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

Palazzo del Municipio

The Palace of the Town Hall of Trieste was created in 1875 under the project of the architect Giuseppe Bruni. The architect has carried out the entire work by crossing different architectural forms without polluting harmony with the other buildings around. The building is dominated by the bell tower on which we find two moors called by the Trieste Jacheze and Micheze who from 1876 beat every quarter of an hour. The palace was also labeled as Palazzo Cheba (from the shape that resembles the bird cage) or even as Palazzo Sipario.

Udine - Churches and places of worship

Il Duomo

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

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 - Streets and Squares

Piazza Libertà

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.

Trieste - Museums

Civico Museo "Revoltella" e Galleria d'Arte Moderna

The museum was founded in 1872 by Baron Pasquale Revoltella. The venue of the museum is located in the palace of the same name and became the property of the city after the death of the Baron. Inside there are not only works by Revoltella, but also works by different artists, such as Carlo Carrà, Domenico Induno and many others, which the municipality acquired thanks to the donation that the baron himself had made to the city.

Udine - Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Manin

Trieste - Museums

Civico Museo di Storia ed Arte - Orto Lapidario

The Civic Museum originated in the nineteenth century with the intent of collecting the ancient material, preserves epigraphs, monuments and sculptures of the Roman, Medieval and Modern times and later it was enriched with private donations of artifacts from different civilizations.

Trieste - Museums

Civico Museo del Castello di S. Giusto

The castle of San Giusto is one of the symbols of Trieste, and was built on the hill of San Giusto. The castle was built before the middle of 1200. Before the castle, a defensive tower stood on the hill, which in 1309 was rebuilt, by the Venetians, as a fortress called the “Captain's House”. It is called this way since the commander of the occupying army resided there.

Trieste - Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello di San Giusto

It is built on the dominant hill of Trieste and is considered the symbol of the city. It was located in that position so that it could control the territory from invasions. In the area, with the passage of time, the construction of the most important buildings in the city began, giving life to the town with the name of Tergeste.

Trieste - Theaters

Teatro Romano

The origins of the theater date back to the I-II century after Christ and was discovered in 1814 by the architect Pietro Nobile. During the demolition of the ancient part of the city, the theater was brought to light.

Trieste - Parks and nature reserves

Civico Orto Botanico

The botanical garden is located in Trieste and is known as the Civic Botanical Garden. The botanical garden is entrusted to Bartolomeo Biasoletto, a botanical pharmacist, for various experiments. The Botanical Garden is expanded with different types of plants. In 1929 the Garden was entrusted to the naturalist Carlo Stenta. The Garden is currently owned by the municipality of Trieste.

Trieste - Museums

Acquario Marino

The Aquarius was inaugurated about 80 years ago, in the building that previously served as a fish market. Inside there were several species of marine fauna (e.g. rings, crustaceans and numerous fish) and the famous pair of penguins from South Africa, who lived for almost 31 years. On the first floor we find a vivarium that contains some species of freshwater: reptiles, amphibians and fish.

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.

Aiello del Friuli - Museums

Museo della Civiltà Contadina nel Friuli Imperiale

The Museum of Peasant Civilization of Friuli Imperiale in Aiello del Friuli is located at the restored agricultural business center. It has four different eras from the 18th to the 20th century. The museum also owns examples of the environment of the rural house from 1500 until 1918. Among the different objects you can see more than 20,000 original items divided into 30 thematic sections.

Pordenone - Historic Centres

Centro storico di Pordenone

Long arcades characterize what was once called Contrada Maggiore, today Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. In addition to the Cathedral Cathedral with its Bell Tower, the Municipal Palace and Palazzo Ricchieri, seat of the Art Museum, the walk in the Historic Center of Pordenone allows you to admire wonderful historic palaces expertly decorated.

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.

Pordenone - Churches and places of worship

Duomo di San Marco

Built starting from thirteenth century in Romanesque-Gothic style and later reworked, it contains the altar of Our Lady of Mercy by Giovanni Antonio de Sacchis.

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.

Pordenone - Churches and places of worship

Santuario Madonna delle Grazie

The Madonna delle Grazie Sanctuary was built in style between the neo-Gothic and the eclectic. For centuries the church has received so many faithful who turned to Mary. It is located in the municipality of Cordovado, in the province of Pordenone, and represents a jewel of the Baroque style. In Pordenone the Madonna delle Grazie is celebrated on 8 September.

Erto e Casso - Monuments

Diga del Vajont

The Vajont Dam is located near the Friulian Dolomites Natural Park in the Municipality of Erto. The dam is linked to the history of the tragedy that occurred in the lake causing the deaths of so many people. In memory of these people, the Vajont Museum was built, which has been open to the public since 2007.

