{"id":7116,"date":"2018-07-18T06:20:07","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T13:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/?p=7116"},"modified":"2021-04-20T15:54:05","modified_gmt":"2021-04-20T22:54:05","slug":"my-own-piece-of-paradise-friuli-venezia-giulia-region-in-italy-part-i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/my-own-piece-of-paradise-friuli-venezia-giulia-region-in-italy-part-i\/","title":{"rendered":"A Piece of Paradise: Friuli Venezia Giulia Region in Italy, Part I"},"content":{"rendered":"

London, Paris, Berlin and Udine. Yes, Udine. And let\u2019s not forget about Grado, Salice and Trieste, most definitely Trieste. This is the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy, spread across the far northeastern corner of the nation. I first read about this stunning region of diverse landscapes, languages and cultures over 15 years ago and swore that someday I would see it for myself. This last pre-covid June I finally did something about it.<\/p>\n

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The Friulian Dolomites reaches 7122 ft. in the far western mountain area of Friuli Venezia Giulia. <\/span>Photo credit: Mario Venin \/ Promo Turismo FVG (Friuli Venezia Gulia Tourism)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Overlooking the\u00a0Adriatic Sea, bordering Austria<\/a>, Slovenia<\/a> and Italy\u2019s Veneto<\/a> region, I predict that once the word gets out, this enchanting, little-known region is poised to become one of nation\u2019s hottest travel destinations. Friuli-Venezia Giulia also constitutes a new backdoor to Italy concept; just fly to Venice<\/a>, visit the sights and battle the crowds, then hop in a car or bus. Within an hour you will be immersed in a world of pristine vineyards, charming villages and farms, glacial lakes, lagoons and rivers, world-class beach resorts, Roman ruins and historical cities, all with the towering Dolomites<\/a> as a backdrop. It\u2019s \u00a0the type of region where you can go skiing in the mountains and enjoy a seafood meal on the Adriatic in a single day. Perhaps you may want to stop for a glass of wine in the central plateau\u2019s Wine and Dine<\/em> route, Italy\u2019s third largest wine\u00a0quality\u00a0region.\u00a0Multiculturalism is reflected and respected with four official regional languages: Italian<\/a>, Slovenian, German and Friuli, a language courtesy of the\u00a0Carnics,<\/em> a Celtic population who remained in the Carnic<\/a> Alps dating back to the time of the Romans. Friuli Venezia Giulia not only embraces all forms of ethnicity; it is defined by it. I liked that a lot, particularly with the current trend in the U.S. to have a disdain for any form of cultural diversity and identity.<\/p>\n

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The majestic landscape of the Russiz Superiore Winery.<\/span> Photo credit: Roberta Rabini<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sipping a glass of Collio Bianco Col<\/em> at Roberto Felluga\u2019s tranquil Russiz Superiore Winery, it\u00a0occurred to me that I\u2019ve never experienced a region quite like it in Italy. This seemingly untouched piece of paradise offered an authentic form of travel, devoid of hordes of tourists and sometimes cynical merchants that dominate many of Italy\u2019s more famous attractions.<\/p>\n

Selected Highlights<\/h2>\n

Trieste<\/h3>\n
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The iconic Canal Grande di Trieste has long been one of the defining images of the city.<\/span> Photo credit: Ed Boitano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you can smell the coffee, you must be in Trieste. The most international city of Friuli Venezia Giulia, this endearing regional capital evokes the ambiance of Vienna\u2019s coffee culture of the past, while serving as a seaside salon today. This should come as no surprise for Trieste was once part of the Habsburg Empire, giving the landlocked Austro-Hungarians a precious piece of the Adriatic for commercial transport. Sitting at the base of the Karst Plateau<\/a>, almost entirely surrounded by Slovenia, the city is physically isolated from the rest of the Italian peninsula, and became home to literary giants like Umberto Saba, Italo Svevo, and Dublin ex-pat James Joyce,\u00a0who wrote The Dubliners, Portrait of An Artist as a Young Man<\/em> and half of Ulysses<\/em> during his 14 years in the city. Like many cities of the region, Trieste evokes a blend of its romantic past and today\u2019s sense of cosmopolitanism. Sidewalk cafes line the idyllic main square,\u00a0 Piazza Unita\u2019 d\u2019Italia<\/em>, which opens to the cool breezes of the Adriatic. Locals leisurely go on with their daily life, and\u00a0then enjoy the sea for sunbathing, swimming or just strolling. Trieste is a compact city, with its history, literary traditions and art; a seamless fusion of Roman, medieval and Habsburg period architectural styles, all easily accessible on foot.<\/p>\n

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Trieste\u2019s Roman amphitheatre now features concerts and events during the summer.<\/span> Photo credit: Ed Boitano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Roman amphitheatre (circa B.C.) is located at the foot of the San Guisto Hill in the heart of Old Town. Once buried under modern buildings, it was uncovered by archeologists in the 1930s, and is one of the remaining 230 amphitheatres scattered across the former Roman Empire. For lovers of decorum luxury, Miramare Castle<\/em>, compliments of Habsburg\u00a0Archduke Maximilian \u2013 later short-lived emperor of Mexico until assassination \u2013 sits\u00a0on a bluff, overlooking the sea.<\/p>\n

