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s Stretta Tomadini Foro Giulio Cesare roads connecting the valleys, the nature paths in the their particular natural environment; later they were Chiese e luoghi di culto Carabinieri: via Gallina, 16 P.zza Terme Churches and worship places Via Canussio Romane woods and the presence of watercourses make the colonized by the Romans, by the and by The most important monument in the length of which, explored so the Slovenian school. The statues, tel +39 0432 706300 Musei, edifici storici e monumenti s Museums, historic buildings Natisone valleys a place suitable for nature walks, the Slavic populations, whose uses and traditions Pulfero is the cave of San Giovanni far, exceeds four kilometres. In- attributed to Giovanni Martini’s Via IX Agosto 1509 s nu uli and monuments Town Hall: corso Paolino d’Aquileia, 2 Via della Conciliazione M Via A. Manzoni Piazza Diaz i de ta MONUMENTI SEGNALATI mountain bike tours, horse rides and sport fishing. still characterize the life and the culture of the valley d’Antro, interesting not only from side it were found bones of extinct workshop, can be dated back to ret St TOP01 Duomo MONUMENTS tel +39 0432 710100 0102 MuseoCathedral Cristiano e Tesoro del Duomo The Natisone river, with its emerald-green waters, dwellers. the natural point of view, but also vertebrates of the Quaternary pe- the sixteenth century. 0203 MuseoChristian Archeologico Museum Nazionale Municipal Police: Piazzetta Chiarottini, 2 Piazza 04 Monastero di Santa Maria in Valle and Treasure of the Cathedral provides its visitors with surprising views and from the historical, artistic and riod, such as the Ursus Spaeleus. Dante e Tempietto Longobardo tel +39 0432 710220 0305 PonteNational del Archaeological Diavolo Museum 0406 IpogeoMonastery Celtico of Santa Maria in Valle religious point of view. From the Interesting at the entrance of the Info: 07 Casaand Lombard Medievale Temple Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police): Piazza A.Picco Via Borgo 0508 BoscoDevil’s RomagnoBridge (fuori mappa) S. Pietro town of Antro, with a few minutes’ cave, St. John’s chapel, built in 06 Celtic Hypogeum via Matajur 1 - tel +39 0432 731112 hamlet of Antro Staz. FFSS 07 Medieval House walk you will reach the steps that 1477, some fresco fragments and 08 Romagno Wood (Out of the map) tel +39 0432 709065 Autostazione Stretta Scuole Breakdown service - A.C.I.: www.aci.it Udine lead to the entrance of the cave, the 17th-century giltwood altar of www..pulfero.ud.it

Village of Bears - Stupizza

The Visitor Centre of the “Village of of big carnivores. Moreover, a wor- families to have a great time in a Bears” is a mini-museum mana- kshop allows children and adults splendid natural setting. ged by the University of Udine, set to learn everything on the tracks up to let people get to know bears of the animals of our woods. It is Info: and the other big carnivores that possible to visit the reconstruc- hamlet of Stupizza live in the wildest and most char- tion of a bear’s den and to watch www.uniud.it/villaggioorsi ming areas of videos and images of these fasci- [email protected] and of Slovenia (lynx and wolf). In nating animals in nature. Outside a room you will find a permanent the playground, inspired by the exhibition, set up with panels, on movements of big carnivores, and biology, ecology and on the habits the picnic area allow children and

AUSTRIA Cividale del Friuli - Unesco World Heritage Site

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A23 01 Cathedral Dolomiti Friulane SLOVENIA The building, started in 1457, has Tarcento Europa reached its present aspect with the following interventions over the San Daniele Cividale Piancavallo del Friuli del Friuli Regione Spilimbergo Friuli Venezia Giulia centuries. It preserves one of the UDINE SLOVENIA Palù di Livenza masterpieces of the Italian medieval PORDENONE Italia goldsmith’s art “The silver altarpie- GORIZIA A28 ce of Pilgrim II” that stands out on A4 Cividale Aeroporto FVG A4 Ronchi dei Legionari the high altar. Every year the rite of Aquileia the Mass of the Broadsword takes and VENEZIA del Friuli place on Epiphany. RURAL ARCHITECTURE SLOVENIA Lignano Grado UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE AND CONTEMPORARY ART VINEYARDS AND PATHS OF THE SPIRIT Sabbiadoro Info: corso Paolino d’Aquileia tel +39 0432 730403

- Aquileia - - Dolomiti Friulane - - Cividale del Friuli - - Palù di Livenza - [email protected]

NIO M NIO M NIO M IO M Among the hamlets of the municipality of Prepotto cies of vine typical of the valley of the Judrio river; this O U O U O U N U Grimacco Drenchia N O lies, with its numerous hamlets, in the up- Near Grimacco is , which provides extremely N N N IM D IM D IM D IM D R I R I R I R T A T A T A T IA

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H O H O H O H O Founded in the 1 century B.C. by with the name of Julii, from which the name those of Codromaz and Berda are recovered gems incomparable is part of the family of the Ribolle E M E M E M M per Cosizza valley, in an unspoilt environment that, charming landscapes and some walks in the places E R E R E R E R I IT I I E TA IN A IN TA IN T IN 02 Christian Museum and Treasure of the Cathedral G O G O G O A E • G O E • PATRIM PATRIM E • PATRIM E • PATRIM