Gorizia - Streets and Squares

Piazza Vittoria

The Victoria Square in Gorizia, Friuli Venezia Giulia, is home to some of the most beautiful monuments of the city, including the baroque Church of St. Ignatius (between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries) and the Fountain of Neptune also from

Gorizia - Churches and places of worship

Il Duomo

The beautiful Cathedral Gorizia, Friuli Venezia Giulia, is one of the main buildings in the city, built in XIV century on an old Gothic chapel dedicated to St. Ahaz, today it honors St. Hilary of Aquileia and Tatian.

Monfalcone - Museums

Rocca di Monfalcone

The Fortress of Monfalcone was built around 490 AD by Theodoric, the king of the Ostrogoths. Over the years the fortress was damaged several times by the Turks. By the end of the 16th century, the building lost its defensive role and was abandoned for a long time, until 1955 when restoration work began. Since 1968 it has been home to the Paleontological Museum.

Udine - Museums

Museo Etnografico del Friuli

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.

Udine - Museums

Museo del Duomo

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.

Udine - Museums

Civici Musei e Galleria d'Arte Antica

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.

Udine - Museums

Galleria d'Arte Moderna

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.

Udine - Museums

Museo Friulano di Storia Naturale

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.

Forni Avoltri - Museums

Collezione Etnografica

The year the Ethnographic Collection was founded in 1993. The structure collects various objects that are divided by specificity: kitchen, bedroom, kit, crafts, such as woodworking, etc. The Collection is located inside an eighteenth-century house . Spinning and weaving are presented in a special section of the same.

Udine - Museums

Museo Diocesano e Galleria del Tiepolo

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.

Udine - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Villalta

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.

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.

Udine - Walls, towers and gates

Torre dell'Orologio

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.

Udine - Monuments

Loggia del Lionello

Udine - Churches and places of worship

Tempio Ossario

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.

Udine - Walls, towers and gates

Torre di Porta Aquileia

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.

Aquileia - Beaches

Spiaggia di banco d'orio

Tarvisio - Natural Areas

Foresta di Tarvisio

It is an imposing natural area of 24,000 hectares. In Baths of Lusnice (UD) there is a parking lot “The Forest”, here we find a museum and a botanical garden. The forest is characterized by nature trails and different nature areas.

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 - Churches and places of worship

Tempietto Longobardo

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 del Friuli - Monuments

Cividale Casa Medioevale

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.

Cividale del Friuli - Bridges

Ponte del Diavolo Cividale del Friuli

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.

Aquileia - Archaeological Sites

Città romana tardo imperiale

The archaeological area, located on the Via Giulia Augusta, has a space of great historical importance. It is an area in which in ancient times a Roman city stood, the remains of which are still visible: the domus, the oratory, the mosaics and several other Roman elements of the time. The site is carefully curated by the National Archaeological Museum of Aquileia, which organizes tours itineraries to show closely what is left of the ancient city.

Aquileia - Churches and places of worship

La Basilica Patriarcale

It has a Latin cross plan; the interior has three naves, divided by a reuse colonnade, which reach the transept where three richly frescoed apses open.

Palmanova - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Cividale

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.

Palmanova - Walls, towers and gates

Porta Aquileia

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.

Palmanova - Walls, towers and gates

Citta' Fortezza

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.

Palmanova - Museums

Civico Museo Storico

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.

Marano Lagunare - Parks and nature reserves

Riserve Naturali di Marano Lagunare

In the Marano lagoon there are two nature reserves: the first is that of the Foci of the Stella River, includes the Delta of the Stella River and the surrounding lagoon area, the second is made up of the Valle Canal Novo and consists mainly of a former fishing valley of about 35 hectares completely protected from the tides by perimeter embankments.

Trieste - Museums

Civico Museo di Storia Naturale

The Civic Museum of Natural History was inaugurated in 2010, although the original structure has been standing since 1846. Inside it collects collections of zoology, botany, paleontology, mycology, numerous testimonies and naturalistic research. It was managed by technical and specialized professors: Koch, Stenta, Mezzena and many more.

Trieste - Museums

Museo Teatrale "Carlo Schmidl"

The opening of the Theatrical Museum dates back to 1924. Inside the Museum we find a vast collection of musical materials dating back to the 800: photos, memorabilia, booklets, autographs and numerous other testimonies of Trieste's cultural life. Today the museum is located in the Gopcevich Palace and is open to the public.

Trieste - Museums

Museo Sveviano

The Swabian Museum in Trieste is dedicated to Aron Hector Schmitz, otherwise known as Italo Svevo who became famous after the publication of his novel “The Consciousness of Zeno”. Before his success, he lived a normal life as a bank clerk. Many of the objects left were destroyed during the bombings of 1945. The Museum keeps letters to family members and other writers, the gold pen given by his wife, plays, photographs, his violin.

