47 Km from Grado

Udine is a lively, dynamic artistic city in the heart of Friuli, which pleasantly surprises its visitors with its historical and cultural wealth. Its recommended to start your visit at the Piazza della Liberta, "the most beautiful Venetian square on solid ground," whose most important element is the elegant "Loggia del Lionello," a splendid example of the Venetian gothic style; facing the Loggia, the castle, an imposing edifice, houses the Civici Musei (the Civic Museums): notable for its Salone del Parlamento (Parliament Hall) with its frescoes by Tiepolo, Grassi and Pomponio Amalteo; another floor is occupied by the Galleria d’Arte Antica (Gallery of Ancient Art).One descends the hill to enter into the historic centre of the city, along the Via Mercatovecchio, Piazza Matteotti, Piazza del Duomo. Around each corner there are interesting things to see whether they by historic edifices or elegant, modern shops.