United Nations Archaeological Area and United Nations The United Nations Longobards in . United Nations Prehistoric Pile dwellings Friuli derives, in 568 A.D. it became the capital of the first Lombard duchy in Italy and afterwards, since ancient times, has been the meeting point of where people fought during the Battle of Caporetto; of rural architecture. In the level and hilly part of the : in fact, it is the black ribolla or pocalza, as it is Educational, Scientific and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia Educational, Scientific and inscribed on the World Educational, Scientific and Places of the power (568-774 A.D.) Educational, Scientific and around the Cultural Organization inscribed on the World Cultural Organization Heritage List in 2009 Cultural Organization inscribed on the World Cultural Organization inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1998 Heritage List in 2011 Heritage List in 2011 for some centuries, the residence of the Patriarchs of Aquileia. After about 350 years of rule by the The new museum, situated next Randeck, precious worship objects ethnic groups that have left a heritage of folk tradi- cannon emplacements are still visible along the path territory are cultivated the typical wines of the region called in Slovenian. , in the mid nineteenth century it became part of the Kingdom of Italy to the cathedral, displays two such as ciboria, reliquaries, chali- tions. Among the various hamlets we would like to of the Kolovrat Range. Casoni Solarie, on the other and also the di Prepotto, a native spe- Info: www.viadeimontisacri.it Lombard sculpture masterpieces: ces, evangelaries from the 7th to mention Topolò, which lies in a wonderful panoramic hand, is sadly known because the first Italian victim HOW TO GET THERE the Baptistery of Callisto, an 8th- the 17th century finely worked with position and is a fascinating example of the combina- of the First World War, the Alpine soldier Riccardo di th BY CAR BY PLANE BY TRAIN Since 2011 the Lombard artistic evidence has been the 16 -century frescoed Palazzo Stringher-Levrini or century octagonal aedicule, and precious metals, precious stones tion of rural architecture and contemporary art; the Giusto, to whom a monument is dedicated, died here. Motorways Regional Airport of Trieste www.trenitalia.it listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because the the house originally considered the residence of Paul the Altar of , a Karst stone and polychrome enamels. Very rich hamlet has been enriched with works by Italian and Info: www.comune.drenchia.ud.it A4 Torino - Trieste 40 km from Trieste and Udine Call Centre 89.20.21 monuments are “considered of high architectural and the Deacon. Cividale is also well-known for the spec- altar decorated with bas-reliefs, is also the Painting Gallery with European artists, who every year, in July, are guests A23 Palmanova - Udine - Tarvisio 15 km from Gorizia A28 Portogruaro - 80 km from Pordenone decorative quality and they constitute exemplary evi- tacular landscape provided by the surrounding hills a donation of Duke Ratchis. In the works by Pordenone, Veronese and at the international art, music and theatre event cal- www.aeroporto.fvg.it dence of the period between the 6th and the 8th century covered in vineyards from whose grapes the excellent other rooms you can admire the other important masters. led “topolò station - postaja topolove”. A.D.”. A walk along the streets and in the squares of wines of the DOC (Denomination of Controlled Origin) treasure of the Cathedral compri- Info: via Candotti, 1 Info: www.stazionetopolo.it Design and Creation: Five Zone Udine _ Cartography: Tabacco _ Printed by: Ellerani - San Vito al Tagliamento _Texts by Agenzia TurismoFVG Translation by: D’Agostini Organizzazione Dipartimento linguistico Dagoservice _ Photos: Archivio TurismoFVG, Archivio Consorzio dolceNordEst, Archivio Grotte di Villanova, Cividale will make you discover art treasures, such as area “Colli Orientali del Friuli” are produced. sing the stone throne on which se- tel +39 0432 730403 Archivio Mucris, Archivio Parco Naturale Prealpi Giulie, G. Burello, Elio e Stefano Ciol, Marco Milani, L. Braida, L. Tessaro, A. Castiglioni, M. Valdemarin, G. Fitzthum, S. Vaccher. veral Patriarchs were enthroned, [email protected] Mario Ruttar Ethnographic Collection - Grimacco the sword of Patriarch Marquard of www.mucris.it Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Castelmonte TOURIST INFORMATION In the hamlet of Clodig there is a tion, breeding, butter and cheese Info: collection created thanks to Mr. production, carpentry. Particularly via Clodig, 26 - Grimacco The Marian Sanctuary of Castel- pilgrims and was enlarged until Carraria. The local people tradi- AGENZIA TURISMOFVG and Mrs. Ruttar’s sensitivity and interesting are the masks that are tel +39 0432 725003 monte stands on the Julian Pre- becoming a borough. The present tionally reach the sanctuary on Villa Chiozza - via Carso, 3 passion for the material culture of still used to celebrate Carnival. www.comune.grimacco.ud.it Alps range at over 600 metres church shows the changes made foot along the many paths or the I - 33052 (UD) the territory. The collection featu- above sea level, a few kilometres over the centuries. Since 1913 the road that from Carraria leads to tel +39 0431 387111 / fax +39 0431 387199 res tools for haymaking, deforesta- from Cividale del Friuli. The pla- care of the sanctuary has been the sanctuary; along the road you [email protected] ce was originally a Roman post, entrusted to Capuchin Friars. The will find the capitals of the Rosary Rural House of the Territory - Drenchia while the finding of some evidence fifteenth-century stone statue of representing the mysteries of the would date the foundation of the the “Madonna viva” (living Virgin), life of Christ. The museum collects objects of that has peculiar cultural and lin- Info: sanctuary back to the 6th-7th cen- of the Salzburg school, is still gre- Discovery Card domestic use and agricultural to- guistic characteristics. Moreover, hamlet of Trinco, 1 tury. In the 13th century the san- atly venerated by the population of ols coming from the Municipality various evidence relative to the tel +39 0432 721130 - 721021 INFOPOINT TURISMOFVG di Udine ctuary is considered as a stron- Friuli. These remote origins make Info: of Drenchia. The exhibition goes First World War is also displayed. www.comune.drenchia.ud.it piazza I Maggio, 7 - 33100 Udine (UD) ghold, an unbreakable fortress to Castelmonte one of the most an- hamlet of Castelmonte through the economic and social tel +39 0432 295972 / fax +39 0432 504743 defend the underlying plain. The cient Marian sanctuaries in north- tel +39 0432 731094 history, from the 19th century to the [email protected] sanctuary is fortified and guar- eastern Italy. The sanctuary can www.santuariocastelmonte.it mid 20th century, of this community ded with weapons to protect the be reached by car or bus from [email protected]

