Friuli Guide
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LOCATION AND TERRITORY
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is located in the northeast corner of Italy.
To get to know one of Italy’s most versatile regions, a 'small digest of the universe'.
This varied region is characterized by different landscapes that go from the smooth hills of Collio to the picturesque Trieste coastline, from the middle-European architecture of Trieste to the graceful Venetian architecture of Udine and by different cultures, heritage of various invasions, which marked history.
The regional capital is Trieste. This region is bounded on the north by Austria and the east by Slovenia, the west by the Veneto and the south by the Adriatic Sea.
The northern half of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia is composed of mountains called the Prealpi, the Prealpi Carniche and the Prealpi Guilie to be exact, which terminate at the norther border, meeting the taller Alpi Carniche.
The region has a number of good beach resorts as well. Grado and Lignano probably offer you best value for money of all Italian beach resorts on the Adriatic coast.
ACTIVITIES
Numerous resorts offer rock climbing, skiing, kayaking, rafting and other activities. The sea sides are the paradise for sun’s lovers.
You can also do a farm tour, living the experience of a true farmer. So, enjoy the nature!
WHAT TO VISIT
Trieste
The city, main center of the region, is a crossroads of people and cultures from Italy and the Balkans, central Europe and Mediterranean areas.
Among the major sights Trieste offers: Piazza Libertà with its beautiful neoclassical palaces, Palazzo Comunale, Palazzo della Prefettura, Palazzo del Lloyd;
The castles: Castello di San Giusto and Castello di Miramare;
The churches of San Giusto -- the Cathedral, San Nicolò, and San Spiridione.
Udine
Major sights: the castle Castello di Udine housing Art Gallery, Museo del Risorgimento, Armeria and Civici Musei; the 16th Torre dell'orologio; the Fountain erected in 1542.
Gorizia
Major sights: the castle Castello di Gorizia (11th century), symbol of the city, which stores a great collection of Renaissance, Baroque and eighteenth-century furniture, paintings and sculptures; the Cathedral -- Duomo, which dates back to 1296.
Aquileia - this town is the most important archaeological site in Northern Italy visits the forum and the basilica with its early Christian mosaics.
Muggia has a beautiful 13th century cathedral and the 10th century Assunta church.
Passariano - visit the chapel, armory and Napoleon’s rooms in the Villa Manin.
Palmanova - founded in 1593, was laid out as a nine-pointed star; therefore an interesting example of urban planning.
Spilimbergo is a medieval town with a 16th century castle and a gothic cathedral.
DON'T MISS
San Daniele famous for the prosciutto, this town has lovely churches, like Sant'Antonio Abate, the Madonna della Fratta, and the church of San Daniele.
FOOD SPECIALTIES
Most important Friuli Venezia Giulia's wine and food delicacies include: pork products, with worldwide renowned 'Prosciutto San Daniele' - San Daniele ham, Montasio cheese, polenta (a dish made with corn flavor and vegetables, tomato sauce or meat), excellent wines and other drinks such as 'Grappa'.
Frico consists of cheese that has been fried like a pancake until it is crisp. Potatoes and other ingredients can be added, which makes the dish more of a frittata or omelet.
While the Friuli Venezia Giulia produces only about 2% of Italy total wine production, the wine is of very high quality and is often compared to the offerings of Piedmont and Tuscany, especially wines of the Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC zone.
CLIMATE AND TRAVEL SEASON
The climate is distinguished with very warm days and chilly nights that help maintain a balance in the grape between acidity and sugar levels and allows the grapes a long, slow growing season.
In summertime the mean temperature is around 73 °F (22.8 °C) with rainfall.
All those who have spent at least some time in Trieste know what bora is.
The name bora comes from Greek and Latin borea meaning 'North' and refers a wind that blows all the year in Trieste and Istria/Istra. It can reach the speed of 150 or even 200 kms/h.
Therefore, look at the weather forecast before coming to Trieste and get dressed
accordingly.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Udine is known for its Carnevale in February and its Mushroom Festival in September.
San Daniele del Friuli has a Prosciutto Festival on the last week of August.
Trieste celebrates the Palio of Saint Giustoin September.
Cantine Aperte, the wine lover’s weekend
The wineries that belong to the Movimento Turismo del Vino Friuli Venezia Giulia, chaired by Elda Felluga, dedicate to wine lovers everywhere the Cantine Aperte/Open Cellars weekend, which will take place on May.
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