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Relaxing in : All the activities to help you slow down, relax, and discover Friuli Venezia Giulia on the go: the region’s unhurried beauty. All the activities for a dynamic vacation filled with sports and adventure. BIKE EXPERIENCE FAMILY EXPERIENCE

Friuli Venezia Giulia on two wheels: All the activities to discover the beauty of the region by bike. Friuli Venezia Giulia for the family: All the activities for a family-friendly vacation to discover all that TASTE the region has to offer. EXPERIENCE ART & CULTURE EXPERIENCE

Friuli Venezia Giulia to savor: All the region’s fine food and wine tasting tours and activities. Friuli Venezia Giulia with art: All the activities for exploring the region and its historical, artistic and cultural treasures. INDEX

4 The charm of staying in prestigious places 27 Villa Beria di Sale e d’Argentina Romantic moods: 28 Casaforte d’Attimis-Maniago hospitality, elegance and exquisite details 29 Villa Dragoni Florio Danieli 6 Historic houses 30 Buttrio Castle Castles 31 Canussio Castle 8 Overlooking the sea 32 Villa Orgnani Linda 9 Muggia Castle 33 Villa Miotti de Braida

10 Duino Castle 34 Villa de Rubeis-Florit 35 Susans Castle 11 The Friulian plain 36 Casa Asquini 12 Villa Iachia 37 Villalta Castle 13 Castle Strassoldo di Sopra 14 Villa Pace 38 The Midlands 16 Palazzo Steffaneo Roncato 39 Villa Cigolotti 17 Villa Gorgo 40 Valvasone Castle 18 Villa Manin Guerresco 41 Villa Kechler de Asarta 20 Villa Elodia 42 Borgo dei Conti della Torre 44 Cordovado Castle 21 The Friulian hills 46 Villa Luppis 22 Palazzo Lantieri 47 Palazzo Scolari 23 Villa Attems Cernozza de Postcastro 24 Spessa Castle 48 Main Arts and Cultural Events

25 Villa Locatelli - Tenuta di Angoris 51 Infopoint 26 Casa de Carvalho de Moraes de Puppi THE CHARM OF STAYING ROMANTIC MOODS: IN PRESTIGIOUS PLACES HOSPITALITY, ELEGANCE AND EXQUISITE DETAILS

Friuli Venezia Giulia is a region on Staying in a castle, savoring the unique the border of full of hidden and elegant atmosphere of a historical treasures that will amaze visitors residence and being welcomed according due to its many different landscapes, to the traditional art of hospitality are intertwining cultures, and ancient what all the marvelous venues in this traditions. brochure offer for an enjoyable, relaxing The Historic Houses & Castles of vacation. Friuli Venezia Giulia let you discover Browsing the pages of this catalog, you’ll the originality of this enchanting discover enchanting places that are the region through its unique scenery and perfect settings for the exclusive wedding places where you can enjoy relaxing, of your dreams. pleasant moments. Splendid manors harmoniously blend with the most fascinating tourist areas of the region, while historical villas are surrounded by verdant hills and beautiful scenery, sit on the outskirts of an ancient village or enjoy breath- taking views of the Gulf of and are adorned with gardens, vineyards, and striking centuries-old parks.

4 5 HISTORIC HOUSES CASTLES

The historic houses of Friuli Venezia Sleeping in an ancient castle is like Giulia are perfectly preserved or traveling back in time: it is a unique restored in respect of their original and fascinating experience that not style. Staying in one of these stately everyone can offer. Thanks to the residences will let you also learn about support of the Consorzio per la its history. Several villas are linked to Salvaguardia dei Castelli Storici del important events of the past while Friuli Venezia Giulia [Consortium others are tied to legends and epic for the Protection of the Historical tales: families that fought battles to Castles of Friuli Venezia Giulia] and conquer fiefdoms, lovers separated by the availability of the owners of a star-crossed destiny and enemies these splendid estates, you can enjoy captured and isolated from the rest of unforgettable moments in a setting the world. Crossing the threshold of an of centuries past. The many castles old 14th century archway or passing by of Friuli Venezia Giulia give history a crenellated tower, you can imagine buffs a chance to visit these estates the events that animated those ancient and also organize exclusive tours on stones that are now in the spotlight request. thanks to the work of the Associazione Dimore Storiche Italiane [Association of Historic Houses in Italy].

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8 MUGGIA CASTLE

Muggia Castle, which dates back In 1991 the sculptor Villi Bossi The historic house offers: to 1374 and overlooks the old bought the castle in a state of •A guided tour of the castle rooms and “Mandracchio” port, is an aus- great disrepair and restored it to its beautiful garden, accompanied by tere rectangular building made its ancient splendor. Gabriella Bossi. of square sandstone blocks. Today it is the private home and Duration: 1 hour. Closely tied to the history of studio of the sculptor. The Bossi Participants: Groups min. 20 - max. Muggia, which was loyal to family now organizes poetry 40 people. Venice in its battles against readings and musical evenings Period: Open all year round. Reserva- the Patriarchy of Aquileia and so that these walls, once only tions are required at least one week in advance. against Maximilian I and Trieste, used for defense, are now used •The tour can be combined with a vis- to safeguard the soul. the castle was a military strong- it of Muggia’s old town center and its hold up until 1700 but later cathedral, the archeological area and abandoned. the Santa Maria Assunta Basilica. •A venue for art, music, culture and for information: poetry. CASTELLO DI MUGGIA Calle Lauri 8 - 34015 Muggia - TS Tel. +39 040 272772 [email protected] www.castellodimuggia.wpeople.it 9 DUINO CASTLE

Duino Castle, owned by the tower, the rampart walls over- a cloak will let you discover the legend Princes of Torre and Tasso, was looking the sea and the bunker of the White Lady. built in 1300 upon the ruins built in 1943 by the German Duration: 1 hour. of an ancient Roman outpost. Kriegsmarine. Participants: Groups min. 10 people. The massive complex with its Visiting Hours: To be agreed upon composite architectural style when booking. overlooks the Gulf of Trieste. •A venue for wedding receptions, gala The historic house offers: Inside, it houses important dinners, private and corporate events. •A tour of 18 rooms, with precious works of art and refined histor- •Exhibitions of art, photography and antiques and numerous documents films. ical relics. Over the centuries, it explaining the history of the Torre and •High profile cultural and musical has offered hospitality to many Tasso family, and the garden with its events. illustrious people, including wide variety of Mediterranean flora. the poet R.M. Rilke, Empress Duration: 1.5 hours. Elisabeth of Austria (known as Participants: Individuals and groups, Sissi), the Archduke Maximilian min. 10 people. of Habsburg and his wife Char- Visiting hours: Every day, except for iinformation: lotte of Belgium. On the tour of Tuesdays. Reservations are required at least one week in advance. CASTELLO DI DUINO the castle and its gardens, guests Location Duino 32 can admire the forte-piano •A tour of the ruins of Castel Vecchio, 34011 Duino-Aurisina - TS the first fortified settlement built in the played by Franz Liszt, the Palladio Tel. +39 040 208120 eleventh century. Below the fortress For guided tours staircase, the view of the Gulf overlooking the sea, a rock resembling [email protected] of Trieste from the top of the the silhouette of a woman wrapped in For events [email protected] 10 www.castellodiduino.it THE FRIULIAN PLAIN

