This new, fully updated second edition of Friuli Venezia Giulia continues to cover the lesser-known but increasingly popular Italian regions from Bradt. It covers a large part of the Venetian inland (excluding Venice itself), providing a convenient and exciting destination to spend time on the beach, in the Alps, or relaxing in the countryside. It is also known for its wines and distinctive cuisine, which attract worldwide attention.

Written by experienced travel writers and Italy experts Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls, and updated by Mediterranean enthusiast Julian McDonnell, it contains detailed information and practical details about this ethnically and culturally diverse area. The ten easy-to-follow chapters provide in-depth city guides for Trieste and Udine, covering the Trieszter coast and Carsò, the Friuli coast, Gorizia and Collio, Pordenone, and Western Friuli, as well as the mountains: the Dolomites of Friuli, Carnia, and the Julian Alps.

With Bradt's Friuli Venezia Giulia, explore this small but diverse region in detail, from the Alps to coastal destinations, pristine wetlands and lagoons, and from medieval towns such as Cividale del Friuli to Mereni, a strange deserted steppe, and the beautiful wine region Il Collio. Discover the regional capital, the caffeine-loving Trieste, where there are 67 different ways to order a cup of coffee, and Gorizia, one of the largest WWI battle lines, which remains almost untouched, with miles of trenches and fortifications open for exploration.

New features in this edition include routes covering food, wine, and culture – get ready to taste authentic cold cuts in San Daniele del Friuli or Montasio cheese in the birthplace of the famous chef Lidia Bastianich. For something different, enjoy ancient monuments like the Lombard Temple, admire the Roman ruins of Aquileia, explore the edges of the Carso caves and many villages of the Carso plateau, take a boat for birdwatching in the Grado lagoon, cycle through the lush wilderness in Magredi Natural Park, or ski in the Dolomites. Whatever you enjoy for your holidays, Bradt's Friuli Venezia Giulia offers everything needed for a successful trip.

Pages: 296, Year of Publication: 2017