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The mountains behind the Monument to the Fallen Soldiers of Trieste is where some of the fiercest fighting took place during the Great War.<\/span> Photo credit: Ed Boitano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the end of Parco della Rimembranza<\/em> (Memory Park) is the Monument to the Fallen Soldiers of Trieste<\/em> which pays homage to the war dead of the Great War. The Battle of Caporetto<\/a>, considered the most treacherous battle of war, took place in the mountains outside the city. In the successful Austrian and German advance more than 600,000 war-weary Italian soldiers died, deserted or surrendered in the bitter mountain warfare. The battle was described by Ernest Hemingway in his masterpiece A Farewell to Arms,<\/em> based on his experiences when he was an 18-year-old ambulance driver in Italy for the Red Cross.<\/p>\n

Sacile<\/h3>\n
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The fairy tale land of Sacile.<\/span> Photo credit: Friuli Venezia Gulia Tourism<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mere words cannot describe the ethereal beauty of Sacile; almost more of a fairy tale than a village. Located outside of the small city of Pordenone \u2013 itself worth a look \u2013 it is known as the Garden of the Serenissima <\/em>due to the many palaces along the Livenza River, built for the nobility at the time of the Venetian Empire. With its array of picturesque little canals and bridges, palaces reflecting in the water, gorgeous flowers and vegetation, it is a tranquil and romantic venue to simply stroll or relax on a park bench, a true photographer\u2019s delight.<\/p>\n

The Friulian Dolomites<\/h3>\n
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The Regional Natural Park of Friulian Dolomites is situated on the Western Friulian Plain, bordered by the Tagliamento and Piave rivers. It can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities.<\/span> Photo credit: Ed Boitano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Friulian Dolomites stand proudly high above the clouds at a towering 7122 ft. in the far western mountain area of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Considered the most untouched area of the entire Dolomite range, its symbol is Campanile di Val Montanaia<\/em>, an isolated rock pinnacle on the summit that looks like a bell tower. Readers note: Only the fittest climbers would challenge an ascent to the peak, but iconic images of the tower, surrounded by spectacular karst formations, can be easily photographed from lower trails. For low-impact trekkers \u2013 in other words, lightweights like me \u2013 there are well-kept forested paths and trails, meadows, glacial rivers, brilliant green lakes, dramatic limestone topography and caves.<\/p>\n

Udine<\/h3>\n
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Like many cities in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Udine’s main square is an intriguing mix of numerous architectural styles.<\/span> Photo credit: Ed Boitano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Udine has been inhabited since the Neolithic age and is recognized as the most <\/span>historical capital of the region.\u00a0 History tell us that Attila, the leader of the warlike Huns, built a hill\u00a0and a\u00a0square-shaped tower in Udine when besieging Roman Aquileia. Due to legend, he instructed his soldiers to transport soil in their helmets and shields, because the landscape was too flat.\u00a0 Aquileia, once the second largest city in the Roman Empire was eventually sacked by Attila\u2019s Huns, resulting in its citizens escaping to the southwest, eventually establishing Grado and Venice<\/a>. After the fall of Western Roman Empire, Udine increased in importance becoming part of the Republic of Venice, the newly formed Kingdom of Italy, and later the seat of the Italian High Command during the Great War. Before the Italian Army\u2019s devastating defeat in the Battle of <\/em>Caporetto<\/em>, Udine was known as the \u201cWar Capital.\u201d<\/em> Hemingway devotes long passages about Udine in A Farewell to Arms:<\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cHe lived in Udine and came out in this way nearly every day to see how things were going, and things went very badly. At the start of the winter came the permanent rain and with the rain came the cholera. But it was checked and in the end only seven thousand died of it in the army.\u201d
\n<\/em>\u2013 Ernest Hemingway<\/span><\/p>\n

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Udine\u2019s compact pedestrian-only medieval center makes it easy for photos and leisurely explorations on foot.<\/span> Photo credit: Ed Boitano<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Today the city and provincial capital of Udine dominates Friuli-Venezia Giulia\u2019s inland plains and alpine peaks, offering a unique taste of history: A ring road surrounds a stunning and compact pedestrian-only medieval center, complete with Roman columns, Venetian arches and Grecian statues. Renowned for its regional cuisine and white wines\u00a0 \u2013 which possess a crisp Germanic precision \u2013 along with traditional food items such as Prosciutto di San Daniele<\/em> \u2013 similar to Prosciutto di Parma, but less robust and more sublime \u2013 white asparagus, and Montasio<\/em> \u2013 a creamy, unpasteurized mountain cheese \u2013 it is considered the gastronomic capital of Friuli. Among this thriving cityscape there\u2019s a plethora of local \u00a0bars and sidewalk cafes where one can bask in the city\u2019s wonders. In the countryside, the province is marked with numerous villas, towers, abbeys and castles.<\/p>\n

In Part II of A Piece of Paradise: Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region my journey continues with explorations of the Roman city of Aquileia, the Cellina Nature Reserve, Grado – the “Golden Island,” and the Food & Wine of the region.<\/em><\/p>\n

For further information about Friuli Venezia Giulia, click HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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