11 VILLA IACHIA

Villa Iachia is an 18th century The villa was originally com- manor and rustic outbuildings historic house just a few kilo- posed of two separate buildings in a large park crossed by a meters from Aquileia, a city that were joined after a mar- 300-meter-long lane. The Villa recognized by UNESCO as a World riage united the Morpurgo and Iachia Park, with its fourteen Heritage Site due to its ancient Iachia families. The complex, hectares, is the largest private Roman ruins and extraordinary built on a large irregular polyg- park in Friuli. early Christian basilica. onal area, is composed of the

The historic house offers: nished with original antiques. Seasonal •A guided tour of the villa and park, opening, from May to September. accompanied by the owners, with a •A venue for wedding receptions. chance to taste the wines and tradi- •A venue for private and corporate tional local products of Friuli. events. Duration: 2 hours. •Cultural, scenic, food and wine tours. Participants: Groups min. 10 - max. •Itineraries for visiting private historic for information: 30 people. manors in the area. VILLA IACHIA Period: All year round. Reservations Accessible to people with physical Via Aquileia, 2 are required at least two days before. disabilities. 33050 Ruda - UD •A relaxing holiday immersed in nature, Tel. +39 0431 99250 with a stay in the elegant suites fur- Mob. +39 339 2006646 [email protected] 12 www.villaiachia.it CASTLE STRASSOLDO DI SOPRA

The Castle Strassoldo di Sopra, through the Borgo Vecchio Duration: 1 hour. like the nearby manor in Stras- [Old Village] to the church of Participants: Groups min. 20 people. soldo di Sotto, is nestled in the San Nicolò. The main edifice is Period: All year. Reservations are re- heart of a medieval village and surrounded by several buildings quired at least two days in advance. surrounded by a centuries-old once used for agricultural and •A relaxing vacation in the B&B Pileria park crossed by limpid springs administrative purposes: the del Riso [ancient rice mill] and in holi- and streams. It is a so-called stables, tradesmen’s homes, day homes created in the houses once used by the soldiers (Armigeri) and “water castle” and one of the granaries and archives. Further farmers (Vicinia). Seasonal opening, few in Europe that still belongs on, beyond a romantic rice mill, from April to November. to the same family that built it you enter the area of the Castle •A venue for wedding receptions, with more than a thousand years ago: of Sotto. With rooms full of the village church available for reli- the Counts of Strassoldo. To antiques and portraits of ances- gious wedding ceremonies. get to the main building of the tors, there is a sense of history •Spacious halls for corporate and manor, you must walk under that continues in its timeless private events. the ancient Cistigna Arch and atmosphere. •Cultural events, performances and art exhibitions. for information: •Cultural and scenic itineraries. CASTELLO DI STRASSOLDO •Itineraries for visiting private historic The historic house offers: DI SOPRA manors in the area. Via dei Castelli 21 •A guided tour of the house and park, 33050 Strassoldo - UD welcomed by the owner or an author- Tel. +39 388 9255212 ized tour guide. [email protected] www.castellodistrassoldo.it 13 VILLA PACE

Villa Pace is a marvelous resi- interiors. The spacious entrance The villa is surrounded by a dence located between Aquileia hall has a unique ellipsoidal large garden and has a large and Palmanova and is still the stone staircase that leads to the terrace on the ground floor and home of the Pace family that main floor with the ballroom large private parking area in a built it between the 17th and decorated with prestigious fres- courtyard adjacent to the park. 18th centuries and filled it with coes by G. Mattioni and ornate beautifully decorated and refined stuccowork by F. De Re.

The historic house offers: •Exclusive stays in rooms decorated •Itineraries to visit private historic •A guided tour, accompanied by one of with antiques, for a minimum of 4 houses in the area. the owners, of the historical villa and people for 4 nights. •Vespa scooter and bike rental. park. On request, visitors can sample •A venue for weddings and for corpo- •Tasting and cooking courses for min. wines from the historic vineyard owned rate and private events. 8 people. by the Pace-Perusini family. •A location for photo shoots and films. Duration: 1-2 hours. •Cultural events, exhibitions and con- Participants: Groups min. 15 - max. certs. 30 people. for information: Additional activities and amenities Period: April to November. Reserva- VILLA PACE tions are required at least one week in for guests: Via XXIV Maggio 1 advance. •Wine and food, cultural and scenic 33040 Tapogliano Campolongo - UD routes. Tel. +39 338 7239213 [email protected] 14 www.adsi.it 15 PALAZZO STEFFANEO RONCATO

Palazzo Steffaneo Roncato is The historic house offers: Additional activities and amenities a stately complex consisting •A guided tour, accompanied by the for guests: of a main building from which owners, of the historic house, garden •Cultural, scenic, food and wine tours. two annexes called Barchesse with centuries-old trees, the local •Itineraries for visiting private historic furnace and the chapel. extend, one ending in the farming houses in the area. Duration: 1 hour. village and the other in the Participants: Groups min. 10 - max. hamlet with the furnace. The 30 people. palazzo, which is one of the Period: All year. Reservations are re- most interesting in Friuli from quired at least two days in advance. for information: an artistic standpoint, contains •Short breaks and relaxing holidays PALAZZO STEFFANEO RONCATO Via Venezia 1 refined Venetian marble stuc- within the village. 33050 fraz. Crauglio - UD cowork, Venetian terrazzo floors •Corporate and private events. Tel. +39 0432 999528 and frescoes by Chiarottini. •Cultural events and concerts. Mob.+39 339 6273057 [email protected] 16 www.borgopalazzosteffaneo.it VILLA GORGO

for information: VILLA GORGO Via Julia 30 33050 San Vito al Torre - UD Tel. +39 0432 998245 [email protected] www.villagorgo.com the façade, expresses the perfect The historic house offers: union between past and present. •A venue for wedding receptions, with This splendid Venetian villa dat- The site of the Customs-House the possibility of holding the religious ing back to 1755 is characterized and Stage Post and a point ceremony in the church next to the historical residence. by a harmonious eighteenth- of passage in ancient Roman century setting surrounded by times, it was once an obligatory •A venue for symbolic weddings in the park behind the villa in American- the allure of a glorious bygone passageway for people who style. age. Enclosed by elegant porticos wanted to travel from Italy to •Artistic - cultural events. on both sides, Villa Gorgo Vienna: among others, Pope •The possibility of booking the faces the garden and opens to the Pius VI Braschi, who stopped residence for painting sessions, artistic enchanting park behind it, the bell here in 1782, and the Austrian seminars, workshops, exhibits and ex- tower and church of St. Andrea Emperor Joseph II, who stayed positions. with its square. The Great Sta- here in 1784. This unique place •Concerts and theatrical events. ble, the gem of the village due to rich in history and full of endless •Private and corporate events. its architectural and artistic charm is a dynamic venue that •The possibility of renting the building significance with rare frescoes on is ideal for various uses. for long stay holidays. 17 VILLA MANIN GUERRESCO

