Ampezzo stands in the centre of the high valley of the river Tagliamento and it's one of the most known touristic village of Carnia placed near Friulian Dolomites Park.
In the Unfer Palace, seat of the Geological Museum of Carnia, are exhibited fossils and rocks of this territory.
Many beautiful excursions start from Ampezzo, like the path to spectacular gorge of the riverLumiei, deep 130 meters; or the path that accross Ampezzo's forest.
Under the domination of the Patriarchate, the particular style of local architecture (it is still possible to see several typical houses), the wood carving and weaving developed the market.