Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Udine, Italy
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3.1 km
56 m
Experience Udine in Italy in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in UdineSight 1: Parco Moretti
Stadio Moretti was a multi-use stadium in Udine, Italy. It was initially used as the stadium of Udinese Calcio matches. It was replaced by Stadio Friuli in 1976. The capacity of the stadium was 25,000 spectators. It also hosted motorcycle speedway events.
Sight 2: Museo Etnografico del Friuli
The Ethnographic Museum of Friuli is a museum in Udine, Italy. Reopened in October 2010, after more than twenty years, in the new exhibition venue of Palazzo Giacomelli in Udine, the Ethnographic Museum of Friuli collects, preserves, enhances and re-proposes to the visitor with a critical interpretation the materials of the extensive collection with the aim of disseminating the Friulian popular tradition.
Sight 3: Chiesa di San Francesco
The church of San Francesco is one of the oldest religious buildings in Udine, now deconsecrated and used for temporary exhibitions. With the adjoining convent, now occupied by the Court, the church was the main seat of the Friars Minor in the city and throughout Friuli.
Sight 4: Oratorio della Purità
The Oratory of Purity is a religious building in Udine, Italy.
Sight 5: Cattedrale di Santa Maria Annunziata
Udine Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in Udine, north-eastern Italy. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Udine.
Sight 6: Museo d'Arte Sacra del Duomo
The Museum of the Cathedral of Udine is a museum, housed in the baptistery of the cathedral of Udine, dedicated to the figure of the blessed Bertrand of San Genesio (1265-1350), considered one of the founding fathers of the city of Udine, having transported various economic departments from the ancient Lombard capital Cividale del Friuli to Udine in tumultuous times.
Sight 7: Loggia del Lionello
The Loggia del Lionello is one of the oldest and most important historical buildings in Udine, erected in Piazza Libertà owes its denomination to the one who made its construction: Nicolò Lionello. Characterized by a majestic structure and the elegance of its marbles, the loggia gradually became a symbol of the city. The building is made up of two floors and characterized by a alternating band coating of pink and white stones. The main facade has ten arches located in the lower part, while above there is a central balcony and two lateral tripor, enriched with stone coats of arms that recall the city of Udine. The style of the building, overall, refers to the Venetian Gothic style. The upper part of the northern side has a refined pentofora characterized by a pre -inholic and stone round frame, depicting religious moments such as the Annunciation, as well as the bas -reliefs of the Evangelists. The largest facade is turned towards the Castle Colle, the left side towards a group of houses, the right one looks via Mercatovecchio, while the back constitutes the bottom wall of the lodge. The latter joins the square through an elegant and large staircase that occupies the two central arches.
Sight 8: Bollani Arch
The Bollani Arch is a celebratory arch located next to Piazza Libertà in Udine, built in 1556 and attributed to the architect Andrea Palladio.
Sight 9: Castello di Udine
The Castle of Udine is a historical building in Udine, Northern Italy, built upon a hill in the historical center of the city.
Sight 10: Museo Diocesano e Gallerie del Tiepolo
The Tiepolo Diocesan Museum and Galleries in Udine was founded in 1963 by Msgr. Giuseppe Zaffonato, Archbishop of Udine (1956-1972), with the aim of preserving and enhancing the ecclesiastical cultural heritage of the archdiocese.
Sight 11: Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate
The church of Sant'Antonio Abate is a religious building in Udine, now deconsecrated, located at the north-east corner of Piazza del Patriarcato, next to the current Diocesan Museum of Udine.
Sight 12: Teatro Nuovo Giovanni da Udine
The Teatro Nuovo Giovanni da Udine is the largest theatre in the city of Udine.
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