Villa Manin Guerresco is a on the first floor. There are also •A location for photo shoots and films. Venetian villa dating back to the guest quarters and wine cellars • For long stay holidays, the entire villa second half of the seventeenth with vaulted ceilings. The spa- must be rented. century. It was built by the noble cious rustic “foledor” with ex- Additional activities and amenities posed stone and brick walls has Counts of Manin as a holiday for guests: home on the farm in Clauiano, an atmosphere of olden days. •Hired help available. one of “Italy’s most beautiful There is a swimming pool, small •Excursion in a carriage to the bastions villages”. vineyard, and private chapel in of Palmanova, the fortress town. The construction is reminiscent the garden. •Free rental of bicycles for tours in the of an elegant, refined Venetian beautiful rural areas. palazzo with two obelisks which •Cultural, scenic, food and wine tours. were then a sign of distinction •Itineraries for visiting private historic reserved to the highest officials The historic house offers: houses in the area. of Serenissima. The fascinating •A guided tour of the main floor of the home has beautiful well-pre- house, private chapel, gardens and Accessible to people with physical dis- served frescoes and elegant, adjoining open barn. Guests will be abilities. sophisticated furnishings. On greeted like old friends by the owners and their staff in a very friendly the ground floor is the entirely atmosphere, and will enjoy an aperitif frescoed Great Hall, the Mu- or lunch with the owners. sic Room with a fireplace, the Duration: 1 hour. Apollo and Dafne Room, and Participants: Groups, min. 15 people. the spacious kitchen in typical Period: April to October. Reservations for information: Friuli style dominated by the are required at least one week in ad- VILLA MANIN GUERRESCO large fireplace called the Fogolâr. vance. Via della Filanda 54 There are three bedrooms, a liv- •A venue for wedding receptions, gala 33050 Clauiano - UD ing room and a small kitchen dinners, private and corporate events. Tel. +39 0432 999453 [email protected] 18 www.villamaninguerresco.com 19 VILLA ELODIA

Villa Elodia is an 18th century streams that run through the en- •Cultural events, concerts and exhibi- Venetian villa. The ground floor tire garden. At the front, shady tions. includes a dining room and a gardens flank the “barchessa” •For long stay holidays, the entire villa Molteni kitchen made of iron portico and the old farm that must be rented. once produced fine silk in the and copper. On the first floor, a Additional activities and amenities refined marble statue from the 19th century. for guests: school of Canova stands at the •Cooking courses. center of the Great Room. All •Cultural, scenic, food and wine tours. rooms are decorated with fres- •Itineraries for visiting private coes, stuccowork and neoclas- The historic house offers: historic houses in the area. sical embellishments, Murano •A guided tour that begins in the cen- glass chandeliers and beautiful turies-old park and first floor of the Accessible to people with physical Venetian terrazzo floors. The villa, with historical and architectural references, and ends in the “Foledor” disabilities. second floor is an apartment [barn]. furnished with nineteenth-cen- Duration: 1 hour. tury furniture and provided with Participants: Groups min. 10 - max. modern amenities. The park 30 people. for information: surrounding the villa resembles Period: All year. Reservations are re- an English-style garden with VILLA ELODIA quired at least two days in advance. Via Roma 74 gravel paths. At the back there •A venue for wedding receptions, cor- 33050 Trivignano Udinese - UD is a pond and a little wood with porate and private events. Tel. +39 338 7578606 [email protected] 20 www.villaelodia.it THE FRIULIAN HILLS

21 PALAZZO LANTIERI

Over the centuries, Palazzo Lan- Works by contemporary artists Period: All year. Reservations are re- tieri has been a landmark and establish a dialog with the quired at least one week in advance. cultural center for Gorizia and ancient atmosphere that •A venue for wedding receptions. its county, as well as for all of permeates the great halls of •Stays in the comfortable, elegant Central Europe. It was built in Palazzo Lantieri and are an in- rooms with antiques or in studio apartments. the fourteenth century to defend tegral part of the prestigious the south-east entrance to the artistic heritage of the palace. •Private and corporate events. city: after several interventions The unusual “Persian Park”, Additional activities and amenities to expand and embellish the which has preserved its for guests: structure, the fortress was Persian-style layout since the •Pottery courses and the possibility of transformed over time into 16th century, is surrounded by customized internships. an aristocratic palazzo that rose bushes. •Cultural and scenic itineraries. welcomed illustrious guests, •Food and wine tours to the wineries of including the King and Queen the Collio area of Italy and Slovenia. of France, Pope Pius VI, the The historic house offers: Archduchess of Austria Maria Theresa, Napoleon and also •A tour of the beautiful Persian-style Park, accompanied when possible by important members of the the owner, to discover the historical, for information: cultural world such as Goethe, aesthetic and architectural aspects of PALAZZO LANTIERI Schiller, Goldoni, Metastasio, the palazzo that has always been tied Piazza Sant’Antonio 6 I Casanova, and Lorenzo Da to the Lantieri family. 34170 Gorizia - GO Ponte, who all mentioned the Duration: 1.5 hours. Tel. +39 0481 533284 [email protected] palazzo in their works. Participants: Groups min. 10 people. www.palazzo-lantieri.com 22 VILLA ATTEMS CERNOZZA DE POSTCASTRO

Villa Attems, located in Lucinico by Nicolò Pacassi, an architect Duration: 1.5 hours. in the Collio area of Gorizia, was at the court of Maria Theresa Participants: Groups min. 6 - max. first mentioned in a document of Austria, which miraculously 150 people. of the mid-seventeenth century survived bombing during World Period: All year. Reservations are re- as a possession of the noble War I. At the old well and in other quired at least two weeks in advance. Attems Petzenstein family of lovely areas of the park, one can •A venue for wedding receptions, corpo- Gorizia. The park surrounding appreciate the history of the fam- rate and private events. the property with its evocative ily and enjoy a place that respects •Tasting sessions and artisan produc- tion of muscat grape jellies. and enchanting views was trans- the style and traditions of the formed into a real garden in the past while discreetly embracing •Cultural events. late 19th century and is home to an ever-evolving future. •Location for photo shoots in the his- torical park. countless plant varieties. It also has a fountain designed in 1760 •Cooking courses. •Picnics, readings, tea-time. •Cultural, scenic, food and wine tours. for information: The historic house offers: Accessible to people with physical dis- VILLA ATTEMS CERNOZZA •A guided tour of the house, park and DE POSTCASTRO photographic museum of World War abilities. Via Giulio Cesare 36 - 34170 Lucinico - GO I located in the original WWI bomb Tel. +39 0481 390206 shelter. A complimentary glass of wine Mob. +39 3475453274 will be served. [email protected] www.villaattems.it 23 SPESSA CASTLE