Trieste - Museums

Civico Museo d'Arte Orientale

The Museum, located on the Palazzetto Leo, was opened in 2001. For its opening, a series of restorations of the building of eighteenth-century origins was carried out. Inside it houses a large collection of oriental objects and elements, divided under the certain categories. It is currently open to the public every day of the week.

Trieste - Museums

Museo della Comunità Ebraica "Carlo e Vera Wagner"

The Museum of the Jewish Community “Carlo and Vera Wagner” in Trieste is located in the former building of the Jewish Agency. The building was very important for Jewish immigration that descended from northeast Europe to the Israeli state. The Museum was precisely created to protect this Jewish passage. Inside the building, you can also see very important documents from Jewish history, you can admire the section dedicated to the Triestinians who fell during the Shoah and further documents that made the story.

Trieste - Museums

Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica

The works, made between the end of the fifteenth and nineteenth, are of the Venetian , the Lombard, the Ligurian, the Emilian, the Florentine, the Roman and the Neapolitan school. Among these, a deposed Christ attributed to Gianlorenzo Bernini.

Trieste - Museums

Civico Museo di Storia Patria

The National History Museum was reopened in 2007, after a period of renovation that also made the fabric room open. The Museum was donated to the Civic Museums of History and Art in 1952, who took care of the arrangement of the rooms. The works of art and also the objects on display tell the rich and complex history of Trieste.

Trieste - Museums

Civico Museo di Guerra per la Pace "D. de Henriquez"

The Civic Museum of War for Peace "Diego de Henriquez” presents visitors numerous objects from Diego de Henriquez's studio in Trieste. Inside there is also a library, a military, civil and cartographic archive.

Trieste - Museums

Civico Museo della Risiera di S. Sabba

The mansion was built at the beginning of the 20th century, and was initially used by the Nazis as a prison camp. Inside, a series of murders happened in the most monstrous ways, including a crematorium as well. Since 1975, after a deep restoration by R. Boico, the building became the seat of the Civic Museum of the Risiera di S. Sabba.

Trieste - Museums

Civico Museo Sartorio

The Civic Museum Sartorio is located in Trieste, a short distance from the museum of natural history. It houses antique furnishings and objects, ceramics, library, collections of paintings, drawings by Giambattista Tiepolo and a gypsoteca - gliptoteca. The Sartorio Civic Museum was founded by the homonymous family and the official partial opening dates back in 1949. The museum, together with its furnishings, was donated to the City Council by the last heir of the family.

Trieste - Museums

Museo Ferroviario

The opening of the Trieste Railway Museum Campo Marzio dates back to 8 March 1984. The rooms have been restored giving perfectly the idea of the work that was done in the railway. A room is also dedicated to trams, today no longer in use. On the tracks, you can see steam locomotives, an electric locomotive and a diesel. In the theaters there are also often several exhibitions of a historical character and it was also chosen as a set for several films.

Monrupino - Museums

Museo della Casa Carsica

The Museum of the Karst House is located inside a rustic house that owes its current appearance to the works carried out in 1831. It consists of a stone slabs roof, characteristic of the Karst and is furnished with objects and furniture donated by the inhabitants of the area.

Trieste - Museums

Museo Etnografico di Servola

The museum preserves and tells, thanks to the objects preserved inside it, the ancient history of Servola, especially on the production of bread. In fact, there are ancient objects that were used in the preparation of bread, among them the rolling pin and the scale. There are also irons, clothes and costumes both male and female.

Trieste - Museums

Civico Museo "Morpurgo"

The museum intended to preserve documents, memorabilia, paintings, prints on history and city folklore, was reopened in December 2000, thanks to the magnificent intervention of the Costantinides family, with the creation of the fabric room and the renovation of the artistic collection of the Greek Socrates Stavropulos (Trieste 1882-Zurich 1960), donated to the Civic Museums of History and Art in 1952, arranged by himself originally in the halls of the museum and integrated on several occasions until death.

Trieste - Museums

Museo Storico del Castello di Miramare

Historical Museum of Trieste built in 1955 the Miramare Castle, offers the combination of different styles from Gothic to Medieval to Renaissance. The most important rooms of the museum are: the Sala Novara, which was the office of Massimiliano d'Habsburg, the Library with more than 7,000 nineteenth-century volumes of history, art, literature, geography and botany, the Hall Historical frescoed with episodes from the history of Grignano and the Music Room. The Museum is open to the public through a pre-established path.