Cividale del Friuli - Unesco World Heritage Site Cividale del Friuli - Unesco World Heritage Site Cividale del Friuli 03 National Archaeological Museum The museum was founded in 1817 segment of towns with traces of life variety of objects of everyday use, and the Natisone Valleys by Count Michele della Torre Val- that can be dated back to before and make this museum a real shrine sassina, a scholar who in the early during the Lombard occupation. of art and history worth visiting. nineteenth century carried out The early medieval collections are The museum can be enjoyed by , Tarcento and the Torre Valleys excavation campaigns in Cividale the heart of the exhibition; the first everyone thanks to the display of UNSPOILT NATURE, HISTORY AND FOOD AND WINE TRADITION and surroundings thanks to grants floor, besides a section regarding the objects and to their presenta- from the Emperor of Austria Fran- the Roman colony of Julium Carni- tion with panels for an immediate and cis I. Today the museum is housed cum (), is entirely dedicated understanding of the uses and cu- in the Palazzo dei Provveditori Ve- to the Lombards. Very famous are stoms of the Lombard people. Of Cividale del Friuli, with art treasures listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and Tarcento are the most neti, built in the 16th century to the accoutrements of the Lombard remarkable interest are also the important locations in the Colli Orientali del Friuli area, famous throughout the world for its precious wine. the design of . The necropolises mainly found outside numerous liturgical furnishings of RURAL TOWNS , and are towns surrounded by remains of medieval castles. National Archaeological Museum the Roman walls but also in town, the Byzantine, Lombard and Caro- is a UNESCO World Heritage Site such as the sarcophagus of Gisulf lingian ages, such as the precious The Natisone Valleys, rich in forests of ash trees, chestnuts, hazels, lindens and hornbeams, as well as in because of the presence, in the discovered in Piazza Paolo Diaco- Pace del Duca Orso, in ivory and Villa de Claricini Dornpacher - Moimacco flowers, provide their visitors with an amazing variety of colours and scents in all seasons. Along the paths archaeological area under the mu- no. The richness of jewellery like embossed and gilded silver. of the valleys, if you are lucky, you may get to see many animal species: roe deer, wild boars, hares, foxes, seum, of the remains of the late fibulae, necklaces, earrings and 05 Devil’s Bridge 06 Celtic Hypogeum Villa de Claricini Dornpacher is a to the considerable picture collec- Info: squirrels and bear tracks. The Natisone Valleys still keep their culture and traditions alive through the medieval Palazzo Patriarcale (Pa- the important collection of Lom- Info: piazza Duomo, 1 typical Venetian villa of the end of tion, antique furniture, drawings, via Benvenuta Boiani, 4 th Slovenian language, the rites and the customs linked to Christmas and to Carnival. triarchal Palace) and of a stratified bard gold coins, in addition to the tel +39 0432 700700 The Devil’s Bridge over the Nati- A place full of mystery, a complex the 17 century and comprises the prints, books, textiles and embroi- hamlet of Bottenicco di Moimacco sone river, the symbol of the town, of artificial caves excavated on large country house, the honour deries. Don’t miss the beautiful tel and fax +39 0432 733234 The Torre Valleys are an unspoilt mountain environment, close to Friuli Venezia Giulia’s art cities. 04 Monastery of Santa Maria in Valle and Lombard Temple dating back to the mid fifteenth various levels, situated under a courtyard, the court, overlooked by Italian-style garden, with guest ro- www.declaricini.it They are an ideal destination for all those who love to plunge into wild nature, rich in waters that in their century, is extremely charming. house of via Monastero Maggiore. the barchesse (outhouses) and the oms and the lemon-house, and the [email protected] courses create spectacular Karst streams and wonderful waterfalls among which that of the Boncicˇ ˇ stream Over the centuries the monastery It was built in the 8th century with enrich the entrance portal, and the Destroyed during the Battle of Ca- Some “masks” carved in the stone, chapel of the Holy Cross. The visit woody park, with trees dating back in the plain of Campo di Bonis. From the Gran Monte range you will enjoy a breathtaking view over the of Santa Maria in Valle has develo- the function of Palatine chapel of other ornaments of the upper part poretto in October of 1917 by the probable remains of Celtic funera- to the interior includes, in addition to the late eighteenth century. Carnic and and up to the . Walking along the various paths that lead to Gran Monte, ped along the banks of the Natiso- the royal court, then became the with the row of Saints and Martyrs. Italians, it was rebuilt and inau- ry art, can be seen. Afterwards it it is possible to admire the precious flora (Asphodel, Iris and different types of Lilium) and the interesting ne river. The place, probably com- oratory of the nuns until 1893, Precious is also the wooden choir, gurated in May of 1918 by the Au- was used by the Romans, probably Motta Antiquarium and fossil exhibition - Povoletto fauna (griffon vulture, deer, bear, lynx and wild cat). The natural attractions of this corner of Friuli attract prised since its origin within the when it was donated to the Muni- preserved inside, skilfully carved, strians. as a prison. hang gliding and paragliding, mountain biking, speleology, sport climbing and horse riding enthusiasts. Roman town, in the Lombard age cipality to be opened to the public. probably by German masters, at The museum proposes two sec- excavations in the Motta castle of of the mammal in its habitat is on Very appreciated is the variety of paths suitable for everyone and, in winter, the cross-country ski runs. was the seat of the royal court and The temple is the maximum and the end of the fourteenth century. Info: via Monastero Maggiore, 2 tions, one archaeological and the the last decade. The paleontolo- display. the residence of the chamberlain. best known expression of the ar- tel +39 0432 700460 other paleontological. The ar- gical section is very rich and is a It preserves important evidence of chitecture and art left by the Lom- Info: via Monastero Maggiore chaeological section provides an “journey” through the geological Info: 8th-century architecture and art: bards in Italy. Unique in western tel +39 0432 700867 07 Medieval House 08 Romagno Wood overview of the Land of the Nine history of Friuli; the skeleton of Villa Pitotti the oratory of Santa Maria in Val- art are the stucco decorations of www.cividale.net Castles, which goes from Cividale the Ursus Speleaus, a bear, now via Roma, 40 - Povoletto le known as the Lombard Temple. the big arch with vine shoot, which The Medieval House is Cividale’s The Romagno Wood is right out- and small-leaved limes. Moreover, to Nimis and up to Povoletto; here extinct, that lived in the caves, www.antiquariumpovoletto.it oldest house built on the founda- side Cividale, in the hamlet of it is possible to see exotic species, are displayed the finds from the stands out; a life-size reproduction tions of a tower, probably be- Spessa, rich in vineyards. The such as the Eastern White Pine longing to the first Roman town wood is a 53-hectare park with and the Douglas-fir, cultivated Gino Tonutti Museum - Remanzacco walls. The solid building withstood trails suitable for families and for here in the Sixties for experimen- natural disasters and has kept un- all those wishing to spend some tal and research purposes. The museum, the result of the still in working order; the section Info: changed until today. hours in nature. It is possible to During the tour in the wood you patient and keen activity of its of agricultural machines, which via Udine, 6 admire some trees typical of the may also get to see a friendly founder Gino Tonutti, is housed represented significant stages in locality of Casali Battiferro Info: via Monastero Maggiore region, such as oaks, downy oaks, squirrel, a dormouse, a fox and a in the rooms of the old Tonutti agricultural mechanization (from Remanzacco English oaks, Turkey oaks, field roe deer. In the wood you will find ironworks. In an area of over 12500 the end of the nineteenth century tel +39 0432 667015 maples, sycamore maples, com- a fitness trail and a playground for square metres you can visit: the in- to the 1960s); the sections of vin- fax +39 0432 668282 mon and hop hornbeams, white- children. dustrial archaeology section with tage cars and motorcycles follow. www.tonuttimuseum.com beams, cherry trees, chestnuts machineries, tools and equipment Cividale Natisone Valleys Torre Valleys Tarcento and the Torre Valleys - villas and folklore

