factions, and the castle burned in 1511. It was subsequently rebuilt in Renaissance style, while artists such as Pordenone and Pomponio Amalteo contributed works to the town.