Trieste - Museums

Civico Museo del Mare

The Museum of the Sea of Trieste was founded in 1904, tells the historical development of the Trieste marineria and the evolution of navigation instruments. Inside the first floor, you can admire models of ancient ships and nautical instruments of the Teresian nautical school, mainly from the 19th century. On the second floor, the history of steam marine. In the other rooms you can see photos and prints of the marine subjects, models of the port of Trieste and nautical charts. You can visit the fishing rooms that display boats and gear in use in the Adriatic.

Trieste - Parks and nature reserves

Oasi Riserva Naturale Marina Miramare

The reserve is a protected area, managed by the Italian Association since 1986. It is 300,000 m2 of surface, in which there is a very special flora and fauna. The level of protection of the whole oasis is very high, and in the past a policy was exercised aimed at protecting these types of national heritage. It is recommended for people interested in marine tourism.

Trieste - Monuments

Statua di Carlo VI

Located a few meters to the right of the Fountain of the Four Continents, in 1728, a column of white stone bears the statue of Charles VI Habsburg, in occasion of the Emperor's visit in Trieste.

Trieste - Lighthouses and observation points

Faro della Vittoria

This building was completed in 1927. The Victory Lighthouse is also a monument dedicated to the fallen at sea during World War I. The structure is tall and majestic and the lighthouse lantern is kept in a bronze and crystal cage. The lighthouse is owned by the Lighthouse Zone Command.

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 - Churches and places of worship

Sinagoga Ebraica

The synagogue was first documented in the 13th century and was the work of Ruggero and Arduino Berlam. Over the years, it was part of many events of the Jews from Trieste, becoming in the 20th century one of the largest synagogues in Europe. Inside we can find the oratory and the majestic synagogue, which are used in case of big holidays. Today it is managed by the Jewish community of Trieste, and is home to different structures of this community.

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 - Theaters

Teatro Verdi

The Teatro Verdi, born under the name of Teatro Nuovo, is one of the oldest opera houses in activity in the city of Trieste. It was built between 1798 and 1801 by the architects Gian Antonio Selva (the same as the Venice Phoenix) and Matteo Pertsch. The structure of the building resumes that of the “Teatro della Scala”. The inauguration took place on 21 April 1801. Today, the “Giuseppe Verdi” Opera Theatre Foundation has a stable orchestra, a stable choir, a dance body and excellent workshops. The Foundation carries out an intense operatic activity.

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 - Fountains

Fontana dei Quattro Continenti

The Fountain was built in the middle of the 18th century by Mazzoleni. It took its name from its structure consisting of 4 statues, depicting the continents obviously known already at the time. The same was demolished and removed over the years, and gave rise to discussions for its restoration, until the decision to put it back in the center of the square, being restored and repositioned. From that moment it became a very visited point of interest and loved by locals and tourists.

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 - Lighthouses and observation points

Ex Faro La Lanterna

The Trieste Lantern was built in 1833 on the orders of the Governor Carlo Zinzendorf. The structure consists of a stone tower that rests on a cylindrical base above the Scoglio dello Zucco. In addition to being a lighthouse for boats, the Lantern of Trieste, in the past had the aim of defending the city.

Trieste - Monuments

Arco Romano Riccardo

The Arch of Richard is a triumphal Roman arch that is located in the homonymous street. Its construction took place in the first century AD with the request of Emperor Octavian Augustus. It is structured with grooves topped by capitals of Corinthian order. The arch ceiling was decorated with coffers.

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 - Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di San Giusto

It was created by the union of the two churches of Santa Maria and the one dedicated to the martyr San Giusto. The Basilica Cathedral of San Giusto is the most important religious building in the city. The exterior of the church is enriched with a rose window in karst stone. The bell tower and also the façade are composed of artifacts from the Roman period. The interior of the church was shot down in the early 20th century. The fresco of the Coronation of the Virgin was replaced by a mosaic that had the same theme.

Trieste - Museums

Lapidario Tergestino

The new Lapidary Tergestino was inaugurated on 4 April 2001 at the headquarters of the Lalio Bastion of the Castle of San Giusto. The Roman stone materials, exposed since the mid-nineteenth century outdoors in the garden of the Lapidary Garden, had undergone progressive degradation caused by the weather. To ensure proper preservation, most of the artifacts from Trieste were moved to the environments of the Lalio Bastion.

Sgonico - Museums

Museo Speleologico

The Speleological Museum dates back to 1963. For reasons of restoration, it was exposed to the custody of the Regional Directorate for Cultural and Landscape Heritage of Friuli Venezia Giulia. The museum supports exhibitions, archaeological and speleological materials that belong to the Bronze Age.

