LIVENZA, legendary waters

Declined in the feminine form until the late 19th century, and still used in local dialect, it is an ancient name of Latin origin: Liquentia, meaning flowing or clear. The Livenza has fascinated mankind since prehistoric times and was a crucial waterway, first for the Romans and then for the Serenissima Republic of Venice.
It rises at the foot of the Pordenone mountains and, as it flows, creates a remarkable wealth of natural habitats, a refuge for flora and fauna.
The images in this book are a tribute to the natural heritage of the river and its adjacent environments—not only its waters, but also the precious vegetation along its banks.
A photographic vision of the Alto Livenza, from its legendary sources to the prehistoric site of Palù (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the Palù Biotope, the kingdom of amphibians.

Multimedia show presentation available - edited by  Diana Crestan