Sights of Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Loggia del Lionello in Udine

The Loggia del Lionello is one of the oldest and most important historical buildings in Udine. Erected on the Piazza Libertà, its name originates from the person who completed its construction: Nicolò Lionello.

Piazza Libertà in Udine

Right below Udine Castle, you find the Piazza Libertà. The Loggia del Lionello and the Loggia di San Giovanni frame the oldest square of Udine. Its main attraction is the Torre dell’Orologio, a clock tower resembling that one on the Piazza San Marco in Venice.

Cathedral of Udine

This photo shows the Cathedral of Udine (Duomo Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunziata) in the light of the noonday sun. Inside, you find works created by Giambattista Tiepolo. Another good place to learn more about this artist is the Diocesan Museum of Udine.

Villa Manin in Codroipo

On 17 October 1797, France and Austria signed the Treaty of Campo Formio in this villa. This event ended the War of the First Coalition. Today, the estate houses a collection of antique carriages and an armoury. In addition, the villa is a popular venue.

City arms of Udine

While strolling through the streets of Udine, you may see this lively depiction of the local coat of arms. This version of the city arms of Udine makes a fascinating difference as it forms a sort of sculpture instead of the common reliefs and murals.

Monument to Julius Caesar

This monument in Cividale del Friuli commemorates Julius Caesar, who founded the city in 50 BC. Its founding name was Forum Iulli. The name of the area of modern Friuli originates from this ancient city name.

Canal Grande in Trieste

The Canal Grande is the heart of the Borgo Teresiano district, commissioned by the Austrian Empress Maria Theresa. The neoclassical building at the end of the canal is a Catholic Church (Sant’Antonio Nuovo).

Railway Museum in Trieste

The railway museum in Trieste offers a charm of its own. The old locomotives and waggon stand inside the former station hall, which has lost its roof. That way, it is an open-air museum now.

At the Val Canale in Italy

On my way from Udine to the Austrian border I took an ordinary road through the Val Canale instead of the motorway and enjoyed a splendid view of the Alps. In some areas of Europe it is really better to drive slowly instead of racing along the motorways, isn’t it?