Friuli Venezia Giulia castles, palaces and mansions

Udine - Castles, palaces and mansions

Il Castello di Udine

The magnificent Castle of Udine, despite the 1511 earthquake, which damaged it, after the reconstruction shines in all its glory. In its interior there is an ancient hall of parliament, considered one of the oldest Europe

Trieste - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Miramare

This castle overlooks a wonderful panorama, surrounded by a large park of 22 hectares and close to the sea, for this reason its name is Miramar, in the Italianized form, deriving from the Spanish “mirar el mar” because the castle was built by the Archduke of Austria and Emperor of Mexico, Maximilian of Habburg-Lorraine. In the park there is also the castle, a smaller building where the archduke lived before the construction of the castle. Inside, the castle consists of numerous rooms.

Udine - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Manin

Duino Aurisina - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Duino

Private residence of the Princes della Torre and Tasso (von Thurn und Taxis), Duino Castle has been open to the public since 1 July 2003. It is open every day from March to the end of October, and on weekends and holidays during the rest of the 'year. An enchanting location for events, Duino Castle is located on the outskirts of Trieste, immersed in nature amidst history, culture and nobility.

Spilimbergo - Castles, palaces and mansions

castello di Spilimbergo

The first document attesting the presence of a castle in Spilimbergo dates back to 1120. It is not possible to rebuild how the castle appeared at the time, as this was destroyed, demolished and expanded several times.

Spilimbergo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Dipinto

The most important building on the artistic and most scenic effect is certainly the Painted Palace, rebuilt towards the end of the fourteenth century and the only building escaped the fire of 1511.

Pordenone - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Ricchieri

Originally a tower house built to defend the town center, it was adapted in the thirteenth century during the Venetian era to be the palace of the Ricchieri family. It now houses the Civic Museum of Art.

Pordenone - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Comunale

Built in Gothic style between the fourteenth and fifteenth century, the pinnacles and the clock tower were added in the next century and designed by the painter Pompeo Amalteo.

Travesio - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Toppo

The Castle of Toppo was built during the Lombard era for reasons of defense. In 1220 the building was purchased by the Ragogna family. Due to a strong earthquake in 1348, the castle was seriously damaged. The double walls are still visible today. Inside there are paintings by the School of Gian Battista Pittoni and a 15th century statue depicting Saint Lucia.

Udine - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Antonini Cernazai

The Antonini Cernazai Palace was built around the 16th century by the noble Antonini family. It was probably built on the walls of an existing building. In 1821, the residence passed to the Cernazai family of industrialists. In the last half of the twentieth century, the Palace was used to host the humanities of the University of Udine.

Fagagna - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Villalta

The Castle of Villalta dates back to 1158. For centuries the Castle was owned by the Villalta family, from which it also took its name. Currently, it is in excellent condition and its interiors are decorated with seventeenth-century frescoes.

Fagagna - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Fagagna

The Castle of Fagagna was built by Emperor Ottone II in 983 and was of great importance in the conflicts that involved the city during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. The building is 233 m high from the town. During the tenth century it was destroyed and now there are only a few ruins left that demonstrate its existence.

Cividale del Friuli - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Creiger-Canussio

The Creigher-Canussio Castle dates back to the Middle Ages and takes its name from the noble family who built it. It was born on the walls of an already existing castle that dates back to the second century AD. The original structure was damaged by a fire in 1918 and was then rebuilt. It is currently owned by the Canussio family and headquarters of the homonymous Foundation.

Cassacco - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Cassacco

The Castle of Cassacco was built in the thirteenth century. It is a classic fortification consisting of two towers and surrounded by a city wall. Over the centuries the building was restored several times and in the sixteenth century a small church dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta was erected. In 1976, part of the building was destroyed due to the earthquake, later it was restored and restored to its former glory.

Buia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Buja ruderi

It is a very ancient construction that dates back to 792, during the empire of Ottone II. Over the centuries it has been owned by various families. Only the ruins remain of this castle, which can be visited by tourists.

Trieste - Castles, palaces and mansions

Stazione

The old railway station was built in 1857 by the project of engineer Carlo Ghega. The Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph was also present at the inauguration of the station. Like technology, the station has also made great strides towards its improvement through the many renovations it has undergone. The passenger movement is around 6 million people per year.

Trieste - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Carciotti

The building was built for the Greek merchant Demetrio Carciotti between 1797 and the beginning of the 19th century on a project by the architect Matteo Pertsch. Palazzo Carciotti is located in a prominent position at the beginning of the Grand Canal, clearly visible from the sea. It is characterized by a high dome covered in copper and adorned, on top, by a Napoleonic eagle. The Palace, in 1831, hosted the Assicurazioni Generali, subsequently the Port Authority and, currently, belongs to the Municipality of Trieste.

Trieste - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo del Governo

This palace was designed by the Viennese architect Emil Artman and built between 1901-1905. It underwent a renovation in 1960 and today, this building, is home to the offices of the Government Commissariat. It is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia.

