This new title continues Bradt's coverage of lesser-known but
increasingly popular Italian regions and is the only guide available to
Friuli Venezia Giulia, a region that forms the major part of the
hinterland of Venice (but does not - despite the name - include Venice
itself), and which is a convenient and fascinating place to spend time
on the beach, in the Alps or relaxing in the country. It is notable also
for its wines and distinctive cuisine, which, with touches of
neighbouring Austria and Slovenia stirred in, are starting to attract
attention around the world.Written by long-time travel authors and Italy
specialists Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls, background and practical
information are complemented by ten easy-to-follow chapters, covering
Trieste, its coast and the Carso, the Friuli coast, Gorizia and the
Collio, Udine, Pordenone and Western Friuli, and the mountains: the
Friulian Dolomites, Carnia and the Julian Alps. Set in Italy's
northeastern corner, Friuli Venezia Giulia is one of the most ethnically
and culturally diverse parts of the country - and also one of the least
known.With Bradt's Friuli Venezia Giulia, explore this small but varied
region in detail, from the Alps of the north to the coastal resorts,
unspoiled wetlands and lagoons, and from medieval towns like Cividale
del Friuli to the strange desert steppe called the Magredi and the
lovely wine region of Il Collio. Discover the regional capital,
caffeine-mad Trieste, where there are 67 different ways of ordering a
cup of coffee, and Gorizia, one of the biggest battle fronts of World
War I, which survives almost intact, with miles of trenches and
fortifications open for exploration. Bradt's Friuli Venezia Giulia
offers everything you need for a successful trip.