12 INDICAZIONI - ZEICHENERKLÄRUNGEN - INDICATIONS - REFERENCES 6 1000 6.9 5.1 2.4 3.6 144 Udine Nord 500 Cathedral Distanze chilometriche autostradali e stradali Numero sentieri Monumento, cimitero, grotta Equidistanza tra le curve di livello: 100 m A23 Autobahn- und Straßenentfernungen in Km. Anzahl der Wege Denkmal, Friedhof, Grotte Höhenlinienabstand: 100 m Distances kilométriques autoroutières et routières n° des sentiers Monument, cimetière, grotte Distance entre les courbes altimétriques: 100 m Autostrada, stazione e svincolo, area di servizio, stazione a barriera Strada secondaria asfaltata Motorway and road distances in kilometres Paths number Monument, cemetery, grotto Distance between the altimetrical curves: 100 m th Autobahn, Autobahn ststätte, Gebührenstelle Straße mit Asphaltbelag A precious 15 -century building, rico Politi. Inside you can admire possible to see numerous remains Autoroute à chaussées séparées, échangeur avec péage, aire de service, barrière de péage Route goudronnée 1580 Motorway with dual carriageway, junction and toll gate Bitouminous road 106 Galleria stradale, valico con quota Rifugi escursionistici Albergo isolato, rifugio alpino, campeggio, stazione termale Bosco enlarged in the following centuri- the large organ, a precious instru- of previous buildings, emerged Straßentunnel, Bergpass mit Höhenangabe Ausflugshütten Einzelstehender Gasthof, Berghütte, Campingplatz, Therme Wald Tunnel routier, col avec indication de l'altitude Refuges pour les randonneurs Auberge isolé, refuge de montagne, camping, thermes Bois Strade a quattro corsie Altre strade Road tunnel, mountain pass with altitude Alpine huts for hikers Hotel in an isolated location, mountain shelter, camping site, spa Wood es, it is enriched by many works of ment placed above the central en- during the recent reflooring of the Vierspurige Straßen Sonstige Straßen Routes à quatre voies Autres routes 107 Four lane roads Other roads Ferrovia, stazione, galleria ferroviaria Ricoveri Faro, approdo turistico, sito archeologico TRIESTECapoluogo di regione, di provinciaUDINE art among which the eighteenth- trance, built by Malvestito (1906) church. Eisenbahn, Bahnhof, Eisenbahntunnel Selbstversorgerhütten Leuchtturm, Touristenhafen, Archäologische Sehenswürdigkeiten Landes- und Provinzhauptstadt Tarcento 13 Chemin de fer, gare, tunnel ferroviaire Abris Phare, port touristique, endroit archéologique Chef-lieu de région, de département Strada statale Strada percorribile con difficoltà o chiusa al traffico Railway, railway station, railway tunnel Shelters Lighthouse, tourist harbour, archaecologic site Chief town of provinc, district century high altar and altarpieces from , which has over 2000 Staatsstraße Schwierigbefahrbare Straße bwz. mit Fahrverbot Route nationale Route qui peut être parcoure avec difficulté State road Road, praticable with difficulty Gemona 272 by artists of the nineteenth centu- pipes. Thanks to a transparent Info: piazza Roma Passaggio a livello, cavalcavia, sottopassaggio Castello, rovine, chiesa o cappella Confine di Stato, di regione, di provincia Comune con quota Bahnübergang, Überführung, Unterführung Schloß, Ruine, Kirche oder Kapelle Staatsgrenze, Landesgrenze, Landkreisgrenze Gemeinde mit Höhenangabe and the ry and twentieth century like Odo- glass floor in the central nave, it is tel +39 0432 785320 Passage à niveau, passage supérieur et inférieur Château, ruine, église ou chappelle Frontière d’ Etat, limite de région, de département commune avec indication de l'altitude Strade provinciali e principali traverse urbane Autostrada, strada in costruzione Level-crossing, fly-over bridge and subway Castle, ruin, church or chapel National border, boundaries of province, boundaries of district municipality with indication of the altitude Provinzstraßen und Stadtfernverkehrsstraßen Autobahn, Straße im Bau Routes départementale et roues transversales urbaines Autoroute, route en costruction 5 km 4 km 3 km 2 km 1 km 0 km 5 km 10 km District roads and main town cross-roads Motorway, road under costruction Scala 1:50.000 Torre Valleys Palazzo Frangipane and Archaeological and Natural Museum “Autorizzazione n.1146 - Cartografia derivata dalla carta stradale del Friuli Venezia Giulia della Casa Editrice Tabacco - 33010 (UD)” / “Genehmigung Nr.1146 - Kartenmaterial entnommen aus der Straßenkarte Friaul Julisch Venetien des Tabacco-Verlags - 33010 Tavagnacco (UD)” / “Authorization no. 1146 - Maps derived from the road map of Friuli Venezia Giulia published by Casa Editrice Tabacco - 33010 Tavagnacco (UD)” VILLAS AND FOLKLORE A short way from the cathedral park characterised by forest trees, order, which allow to go through is the Palazzo Frangipane, one of which can always be visited. Insi- the evolution of the species throu- the residences of the noble Lords de the palace is the Archaeologi- gh the geological eras that cha- of Tarcento dating back to the 17th cal and Natural Museum, which racterised the history of the Earth. The green Torre valleys are characterised by the spectacular valley hollowed out by the Torre river century. The palace, which hou- features the most important col- There is also a collection on the between the mounts Stella and Bernadia and by the valleys of its tributaries: the Vedronza and Mea ses the Archaeological and Natu- lection of Trilobites in Italy. These teeth of numerous fossil vertebra- streams and other streams that create environments rich in waters and woods with a very varied ral Museum, also hosts many art arthropods populated the sea flo- tes, unique in Italy. flora and fauna. These valleys are rich in history, folklore and traditions and provide visitors with exhibitions and conventions. Out- or in the Palaeozoic Era. The mu- Info: an amazing food and wine offer with dishes taken from old recipes, jealously guarded and handed side the palace, on the steep slope seum displays various specimens via Frangipane, 20 down the generations that goes down to the underlying of fossil flora and fauna arranged tel +39 0432 780674 Torre stream, lies a fascinating in evolutionary and chronological www.anftarcento.it

