Friuli-Venezia-Giulia

Friuli-Venezia Giulia

In the north-east of Italy is located Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region that borders with the Balkan country. It is this small region, despite the Austro-Hungarian influence and the proximity of Slovenia is the most diverse ethnic group in Italy. Thanks to the Dolomites in the north, the Adriatic Sea in the south and the magnificent landscapes Friuli-Venezia Giulia is an attractive place for recreation in Italy.

The capital of Friuli-Venezia-Giulia region, Trieste, is very diverse city. Firstly, it is easily accessible via the international airports. This place also attracts with the proximity to Croatia and Slovenia. In the heart of Trieste there are numerous constructions of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy period. It is interesting that this city has adopted the Hungarian coffee culture. In the bay of the same name located near Trieste opens spectacular coastal landscapes, which lead to a relaxation on the beach in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Castello Miramare and Duino on the bank of Riviera di Barcola are referred to the pearls among the resorts on the coast of the Gulf of Trieste. Muggia, in contrast, is popular as a fishing village, which can be easily reached by ferry directly from Trieste. Hotels, apartments for holiday and summer houses on the coast in the Gulf of Trieste belong to the most beautiful ones in the whole region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

But in the rear of the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia along with unusual adventures and mountain tracks for you are waiting the fantastic vineyards, magnificent forts, such as Palmanova or the world of caves in Karst of Trieste. Grotta Giagante impresses with its size, there would be enough space even for the Cathedral of St. Peter's in Rome. If you want to taste the best white wines of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the vacation near Gorizia will be ideal for you. Here near the highest point of the geographic area of Collio there few wineries that are worth to be visited in the north-east of Italy for tasting wines.