Italy, one of the most widely acclaimed countries in the world, despite its tourist popularity continues to surprise and impress. Friuli – Venezia Giulia is one of its smallest, but also one of the most versatile regions. Intact in its pristine beauty it is still an undiscovered tourist gem, ideal for visitors who want to go “off the beaten track.” Snowy peaks of the Alps and the Dolomites, warm sandy beaches, remote mountain villages, Roman monuments, rocky coastal cliffs and rural villas – welcome to la Bella Vita.
The most …
• The region is named after Julius Caesar, the most famous figure of ancient Rome.
• San Daniele is the place of world’s most famous ham and here every year the town is hosting a festival dedicated to this meat.
• Trieste is the home of Ernesto Illy, the world’s coffee guru.
• Friuli-Venezia Giulia boasts one of the best varieties of white wine in Europe, which is in no way lagging behind Tuscan
What else to do?
• In the seaside spa town of Grado you can regain strength and health, offered by therapeutic sand and air.
• Visit the Grotta Gigante in Sgonico, which is the largest European tourist karst cave.
• Try the real rural life in one of the log huts in the Carnic Alps, or at one of the tourist farms learn how to be a cheese maker.
• Try the charming snowy slopes of Sella Nevea, Forni di Sopra or Piancavalla.
• Tour green hills of wine country around Collie and taste yourself, what is their attraction.
