Things to do & places to visit in Province of Udine, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

Province of Udine province in , Italy. Timezone: Europe/Rome, current date and time: Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 9:42.

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Top things to do (20)

• Castles
• Hiking Trails
• Forests
• Religious Sites
• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• Beach & Pool Clubs
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Arenas & Stadiums
• History Museums
• Art Museums
• Ancient Ruins
• Architectural Buildings
• National Parks
• Historic Walking Areas
• Amusement & Theme Parks
• Speciality Museums
• Water Parks
• Bodies of Water
• Historic Sites

Top places to visit (22 attractions)

1. 4.5 Il Castello di Udine (613 reviews)
   - Worth the walk
   Castles
   
   
   We didn't go inside but it was a lovely view from up on the hill and there's a great legend about a barbarian king who made the hill to overlook a battle. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Piazza San Giacomo (518 reviews)
   - Great sunny square
   Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Feels very authentic and relaxed, lots of nice bars and beautiful streets nearby. We came in the winter and they had little Christmas market stalls but nothing big. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Palmanova Città Fortezza - World Heritage Site (476 reviews)
   - Historical meaning, must-see
   Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
   
   
   This city/fortress is just incredible, if you are there go see it even just for a half an hour because it is of great historical importance and in reality it is not very big as one would expect it. I did not have much time and I am still happy that I visited it so now I just have a reason to come back with some more time and to explore more thorougly. Plus, it is UNESCO world heritage site, if that does not convince you, I don't know what it does. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Il Tempietto Longobardo - World Heritage Site (408 reviews)
   - Highlight of Cividale
   Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
   
   
   The Tempietto Longobardo for me was the higlight of my trip to Cividale. The whole history of the tempietto, and the various layers of enhancements made over the centuries, as well as the different uses it had, is really interesting, and I recommend that you sit through the video reconstructions available on the first floor. Unfortunately it was being restored when we visited so it was kind of hard to see from the entrance and the convent windows, but still amazing. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Villa Manin (389 reviews)
   - Hidden Gem
   Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
   
   
   This is a real hidden gem. A place that deserves a visit. It is the last villa that the last Venetian Doge built. Environmental sorroundings are green and simple, making you feel the beauty of simplicity. Culture and Nature meet there in Villa Manin. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Aquileia (338 reviews)
   - Definitely worth an hour od two of your time
   Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
   
   
   The starting point for the history of the Museum is due to the activity of two very different persons: canon Giandomenico Bertoli (1676-1763) and Lepoldo Zuccolo (1761-1833), a painter from Udine. Bertoli collected finds that are still the core of the exhibition; his aim of popularization - according to his time's spirit - is reflected in his work "Le antichita di Aquileia", puglished in Venice in 1739. The seat of his exhibition was his own house, in via Patriarch Popo, and included a remarkable epigraphic collection; after his death and a series of vicissitudes it was bought by Count Antonio Cassis Faraone, who placed it in his "Palazzo" in Monastero, North-East of the centre of Aquileia. Lepoldo Zuccolo is the promoter of the first Public museum of Aquileia, in the ancient Baptistery and Church of the Pagan (both contiguous to the Basilica): it was founded in 1807 and called "Eugeniano" in honour of Eugene de Beauharnais, chief of the Central Government in Milan. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Loggia del Lionello (325 reviews)
   - Interesting building in the heart of medieval Udine
   Architectural Buildings
   
   
   Loggia del Lionello was built in the 15th century under direction of the goldsmith Nicolò Lionello. The function of the building was to be the Town Hall. Up to today the Loggia del Lionello still has this function, together with several other historical buildings in the same block. In the 19th century a fire did severe damage to the Loggia, but it was rebuilt meticulously. It is worth to take an extensive look at this beautiful building on the Piazza della Libertà. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Doggy Beach (274 reviews)
   - Amazing
   Beach & Pool Clubs
   
   
   A very good place for dogs and for the owners, too. We spend a whole day here and everything was perfect. When we bought our tickets a man showed us our place and gave fresh water for our dog. A really nice place and they are very friendly. You can landing kennels with the family or just sunbeds with umbrella as we did. It was a great oppurtunity for our dog. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Casa delle Farfalle (270 reviews)
   - Worth a visit
   Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   The Butterfly House of Bordano is the biggest exhibition of butterflies and living insects in Italy. Half of the area (1000 sqm) is covered by three greenhouses where the habitat of three different tropical forests are reproduced: tropical Africa, Asian rainforest and the Amazonas basin. In this extraordinary background, hundreds of butterflies roam freely, as well as other insects and small invetebrates. See more..
   
10. 4.5 Lago del Predil (264 reviews)
    - Quiet, beautiful mountain lake
    Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    We live in Trenta and usually go and visit Lake Bled or Bohinj which takes between 2-2:30 hours and is a pain to drive to as the mountain pass is so bendy. Irritatingly as the crow flies the lakes are only around 20 miles away but a great big mountain's in the way. So when a friend recommended Lago del Predil over the border in Italy we have it a try. Getting there from Bovec was easy via the Predil pass. A good tip was as you go past the lake was to ignore the car park and continue to the other end of the lake; past a memorial on your right and soon on the left were some spaces and a dirt track leading to the lake. The best place to sit was towards the middle as the water is warmer there. Majestic lake, really quiet, quite cold but welcome on a hot day. We really enjoyed it. If you have young kids bring a sun shade as it is really open. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Museo Diocesano e Galleria del Tiepolo (204 reviews)
    - Not to miss
    Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
    
