1st edition July 2019 288 pages 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.