Surrounded by hills of vineyards, woods and small noor Castle and many others. It is still possible to Blockhouse of Mount Bernadia villages, along the Torre river, is Tarcento, the “Pearl enjoy the pleasantness of the climate walking along of Friuli” or the “paradise of holidays” as it has been the Torre river on the path equipped with benches and The blockhouse of Mount Bernadia an excellent view almost over the rally of Friendship”, started in 1973 called since the end of the nineteenth century due to lighting at night. Do not miss the medieval borough is a military structure built betwe- whole region, up to the sea. Next and in which every year thousands the pleasant climate that can be enjoyed here: it was of Villafredda in Loneriacco and the tower of the lo- en 1908 and 1913 to defend the to the blockhouse is the Monument of motorcyclists from all over Italy the most popular summer holiday resort in Friuli. Its wer castle called Cjscjelàt in Coia. Tarcento is also fa- bridges over the Tagliamento and Lighthouse of the “Julia”, built star- and from abroad take part, are held healthy air and landscape have attracted - since the mous for its traditional events, such as the Epiphany prevent the invasion of the Tor- ting from 1954 in memory of the Al- in the large square opposite the 19th century - scholars and men of letters, as well as with Bonfires and the Festival of Hearts, which every re valley by the Austro-Hungarian pine soldiers of the “Julia” division blockhouse. From the blockhouse Udine’s nobility that had wonderful villas built here, year features the performances of the best folk dance army. Attached to the blockhouse fallen in the war. The monument you can reach Mount Pocivalo, whe- among which Villa Moretti, Villa Angeli, Villa Pontoni groups of the world. are various storehouses, barracks, represents two cut-off feathers re you will find two armoured bar- and, along the Torre river, Villa delle Rose, the Aga- sentry boxes, and several under- that rise towards the sky indicating racks and a structure, still in excel- ground passages. From the large the sacrifice of the fallen soldiers. lent conditions, for ammunition and The Tomats square opposite the blockhouse you Every year the Alpine soldiers’ ga- for the battery’s gunners, dating will enjoy, especially on clear days, thering and the “Winter Motorcycle back to the First World War. Still alive among the inhabitants of Tarcento is the

