Why is it worth to visit the city of Udine?
Despite the fact that there are many beautiful and valuable monuments Udine is not one of the most popular city in Italy Interestingly, Udine ranks fifth in the quality of life ranking in Italy. In this article, we will try to convince you of the value of the underrated town of Udine.
Piazza San Giacomo
When visiting this picturesque Italian town, you must visit the main square – Piazza San Giacomo Matteotti, with many beautiful medieval tenement houses. Many of them are still covered with original frescoes. On the west side of the square stands the amazing Church of San Giacomo. While eating in one of the many tasty restaurants, we can admire the fountain designed by Mastro Cipriano.
The Patriarchal Palace
The Patriarchal Palace in Udine is one of the most famous historic buildings in the city.
The central body of the building was built in the 16th century, when the patriarchs of Aquileia, unable to reside in the castle anymore, were looking for another residence in the city. In later years, it was expanded, for example, on the order of Patriarch Dioniso Delfino, when a wing with a library was added.