Trieste - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Pitteri

The Pitteri Palace was built in 1780 by Ulderico Moro, at the behest of Domenico Plenario, a shopkeeper of the time. This is the oldest palace in the square, which is visited by hundreds of tourists every year. An interesting fact is that an apartment was also designed in the building for the architect Moro.

Trieste - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo del Lloyd Triestino

Building currently the seat of the Regional Council, was inaugurated in 1883, designed by architect Heinrich von Ferstel in Renaissance style. At that time, the company was called Austrian Lloyd. In front of the structure there were two fountains, one 'depicting' Theti, the other Venus, protectors of fresh and salt water respectively. This would also logically link to the fact that Lloyd would be a shipping company.

Trieste - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Revoltella

Built by Baron Pasquale Revoltella, the palace was his home and then in 1872 it became the Revolta Museum. Thanks to the particular heritage that left the Baron, the palace is a real gallery of modern art. Today the museum consists of three palaces for an exhibition area of 4000 square meters. The works on display are paintings and sculptures from the second half of the nineteenth century and the second half of the twentieth century.

Trieste - Castles, palaces and mansions

Casa Steiner

The building was designed in 1824 by the Austrian architect Matteo Pertsch very active in Trieste in the early decades of the nineteenth century. The current appearance of the building almost faithfully reflects the original idea of the author; compared to the design signed by Pertsch, the pilasters have been modified, originally smooth, the themes represented in the relief and the sculptural group crowning the façade that has not been performed in the realization. The name of the palace comes from the costume shop of Ignazio Steiner who was in the same place at the beginning of the twentieth century.

Treppo Grande - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Zegliacco

The Castle of Zegliacco was built on a pre-existing lookout station on the height of the city. After having suffered considerable damage due to a fire in 1309, the Castle passed under the rule of numerous noble families that captured extensions and significant renovations.

Duino Aurisina - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello vecchio Duino ruderi

The ancient castle of Duino was built in 1389 by the will of Ugone di Duino. After his death, the castle passed to his brother-in-law and remained the property of the Della Torre family for 420 years. Between 2008 and 2009, the castle was the venue of the City of Trieste Prize competition.

Faedis - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Zucco Diroccato

The castle, dating back to 1248, is a majestic fortification built by the Lords of the Cucagna family and reflects the peculiarities of the time. The castle had double walls. Inside the structure there were the tower, various houses and the chapel, which you can visit and admire even today.

Udine - Castles, palaces and mansions

Loggia e Tempietto di San Giovanni

The Loggia and the Tempietto of San Giovanni are located in Udine, and despite the existing problems during its building, it was completed in 1533. Today, when there was first the Church of San Giovanni, there is a temple dedicated to the fallen.

Udine - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Arcivescovile

Attimis - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Partistagno

The castle is among the oldest in the area and also in the whole region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Unfortunately, today we find only a few remains of the original construction.

Aviano - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Aviano

The Castle of Aviano dates back to the 10th century and belongs to the Middle Ages. It is located in the municipality of Aviano, in the province of Pordenone. The castle bears the name of the town of Aviano. In 967 it was donated by the Emperor Ottone of Saxony to the patriarch of Aquileia. The castle also includes in its territory the Church of Santa Maria and Giuliana, built in 1589. It is currently open to the public.

Attimis - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Superiore

The castle, the oldest in the area, was the heritage of the German noble family Attems, later became the property of the Moosburg family. Construction and architecture have German origins. In the 12th century, the first document of the castle was found, which was highlighted and partly restored in the mid-70s. Over the past few years, many excavation campaigns have been organized, where various ancient materials have been discovered.

Cassacco - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Gallici-Deciani XVII sec

The Villa Gallici Deciani was built in the 17th century. The complex is the typical example of the buildings of the 17th century manor villas. The building is surrounded by a garden where there are centuries-old trees, a swimming pool and a farm. In this beautiful villa we organize residential seminars, cultural events and even weddings. There is also a small church here.

Cividale del Friuli - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Guspergo

Guspergo Castle is one of the oldest buildings in the area. The first testimony written in some ancient texts dates back to 1160, with the name of Grunenberg. Since it had defensive purposes, it was erected on a hill. Nowadays we have received only a few remains, especially the upper part of the structure.

Gorizia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Arcivescovile

The Archbishop's Palace was built in 1587, in the Gothic Baroque style, with simple lines, by Count Giovanni Cobenzi. Later it became the residence of the noble Codelli family and in 1749 it was donated to the herarium to become an Archbishop's Palace.

Gorizia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Coronini Cronberg

The construction of the building began in the last decade of the sixteenth century, between 1593 and 1598, and at the last renovation (2002-2006) testimonies were discovered in the walls that suggest that the building was built at a pre-existing tower structure. Statues, a large pergola with marble columns surrounded by roses, a fountain, a pond and a rock garden, are located in the east, which is the most well-kept.

Gorizia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Gorizia

The castle dates back to the 11th century, we are around 1146. The building was first used as a prison and, later, as a military barracks, also losing many original ancient elements. For this reason he had to undergo several restorations, and the last of them managed to provide him with a medieval look again. At the entrance we find the statue of the lion of St. Mark, dating back to the 16th century. The castle also offers a pleasant overview of the city and the territory that surrounds it.