passion for the carving of the wooden masks called EMERGENCY NUMBERS USEFUL NUMBERS Tomats, which are worn in the Carnival period. The Health Emergency: 118 Hospital of Gemona del Friuli Municipal Police: piazza Roma, 7 Tomats can be seen all year round during the tempo- Carabinieri: 112 Piazza Rodolone, 2 - tel +39 0432 9891 tel +39 0432 780680 Police: 113 Croce Rossa Italiana (Italian Red Cross) Guardia di finanza (Finance Police): rary exhibitions organized on the occasion of various Municipal Police: tel +39 0432 780680 Provincial operations centre via Angelo Angeli, 130 - tel +39 0432 784050 events. Fire Brigade: 115 via Sabbadini, 12 - Udine Breakdown Service - A.C.I.: www.aci.it Guardia di Finanza (Finance Police): 117 tel +39 0432 531531 Breakdown Service: 803116 Carabinieri: via Tighel, 14 - tel +39 0432 784332 PUBLIC TRANSPORT Info: www.tomats.org Town Hall: piazza Roma, 7 SAF toll free number: 800 915 303 tel +39 0432 780611 www.saf.ud.it

Lusevera… and beautiful caves!

New Cave of Villanova

The phenomenon that makes this to discover the hidden secrets of giants). You will then get to the Pre area known is a massive Karst the New Cave, all year round on Oreak Cave, the entrance of which complex with numerous caves of Sundays and holidays, by appoin- is in the near Cornappo Valley. The particular speleological and geo- tment, can go on guided speleolo- Vigant-Pre Oreak complex and the logical interest. The most impor- gical tours in the innermost parts beauty of the area are protected as tant one is the “New Cave of Villa- of the cave, usually reserved to a Site of Community Interest. nova”, defined as a “contact cave”, speleologists. The geological pe- being formed by two types of rock culiarities, the multitudes of con- For information and booking: completely different from each cretions with their bizarre shapes, Gruppo Esploratori e Lavoratori other. Here the water has exerted the gentle whisper of the fresh and Grotte di Villanova … AND BEAUTIFUL CAVES! on the rocks two different actions, pure air that flows through the tun- Hamlet of Villanova delle Grotte, 3 shaping tunnels and halls of va- nels and the sound of water, calm Lusevera rious sizes and morphology every or impetuous, accompany visitors tel +39 0432 787915 few dozens of metres. With almost in an unforgettable experience. cell +39 392 1306550 The territory of Lusevera is partially comprised in the Julian Pre-Alps Natural Park, in which the 9 km of extension, it is the largest Near Villanova delle Grotte is the www.grottedivillanova.it most important natural, historical and cultural peculiarities of the Julian Pre-Alps are protected. of its kind known in Europe, and it Vigant hamlet, from which one [email protected] The flora and the fauna are extremely rich and you will have the chance to see hares, wild boars, is the only one to be equipped for reaches the homonymous Abyss foxes, roe deer, deer, chamois, ibex, partridges, black grouses and wood grouses, without forgetting underground tourism. Thanks to of Vigant: through a majestic natu- the presence of the bear and of the lynx the guided visit to the tourist path, ral portal one accesses, following well-lit and provided with easy an equipped path, the first part of walkways, it is possible to admire the cavity; past this point the cave The upper Torre Valley is rich in nature paths that stic model representing Friuli’s whole mountain area. large tunnels of singular shape, is reserved to speleologists who, can be followed by simple hikers, good walkers and Nearby tourists can put themselves to the test on two imposing halls and tortuous “can- with the necessary equipment, can climbers; everywhere one can admire unspoilt natu- rock climbing practice walls, one of which is called yons”, crossed by the underground go down along a sequence of po- re and some evidence of the ancient history of the- “lis feminis” and is very technical, and the other is su- stream and adorned by stalactites, tholes and ponds hollowed out by se places, such as the Roman bridge of Pers. In the itable for children as well and is called “ai ciclamini”. stalagmites and flowstones of all water in the rock and called “mar- locality of Pian dei Ciclamini you will find the guest shapes and sizes. Those who wish mitte dei giganti” (stockpots of rooms of the Park, with a bookshop and the park’s Info: Julian Pre-Alps Natural Park information point, a place where you can discover tel +39 0433 53534 the environmental peculiarities of the area; there is a Guest rooms of the Park (Pian dei Ciclamini) section for visually impaired people with a tactile pla- tel +39 0432 787916 - www.parcoprealpigiulie.it