The elegant Spessa Castle award that Spessa Castle hosts all tastes, with everything from fine stands on a gently rolling hill every summer is named. cuisine to traditional central European surrounded by a magnificent dishes, with the possibility of tasting local products. Italian-style garden in the heart •Walking routes through the woods of the Collio area of Gorizia. The historic house offers: and vineyards. Since its origin in the thirteenth •A romantic stay in one of the castle century, it has been the residence suites decorated with antiques from Additional activities and amenities of Friuli nobility for hundreds the 18th and 19th centuries. for guests: of years. Starting in the 16th •19th century rooms and elegant •Tours riding a legendary yellow century, illustrious families medieval halls available for wedding Vespa scooter to discover the fascinat- ing Collio area. owned the castle: first the receptions. The adjoining neo-Gothic chapel is available for religious Dornberks, then the Rassauer •Free bike rental. celebrations. family, and later the Della Torre •A tour of the medieval wine cellars and Valsassina family, who owned it a stop at the wine shop. Reservation for more than 300 years. in advance is appreciated. Eminent figures have stayed •Guided wine and grappa tasting for information: there over the centuries: among produced by Spessa Castle. CASTELLO DI SPESSA Via Spessa 1 others, the famous author and •Cooking lessons with the chef in the 34070 Capriva del Friuli - GO adventurer Giacomo Casano- castle’s historical kitchens. Tel. +39 0481 808124 va, after whom the prestigious •Restaurant and catering service for [email protected] www.castellodispessa.it 24 VILLA LOCATELLI - TENUTA DI ANGORIS

Villa Locatelli is a historical rooms is like traveling through The historic house offers: manor that has been at the time. The fragrant scents of the •Guided tours of the vineyards, wine center of the Tenuta di Ango- four seasons and the air can cellar, and chapel, ending in the tast- ris estate since the eighteenth be found among its trees. The ing hall for a sampling of the wines of the villa. century. It is precious witness red roses lining the driveway in Duration: 1.5 h and custodian of the heritage the spring, the colorful autumn of this land and the people leaves and aromas of the grape Participants: Groups min. 15 people. who lived and worked here to harvest, sitting at the piano once Period: All year round, from Tuesday to Saturday. Reservations are required write its history. Surrounded owned by the Locatelli Barons, at least one week in advance. and protected by an old park, it and relaxing amidst the books •A venue for wedding receptions, with stands out against the vibrant in the ancient library are just the possibility of celebrating religious colors of nature and its pristine some of the many details that functions in the old chapel. white walls. Walking through its will make your event unique. •Private and corporate events. The villa is further enhanced •The possibility of booking the hall for for information: by a consecrated chapel extra tasting sessions and dinners. VILLA LOCATELLI - oppida, a true gem of eighteenth •Tenuta di Angoris products available TENUTA DI ANGORIS century architecture. for purchase. Loc. Angoris 7 - 34071 Cormons - GO Tel.+39 0481 60923 •Cultural events and music concerts. Mob. +39 334 3605044 [email protected] www.angoris.com 25 CASA DE CARVALHO DE MORAES DE PUPPI

Casa de Carvalho de Moraes de The historic house offers: Additional activities and amenities for guests: Puppi offers hospitality in the •A guided tour by the owner of the enchanting rustic setting of an park and the ground floor of the man- •Possibility to taste and buy wine aristocratic Friuli farmstead. or house: entrance hall, study, chapel, produced by the owner. fireplace room, and old wine cellar. Serenity, elegance and comfort can •A personal trainer for individual or be found within these ancient Duration: 1 hour. group exercise sessions on the lawn or in the pool. stones as well as an aristocratic Participants: Groups min. 12 - max. lifestyle in touch with the simplicity 50 people. •Free bike rental. of nature. Three independent Period: All the year. Reservations are holiday homes within the ancient required at least one week in advance. for information: complex that overlooks a vast •A stay for at least one week in the hol- CASA DE CARVALHO DE green lawn and open countryside iday-houses: Casa del Campanile (15th MORAES DE PUPPI are available for guests. A view century), Casa del Focolare (16th cen- Via Giassico 2 tury), Casa degli Archi (17th century). of the eastern hills, Collio area 33048 Villanova del Judrio All are furnished with antiques, pro- San Giovanni al Natisone - UD and the Julian Alps can be vided with all amenities, including Tel. +39 0432 758000 enjoyed from the beautiful pool. garden furniture and pool equipment. Mob. +39 336 230857 [email protected] 26 www.casevacanzaberia.it VILLA BERIA DI SALE E D’ARGENTINA

Villa Beria di Sale e d’Argentina Lodge, the ancient cypress trees •Holiday stays in the “Casa de Moraes is a sixteenth-century manor and vineyards that produce de Carvalho de Puppi” guest house in the center of Manzano. The prestigious DOC wines. owned by the family. warm, tasteful interior decor is •Refined interiors for private and cor- porate events. Picturesque antique accompanied by the harmony kitchen and rooms. of its exterior: the large garden •A romantic park for wedding recep- The historic house offers: at the foot of the lovely Colle tions and ceremonies. •Guided tours by the owner of all the Montuzza hill with its Hunting •Location for film and photo shoots. rooms, garden and, on request, of the Hunting Lodge on Montuzza Hill for information: (outside only). Additional activities and amenities VILLA BERIA DI SALE Duration: 1 hour / 2 hours including for guests: E D’ARGENTINA the hill. • Possibility to taste and buy wine pro- Via Francesco di Manzano 1 Participants: Groups min.20 - max. duced by the owner. 33044 Manzano - UD 50 people. Tel. +39 0432 758000 Mob. +39 336 230857 Period: All year. Reservations are re- [email protected] quired at least one week in advance. www.villaberiaeventi.it 27 CASAFORTE D’ATTIMIS - MANIAGO

Casaforte d’Attimis-Maniago, in 1529, and the descendants still Period: All year round, weekdays, ac- the town of Buttrio, sits at the live in the manor house. Next to cording to the following schedule: foot of the hills and is surrounded the residence are the old family Monday-Friday by its vineyards. The main chapel and the underground 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM 1:30 - 5:30 PM building, called “Torre delle wine cellar, which is still used Saturday 8:30 - 12:30 PM. Signore”, was first depicted for storing bottles. Other hours for groups, to be agreed on a map in 1592. The original and reservations are required at least structure is still visible today, one week in advance. even though it has been ex- •During school tours, students will The historic house offers: panded over the centuries and spend the day learning about rural life adapted for grape-growing and •A guided tour of the estate, histori- and wine-making in the past, harvest- cal underground wine cellar and the wine-making, which became its ing and crushing grapes, barefoot, in family chapel, ending with wine vats. main occupation after its role tasting. If possible, the tour is given as a military outpost gradually by Count Alberto d’Attimis-Maniago. for information: declined between 1200 and 1500. Duration: 1 hour. CASAFORTE D’ATTIMIS - MANIAGO The Counts of d’Attimis-Mania- Participants: Individuals or groups up Via Sottomonte 21 - 33042 Buttrio - UD go have owned the estate since to 50 people. Tel. +39 0432 674027 [email protected] 28 www.contedattimismaniago.it VILLA DRAGONI FLORIO DANIELI