Lignano Sabbiadoro - Zoological Gardens and Aquariums

Zoo Punta Verde

Lignano Sabbiadoro - Adventure Parks

Parco Hemingway

Lignano Sabbiadoro - Adventure Parks

Parco Junior

Gorizia - Monuments

Sacrario Militare di Oslavia

The shrine dates back to 1938 in honor of the soldiers who lost their lives during World War I. It was designed by Venturi and today it houses more than 57,000 soldiers, both Italian and Austrian. The latter are commemorated every year on 8 August through a special ceremony. Currently, the building requires restorations, but in the absence of funds, its state continues to be at risk.

Basovizza - Monuments

Foiba di Basovizza

The Foiba of Basovizza is a National Monument built to remember the atrocities that occurred in 1945, where about ten thousand people were killed by the communist partisans of Titus. The Monument is also the symbol of the dramas that occurred on the eastern border during the end of World War II.

Trieste - Monuments

Orto Lapidario

The Lapidary Garden of San Giusto is located in the municipality of Trieste of the homonymous province and of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The Lapidary Garden dates back to the nineteenth century and found by the archaeologist Domenico Rossetti. On this lapidary there are epigraphs, monuments and sculptures from the Roman, Medieval and Modern times. The remains are visible today and stand out on the hills of San Giusto. It is currently open to the public.

San Dorligo della Valle - Natural Areas

Parco della Val Rosandra

The Rosandra Valley Park is a natural environment rich in a wide variety of flora and fauna. It is characterized by a Mediterranean climate that favors the growth of particular specimens such as bloody, scardola and trout. It is a suitable place for those who love nature.

Duino Aurisina - Monuments

Bunker di Guerra

There is nearby the Castle of Duino a bunker that was used during the Second World War. A place that remembers and tells a sad piece of world history.

Udine - Monuments

Arco Bollani

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lignano Sabbiadoro - Natural Areas

Pista ciclabile di Lignano Sabbiadoro

A charming bike path leads from Lignano Pineta to Lignano Sabbiadoro. Raised from the road axis it allows you to enjoy the spectacle of the lagoon that takes on different colors and atmospheres throughout the day.

Duino Aurisina - Natural Areas

Riserva naturale delle Falesie di Duino

A Fabulous cliff, protected area today, combining the beauty of the karst and Mediterranean landscape.It is worth seeing!

Duino Aurisina - Natural Areas

Mitreo di Duino

Interesting natural cave where once the Roman god Mithras was worshipped, it is located near the Bocche of Timavo. Well worth visiting, and who knows, even make the ancient God an offer!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pordenone - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Tinti

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

Udine - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo del Comune

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pordenone - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Badin

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Udine - Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Arcivescovile

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.

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.

Prata di Pordenone - Museums

Museo della Miniera

The Mine Museum was born thanks to the will of many Friulian miners who, after returning home from the mines of Belgium, decided to establish a Museum where the memories of the difficult work they do. The Museum therefore houses a large number of materials coming from the Roton mine where they worked for a long time.

San Vito al Tagliamento - Museums

Museo Provinciale della Vita Contadina

The Provincial Museum of Peasant Life is located in the municipality of San Vito al Tagliamento. Here, mainly objects and documents of peasant civilization are exhibited. The museum was divided into eleven rooms. The peculiarity of the museum lies in the collections of objects for children, for the processing of the land and in the means of transport. the structure also includes two offices dedicated to the craft works of wood and of iron.

Gorizia - Parks and nature reserves

Giardini pubblici

Although they have been almost destroyed during the war the beautiful public gardens of Gorizia, Friuli Venezia Giulia, were created in 1863 on land owned by the traditional Hercolani family of Forlì De Grazia.

Sgonico - Parks and nature reserves

Giardino Botanico Carsiana

The Carsian Botanical Garden was created in 1964 by some scholars. Their passion for karst flora led them to create this beautiful environment. The area expands to 6000 square meters, where we can find among the most particular species. Divided into eight sections, the garden is part of the Working Group for Botanical Gardens and Historical Gardens of the Italian Botanical Society.

San Vito al Tagliamento - Museums

Museo Civico "F. De Rocco"

The “F. De Rocco” Civic Museum is located in the municipality of San Vito al Tagliamento and is located in the Raimonda Tower. The museum supports archaeological collections concerning prehistoric and protohistorical materials. The visit to the museum is of particular interest for fans of the history of San Vitese art.

Gorizia - Museums

Museo Provinciale Palazzo Attems

The Palazzo Attems provincal Museum dates back to the 18th century. It was built in 1745 by the architect Nicolò Pacassi. After deep restorations, the palace hosts major exhibitions. Palazzo Attems is located in Piazza De Amicis and stands inside the municipality of Gorizia. The entire building is a rich historical and artistic heritage of Italian culture. The Attems Palace was decorated with several frescoes from the 18th century.

