by Udine is authentic, optimal and quiet proud and is the heart of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region in 90 minutes from Venice in the Italian Northeast Etwa. The elegant, pedestrian center and the flowering wine bar culture are difficult to exceed.
Almost 400 years of Venetian rule (1420-1797) have left a strong legacy in Udine, and nowhere is it more obvious than Piazza Libertà, which is like a mini-sk. Udine even has a few channels, called RyeAdd to the Venice -like atmosphere.
Behind the Piazza leads a slope that is flanked by a decorative Venetian Gothic portico, the city’s only hill (there is also a panoramic lift) to Udine Castle, actually a palazzo from the 16th century, which was now built by the Venetians as the basis in Friuli. While stories that Attila’s soldiers built the hill to see Aquileia Burn are imaginative legends, recent studies show that it is actually a man -made hill from a Bronze Age. The Hilltop is a perfect place for concerts, including the Udin & Jazz Festival in July. It also houses the church of Santa Maria di Castello and the Bell Tower, which is crowned by a shiny golden angel, a pioneerable landmark from a distance.
On the lawn of the castle, Casa della Contadinanza is a beautiful place for drinks or lunch, al-Fresco or in the atmospheric interior. The menu offers delicious favorites like Frico (kitschy potato) and pasta with Friulian San Daniele Prosciutto.
Udine Easter are a real institution, more like local pubs that draw all types of regular guests who come to a lunch bites, a drink after work to meet friends or simply take a break during a hard day. While Birreria Bernotti Udine’s Bierhalle tradition has revived, wine dominates elsewhere.
White Friulano is the classic SIP for A Taob (Glass wine, literally “cut”); Also try the fragrant Ribolla Gialla and the white mixtures that are typical of the nearby Collio area. Order for red, fruity, full -bodied Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso or lighter, spicy schioppettino.
Piazza Matteotti is lined with bars and paving tables, but for the true Osteria atmosphere, the surrounding side streets go. Since Michele is a classic with bar stools, a few tables for guests and an excellent selection of largely local wines. Grappolo d’Oro, over 200 years old, has a reserved atmosphere and non -unanimous tables nearby. The warm, happy Pieri mortadele seduces the guests with a huge Mortadella and Vinodilà has a contemporary minimalist atmosphere and offers rare wines from small producers.
The Easter All serve bars snacks like Tartine (Fresh bread with coverings) or bread pins wrapped in ham and a selection of cooked dishes for meals – perhaps pulse soups, sausage or CjarsonsThe strangest pasta specialty in the region with fillings of green, pine nuts and cinnamon. Osteria Alla Ghiacciaia has a more comprehensive menu and a beautiful channel position with crying pastures and Wisteria. The historical Osteria Al Cappello has six colorful and cozy guest rooms on the upper floor. Another wonderfully central accommodation option is the contemporary Oriana Homèl Udine, which offers apartments with kitchens. Room One has unbeatable views of the Piazza Libertà.
Udine also has some excellent restaurants. A meal in the Vitello d’Oro is, thanks to the delicious and imaginative dishes by boss Massimiliano Sabinot, which resembles works of art and contains a lot of seafood and seasonal products as well as perfect wine pairings. Hostaria Alla Tavernetta is both in decor (think of open fire and flower frame terrace) as well as in menu.
The Friuli Doc Festival in mid-September shows the entire selection of regional flavors and in October the best international chefs come together for a prosit in October, a number of gourmet events.
Craftsmanship
When the Venetians took over, the previously ruling patriarchy of Aquileia gave up their political role together with the castle and moved in Palazzo Patriarcale, now home of the Museo Diocesano and the Galerie del Tiepolo, in which the Venetic artist Giambattista Tiepolo was accommodated by pastel-assacted masterpieces. See more of his often playful works in Udine’s cathedral and oratorio della Purità.
In Casa Cavazzini, art is modern and contemporary, in the strange context of a former dealer at home, which still contains original furnishings from the 1930s.
Over the centuries, Udine was circled by five consecutive walls of the wall, and although only fragments remain of them, there are still several city gates. One who has medieval Santa Maria Tower houses fascinating, interactive exhibitions on industrial traditions. The topic 2025 is a wooden device; Stool production is a long -standing local craft.
At Museo Etnographico, visitors can see traditional costumes including ScarpetsShoes that have recently returned to popularity. These and other ceramic, wood and fabric crafts are sold in IL Mulino.
Out and about
Go east from Udine to learn a delicious ability at La Gubana della Nonna. Elisa Costantini shares tips and techniques for the perfect GubanaThe local favorite cake with an irresistible filling of walnuts, raisins, grappa and amaretti. Gubana is located in most Udine menus, but comes here in the Natison River Valley, an area of spectacular landscapes with many opportunities for walking and cycling to compensate for over-indicating.
Nearby is a must Cividale del Friuli, just 10 miles from Udine. Cividale was founded by Julius Caesar and originally Forum Iulii (which is called Friuli) and has an astonishingly rich story and a breathtaking view from the Ponte del Diavolo Bridge. From 568ad this was Italy’s first Lombard capital and sights Tempieto Longobardo in a monastery.
During his time in Cividale, Eat in Al Monastero, a historic building with a traditional central fireplace, inner courtyard and typical dishes, including river trout with wines from the Weingut family.
In addition to his own charms, Udine is a perfect basis for exploring. There are regular trains in Friuli Venezia Giulia other main centers (and Triesthafen), while mountains, coast and the border to Slovenia are less than an hour away.
