Il Castello di Udine
Udine
(10 Km)
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
Il Duomo
Udine
(9 Km)
The Cathedral of Udine, also known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, was built following the Franciscan model, in principle in honor of San Odorico and later, in 1335 it was dedicated to Santa Maria Maggiore
Piazza Libertà
Udine
(10 Km)
Considered one of the most beautiful Venetian-style squares not located in the capital of Veneto, it is the oldest square in Udine. The square hosts typical examples of Venetian Gothic art, with the Loggia del Lionello and the Loggia and Temple of San Giovanni with the famous Clock Tower.
Villa Manin
Udine
(26 Km)
Arco Bollani
Udine
(10 Km)
Built by Palladio, it is a celebratory arch located in Piazza Libertà. It was erected by Lieutenant Domenico Bollani. In the background it is possible to view the facade of the Castle of Udine.
Palazzo del Comune
Udine
(10 Km)
Palazzo Antonini Belgrado
Udine
(9 Km)
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.
Museo Etnografico del Friuli
Udine
(10 Km)
Located at Palazzo Giacomelli and became the seat of an important collection of materials related to popular traditions, customs and rites that have distinguished the region for centuries.
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Castello
Udine
(10 Km)
Citta' Fortezza
Palmanova
(12 Km)
The Fortress City of Palmanova was built with the function of defending territorial boundaries from Turkish invasions. Built by the Venetians around 1593, it is also called a starry city because of its polygonal star plan with nine spikes. The entrance to the historic center is through three Monumental gates called Cividale, Aquileia and Udine. During the Venetian era, the fortress was equipped with two circles of fortifications to protect the doors mentioned above.
Porta Aquileia
Palmanova
(12 Km)
Porta Aquileia has a typically Renaissance structure and is located in the southern part of the polygonal city of Palmanova. The façade takes up the Roman triumphal arches but shows in a different way the scrolls that expand from the frame until you reach the garrita. The architects M. Bosco and M. Cafazzo carried out the restoration and conservation of the stone facade.
Porta Cividale
Palmanova
(12 Km)
Porta Cividale was built in the first half of the 17th century and is covered in rustic rusticated and white and gray stone. The balustrade connects the two watchtowers, and originally on the façade was placed a stone marching lion, later shot down by French troops. In the upper part there is the Military Historical Museum of Palmanova.
Tempio Ossario
Udine
(10 Km)
The Ossary Temple of Udine was built between 1925 and 1940, by the will of Monsignor Cossettini who after World War I decided to erect the current Temple with the help of the parishioners of San Nicolò. The project was initially carried out by the architect Provini Valle, and then in 1930, the architect Alessandro Limongelli was also added. Inside we can admire collections, over twenty-five thousand corpses, honored for their sacrifice during the terrible war.
Loggia del Lionello
Udine
(10 Km)
Torre dell'Orologio
Udine
(10 Km)
The Clock Tower was built in 1527 by the project by Giovanni da Udine who took as a model the pattern of the tower of St. Mark's Square in Venice. The structure is located in Piazza Libertà and on its top are carved two moors that beat their hours in the bell placed between them. The idea came from the architect Vincenzo Luccardi who realized it in 1850. The clock has a blue background, and in the center there is a golden sun giving the work a round shape.
Palazzo Arcivescovile
Udine
(9 Km)
Cappella Manin
Udine
(10 Km)
Palazzo Antonini Cernazai
Udine
(10 Km)
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.
Porta Villalta
Udine
(10 Km)
The Porta Villalta stood in the fifth wall circle of the city of Udine. It was built in 1335 and initially entrusted to custodians. In the mid-fifteenth century, the defenses of the city were expanded and the tower was also built, eighteen meters high. The keepers watched the tower through the ancient door. Originally, the structure consisted of a stone bridge destroyed following a flood of the Torre River.
Torre di Porta Aquileia
Udine
(9 Km)
The Tower of Porta Aquileia was built in 1373 and is a massive brick structure. On the southern side there are four coats of arms, the Municipality of Udine, the Savorgnan Nobles, the Patriarch of Aquileia and one last stranger. Currently in the tower there is the Consortium for the Protection of the Historical Castles of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
Loggia e Tempietto di San Giovanni
Udine
(10 Km)
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.
Civico Museo Storico
Palmanova
(12 Km)
The Historical Civic Museum is located in the Palazzo Trevisan and is located in the historic center of the city of Palmanova. It houses and exhibits precious collections of drawings, weapons and documents that in chronological order tell of the founding of the city coming up to the First World War.
Museo Diocesano e Galleria del Tiepolo
Udine
(9 Km)
The Diocesan Museum and Galleries of Tiepolo was founded in 1963 by Mgr. Giuseppe Zaffonato. The first venue of the museum was the basement of the Archbishop's Seminary of the city. Later, it was transferred to the Patriarchal Palace due to the 1976 earthquake. The goal of the museum is to safeguard and enhance the ecclesiastical cultural values of the archdiocese. The collection houses about 700 works, among which there are also frescoes by Giambattista Tiepolo. From 29 April 1995 the Museum has been open to the public.
Museo Friulano di Storia Naturale
Udine
(10 Km)
The Friulian Museum of Natural History was founded in 1866 by Giulio Andrea Pirona. The collection contains documents of great scientific importance. In addition, there is also a library that supports 45,000 unpublished titles in Natural Sciences. Currently, the Museum is closed for reasons of restoration.
Galleria d'Arte Moderna
Udine
(10 Km)
The Modern Art Gallery is located in a 16th-century building. The building was donated to the City Council by Dante Cavazzini. The gallery was founded in 1885 by the wish of Antonio Marangoni. In the building there are works of Italian art from the nineteenth century. The gallery supports 4000 works: paintings, sculptures and drawings by great artists.
Civici Musei e Galleria d'Arte Antica
Udine
(21 Km)
The Museum has been based in the Castle since 1906. Inside it houses the works of the greatest artists of the eighteenth century, such as those of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, the works of which occupy an entire room. The museum also houses other galleries and museums.
Museo del Duomo
Udine
(12 Km)
The Museum of the Cathedral of Udine is dedicated to the Patriarch Blessed Bertrando of Saint Geniès. Inside, you can admire frescoes depicting St. Nicholas of Bari.
Castello Creiger-Canussio
Cividale del Friuli
(12 Km)
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.
Castello di Guspergo
Cividale del Friuli
(15 Km)
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.
Ponte del Diavolo Cividale del Friuli
Cividale del Friuli
(12 Km)
Tempietto Longobardo
Cividale del Friuli
(12 Km)
The Temple was built in the middle of the 8th century. The style used was the Lombard style, according to the will of Astolfo, Duke of Friuli and his wife Giseltrude. Since 2011 it has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. Even though it has undergone some restorations, the frescoes remained in their original state.
Cividale Casa Medioevale
Cividale del Friuli
(12 Km)
The Medieval House is known as the oldest house in Cividale. The building was built in the second half of the 14th century. The House has a three-storey structure, all in stone.
Porta Udine
Palmanova
(12 Km)
Porta Udine was built in 1605 together with the Porta Cividale in the northwest part of the polygonal city of Palmanova. The Door still retains the large wheels that were used for lifting the drawbridge. Between the two small obelisks on the external facade was the Marciano lion. Inside there were rooms for officers and soldiers who were on guard.