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Roman Empire Statues

Monument to Julius Caesar in Cividale del Friuli

Monument to Julus Caesar in Cividale del Friuli, Italy

Although the Roman Empire came to an end many centuries ago, the inhabitants of Cividale del Friuli still like to remember their city founder Julius Caesar.

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Photos

At the Val Canale in Italy

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?

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Architecture

An altana seen in Udine

An altana seen in Udine, Italy

Another interesting piece of architecture I saw in Udine. It is called an altana. Well, would you love to live in such a tower?

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Urban Walks

Fine shutters in Udine

Stylish shutters in Udine, Italy

I just love the style of these shutters. You?

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Urban Walks

Nice balcony in Udine

Nice balcony in Udine, Italy

Nice balcony in the streets of Udine. Who of you would like to be Juliet on that balcony?

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Architecture Squares

Penthouse at a piazza in Udine

Penthouse at a piazza in Udine, Italy

Funny penthouse at a piazza in Udine. Would you love to live there?

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Coat of Arms

Coat of arms in Udine

Coat of arms in Udine, ItalyAmazing emblem seen in the streets of Udine. Any ideas who is the owner of this coat of arms?

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Squares

Piazza Libertà in Udine

Piazza Libertà in Udine, Italy

At the Piazza Libertà in Udine. I love this photo for one reason: Though it is a central place the atmosphere is so peaceful.

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Urban Walks

A weird tree in Udine

A weird tree in Udine, Italy

On my way back from the castle of Udine down to the city I came across this atmospheric place dominated by a weird tree.

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Churches

Santa Maria in Castello in Udine

Santa Maria in Castello in Udine, Italy

A golden angel on top of the church Santa Maria in Castello in Udine. Any ideas what he tried to show me?

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Urban Walks

Thermometer at the Loggia del Lionello, Udine

Thermometer at the Loggia del Lionello in Udine, Italy

At the Loggia del Lionello in Udine I saw this interesting tool. I was told it is a thermometer designed by Arturo Malignani (1865-1939).

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Architecture

Loggia del Lionello in Udine

Loggia del Lionello in Udine, Italy

Inside the Loggia del Lionello in Udine. It is part of the town hall built in the years 1448-1457. By the way, right in the middle of the loggia there is an interesting tool: A big thermometer.