Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Friuli Venezia Giulia
Why Go? Trieste...... 405 With its triple-barrelled moniker, Friuli Venezia Giulia’s Muggia...... 412 multifaceted nature should come as no surprise. Cultural complexity is cherished in this small, little-visited region, Il Carso...... 413 tucked away on Italy’s far northeastern borders with Austria Gorizia...... 413 and Slovenia. Friuli Venezia Giulia’s landscapes offer pro- Palmanova...... 414 found contrasts too, with the foreboding, perpetually snowy Aquileia...... 415 Giulie and Carnic Alps in the north, idyllic grapevine-filled Grado...... 416 plains in the centre, the south’s beaches, Venetian-like la- goons and curious, craggy karst encircling Trieste. Laguna di Marano...... 418 While there’s an amazing reserve of often uncrowded his- Lignano...... 418 torical sights, from Roman ruins to Austro-Hungarian pal- Pordenone...... 418 aces, this is also a fine destination for simply kicking back Sacile...... 419 with the locals, tasting the region’s world-famous wines and discovering a culinary heritage that will broaden your Udine...... 419 notions of the Italian table. Serene, intriguing Trieste and Cividale del Friuli...... 425 friendly, feisty Udine make for great city time – they’re so San Daniele easy and welcoming you’ll soon feel as if you’re Friulian, del Friuli...... 426 Venezian or Giulian too. Tolmezzo & Carnia..... 427 Tarvisio & Giulie Alps...... 428 When to Go Trieste °C/°F Temp Rainfall inches/mm 30/86 8/200 Best Places to Eat 20/68 6/150 10/50 4/100 ¨¨La Frasca (p415)
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