Castello di Fagagna
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.
Castello di Villalta
Fagagna
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.
Il Castello di Udine
Udine
(13 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
(14 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
(13 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
(19 Km)
Arco Bollani
Udine
(13 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
(13 Km)
Palazzo Antonini Belgrado
Udine
(13 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
(13 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
(13 Km)
Palazzo Dipinto
Spilimbergo
(15 Km)
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.
castello di Spilimbergo
Spilimbergo
(15 Km)
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.
Castelliere di Savalons
Mereto di Tomba
(6 Km)
The Castelliere of Savalons has a square shape and at every corner, in the direction of the four cardinal points, there was an access door. The settlement seems to date back to the Bronze Age and you can still see the remains of the moat. The archaeological site, located in the open countryside, is easily visited by everyone.
Parco Archeologico Castelraimondo
Forgaria Nel Friuli
(15 Km)
The Site was a town of the fourth century BC. It was a fortified structure of a quadrangular shape, surrounded by a moat still clearly visible. Over the years it became only a refuge for shepherds and poor people, until total destruction in 1348. The site can be visited freely, but the finds found in the area are kept in the Palazzo del Comune.
Castello di Buja ruderi
Buia
(12 Km)
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.
Castello di Cassacco
Cassacco
(10 Km)
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.
Villa Gallici-Deciani XVII sec
Cassacco
(11 Km)
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.
Castello di Arcano Superiore
Rive d'Arcano
(5 Km)
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.
Castello di Zegliacco
Treppo Grande
(13 Km)
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.
Tempio Ossario
Udine
(12 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
(13 Km)
Torre dell'Orologio
Udine
(13 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
(13 Km)
Cappella Manin
Udine
(12 Km)
Palazzo Antonini Cernazai
Udine
(12 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
(12 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
(14 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
(13 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.
Museo Diocesano e Galleria del Tiepolo
Udine
(13 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
(13 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
(12 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
(31 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
(26 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.