FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA
Italy’s northernmost region Friuli-Venezia Giulia is keystone to Central Europe and Mediterranea , and a veritable crossroads for Latin, Slavic, Germanic, Greek and more cultures and traditions. Stretching from the Alps to the Adriatic and bordering Austria and Slovenia with literature and lore as its backbone, FVG is a beautiful and diverse landscape to explore.
FUN FACTS
- The name Friuli Venezia Giulia is historic- from its ancient Roman origins as Forum Iulii as well as honoring both Venice and Julius Caesar.
- A region of polyglots where languages spoken include Italian, Friulano, Slovenian, and some Germanic languages.
- Grotta Gigante, a 351 ft high, 213 ft wide and 430 ft long cavern on the Italian side of the Karst Plateau, made the record books in 1995.
- Europe’s largest piazza is Trieste’s own Pizza dell’Unità.
- Ancient Rome’s city Aquileia was one of the largest and most prosperous political and administrative towns in the Empire.
FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA
Italy’s northernmost region Friuli-Venezia Giulia is keystone to Central Europe and Mediterranea , and a veritable crossroads for Latin, Slavic, Germanic, Greek and more cultures and traditions. Stretching from the Alps to the Adriatic and bordering Austria and Slovenia with literature and lore as its backbone, FVG is a beautiful and diverse landscape to explore.
FUN FACTS
- The name Friuli Venezia Giulia is historic- from its ancient Roman origins as Forum Iulii as well as honoring both Venice and Julius Caesar.
- A region of polyglots where languages spoken include Italian, Friulano, Slovenian, and some Germanic languages.
- Grotta Gigante, a 351 ft high, 213 ft wide and 430 ft long cavern on the Italian side of the Karst Plateau, made the record books in 1995.
- Europe’s largest piazza is Trieste’s own Pizza dell’Unità.
- Ancient Rome’s city Aquileia was one of the largest and most prosperous political and administrative towns in the Empire.
GUIDES
ISSIMO’s Guide to Trieste
Our suggestions for cultural adventures, niche boutiques, exploration and culinary treats.
FOOD
ISSIMO’s Guide to Trieste
Our suggestions for cultural adventures, niche boutiques, exploration and culinary treats.