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Marano Lagunare Hotels
The founding of Marano Lagunare, which is of Roman origin, is connected to the city of Aquileia. Traces of this Roman past can be found in the numerous archaeological remains which have been found in the lagoon by fishermen and which are today preserved in the Marano Lagunare Municipal Museum and the Udine Castle Museum. Marano Lagunare is, today, a cultural island in Friuli. The area is also one of the most important oases for avifauna in the region and the whole of North East Italy. As well...
Grado Hotels
The foundation and development of Grado were due to the town's links with the ancient city of Aquileia, for which Grado became an important landing point and port. The town was well protected both by the town walls, which are still perfectly preserved, and the lagoon. Visitors can still see the tower which was once attached to the Porta Nuova. The tourist will be interested in the picturesque historic center of Grado where important monuments such as the Basilica of St Eufemia, Grado...
Gorizia Hotels
Gorizia is situated where the Valley of Isonzo meets the Tipaccio Valley, surrounded by the peaks of Montesanto, Sabotino, San Gabriele, Calvario, Colle d'Oslavia, san Marco and Carso. Gorizia is a truly fascinating city; its heart is Medieval with numerous sites to visit such as Gorizia Castle, the symbol of the city, the Palazzotto dei Conti, Palazzo degli Stati Provinciali, Palazzetto Veneto, the small Church of Santo Spirito, the Donberg and Tasso houses, the War Museum, Gorizia...
Triste Hotels
Trieste lies in a territory which extends from the highlands to the sea, in a land of ancient settlements. The city is amongst the oldest in the whole of Italy. Here one can admire the Vittoria Lighthouse, the Grotta Gigante, the Cathedral of St Giusto, Duino Castle, Miramare Castle, the Castle of St Giusto, the Grotte of st Canziano, the Miramare Nature Reserve, the group of Anti-aircraft tunnels 'Kleine Berlin', Palazzo del Governo, Foiba di Basovizza. Trieste is the birthplace of a number...
Carnia Hotels
Carnia is a territory which resembles a great hand, carved out by the Tagliamento river. Here there are splendid valleys, such as the Tagliamento Valley, the Degano Valley, the de Brut Valley the Chiarsò Valley and the Valcalda. Carnia is made up of six districts: Arta Terme, Forni Avoltri, Forni di Sopra, Paluzza, Ravascletto, Sauris and Tolmezzo. The area, is not only beautiful but is also rich in culture and has a number of museums: The Museum of Local Art and Traditions, the E.De...
Forni di Sopra Hotels
Forni di Sopra is a settlement of ancient origin situated in the Nature Reserve of the Fiulane Dolomites. The city has today become a much sought after tourist destination, not only in the winter months but, because of its marvellous climate, also during the summer season. Ideal for excursion enthusiasts, Forni di Sopra has a number of ski slopes for both downhill ski-ing and long distance ski-ing, with two separate dedicated areas. From the Crusicalas Peak, which one reaches via the...
Sesto Al Reghena Hotels
The name 'Sesto Al Reghena' is derived from 'Sesto', a military outpost on the 'sesto' or sixth milestone of the road between Concordia and Norico, and 'Reghena' which refers to the River Reghena which passes through the town. In this city of ancient origin there are a number of interesting sites, including the Sesto Al Reghena Abbey which can be reached after crossing a stream, the Basilica of Sesto, Villa Freschi, the Venchieredo Fountain, the All Saints Church of Bagnarola, and the small...
Cividale del Friuli Hotels
The origins of Cividale Del Friuli date back to 50BC; in this year Julius Caesar founded the city which was called 'Forum Julii'. The origins of Cividale Del Friuli have made the town of great interest to tourists. Monuments to visit include the Devil's Bridge, the Medieval House, the Monastery of St Maria in Valle, the Cathedral and the Christian Museum, the Longobard Temple, the Orsoline Nativity Scene, the Celtic Hypogeum and the National Archaeological Museum. Religious buildings to...
Aquileia Hotels
Built as a military settlement by the Romans in 181BC, Aquileia became an important commercial center because of its road network and large river docks. Aquileia has been known for the production of glass, amber and gem stones since the times of the Roman Empire. The symbol of Aquileia has to be the Abbey, the first Christian monument to be erected in Aquileia built by the Bishop Teodoro in 313 AC. Museums to visit include the National Archaeological Museum, the Paleochristian Museum and the...
Fogliano Redipuglia Hotels
After the end of First World War, following the construction of Redipuglia (from the Slovenian 'middle land') a military memorial cemetery, the town council of Fogliano asked for, and was granted permission to rename the town 'Fogliano Redipuglia'. Fogliano Redipuglia is home to Italy's largest military memorial cemetery, with over one hundred thousand graves of those who died in the First World War. The cemetery is a National Monument, and the symbol of the town, and has become a much...
Gemona del Friuli Hotels
Gemona del Friuli is situated on the left bank of the River Tagliamento, in a mountainous area, just a short distance from Udine. The oldest part of the town the lies at the feet of Mount Champion, Mount Cuarnan and Mount Glemine. Gemona dei Friuli is part of the Gemonese Mountain Community, together with the towns of Venzone, Montemars, Forgaria, Artegna, Bordano and Trasaghis. Numerous examples of Medieval architecture are to be seen here; visitors can admire the Cathedral of St Maria...
Venzone Hotels
The town is thought to date back to around 900 BC. The name 'Venzone' is derived from the Venzonassa stream. A typically Medieval city, Venzone was declared a National Monument by the Education Ministry in 1965. The earthquake of 1976 almost completely destroyed the town which has been painstakingly rebuilt and restored over the subsequent decades. The most important monument of Venzone has to be the Cathedral. Then there is the Chapel of St Michele, Palazzo Comunale, considered a masterpiece...
Udine Hotels
Udine is situated in a territory inhabited long before records began. Closeby is the Tarvisio Nature Reserve, which is of importance because of its extent and also because of the wealth of animals and plants which can be found within its boundaries. Udine, is a town dominated by its Castle. There are a number of sites of certain tourist appeal such as: the Galleries of History and Art, the Udine Civic Museum, the Church of St Maria, the town's oldest church, the Loggia del Lionello, the...
Pordenone Hotels
Already an important river port before the year 1000, Pordenone is characterised by the many bridges which have been built over the River Nocello which flows through the town. In the historic center of Pordenone, with its main street 'Corso Vittorio Emanuele', there are a great number of buildings and monuments to admire, varying in style from the Gothic to the Renaissance and Baroque. To visit: the Cathedral, Palazzo Ricchieri, Villa Galvani, Palazzo Comunale, Palazzo Gregoris, Casa...
Lignano Sabbiadoro Hotels
A tiny and truly ancient port, Lignano Sabbiadoro has been a tourist destination since 1900. Tourism has radically changed the economy of the town. The most prosperous period in Lignano Sabbiadoro's history began in the 1950s, with the construction of numerous tourist facilities. The town became a much sought after national and international holiday destination. In addition to the modern bathing resort, the charming Lignano Pineta, with its splendid villas designed by the most famous...