This 17th century villa has been floor. The villa is surrounded by •An exclusive stay in rooms gracefully restored in full respect of its gardens with a view of the Friuli furnished in the Art Nouveau style. fascinating history. Whatever countryside and the mountains •A romantic location for wedding the season, Villa Dragoni Florio in the distance. It is an ideal receptions and ceremonies. Danieli offers a romantic setting place for relaxing in an oasis •A unique setting for private and cor- porate events. for any event and welcomes your of tranquility, surrounded by guests in style. Its charming alluring atmospheres of the past. •Cultural events. spaces let you choose the best Additional activities and amenities setting to make your reception for guests: unique. You can choose the park •Wine tasting and the sale of wines of with its centuries-old trees or The historic house offers: Azienda Agricola Marina Danieli. the frescoed halls of the main • A tour of the house and park. •A location for photo shoots in the Duration: 1 hour. park and in the frescoed halls of the residence. for information: Participants: Groups min. 10 - max. 40 people. •Historical tours through villages, VILLA DRAGONI FLORIO DANIELI villas and castles. Via Florio 18 - 33042 Buttrio - UD Period: All year. Reservations are re- Tel. +39 0432 673283 quired at least one week in advance. [email protected] www.villadragoni.it 29 BUTTRIO CASTLE

Buttrio Castle stands at phere in a peaceful natural duced by Alessandra Felluga, vintner the top of Pampinutta Hill, setting. and owner. Sale of local products. which was named after the •A picnic on the lawn that includes a grape leaf “pampino” and is wicker basket, blanket, local delica- cies and a wine bottle from Buttrio an area where grape-growing Castle. still reigns. This castle with The historic house offers: •Bike tours. ancient origins (the first •A wedding venue with the possibili- records dated back to 1139) is ty of celebrating the ceremony in the •A historical setting for fashion chapel of the park. shows, photo shoots, videos and composed of two villas and films. buildings from different eras •Large areas for corporate and pri- vate events, even at the adjacent •Cultural events and concerts held built on top of the previous castle inn. throughout the year. ruins and renovated between •A stay in castle rooms provided with •Tour itineraries to visit the Historic the seventeenth and twentieth every amenity and exclusive details houses of Friuli Venezia Giulia. centuries. Following a careful or in a romantic, elegant farmhouse restoration project respecting owned by the family in a lovely rural the original aesthetic, the setting. renovated historical residence Additional activities and amenities for information: now offers tailor-made holidays. for guests: Buttrio Castle is an exclusive, CASTELLO DI BUTTRIO •Wine-tasting sessions offering a Via Morpurgo 9 very attractive venue with an visual, olfactory, flavorful experience 33042 Buttrio - UD ancient and luxurious atmos- in the wine cellar with wines pro- Tel. +39 0432 673040 [email protected] 30 www.castellodibuttrio.it CANUSSIO CASTLE

for information: CASTELLO DI CANUSSIO via Niccolò Canussio 4 33043 Cividale del Friuli - UD Tel. +39 0432 731158 [email protected] www.castellocanussio.it city, which are visible and open culinary experience featuring local to visitors from within the castle, food and wine. Canussio Castle is in Cividale give it a unique atmosphere. Duration: 4 hours. del Friuli, an ancient Longobard Today the Castle hosts prestig- Participants: min. 10 people. capital and now the starting ious events. A guided tour and Period: The first and third Wednesday point of the UNESCO itinerary tasting session are available, on of the month, starting at 4:00 PM. dedicated to the vestiges that request. Reservations are required. Confirma- tion depends on number of partici- this mysterious people left in pants. Italy. The castle stands on the line •A wedding venue, with the possibility marked by the second circle of celebrating the civil ceremony on of city walls from the ancient The historic house offers: the ground floor of the castle and al- Roman era. Today, restored to •A guided tour of Cividale and around lowing the newlyweds to spend a night its original splendor, it is one of the castle grounds to see the excava- in a room of the castle tower. the most interesting and tions of the ancient Roman walls and •Private and corporate events. the late medieval building dating back important historical, cultural and to the 6th and 8th centuries A.D. •High-profile musical and cultural archaeological sites in the region. Afterward, a tasting session in the events. The ancient Roman walls of the castle rooms offers a refined, elegant •Location for photo shoots and films. 31 VILLA ORGNANI LINDA

Villa Orgnani Linda is a historical rooms of the villa, including the Friu- hosts, traditional dishes from the fam- palazzo in the center of town li kitchen full of antiques and vintage ily’s recipe book. that is full of charm and plenty cooking utensils. The tour includes a •Gardening with the owner, for gar- complimentary glass of wine with the dening buffs. of atmosphere. With its simple hosts. architectural lines, it is surrounded •Tasting sessions with wine and local Duration: 1.5 hours. products. by a beautiful Italian-style garden Participants: Groups min.10 - max. •Cultural events, exhibitions, fashion that blends with a nineteenth 30 people. shows, photo shoots. century English-style garden on Period: All year. Reservations are re- •Cultural and scenic itineraries in the the sides of the building. The quired at least one week in advance. area. residence, which was built in the •A venue for wedding receptions and •Travel itineraries for visiting private sixteenth century as a hunting civil wedding ceremonies. historic houses in the area. lodge, was later enlarged and •Painting and calligraphy courses to modified to become a private learn to write ancient Gothic and Un- home in 1711. cial fonts using a quill pen. Half-day course. for information: VILLA ORGNANI LINDA •The opportunity to observe flower ar- Via della Villa 15 ranging or the creation of a medieval 33010 Plaino di Pagnacco - UD The historic house offers: miniature on parchment paper. Tel. +39 0432 572979 •A guided tour of the garden and •The opportunity to prepare, with the Mob. +39 348 7650622 [email protected] 32 www.villalindaplaino.com VILLA MIOTTI DE BRAIDA

Sitting at the top of the first tings of Medici villas in Tuscany, Additional activities and amenities morainic hill and surrounded by where nature contributes to the for guests: a large, well-tended Italian-style architectural effect. •Cooking courses. garden, Villa Miotti de Braida •Tasting sessions featuring local overlooks a gorgeous landscape products and the wines of Friuli. of mountains, hills and plains •Cycling, horseback riding and with villages and castles. It re- The historic house offers: romantic carriage rides. sembles the secluded, quiet set- •A venue for wedding receptions, •On request is possible to book out- private and corporate events. door activities (rafting, quad riding, hang-gliding, hot-air balloon rides) for information: •Cultural events and concerts. •Itineraries for visiting. VILLA MIOTTI DE BRAIDA •Long stay experiential holidays. Via Girardini 2 33019 Tricesimo Loc. Borgobello - UD Tel. +39 348 697 3998 [email protected] www.villamiotti.com 33 VILLA DE RUBEIS-FLORIT

Villa de Rubeis-Florit is an of the villa in the 17th century, taining evenings with live music in the aristocratic 18th century residence while the magnificent Palladian vaulted wine cellar of 1273. with much more ancient origins floors, fine stuccowork, doors •High profile musical events, thanks to the excellent acoustics in the ballroom, dating back to the thirteenth with painted mirrors, and site of the “Spring Concert” program. century. It has a romantic ballroom stone fireplaces reveal typical •A venue with the perfect atmosphere and a suite with period furniture eighteenth-century style. The for wedding receptions, private and that overlooks the hills and villa is one of the best preserved corporate events. spacious garden. Many aristocratic buildings in the area and a •Cultural and scenic itineraries. families owned it in the past: national landmark. •Travel itineraries for visiting private the de Rubeis, Frangipane and historic houses in the area. Cristofoli Counts as well as other famous people such as for information: The historic house offers: geographers Giovanni and VILLA DE RUBEIS FLORIT •Accommodations for a romantic Olinto Marinelli. The Frangipane Via Marinelli, 31 holiday in a suite with period furniture. 33017 Tarcento - UD Counts, Lords of Tarcento, were •Tasting sessions of local products, Tel. +39 3284667219 responsible for the restoration DOC wines, craft beers, and enter- Tel. +39 3283314796 [email protected] 34 www.villaderubeisflorit.it SUSANS CASTLE

