Cividale del Friuli
Ancient Forum Iulii, first capital of the Lombard duchy in Italy, in the Natisone valley at the gateway to the eastern hills.
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Sacile
The garden of the Serenissima, on the waters of the Livenza
About 1.5 hoursFriuli Venezia Giulia
Built on islands in the Livenza river, Sacile is a small town of palaces reflected in the water. Its elegance earned it the name Giardino della Serenissima, the garden of the Venetian Republic.
The story
Bridges and riverside paths link the islands of the old town. Along the water, the façades of the palaces recall the centuries when Venetian noble families built their homes here.
The cathedral of San Nicolò, a Renaissance church, stands at the heart of the town, a few steps from the arcades of Piazza del Popolo and from Palazzo Ragazzoni, with its frescoed halls.
Every August Sacile hosts the Sagra dei Osei, a festival dedicated to birds that dates back to the 13th century and is considered one of the oldest in Italy.
In pictures
What we'll see
- The Livenza and its bridgesPalaces and gardens mirrored in the clear water of the river.
- Piazza del PopoloThe arcaded heart of the town, framed by Venetian-style palaces.
- The cathedral of San NicolòA Renaissance church at the centre of the old town.
- Palazzo RagazzoniA Renaissance palace with frescoed halls.
A taste of Sacile
Sacile lies between Friuli and the Veneto: enjoy a spritz by the river, with wines from the Friuli Grave area and the nearby Prosecco hills.
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