    
    Extraordinary paintings by Tiepolo everywhere around you, on the walls and on the ceilings. Beautiful palace to visit. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Santuario Beata Vergine di Castelmonte (202 reviews)
    - Worth the trek
    Religious Sites
    
    
    I call it a trek to Castelmonte, because, maybe caused by the confusing address on their web site, or an error from me, the satnav sent us completely in the wrong direction from our holiday home in Cividale. After we corrected the problem we reached Castelmonte, but via which roads and villages I will never know. The journey home was rather straightforward ...... But enough of this. I can tell you that the Santuario Castelmonte is an very impressive small village of two streets on top of the hill, crowned with a terrific church. Views from the square in front of the church over the surrounding landscape are breathtaking. How to get to the church. The straightforward way is to leave the car at the large parking lot at the base of the hill and walk. If walking uphill is a problem for people in the party, halfway the road uphill is a limited parking area with an elevator, delivering you in the church. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Cathedral of Santa Maria Annunziata (194 reviews)
    - Again a stunning church in an Italian town
    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 11:55 AM, 4:00 PM - 6:55 PM Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • History Museums • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    When visiting an Italian town, it is in the cards, that there will be at least one or maybe more breathtaking churches ready to visit. Udine is no exception. The main church of Udine, the Cathedral (Duomo), is overwhelming in its expanse and beauty. Instead of describing the experience extensively, I have added some pictures. These say more than a thousand words. I like to draw the attention to the overhead painting. After admiring the Duomo a visit to the Battistero and the Duomo museum must not be forgotten. I will review this visit separately. As in most Italian churches, except in Florence of course, entrance to the Duomo is free. As in all churches, a small voluntary donation in the box will be appreciated. See more..
    
14. 4.5 Stadio Friuli (Dacia Arena) (191 reviews)
    - The most beautiful and comfortable stadium in Italy
    Arenas & Stadiums
    
    
    Modern, private ownership, comfortable, winner of many awards. The best stadium in Italy. perfect vison from all sectors, fans sit very close to the pitch. It would deserve a much stronger team to play in it. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Rifugio Calvi (172 reviews)
    - Great climb great view.
    Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Hiking Trails
    
    
    Although the climb is hard as they normally are when visiting places like this, the view when you arrive will take your breath away. Interesting stories and hanging photographs of this place. See more..
    
16. 4.5 Riserva Naturale Regionale Lago di Cornino (162 reviews)
    - Place for birdwatchers, botanist and other nature lovers
    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Bodies of Water • National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests
    
    
    Natural reserve for birds of prey and vultures is an astonishing and one of the best place in Europe to see griffon vulture and other birds of prey on one site. In the near of centre is a feding station for them worth visiting. The stuff is very good and offers a wide range of knowledge to visitors and a close look with telescope. Try to find their help. Some injured owls are in cages that are big enough. Try to spend enough time also on walking trail even the interpretaton tables are just in Italian. Lake Cornino is a pearl. Best time to visit trail is on working days to have enough peace and space to observe nature and birds. See more..
    
17. 4.5 Casa Cavazzini (160 reviews)
    - Udine's museum for modern art
    Tuesday: 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM Art Museums
    
    
    This museum, located in Udine's center, features it's temporary exhibits on the ground floor, and the permanent exhibits on the upper floors. The emphasis is on artworks (mainly paintings) from the region - in general, very worthwhile. A critical comment is that one easily may loose his/her way in this historical building. See more..
    
18. 4.5 Orrido dello Slizza (154 reviews)
    - Most Beautiful walk with kids
    Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
    
    
    ok, this has to be one of the nicest hikes i've done lately. great to do with kids. Bring a towel so that they can play at the water's edge in warm weather. Tip: really take the route from the parking spot down at the sign instead of the other way around. the way back is much easier to do and you have the steepest part down than at the start See more..
    
19. 4.0 Area Archeologica di Aquileia - Foro Romano (337 reviews)
    - A diamond in the rough
    Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    When you travel to Aquileia you have to have a good imagination and some roman history under your belt. As a local teacher who teaches ancient history I've taken my classes there for several years. I love this little town as an example of a roman city, but you need a map in hand and the ability to block out what is new. There are fantastic mosaics everywhere and some great examples of fortifications dating back to the dark ages and middle ages. Don't miss the museum and the basilica those are the two biggest draws, but if you are really into roman history you can easily spend a day or day and a half in Aquileia. See more..
    
20. 4.0 Piazza Grande di Palmanova - World Heritage Site (331 reviews)
    - Wow!
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
    Wow! It was what I said when I came here. It is huge, unusually round (for historical reasons), main square, but incredibly beautiful. Unfortunately I could only be there for a short time but I could not miss this, now I only have a reason to come back and explore some more. Even if you don't know anything about it, there are various plaques around with texts about the square and city of Palmanova itself. See more..
    
21. 3.5 Parco Junior (766 reviews)
    - Nice kids park
    Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    
    We will reopen Sunday, April 9, 2017 See more..
    
22. 3.5 Aquasplash (519 reviews)
    - a good amusement for a day
    Water Parks
    
    
    great place for kids, many slides, clean pools, clean area, safety seemed ok, while from organisation point of view you can feel the italian way of life ... I wood recomment more grass and less stone surfaces See more..