Susans Castle is an elegant mountains and the valley of the •Packages and special discounts for seventeenth century villa built Tagliamento River. groups and schools. on the ruins of earlier medieval The staff at Susans Castle is at •A relaxing stay in one of the buildings and ancient settle- the guests’ disposal to provide comfortable suites with kitchenette. ments dating back to Roman all necessary assistance and •A venue for wedding receptions, times. It resembles a Medici information and to help create ceremonies, private and corporate villa and belonged to the Col- a tailor made experience for events. loredo family until the end of individual guests or families. •Art exhibits, cultural events, concerts World War I. The building is sur- and theater (indoors and outdoors). rounded by a large, well-tended Additional activities and amenities Italian-style garden available for for guests: use by guests and visitors. The The historic house offers: •Wine tasting, cooking classes. area is fenced and has a parking •A guided tour of the rooms of the •Art and music workshops. lot. Sitting at the top of Susans castle and the garden, accompanied Hill, the castle has a magnificent by the manager of the facility, with the •Historical itineraries through villages view stretching from the plains possibility of a picnic/lunch outdoors. and to castles, with the option of organizing exclusive visits. and surrounding hills to the Duration: 1 hour. •Wine and food and scenic tours. Participants: Individuals and groups for information: max. 50 people. Accessible to people with physical CASTELLO DI SUSANS disabilities. 33030 Susans di Majano - UD Period: All year, preferably on week- Tel. +39 0432 948090 days, with times to be agreed upon. Mob. +39 335 7012198 Reservations are required at least a [email protected] week before. www.castellodisusans.com 35 CASA ASQUINI

Casa Asquini, an old man- 19th century. Visitors can also ceremony in the eighteenth century or house (16th - 19th century) admire a curious collection of private chapel preceded by a beautiful owned by the noble Asquini stamped bricks and graffiti. frescoed room. family that still lives there, is •Indoor and outdoor spaces for private events. in the hills of Central Friuli in •Cultural events, exhibitions in the Fagagna, which is considered one renovated rustic outbuildings. of “Italy’s most beautiful villages”. The historic house offers: •Local cultural and scenic tours. The interior is decorated with •A guided tour of the family residence, •Food and wine itineraries linked to original furnishings, frescoes library, archive and chapel on the second floor, the rustic outbuildings local products. and 18th century stucco work. and the garden. There is also a chapel. The out- Duration: 2 hours. buildings were converted into Participants: Groups, min. 8 - max. a hall suitable for events, while for information: 20 people. the 15th century chapel is in the CASA ASQUINI Period: April-May / September- large Romantic-style garden. Via Umberto I 63 November. Reservations are required 33034 Fagagna - UD The historic residence houses at least one week in advance. Tel. +39 339 2991720 an important family archive with •A venue for small weddings, with the [email protected] www.adsi.it documents from the 13th to the possibility of celebrating the religious 36 VILLALTA CASTLE

for information: CASTELLO DI VILLALTA Via Castello 27 33034 Villalta di Fagagna Tel. +39 0432 800171 [email protected] www.castellodivillalta.it www.premiocastellodivillaltapoesia.com

Tour Reservation Tel. +39 0432 288588 that still characterizes it. It •Large indoor and outdoor spaces for [email protected] was owned for centuries by the wedding receptions and small religious Villalta-Caporiacco noble family. celebrations. The double wall, walkways, •The possibility of an exclusive over- night stay in one of the tastefully Villalta Castle is the most drawbridge, defense tower, and furnished, themed rooms of the castle. important medieval castle in Friuli. the picturesque, romantic court- •A venue for exclusive dinners, private Sitting on a hill overlooking the yards are proof of the castle’s and corporate events. plain, it is a must for anyone past greatness and strategic •Cultural events, art exhibits, concerts who wants to visit the most importance. and poetry readings. beautiful and romantic part of the hills. Its origins go back to Additional activities and amenities time immemorial, as proven for guests: by its ancient Roman founda- The historic house offers: •Locations for films and photo shoots. tions and traces of a prehistoric •A guided tour of the private residence •Cultural, scenic, food and wine structure used for defense. of the Gelmi Caporiacco Counts and itineraries. The oldest document in which the inner garden, accompanied if pos- sible by the owners. Accessible to people with physical it is mentioned dates back to disabilities. Duration: 1 hour. 1158. The castle was besieged, Participants: individuals and groups destroyed and rebuilt several max. 50 people. times between 1200 and 1400 Reservations: Bookings and number and finally underwent major of participants to be agreed upon expansion in 1500 that gave it through the Consortium for the Pro- the monumental appearance tection of Friuli Venezia Giulia Castles. 37 THE MIDLANDS

38 VILLA CIGOLOTTI

Villa Cigolotti is a beautiful The rooms in the villa are The historic house offers: example of a noble country estate exquisitely decorated with 19th •A guided tour of the villa and park, from the eighteenth century. The frescoes and 18th century mosaic conducted by the owner of the resi- first stone was laid in 1740, com- floors. The entire complex is dence. missioned by the Count Cigolotti surrounded by a park with Duration: 1 hour. family, which was in the timber centuries-old trees enclosed by Participants: Individuals and groups supply sector in the western area a wall with a rectangular layout max.20 people. of Friuli and a purveyor for the made entirely of Friuli stones. Period: All year. Reservations are re- quired at least one day before. Venetian Republic. The current The villa is at the center of the owners restored the building and small village of Basaldella di •Holiday stays in the suites of the main villa or in country-style rooms in transformed it into a resort. The Vivaro, adjacent to the town the remodeled former barn. resort is composed of three ele- square with the local church. The •A venue for weddings, private events ments: the Villa (stately home), villa can be accessed from the and corporate meetings. the Barchessa (the old stables square through the carved stone and hay barn) and the Park. archway topped by the stele of Accessible to people with physical the House of Cigolotti. disabilities. for information: VILLA CIGOLOTTI Via San Marco 4 33099 Vivaro, Località Basaldella - PN Tel. +39 0427 976083 Mob. +39 339 2671947 [email protected] www.villacigolotti.it 39 VALVASONE CASTLE

for information: CASTELLO DI VALVASONE Piazza Castello 1 33098 Valvasone Arzene - PN

