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Friuli Venezia Giulia
Why Go?
With its triple-barrelled moniker, Friuli Venezia Giulia's multifaceted nature should come
as no surprise. Cultural complexity is cherished in this small, little-visited region, tucked
away on Italy's far northeastern borders with Austria and Slovenia. Friuli Venezia Giulia's
landscapes offer profound contrasts too, with the foreboding, perpetually snowy Giulie and
Carnic Alps in the north, idyllic grapevine-filled plains in the centre, the south's beaches,
Venetian-like lagoons and curious, craggy karst encircling Trieste.
While there's an amazing reserve of often uncrowded historical sights, from Roman ru-
ins to Austro-Hungarian palaces, this is also a fine destination for simply kicking back with
the locals, tasting the region's world-famous wines and discovering a culinary heritage that
will broaden your notions of the Italian table. Serene, intriguing Trieste and friendly, feisty
Udine make for great city time - they're so easy and welcoming you'll soon feel as if
you're Friulian, Venezian or Giulian too.
When to Go
Feb
Discover the uncrowded slopes of the Carnic and Giulie Alps.
Jun
Feast on prosciutto at San Daniele's Aria di Festa.
