Il Castello di Udine
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
Il Duomo
Udine
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
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
Arco Bollani
Udine
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
Palazzo Antonini Belgrado
Udine
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
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
Tempio Ossario
Udine
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
Torre dell'Orologio
Udine
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
Cappella Manin
Udine
Palazzo Antonini Cernazai
Udine
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 di Partistagno
Attimis
(13 Km)
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.
Castello di Cassacco
Cassacco
(12 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
(13 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 Zucco Diroccato
Faedis
(13 Km)
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.
Castello di Fagagna
Fagagna
(12 Km)
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
(10 Km)
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.
Castello di Zegliacco
Treppo Grande
(17 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.
Museo Archeologico Medievale
Attimis
(15 Km)
The museum was created to make known the daily life of the castles of the feudal era (X-15th century). It gives us an overview of that life and the most varied elements concerning the latter. The structure has a rare defensive masonry that can be chronologically assigned to the 13th and 14th centuries.
Castello Superiore
Attimis
(15 Km)
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.
Castello di Cuccagna
Faedis
(12 Km)
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!
Castello di Zucco
Faedis
(14 Km)
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.
Castello di Soffumbergo
Faedis
(12 Km)
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.
Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta
Faedis
(11 Km)
The beautiful and imposing Faedis Parish Church, consecrated in 1934 to Santa Maria Assunta, is an excellent example of architectural art that is worth visiting.
Chiesa di Sant’Elena – Costapiana
Faedis
(14 Km)
The beautiful Gothic church of St. Helena in Costapiana is really beautiful. Its simple stone construction takes us back in time.
Castelliere di Savalons
Mereto di Tomba
(13 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.
La chiesetta di San Pietro degli Slavi
Faedis
(13 Km)
This old church, very beautiful in its simplicity, was built by the Slavs who lived in Faedis around the end of the thirteenth century.Worth seeing.
Madonna di Zucco
Faedis
(14 Km)
A real sanctuary in the city, built around the sixteenth century, deserves to be visited,also because the path taking you there is very interesting.
Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Colloredo di Soffumbergo
Faedis
(13 Km)
The beautiful Church of Saints John and Paul in Colloredo of Soffumbergo, underwent several changes over the centuries, but retained its old charm
Le Ville di Faedis
Faedis
(13 Km)
The famous Faedis villas,once home of nobility, are: Freschi Villa and Partistagno Villa in Ronchis, VillaAccordini in Campeglio and Town Hall in Faedis.
Castello Inferiore
Attimis
(14 Km)
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.