Reservations and information Associazione A Spasso per il Borgo c/o IAT Tourist Board Valvasone Castle is at the heart cent restoration project, it is pos- Via Erasmo 1 33098 Valvasone Arzene - PN of the small town with the same sible to admire the exquisite 17th Tel. +39 0434 898898 name that is considered one of century theater with a splendid Mob. +39 349 2266995 “Italy’s most beautiful villages” antique frieze from the late 16th [email protected] and is also known as the Brides’ century. In another room, frescoes Village. Built in the late twelfth from the mid-fourteenth century century on pre-existing ancient were brought to light portraying in the Duomo cathedral and a tour of ruins, the castle was owned by a rare series of secular images. the historical private garden of Valvasone. the noble Valvasone dynasty Duration: 1 hour. whose name (which means Participants: Groups of a min. 10 – max. 35 people. “wolf grange” in old German) The historic house offers: appears on the coat-of-arms. Period: All year, reservations re- •A guided tour of the castle, at times quired at least two weeks in advance. Damaged and restored several with actors dressed in medieval clothes. •Exploring the old town with audio guide. times, it now resembles a Duration: 1 hour. Renaissance palace. Over the •A venue for wedding receptions, with Participants: Groups min.10 - max. centuries it has welcomed many the possibility of celebrating the civil 35 people. ceremony inside the castle. illustrious figures such as Pope Period: All year. Reservations are •Private and corporate events. Gregory XII in 1409, Pope Pius VI required at least two weeks in advance. in 1782 and Napoleon Bonaparte Guided tour of the old village with a Accessible to people with physical in March of 1797. Thanks to a re- short concert on the 16th century organ disabilities. 40 VILLA KECHLER DE ASARTA

The 18th century Villa Kechler The historic house offers: •A venue for wedding receptions. de Asarta stands on the bank •A guided tour of the interior of the •Cultural events and a location for of the Tagliamento River in the villa, including the rooms where photo shoots. Ernest Hemingway stayed, and an beautiful Fraforeano Park, a •Private and corporate events. marvelous example of garden unaccompanied visit of the park. On request, it is possible to visit the •For long holiday stays in July and landscaping. The Kechler family neo-Gothic cemetery chapel owned August, the entire villa is available for was very friendly with author by the family de Asarta and designed rent. Ernest Hemingway, who often by architect Raimondo D’Aronco of Additional activities and amenities stayed at the villa. . for guests: Duration: 1 hour. •Cooking and language classes. Participants: Groups min. 15 people. •Picnics in the garden. for information: Period: March to November. Reserva- •Cultural, scenic, food and wine tours. VILLA KECHLER DE ASARTA tions are required at least one week in •Tour itineraries for visiting private C.so San Valentino 15 advance. 33050 Fraforeano di Ronchis - UD historic houses in the area. Tel. +39 347 3214358 [email protected] www.parcodifraforeano.it 41 BORGO DEI CONTI DELLA TORRE

Borgo dei Conti della Torre sits used for accommodations with as new Christmas ornaments, on the banks of the Tagliamento themed rooms. nativity scenes, and gift ideas. River. The recently restored villa Everything is surrounded by combines modern amenities The event Anteprima Natale Santa Clauses, reindeer, sleighs with the moods and atmosphere di Borgo dei Conti della Torre, and Christmas music that fill of a noble residence. The which anticipates the Christmas the visitor with the magic of Italian-style garden, the farmyard mood every year in November, Christmas! and fountains are particularly is particularly evocative. The charming. Noteworthy are the artisan workshops selected by main hall with impressive late the owners of the home and eighteenth century frescoes, the accommodated inside the main for information: consecrated fifteenth-century manor, the Barchessa open barn BORGO DEI CONTI DELLA TORRE Via Ponte Madrisio 13 chapel, the Barchessa open barn and farmers’ houses present re- 33075 Morsano al Tagliamento - PN with pool, and the Gastaldia fined, versatile products such Tel. +39 348 5169135 [email protected] 42 www.borgodeicontidellatorre.it The historic house offers: •Spacious areas for private and corpo- •Tour of the local winery. •Short stays and relaxing, regenerative rate events. •Tee time reservations at major golf holidays in rooms provided with every •Cooking classes for small groups. courses near the structure. Reserva- comfort. tions are required at least two weeks in advance. •A venue for wedding receptions and Additional activities and amenities special celebrations. for guests: •Free bike rental.

43 CORDOVADO CASTLE

Cordovado Castle, built on inherited by the Freschi Counts The historic house offers: a prehistoric fortress and of Cuccanea and the Piccolomini •Guided tours of Villa Freschi Picco- subsequent Roman settlement, Counts of Siena. Two shielded lomini, the park and gardens, village, was constructed in the 11th towers and part of a well-pre- and church. century as protection against served wall are all that remain of Duration: 1 hour. raids by the Hungarians. The the original castle. Within this Participants: Groups min. 20 people. favorable geographical position space are a 12th century chapel, Period: All year. Reservations are of the fortress near a ford of the a 15th century farm building, the required at least one week in advance. Tagliamento River (hence the impressive villa, a romantic park •A venue for weddings with the possi- name “curtis-vada”) allowed from the early 19th century, and bility of celebrating the religious cere- mony, from March to October. the castle to acquire great medieval houses. Thanks to this •A fascinating itinerary to the unique importance over time to the remarkable castle, the town of labyrinth of Damask Roses. point of becoming a summer Cordovado is considered one of •Musical and cultural events. residence for the Bishops of “Italy’s most beautiful villages”. Concordia. In the sixteenth century, after its collapse caused by a violent for information: earthquake in 1511, the current CASTELLO DI CORDOVADO palazzo Villa Freschi Piccolomini Via Castello 3 33075 Cordovado - PN was built upon the foundations Tel. +39 338 4443727 of the ancient manor and later Tel. +39 339 1311123 [email protected] 44 www.castellodicordovado.com 45 VILLA LUPPIS

Villa Luppis was originally an cellar in the ancient “ice house” Additional activities and amenities ancient monastery founded in from the 12th century. for guests: the early eleventh century. It was •Free bike rental. later secularized by Napoleon •A Shopping Card for luxury outlets, and then bought by the Chioz- green fees, ski passes, and shuttle bus- es to/from Trieste, Venice, airports and za-Luppis family who turned The historic house offers: train stations. it into an elegant mansion •Romantic stays in suites and rooms •Cultural and food and wine itineraries. used as a luxurious venue for with period furniture. their industrial and diplomatic •A guided wine tasting session with sommeliers in the historic wine cellar. activities. In 1991 the current owner, the last descendant of •A venue for wedding receptions, with the possibility of celebrating the reli- the family, transformed the villa gious ceremony in the villa chapel. into a hotel while respecting its •Hands-on cooking classes with the architectural features. Located in chef of the villa, both for individuals for information: a strategic position surrounded and groups. HOTEL VILLA LUPPIS by a centuries-old park and pro- Via S. Martino 34 - 33080 Rivarotta Pasiano di Pordenone - PN vided with every amenity, the Tel. +39 0434 626969 villa is also home to a fine wine [email protected] www.villaluppis.it 46 PALAZZO SCOLARI

