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).
Tag: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
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.
Monument to Julius Caesar
This monument in Cividale del Friuli remembers 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.
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?
An altana seen in Udine
Another interesting piece of architecture I saw in Udine. It is called an altana. Well, would you love to live in such a tower?
Fine shutters in Udine
I just love the style of these shutters. You?
Nice balcony in Udine
Nice balcony in the streets of Udine. Who of you would like to be Juliet on that balcony?
Penthouse at a piazza in Udine
Funny penthouse at a piazza in Udine. Would you love to live there?
Coat of arms in Udine
Amazing emblem seen in the streets of Udine. Any ideas who is the owner of this coat of arms?
Piazza Libertà in Udine
At the Piazza Libertà in Udine. I love this photo for one reason: Though it is a central place the atmosphere is so peaceful.
A weird tree in Udine
On my way back from the castle of Udine down to the city I came across this atmospheric place dominated by a weird tree.
Santa Maria in Castello in Udine
A golden angel on top of the church Santa Maria in Castello in Udine. Any ideas what he tried to show me?