Treppo Ligosullo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Valdajer

Valdajer Castle dates back to 1460, built by the will of the Graigher Counts of Munich. Over the years, the Castle has been the residential center of some noble families. In World War I, part of the building was destroyed and then restored in 1970 on the original project.

Monrupino - Castles, palaces and mansions

Rocca di Monrupino Diroccato

The Rocca di Monrupino has a homonymous sanctuary inside it, which is one of the most visited pilgrimage destinations in the province. Initially it was a prehistoric castle, then a fortified castle and ultimately a massive fortress. The fortress is also known as Tabor, from the Turkish language. Today, only part of the entire original construction is visible.

Pordenone - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Tinti

Palazzo Tinti is located in Pordenone. The building is built with stone frames.

Pordenone - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Badin

Pordenone - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Torre trasformato

The Castle of Torre dates back to the twelfth century. It was the residence of the Lords of Ragogna. The building was rebuilt and, in part, transformed by Austrian captain Mordax. Later on there were a series of improvements on the initiative of the Accounts of the 16th century. Today it is home to the Archaeological Museum of Western Friuli, according to the will of the Count of Ragogna on his will.

Rive d'Arcano - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Arcano Superiore

It is located in the province of Udine and is part of the medieval castles of the area. It was built in 1161 by the powerful noble family of the d'Arcano, from whom it takes its name. Inside there are precious frescoes from the eighteenth century by Andrea Urbani. In addition, a church is also part of the structure. Today the complex is open to tourists and can be visited.

Rivignano Teor - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Ariis

The first news of the castle has been since 1267, when Gebardo di Wrusperg obtained the fortification from Gregorio di Montelongo, patriarch of Aquileia. In 1296 the defenses were strengthened and, in 1336, it was sold to the Savorgnan. Later the defenses were strengthened again, to such an extent that it did not yield to the Hungarians attack, in the 15th. The fortification during the centuries belonged to many families, and for this reason it has been modified several times.

Rivignano Teor - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Flambruzzo

The Castle of Flambruzzo in 1466 appeared to belong to the family of the Counts Codroipo, who lived there until the early twentieth century. Today the Castle is owned by the family of Mario Badoglio.

Sequals - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Solimbergo

The Castle of Solimbergo was built in the 7th century. It is a fortified structure with a watchtower. The Castle was used as a home until the 16th century, when it was destroyed. Currently, there are only a few ruins left that can be visited.

Strassoldo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Strassoldo di Sotto

The Strassoldo di Sotto Castle was built around the year 1000 for reasons of defense. In the past it was home to some powerful feudal families of the territory and moreover it was the place of the events of the Patriarchate of Aquileia. The current structure is due to the important restoration work carried out in the first half of the eighteenth century.

Strassoldo - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Strassoldo di sopra

The castle of Strassoldo di Sopra, together with that of Sotto, are located in the middle of a village of medieval origin. The structure was built by the homonymous family of accounts. Inside the castle there are several buildings and the Church of San Nicolò. One of the main attractions of the castle is represented by the park, in which various exotic plants are grown, especially Chinese palm trees and roses.

Trieste - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Modello

Built by the architect Giuseppe Bruni between 1871 and 1873. Modello because it would serve as an example architecture for the restructuring which was taking place in what was now known as Piazza Grande, now Piazza dell'Unità d'Italia.

Gorizia - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Attems Petzenstein

The Palazzo Attems Petzenstein in Gorizia, is a grand building of 1745 which houses inside the Provincial Museum which preserves a important and rich cultural and historical heritage which is well worth a visit.

Faedis - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Cuccagna

The magnificent Cuccagna Castle, was erected in 1027 on the hill carrying the same name, thanks to its strategic and privileged position. It is worth visiting!

Faedis - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Zucco

Zucco Castle, is located near the Castle of Cuccagna, a bit further down, but worth a visit as in the interior there is still a beautiful castle chapel.

Faedis - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Soffumbergo

From this ancient castle, built in XI Century, just some of the ruins of the towers and the residential Domus are left, however the site is worth visiting.

Capriva del Friuli - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di Spessa

The castle of Spessa, in the heart of the Collio Friuli, was built in the 13th century. It has hosted famous guests including Casanova, and to date excellent wines are produced there. Medieval cellars can be visited by appointment.

Lignano Sabbiadoro - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Romana

The Roman Villa has a very special structure that has been preserved at its best. It is currently a private property, the current owners have turned it into a three-star hotel.

Udine - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo del Comune

Udine - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Antonini Belgrado

This is the headquarters of the Province. It is a Baroque style building with important frescoes by Giulio Quaglio inside that make it an illustrious home from an artistic point of view.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Le Ville di Faedis

The famous Faedis villas,once home of nobility, are: Freschi Villa and Partistagno Villa in Ronchis, VillaAccordini in Campeglio and Town Hall in Faedis.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Inferiore

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The castle was built in the 13th century and dates back to Roman times. Better known by the name of Castelnuovo, it is one of the oldest historical buildings in the city.