Zuglio - Museums

Museo Civico Archeologico Iulium Carnicum

The Iulium Carnicum Civic Archaeological Museum was founded in 1995. It is located in the beautiful Palazzo Leschiutta which is owned by the Municipality. All the objects that we can observe in it today come from the ancient Iulium Carnicum. The materials are exposed in different floors following a division into sections. This institute, very important for the ancient city culture, is part of the Museum Network of the Province of Udine and Carnia Museums.

Trieste - Museums

Science Centre Immaginario Scientifico

The Science Centre Imaginario Scientific is located in the municipality of Trieste. It is the second museum of this kind in Italy, after the “City of Science” the museum of Naples. It was created in 1985 and was inaugurated in 1986. Part of the museum served as an experimentation venue at the International Center for Theoretical Physics. Today you can visit it, as it is open to the public.

Pordenone - Museums

Museo Diocesano

The museum is located at the “Diocesan Centre for Pastoral Activities” which was built in 1988 by the architect Otmar Barth. The museum was opened to the public in 1995 and contains collections from the diocesan territory. In the museum there are about 700 works of art, namely paintings, sculptures, devotional objects and much more. These works are organized into sections according to a chronological itinerary.

Trieste - Museums

Antiquarium dell'Acquedotto Romano

The Antiquarium is set up in the place where between 1976 and 1977 the remains of the Roman aqueduct coming from the Rosandra Valley, dating back to the first century AD were found. In the Antiquarium you can see a segment of the channel and one of the five inspection wells on the vault of the pipeline, as well as the archaeological material found between the excavations. Upstream of the aqueduct, the remains of a Roman villa were also identified.

Trieste - Museums

Donazione “Sambo”

Donation that the daughter of the painter Edgardo Sambo made to the city of Trieste, consisting of portraits painted by her father, a picture of Ugo Flumiani and a bronze bust of Teodoro Russo.

Gorizia - Museums

Museo di Storia e Arte

The Museum of History and Art of Gorizia reproduces the family city environment and the typical artisan shops and shows the traditional cuisine and the equipment used during the war, the laboratory of carpentry and the silversmith's shop. Among the objects found are also the locks for chests, doors and doors, padlocks, latches manufactured in Gorizia itself or in its suburbs between the 16th and 19th centuries. On the first floor there is a well-known Art Gallery with works of the '500.

Pordenone - Museums

Museo Civico delle Scienze

The Science Museum is located at Palazzo Amalteo, a sixteenth-century building. In the different sections, you can admire the rich prehistoric collections, the zoological collections in the bird room, the model of mammoth and woolly rhino. The insect sections, about 9000 examples, is also the most complete collection of minerals of Alpe Adria.

Gorizia - Museums

Musei Provinciali: Museo della Moda e delle Arti Applicate

The Museum of Fashion and Applied Arts includes the section of silk processing, jewelry and also craftsmanship linked to clothing with the most precious gowns with spindled lace of 1672. To be emphasized, the collections of handbags and gloves from the period 1700-1925. Not to be forgotten, the part dedicated to the artisanal production of 17th century glass and ceramics.

Monfalcone - Museums

Museo Paleontologico della Rocca

The Paleontological Museum of the Rocca was conceived in 1968 by the Speleological Group Amici del Fante. It was inaugurated in 1970 with nine windows, which later arrived at 18. Inside it we find the rooms of the temporary exhibition, the speleological-geopaleontological library and also the laboratory where the paleontology - geological of the whole world was studied. The materials of the speleological room belong to about 85 million years ago.

Gorizia - Fountains

Fontana di Nettuno

The beautiful Fountain of Neptune is in the heart of Victoria Square in Gorizia, Friuli Venezia Giulia. Wonderful monument, a symbol of the city, opposite to the church of S. Ignatius which was standing in the middle of the eighteenth century.

Grignano - Beaches

Spiaggia Canovella de'Zoppoli

Duino Aurisina - Beaches

Baia di Sistiana

Those who enjoy the calm sea and no waves, in addition to having the opportunity to admire a beautiful landscape, I suggest a visit to the lovely Sistiana Bay in Duino-Aurisina.

Trieste - Theaters

Teatro S.Giovanni - P.A.T. Teatro

The Teatro di San Giovanni di Trieste is a point of reference for amateur city and dialect theater companies. They give life to a wonderful collaboration with the presence of a specialized critic and with the support, ever stronger, of the public who gladly follows all the presentations.

Trieste - Theaters

Politeama Rossetti - Teatro Stabile del Friuli Venezia Giulia

The Rossetti is the quintessential theatre in Trieste and is also known as the Teatro Stabile del Friuli Venezia Giulia. In the heart of the city, it is located in an imposing neoclassical building. The theater offer is interesting and varied.

