The quiet yet culturally rich city of Udine in the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia is perfect for tourists who want to step off the beaten track from visiting the more famous Italian cities. Choose from a lovely selection of villa rentals in Friuli Venezia Giulia where you can easily commute to Udine for a day or two. There are some superb places of interest worth visiting if you wish to pass through this wonderful city.
Start off the day with a visit to Castello di Udine which sits on a low hill over the city. From here, visitors can admire some magnificent views of the Julian Alps and the city itself. This well preserved monument of Udine’s history is also the city museum of art and archaeology.
At the foot of this hill is the glorious Piazza Liberta. This is a busy and lively square which has a large and beautiful clock tower flanked by two giant statues as its focal point. Nearby to the square is the Loggia di San Giovanni and the beautifully designed cathedral.
Start off the day with a visit to Castello di Udine which sits on a low hill over the city. From here, visitors can admire some magnificent views of the Julian Alps and the city itself. This well preserved monument of Udine’s history is also the city museum of art and archaeology.
At the foot of this hill is the glorious Piazza Liberta. This is a busy and lively square which has a large and beautiful clock tower flanked by two giant statues as its focal point. Nearby to the square is the Loggia di San Giovanni and the beautifully designed cathedral.
Udine is a proud home of superb wine and cheese platters. What better way to unwind in this wonderful city than with a pungent selection of local cheeses, breads, olive and a fine bottle of wine to enjoy as you sit in the mild night air and watch the world go by! If you’re passing through during the month of September you can be a part of the fun wine and food festival where you can enjoy a whole feast of delicacies!
Rustic and flavoursome bean soups and stews are popular in Udine and the surrounding area. Be sure to try a tasty dish called ‘Cjalzons’ which are cheese, egg and vegetable stuffed ravioli. Or some fried Montasio cheese served with cooked salami and seasoned polenta.
Why not take an afternoon to go hiking or cycling around the scenic area surrounding Udine city where you can breathe in the fresh air and soak in the picturesque scenery?
Rustic and flavoursome bean soups and stews are popular in Udine and the surrounding area. Be sure to try a tasty dish called ‘Cjalzons’ which are cheese, egg and vegetable stuffed ravioli. Or some fried Montasio cheese served with cooked salami and seasoned polenta.
Why not take an afternoon to go hiking or cycling around the scenic area surrounding Udine city where you can breathe in the fresh air and soak in the picturesque scenery?
The famous Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio designed some superb buildings in the city which are well worth a look.
Tour around the many ornate churches, palaces and museums which house an abundance of superb paintings, intricately designed statues and fascinating artefacts which are guaranteed to intrigue!
Udine city also hosts the Far East Film Festival in the month of April which is the biggest celebration of its kind in Europe so film lovers are sure to enjoy this unique experience. Come to Friuli Venezia-Giulia for a thrilling tourist experience you’ll never forget!
Tour around the many ornate churches, palaces and museums which house an abundance of superb paintings, intricately designed statues and fascinating artefacts which are guaranteed to intrigue!
Udine city also hosts the Far East Film Festival in the month of April which is the biggest celebration of its kind in Europe so film lovers are sure to enjoy this unique experience. Come to Friuli Venezia-Giulia for a thrilling tourist experience you’ll never forget!
Photo credits
picture 2: Guillom / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Sandro Schachner / CC BY-SA 2.5
picture 2: Guillom / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Sandro Schachner / CC BY-SA 2.5