Situated right in the midst of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia area, between the mighty Alps and the Adriatic Sea, Udine is a northeastern Italian city and a commune, not even 40 kms from Slovenia.
The city, being one of the oldest and dating back to the era of Attila the Hun, is home to some of the most remarkable historical monuments, and naturally is one of the most attractive tourist destinations of Italy today.
The city is home to a number of century old homes and palaces that take you back to the historic era, and if you are interested in history, the city is simply one of the best in Italy that will give you some real goose bumps.
The main church of the city is the Church of Santa Maria della Purità, which was constructed in the 1550a by Andrea Palladio, the famous Italian architect. Other major places of tourist attractions include the principal square, or the Piazza della Libertata, where the Town Hall is located. Just opposite the Town Hall, a famous Renaissance structure, called Loggia di San Giovanni is located.
The Cathedral of Udine is one of the most imposing edifices of Udine. Construction of this edifice started in the year 1236, and is considered as one of the most important middle age structures that carry quite legacies with it.
The skyline of the city center is famous for the Udine Castle, which was built by the Venetians. The city also has an age old university, University of Udine, and a major theatre called Teatro Giovanni da Udine.
The city hosts a number of important festivals almost all throughout the year. The most famous among them is the Udine Wine and Food Festival, called Friuli D.O.C., which is held during the month of September. Other major festivals that are held in Udine include the Festival of East Asian Cinema, which is known as Far East Film Festival. This festival is held during the month of April.
The city is also one of the most important commercial hubs, with the city housing some quite a number of important commercial centers. It is also one of the main centers of the mechanical and the iron industry.
The city has a very rich and old sporting heritage, with soccer being the most favorite sport. Udine houses one of the oldest and the most famous football clubs of Europe, Udinese Calcio, which regularly participates in the Italian Serie A Football League. It also owns the main football stadium, Stadio Friuli, which also hosted the Group E matches of 1990 FIFA Football World Cup.
With the city seeing influx of a huge amount of tourists from all over the world, it is also home to some of the best and the most prestigious restaurants, guest houses, bars, road side cafes and eateries of Italy. The city also offers a hoard of road side shops that offer a wide variety of Italian artifacts, garments, and other things that lure tourists from all over the world. Udine is also the heaven for foodies and wine enthusiasts, with the restaurants and bars coming up with the best cuisines and the best wines of Italy respectively.
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