Trieste - Theaters

Teatro La Contrada - Teatro Stabile di Trieste

The "Contrada Popular Theatre " was founded in Trieste in 1976. The main areas of activity are the setting up of works by authors from Trieste and Central European authors of the Thirties-Forties.

Trieste - Theaters

Teatro Miela

Since its reopening, it has offered to the city of Trieste an alternative center for cinematic experiences, drama, music, visual arts, that by nature require "intermediate" venues, agile and cheap to maintain. A success.

Trieste - Theaters

Teatro Silvio Pellico

The Silvio Pellico theatre has ancient origins, but since 1983 it has been run by an association, the purpose of which is to promote the tradition of Trieste. It is the headquarters of Armonia that continues to promote the theater, through its continuous comedy shows in local dialect. The property is easily visited.

Trieste - Museums

Museo Sartorio

Housed in the eighteenth-century villa of the wealthy family Sartorio from San Remo. Part of the I floor and of the II retain original furnishings, paintings, books, miscellaneous items. At the II floor the valuable collection of drawings by Tiepolo

Gorizia - Museums

Musei Provinciali: Collezione Archeologica

The archaeological part of the Provincial Museum of Gorizia exhibits a very rich collection of objects excavated in the last two centuries. These are historical testimonies of the city: lithic artifacts, metal artifacts, iron weapons, and numerous ancient documents. It's the perfect place for all history fans.

Gorizia - Museums

Fondazione Palazzo Coronini Cronberg Onlus

The foundation was created in 1990, at the desire of Guglielmo Coronini Cronberg expressed in his will. Inside there is a large collection of objects and personal documents of the nobleman: prints, jewelry, silver, medals, clothes and numerous other collections well maintained by William and his family. Today the Palazzo Coronini, owned by the family, has become a museum, which exposes a wide range of cultural and historical heritage.

Attimis - Museums

Museo Archeologico Medievale

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.

Tolmezzo - Museums

Museo Carnico delle Arti Popolari "M. Gortani"

The Carnic Museum of Popular Arts “M. Gortani” is located inside the Palazzo Campeis. The collection exists thanks to the great research work carried out since 1920 by Professor Michele Cortani. The exhibition includes ethnographic material dating from the fourteenth and nineteenth centuries, with particular attention to the traditions of Carnia.

Andreis - Museums

Museo Civico (Museo dell'Arte e della Civiltà Contadina)

The Museum was established in 1981 by the Municipality that collected objects and documents from the citizens of the area. It is a large collection of materials dating back to the 19th century: everyday objects, means of work, typical clothing of the area and numerous other testimonies of Andreis's past. Through the Museum you can retrace the entire history of the city: the most famous crafts, traditions, gastronomy and all aspects of peasant life. The building is open to the public.

Pordenone - Museums

Museo Civico d'Arte

The Museum was officially inaugurated in October 1972, inside it we find: civic collections and works of art donated by different collectors or by the same artists. In the rooms of the Palace we can see the most important works of art of the Museum including drawings, frescoes, sculptures, furniture, goldsmith objects and ceramics created from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Aquileia - Museums

Museo Nazionale Paleocristiano

The Museum is located inside a facility that dates back to the fourth century. It is a great collection of objects and documentations of a religious nature and of very ancient origin. All the elements are well maintained and arranged on three floors and offer the opportunity to retrace the history of the development of Christianity. All interested parties can visit it and have the opportunity to breathe the atmosphere of a basilica typical of the fourteenth century.

Prato Carnico - Museums

Museo della Casa Carnica

The Carnica House Museum is a small ethnographic museum, created thanks to the donation of Dorina Bruseschi, its owner. The Museum offers the opportunity to admire a typical architecture of the bourgeois Carnica house from the 17th and 18th centuries. On the first floor there is the fireplace while on the upper floor you can admire the bedroom and study of Battista Bruseschi.

Grado - Museums

Museo Lapidario del Duomo di S. Eufemia

The Lapidary Museum of the Cathedral of S. Eufemia is located in the complex of the homonymous basilica. Inside it exhibits finds that date back to Roman and early Christian times and there are also inscriptions, some parts of very ancient sarcophagi. The convenience of visiting the lapidary lies in the fact that you can also see other important monuments.

Tolmezzo - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Picotta

The Picotta Tower is located on a small hill, also reachable on foot. The Tower was built in 1477 to defend itself against the invasions of the Turks. During World War II, the building was almost completely destroyed by the Germans in 1944. After a few years, the Tower was rebuilt keeping its original shape thanks to some documents and photographs.