Palazzo Scolari, a noble resi- embankments on two levels, Period: April to October. Reservations dence dating back to the which offers a beautiful and are required at least two weeks in ad- seventeenth century, is a histor- original view, and an outer area vance. ical and cultural landmark. To with a botanical path accompa- •A stay in rooms decorated with period furniture. achieve its current appearance, nied by a low hedge that leads to •A hall with excellent acoustics for in- the Salice family enthusiastically a panoramic spot with a view of strumental and vocal musical perfor- supervised the renovation of Polcenigo, which is considered mances. the palazzo in the seventies. Its one of “Italy’s most beautiful •Use of the baby grand piano, with the original, picturesque Italian-style villages”. possibility of concerts. garden is composed of two •A venue for wedding receptions and distinct parts: one with terraced private events. The historic house offers: •Concerts and readings, as occurred in •A guided tour of Palazzo Scolari and the 17th and 18th centuries. for information: its garden, possibly accompanied by PALAZZO SCOLARI the owner. Via Gorgazzo 2 Duration: 1 hour. 33070 Polcenigo - PN Tel. +39 0434 74100 Participants: Individuals and groups Mob. +39 320 0726080 max. 45 people. [email protected] www.palazzoscolari.it 47 MAIN ARTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS

48 EnoArmonie - Associazione Giardini Aperti Fiera regionale dei Vini musicale “Sergio Gaggia” May June January - March The gates of over 60 private gardens As the oldest wine show of Italy, this A program that combines great of all sizes and types are open, free event is a valuable opportunity to chamber music with the famous of charge, for an entire day for peo- discover a new way to enjoy wine in wines of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Its ple who love gardening, flowers and a striking historical location. Many formula is “savor music and listen plants. extra activities are scheduled. to wine”. www.amicingiardino.it www.buri.it www.sergiogaggia.com Mittelfest Ville Aperte Castelli Aperti July May April and October This famous cultural festival is one Historic houses open to individual In the spring and fall, castles and of the most prestigious showcases visitors to allow them to appreciate private manors open their doors to for theater, music, dance, poetry, their impressive historical and cultural visitors. In these two periods, en- visual arts, and the marionettes of heritage through guided tours. counter the history, art and memo- Central Europe. Many extra events are scheduled. ries of the past. mittelfest.org www.itinerariafvg.it www.consorziocastelli.it Piccolo Festival Castelli Aperti a Strassoldo Risuonanze - del Friuli Venezia Giulia Palm Sunday weekend and October An Encounter with New Music July The castles in Strassoldo open their June This international festival doors two times a year. The editions High profile concerts are held in accompanies the public on a dedicated to flowers in spring and exclusive venues, showcasing musical path that perfectly reflects fruits in fall also include artisan contemporary artistic languages. the spirit of the hosting venue. All crafts, artistic works and plants on www.risuonanze.it the concerts are held in the castles, display in the rooms and orchards. villas, and historical palazzos of the Many other activities are organized. region. www.castellodistrassoldo.it www.piccolofestival.org

49 VillaltaMusica Medioevo a Valvasone Premio Castello di Villalta July September Poesia This new cultural event offers a This striking historical re-enactment, October festive and intense piano marathon which presents a new theme each Each year the castle organizes this entrusted to talented young artists year, re-creates in this ancient village poetry prize to shine the spotlight who will perform in the splendid an atmosphere rich in tradition, cu- on the extraordinary poetry events rooms of the castle. stoms, dances, ancient trades, and held in Friuli Venezia Giulia to pro- www.castellodivillalta.it medieval food and wine. mote poetry and culture. www.medioevoavalvasone.it www.castellodivillaltapoesia.com Premio Giacomo Casanova Concorso Internazionale di Vio- July Anteprima Natale - lino “Premio Rodolfo Lipizer” The Award pays tribute to Friuli Borgo dei Conti della Torre September Venezia Giulia and is assigned to a November The Rodolf Lipizer International famous person who has promoted The magical atmosphere of Christmas Violin Competition is a music con- the region’s image and values arrives in this ancient village, where test for violinists coming from all around the world. visitors take a stroll through history around the world. www.premiocasanova.it to admire the beautiful Christmas Jazz & Wine of Peace decorations, exhibits and refined San Daniele International Piano October shops. Meeting The Festival celebrates the perfect www.borgodeicontidellatorre.it August combination of international jazz This ten-day event welcomes and excellent wines, involving the talented pianists to celebrate music fascinating historic houses and wi- as an art, lifestyle and school of life. neries of the region. Many extra acti- www.corofant.com vities are scheduled. www.controtempo.org

50 Your pass to discover Friuli Venezia Giulia

Trieste Infopoint Via dell’Orologio, 1 (angolo Piazza Unità d’Italia) I-34121 Trieste Palmanova Infopoint TEL. +39 040 3478312 Borgo Udine, 4 Fax +39 040 3478320 I-33057 Palmanova (UD) [email protected] TEL. 0432 924815 [email protected] Udine Infopoint Piazza I Maggio, 7 Arta Terme Infopoint I-33100 Udine Via Umberto I, 15 TEL. +39 0432 295972 I-33022 Arta Terme (UD) Fax +39 0432 504743 TEL. 0433 929290 [email protected] Fax. 0433 92104 [email protected] Gorizia Infopoint Corso Italia, 9 Forni di Sopra Infopoint I-34170 Gorizia Via Cadore, 1 TEL. +39 0481 535764 I-33024 Forni di Sopra (UD) Fax +39 0481 539294 TEL. +39 0433 886767 [email protected] Fax +39 0433 886686 [email protected] Pordenone Infopoint Palazzo Badini Tolmezzo Infopoint Via Mazzini, 2 Via della Vittoria, 4 I-33170 Pordenone I-33028 Tolmezzo (UD) TEL. +39 0434 520381 TEL. +39 0433 44898 Fax +39 0434 241608 Fax +39 0433 467873 [email protected] [email protected]

Lignano Sabbiadoro Infopoint Tarvisio Infopoint Via Latisana, 42 Via Roma, 14 I-33054 Lignano Sabbiadoro (UD) I-33018 Tarvisio (UD) TEL. +39 0431 71821 TEL. +39 0428 2135 Fax +39 0431 724756 Fax +39 0428 2972 [email protected] [email protected]

Grado Infopoint Aquileia Infopoint Viale D. Alighieri, 66 Via Iulia Augusta (Parcheggio / Bus terminal) I-34073 Grado (GO) I-33051 Aquileia (UD) TEL. +39 0431 877111 TEL. +39 0431 919491 Fax +39 0431 83509 Fax +39 0431 919491 [email protected] [email protected]

Lignano Pineta Infopoint Aeroporto FVG Infopoint Via dei Pini, 53 Via Aquileia, 46 I-33054 Lignano Pineta (UD) I-34077 Ronchi dei Legionari (GO) TEL. +39 0431 422169 TEL. +39 0481 476079 Fax +39 0431 422616 Fax +39 0481 776729 [email protected] [email protected] 51 Dolomiti Friulane

HOW TO GET

by car by plane by train Highway Trieste Regional Airport www.trenitalia.it A4 Torino - Trieste 40 km from Trieste and Udine Call Center 89.20.21 A23 Palmanova - Udine - Tarvisio 15 km from Gorizia A28 Portogruaro - Conegliano 80 km from Pordenone www.aeroporto.fvg.it