Ethnographic Museum

A small museum with folk art objects and objects of rural life and culture collected to preser- ve the history and the traditions of the valley dwellers, who had to sharpen up their wits to face the natural isolation of the valley.

Info: Capoluogo, 51 - Lusevera tel +39 0432 787042

Nimis, Attimis and Faedis - vineyards and castles Trekking in the Torre Valley Trekking in the Torre Valley Trekking in the Natisone Valleys

Slopestyle Course Tarcento - trekking routes for all tastes The “Biacis - Antro” path

On the hills of Nimis you will find Info: The path “tai roncs dal sorêli” The path of memory The path of Crosis Taipana is the largest town in the The nature path of Gorgons, from as the village of Prossenicco. The circular path starts from An- Italy’s most beautiful “slopestyle” Sede Pistino, This path, one of the most popular From Coia you will reach the vil- It allows to admire the imposing Cornappo valley, the starting point Taipana, rich in wonderful water- Mountain enthusiasts will enjoy tro or Biacis; it can be followed all course, which has various descent via Leopardi località Nimis in the valley of Tarcento, crosses lage of Sammardenchia. A path waterfalls of the Torre river deri- of pleasant paths that cross pla- falls. the paths that lead to Gran Monte year round and is also suitable for Nimis, lines full of jumps and banked cur- Sede Slopestyle Nimis Club the Riviera hill halfway up the hill, embellished by about a hundred ving from a hydroelectric power ces rich in waters and luxuriant The nature path of Boncic,ˇ ˇ which starting from Monteaperta, Cor- families with children. The walk ves specially created to go down ri- via Ramandolo, 27 - Nimis starting from the Palazzo Frangi- terracotta panels, partially painted plant built at the beginning of the vegetation, as well as low-traffic starts from Campo di Bonis. nappo and Montemaggiore. lasts about 30 minutes (difference ding a mountain bike. This course www.slopestylenimisclub.blogspot.com pane. Along the path, on the sou- and glazed, which tells the history, twentieth century. roads or roads for pedestrians and The path of the Cukula waterfall, in height of 120 metres) and allows Attimis has been designed for those who [email protected] thern side, you can see olive trees, the uses and the traditions of the cyclists only, suitable for cycling starting from Platischis, leads to visitors to see the attractions of wish to take off from the ground almond trees, and cherry trees village of Sammardenchia. Info: enthusiasts, such as the road that the beautiful 40-metre waterfall. Info: Biacis and Antro. and Faedis for a moment and feel a boost of that produce tasty heart cherries. The paths are well-marked but we links Taipana to Subit. The Platischis-Prossenicco path The paths are well-marked but we Info: adrenalin. recommend that you always carry with equipped stretches and fords recommend that you always carry The paths are well-marked but we VINEYARDS AND CASTLES a map (1:25000 scale). along the Namlen stream, as far a map (1:25000 scale). recommend that you always carry Medieval Archaeological Museum a map (1:25000 scale). Attimis The museum aims at preserving of the fortifications and of their Info: The Visitor Centre of Stupizza, the starting point of nice paths In these lands, on the border between the plain and the Alpine ranges, the ancient Roman road network and displaying the remains and architectural and technological via Principale, 99 From the hamlet of Subit, known The “sentiero delle agane” (path was guarded by defence towers, which over the centuries have been transformed into castles, thus the objects of everyday use of the evolution. Upstairs you will find town of Attimis for the growing of berries (raspber- of the agane - sort of nymphs The Visitor Centre of Stupizza is along the river as far as the Poia- on the border with Slovenia (7 Km, creating one of the areas richest in medieval archaeological sites in the region. On these gentle and sunny castles of the feudal period (10th- the sections dedicated to hunting, www.museoattimis.it ries, mulberries, wild strawberri- from the local mythology – Su- the starting point of paths suitable na aqueduct intake, in very intere- difference in height of 300 metres). slopes grow luxuriant vineyards, from which excellent wines are produced: from Ramandolo, 15th cent.), which still characterize fishing, breeding and agriculture [email protected] es), start three easy paths suitable bit - Rauan - Mount S. Giacomo - both for adults and children. sting areas due to the presence of Picolit and Refosco from Faedis. Many are also the olive groves, from which an olive oil with a particular this territory, along the piedmont in the feudal age, to medieval wea- for families with children. Mount Cras - Subit) where you will wild fauna. Duration: 1 hour. Stupizza-Pradolino-Malga Monte and rich taste is extracted. road from Cividale to Noricum. pons and suits of armour. find edible plants (maximum diffe- Path “On the tracks of bears and Mia Path The path starts with the history The “sentiero dei folletti” (path of rence in height: 180 metres) of the others animals of the wood” Stupizza-Pradolino Path From the Stupizza-Pradolino Lusevera - trekking routes for all tastes sprites - Subit - Za Uorh - Cancel- An easy and fascinating path that The path runs in the gorge betwe- path it is possible to follow the Nimis is a beautiful location famous for its delicious century palace of the lower circle of walls with ele- Porzus di Attimis lier - Subit), rich in medicinal plants. starts from the Visitor Centre “The en