Chions - Walls, towers and gates

Torre Sbroiavacca Diroccato

The Tower was part of the Sbroiavacca Castle and was first mentioned in the 13th century. The castle was destroyed in 1820 by the Emperor Maximilian. Currently, only the brick tower is visible.

Sutrio - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Nicolo

Built in the “taviela” of Sutrio in the 13th century on a pre-existing chapel, whose origin is lost in the mists of time, it has always been considered the church of the “STRAULINARS”. The altar of San Rocco dates back to 1836 and was built by Sutrian Giacomo Straulino; that of San Sebastiano is of an uncertain date.

Pordenone - Churches and places of worship

Ex Convento e chiesa di San Francesco

Purchased by the Municipality in recent times, the building has been restored and turned into a cultural and artistic uses. The interior retains traces of a cloister frescoes and paintings.

Sutrio - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Ognissanti

The church of All Saints, branch of the master church of San Pietro in Carnia (and detached from it in 1730) is very ancient as a foundation. It was consecrated on 19 July by the Archbishop of Udine Giovanni Maria Berengo. Its foundation was dedicated to ALL SAINTS (All Saints).

Gorizia - Churches and places of worship

Sinagoga

The building was built in the center of the former Jewish ghetto in 1756. The appearance of the building today is that of the last renovation carried out in 1894. Currently within its walls, the 'Museum of Jerusalem on the Soca is housed, which revives the history of the people of Israel and the Goritian Jewish community.

Udine - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Santa Maria di Castello

Gorizia - Historic Centres

Borgo Castello

A typical well-preserved village that was formed by beautiful Venetian ramparts erected in 1509. There are beautiful things to see and live again in this charming medieval sea place. Do not forget of visit the port Leopoldina.

Faedis - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Sant’Elena – Costapiana

The beautiful Gothic church of St. Helena in Costapiana is really beautiful. Its simple stone construction takes us back in time.

Duino Aurisina - Historic Centres

Villaggio del Pescatore

In the beautiful Fisherman's Village, in Duino, there is an interesting area which houses one of the most important paleontological sites of dinosaur remains in Italy.

Trieste - Churches and places of worship

Tempio Mariano di Monte Grisa

The Temple dates back to 1960. Under the proposal of Archbishop Strazzacappa it was dedicated to Mary Mother and Queen, and its main purpose was that of union among different peoples. The interior has a very special structure, and we can also find the statue of Our Lady of Fatima. In 1992 it was also visited by Pope John Paul II, an event that is part of the history of the temple.

Sutrio - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa Sant'Ulderico

The church of San Ulderico had been rebuilt by the architect Schiavi in 1791. At that time it was dedicated to New Year's Eve, but, then it was dedicated to San Ulderico, you don't know when and you don't know why. Several frescoes were by Novelli, a famous architect of the time.

Ronchi dei Legionari - Libraries and archives

Biblioteca Comunale "Sandro Pertini"

The “Sandro Pertini” Municipal Library is located in a building dating back to the end of the 18th century and has a bibliographic and documentary heritage of almost 80000 units, divided into sections and placed completely open shelf

Udine - Churches and places of worship

Cappella Manin

Grado - Churches and places of worship

Basilica di Sant'Eufemia

Gorizia - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa barocca di S. Ignazio

This characteristic and charming baroque church dedicated to St. Ignatius was built around the years 1654 and 1757. It features a rich Baroque decoration that absolutely deserves to be seen.

Faedis - Churches and places of worship

Chiesa Santa Maria Assunta

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.

Duino Aurisina - Viewpoints

Il Sentiero Rilke

Enjoy magnificent views from this lovely trail that runs along the Nature Reserve on the cliffs of Duino.It is simply not to be missed! It is an unforgettable trip!

Pordenone - Archaeological Sites

Area Archeologica

The Archaeological Area of Pordenone is located at the exit of the city. It is, in fact, a group of Roman walls, discovered in the 1950s. They are currently established in an estate that previously had an agricultural function, where they are treated in the best way to keep them and keep them in good condition. The area is available to all interested parties.

Mereto di Tomba - Archaeological Sites

Castelliere di Savalons

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.

Trieste - Archaeological Sites

Antiquarium

The Antiquarium consists of an area of archaeological excavations, built between 1980 and 1986 in the area behind the Roman Theatre, and an exhibition space set up at the tower of the medieval walls. A first-century domus was reused, from the middle of the second century until the 6th century. Elements were also found, such as a sort of stone seat and a banquet consumed at the tomb in honor of the deceased.

Forgaria Nel Friuli - Archaeological Sites

Parco Archeologico Castelraimondo

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.

Latisana - Archaeological Sites

Via Annia (VI sec) loc.Latisanotta

Sappada - Adventure Parks

Nevelandia

Lignano Sabbiadoro - Adventure Parks

Aquasplash