The shape of this Friulian city is very special. Its nine-point star shape is perfectly visible only from above, almost worth renting an aircraft to enjoy the show.
The fortress city wanted by the Venetian Senate, was designed as a real military project with three circles of fortifications but in reality it was never used for the primary purpose, the defense of the Very serene against the Turks.
However, it remained perfectly intact with the Monumental Access Gates in plain sight.
All the doors have the same design: entering the street you pass to the main entrance and arrive in an internal courtyard, which in case of danger, served as a trap for enemies.
At the top of the doors you can only get through external stairs.
The main door where the rulers and their guests entered was the Aquileia Gate, and it is certainly the most decorated and most beautiful door.
At the top of the Porta Cividale is now housed the Military Historical Museum with a large collection of military uniforms from 1593 until World War II.
In the center of the city we see the Piazza Grande. A perfect hexagon that shows how carefully the city was designed.
The Cathedral that overlooks the square was built in the '700 and is a beautiful white church.
In front of the Duomo we see the Palace of the General Providers which now houses the municipal offices.
Around the square you can see beautiful white statues at the entrance to the six main streets of the stronghold.
With a visit to the Civic Historical Museum, complete your trip to this charming fortress city.
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