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If you want to pack a
multitude of experiences
into a single vacation
Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Places worth discovering…
- Aquileia, a metropolis in the days of the Roman Empire, today an open-air archaeological museum
- Spilimbergo, capital of mosaic art
- Sacile, the “garden of Venice”, split between two islands linked by bridges and canals
- Palmanova, the “ideal city” enclosed by fortifications in the shape of a 9-pointed star. Only Napoleon managed to conquer it.
- Cividale, historic capital of the Dukes of Longobards
- Gradisca d’Isonzo, one of the 100 most beautiful villages in Italy
- Muggia, a "little Venice" on the border with Istria
- The spectacular Epiphany fires in Tarcento and the stirring Turkish horserace in Mortegliano.
- Val di Resia, where language and traditions have remained unchanged for almost fifteen centuries.
- The castles of Friuli’s hill district, steeped in history and strewn with ancient manors
Connoisseur’s corner
- Follow the cafe trail in Trieste, where the Central European tradition is still strong
- Test your palate on a
wine-tasting tour
- Sauris, a small resort of Austrian origin, is now a landmark for gourmets with famous home-brewed beers and simple yet remarkable cuisine
- San Daniele, home of the famed prosciutto di San Daniele and the oldest public library in Italy
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The Italian Alps and the Adriatic symbolize
the two extremes of Friuli Venezia Giulia’s
multi-faceted and changing landscape.
Italian, Slavic and Germanic cultures meet in a melting pot of traditions, languages and religions. Italy granted Friuli Venezia Giulia an independent region with full by a special statute in 1963.
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The region is located in North-eastern Italy and it borders Austria to the North, Slovenia to the East, the Adriatic to the South and the Veneto region to the West. |
Deep in the heart of Europe yet open to the Adriatic, Friuli Venezia Giulia’s strategic position has made it the center of both great conflicts and some of the most significant moments in history. It is where the ancient Romans built Aquileia, considered a “second Rome”. The Lombards shaped the land and built a metropolis called Forum Iulii – now Cividale del Friuli – from which the name Friuli is derived.
Criss-crossed by flavor-filled trails winding from the mountains to the sea, Friuli Venezia Giulia is a bountiful land for foodies and wine enthusiasts.
| Perhaps best known for Prosciutto di San Daniele and Montasio cheese, one shouldn’t forget distinctive grappas, honey and delicious dairy products such as formadi frant, Asìno or smoked Malga ricotta. |
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And what better way to accompany the diverse cuisine of Friuli Venezia Giulia than a signature white wine like Tocai Friulano, a red like Refosco or a sweet wine like Ramandolo.
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