Mount Mia and Lubia, and fea- old muletrack as far as the mal- wines. From the village of Cergneu starts a fascinating gant double lancet windows. Ciclamini path Musi Valley Nature Path Info: The “sentiero della strega” (witch Info: Village of Bears”, skirts the Nati- tures a very varied and interesting ga (shepherd’s hut) of Mount Mia; path in the wood that leads to the remains of the 13th- This small village characterized at the malghe (shepherd’s huts) The path can be partially followed (path of Cyclamens) From the sources of the Torre The paths are well-marked but we path - Subit - Moraca Valley - The paths are well-marked but we sone river and enters a beautiful landscape due to the rich flora and this hard route features a variety of century Castle of Cergneu. In the hamlet of Ramando- Faedis, a town surrounded by vineyards and che- by rural architecture is conside- of Porzus, little past the village, by car. The near small church of It starts in the Pian dei Ciclamini stream, at the foot of the Musi ran- recommend that you always carry Rauan - Subit) to learn to recogni- recommend that you always carry wood, rich in Karst rocks, water fauna. At the beginning of the ro- coppice trees and a charming, age- lo, near the 15th-century St. John the Baptist church, stnuts, the ideal location for gastronomic and sports red Friuli Venezia Giulia’s balcony now a national monument. The the Madonne de Sèsule (Virgin of and allows “everyone” to enjoy the ge in the Julian Pre-Alps Natural a map (1:25000 scale). ze toxic plants. a map (1:25000 scale). and vegetation. The path is enri- ute we suggest that you visit, with old unspoilt beechwood. On the top which is situated along the road that climbs to Villa- holidays, thanks to the many dozens of kilometres of due to the extraordinary view and shepherd’s huts can be reached the Sickle), erected in memory of characteristics of one of the most Park, turn into the Musi Valley Na- ched by likely bear, lynx and wolf a short detour, the remains of the of Mount Mia you can enjoy a beau- nova delle Grotte, you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic paths in the woods, an excellent opportunity for long is nationally known for the blo- on foot along a marked path that the apparition of the Holy Virgin, is representative parts of the Julian ture Path that, along the ancient Faedis tracks and by tracks of others rural village of Predrobac, used tiful view over the valleys and over view over Friuli. From the square of Nimis starts the walks or mountain bike rides. ody events of February of 1945 starts from the square of Porzus. still a pilgrimage destination. Pre-Alps Natural Park . The path, route that once linked the casere animals of our woods. If followed until the early twentieth century Mount Matajur. (15 Km, difference “walk of Ramandolo” through the vineyards. This path equipped with curb and guide rope, huts and the pastures located in The themed path the path, after about ten minutes attentively, it provides the possi- by the inhabitants of the valley to in height of about 1,000 metres). is well-marked and is recommended in spring, sum- has an extension of about 600 me- the valley of the Mea stream, leads “Castles of Zucco and Cucagna” you will get to the castle of Cuca- bility to observe the real presence spend the hot months with their li- mer and autumn also to families with children. tres; the characteristics of the path to Pian dei Ciclamini. It starts from the borough of S. gna, at 357 metres above sea level, of small and big inhabitants of the vestock. The path is suitable for fa- Info: surface and its gentle slopes make Return to the Torre Sources fol- Anastasia, is located right below whose rebuilding will be comple- wood (roe deer, wild boars, squir- milies and can be followed all year The paths are well-marked but we Attimis, a small town with a path that leads to the it usable also by people on wheel- lowing the same route. the castles and it originated when ted soon; particularly fascinating rels, badgers, salamanders, toads round. The path ends at the Bocca recommend that you always carry castles of Attimis: not far from the Medieval Archae- chairs. Specially designed educa- the castles were built, when there is the fully renovated imposing to- and frogs). The path continues di Pradolino (Mouth of Pradolino) a map (1:25000 scale). ological Museum you can climb to the panoramic hil- tional installations, which can be were the servants’ dwellings and wer. After visiting this castle, pro- lock where you can see the ruins of two castles: the used by visually impaired people as the sheds; its name derives from ceed along the path that leads to upper castle, the older of the two, which dates back to well, provide information to those a now disappeared ancient church. St. Roch’s church. The tour lasts 1 the 12th century, and the lower castle. From the Faris who want to know more about the After an about 15-20 minutes’ hour and 20 minutes and no speci- borough you can reach the castle of Partistagno, built flora, fauna, landscape and history walk you will get to the castle of fic clothing is required. around the year 1000; it is considered one of the most of the Park area. The starting and Zucco, at 299 metres above sea fascinating medieval fortifications in Friuli. It is possi- finishing point is situated near the level, where you can admire the ble to see the house-tower, St. Oswald’s Chapel with hotel “Ai Ciclamini” and the an- small 16th-century church and a 14th-century frescoes, the cistern and the fourteenth- nexed guest rooms of the park. wonderful view. Proceeding along