Lignano Sabbiadoro

Lignano Sabbiadoro

*Lignan* (Friulian)
Lignano Sabbiadoro Lignan (Friulian)
Comune
	Città di Lignano Sabbiadoro
	Lignano beach
	Coat of arms
	Location of Lignano Sabbiadoro
	St. John Bosco
Saint day	31 January
Website	Official website

Lignano Sabbiadoro (Italian: [liɲˈɲaːno ˌsabbjaˈdɔːro]; Friulian: Lignan) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Regional decentralization entity of Udine, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of north-eastern Italy. It is one of the main summer resorts in northern Italy and on the Adriatic Sea coast.

History

Lignano Sabbiadoro developed in the early 20th century starting from some private hospitality resorts, which at the beginning could be reached only by sea. The first permanent inhabitants settled in the area in 1931, after the draining of the nearby marshes. The first road connecting Lignano with the nearby comune of Latisana was built in 1926.

Formerly known as simply Lignano, the name Sabbiadoro (from sabbia d'oro "golden sand") was added in 1935 for promotional reasons.

It is divided into three zones, each with its own particular traits: the historic centre, rife with shops and restaurants (Lignano Sabbiadoro itself); the greener area of Lignano Pineta, with lovely gardens and lanes for strolling; and Lignano Riviera, the waterfront, rich in salty sea air and coastal pines.

During

New Zealand 2nd Division

was outnumbered by 20 to one, but at the end, on 4 May 1945, the Germans surrendered. Lignano became an autonomous commune in 1959. Lignano lives on summertime tourism, and is home to Austrian, German, and Slovenian citizens. The latest administrative town elections were held in June 2022 and saw the Center-Right Coalition victorious over the Center-Left civic list.

In the late 2010s to early 2020s the town gained popularity on the Internet because of the satirical YouTube channel Cartoni Morti starring the recurring character of "il Sindaco di Lignano" ("the Mayor of Lignano").

Terrazza a Mare

The Terrazza a Mare ("terrace on the sea" in English) of Lignano Sabbiadoro was designed by the architect Aldo Bernardis in 1969 and opened in 1972. It replaced the previous building designed by the architect Valle. It is considered to be one of the most important monuments of the city, housing shops, bar, and a solarium.