Udine: the capital of Friuli, hosts the most beautiful Venetian-style square on the mainland
Udine, small and welcoming, is often considered only a city of passage to reach the borders with Austria and Slovenia, respectively fifty-four and about twenty km away.
Udine: a city that deserves to become a tourist destination
The city of Udine, thanks to the many alternatives it offers, deserves to become a tourist destination. Starting with Liberty Square, called the most beautiful Venetian-style square on the mainland.
Among the monuments that the capital hosts are the Loggia del Lionello with its white and pink marbles, the Temple of San Giovanni surmounted by Clock tower.
Above the square there is the Udine Castle, a sixteenth-century fortification from which you can admire a breathtaking view.
On the peaks of Tarvisio
Tarvisio, a favorite destination for ski enthusiasts, a renowned resort in the province of Udine, is surrounded by the peaks of the Julian Alps. It is immersed in a natural landscape of rare beauty.
In winter you can discover it on skis. In summer you can explore it with walks, trekking, mountain bike or with a ride on the paths.
If you are traveling as a family, you can indulge yourself at the Sella Nevea Adventure Park, large structure with attractions and entertainment for adults and children.
Udine: between the ritual of the tajut and the “colored palaces” of Gianbattista Tiepolo
Another symbol of the city of Udine is Matteotti Square, seat of the morning market and theater of one of the most characteristic rites of the Udinesi. The tajut, a glass of wine to be savored in one of the many ancient taverns located in the center.
Visiting Udine also means walking among the many colorful buildings dating back to the XNUMXth century. It is the period in which the great painter lived Gianbattista Tiepolo, which reached the pinnacle of his art.
Some of the artist's masterpieces can be admired in the Galleries of the Patriarchal Palace, In 'Oratory of Purity and especially in the Cathedral of Santa Maria Annunziata.
If you want to go shopping there are the streets of the center, such as the medieval one Via Mercato Vecchio, which alternates boutiques and picturesque craft shops with prestigious buildings, where you can find goldsmiths inspired by the Lombard style.
Finally, for refreshments, cafes and trattorias abound, where you can savor local specialties.
At the table San Daniele reigns: the king of local menus
Specialty of the Udine area, San Daniele raw ham Dop. It is produced in the municipality of the same name in the Province of Udine. It represents one of the local culinary excellences in the world. Unmissable in the appetizers and snacks of the Udine taverns. It is accompanied by the polenta, usually cut with a thread instead of a knife and from Frico, "Pie" of potatoes, onions and cheese cooked in a pan.
