What to see in Udine: places and attractions to discover

Udine is a city in Friuli Venezia Giulia that became important in the 13th century when the Patriarch of Aquileia moved his seat there. The four centuries under Venetian rule enriched the city with noble palaces and works of art. The B&B Hotel's advice will allow you not to miss any of the beauties of the historic center and beyond. Discover with us what to see in Udine.

What are the main monuments to discover in Udine?

• Piazza Libertà: defined as “the most beautiful Venetian square on the mainland,” it hosts the Loggia del Lionello, made of white and pink stone, the Loggia di San Giovanni, and the Clock Tower. Furthermore, you'll find the Monumento della Pace (Monument of Peace) and the statues of Justice, Hercules, and Cacus.
• Castle: built on a hill, reachable by a beautiful monumental staircase, it has a hall with frescoes by Grassi, Amalteo, Floreani, and, above all, Gianbattista Tiepolo. The Castle houses Udine's civic museums.
• Via del Mercato Vecchio: it is the medieval center of the city, with noble palaces and shops, among which the Palazzo del Monte di Pietà with its Baroque chapel stands out.
• Piazza Matteotti: it is the city's living room, with its square shape, ancient houses, and the Church of San Giacomo.
• Piazza del Duomo: it houses the 13th-century Cathedral, the Diocesan Museum, with important artworks and goldsmithery, and the Tiepolo Gallery, with an exceptional cycle of frescoes by this artist.
• Casa Cavazzini: it is the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, with masterpieces by De Chirico, Carrà, Savinio, and many others.
• Galleria Tina Modotti: dedicated to the Friulian photographer, it is located in a former 1920s fish market and hosts temporary photography exhibitions.

What to eat and where to stay in Udine?

Udine's cuisine is mostly a land-based cuisine, with its main ingredients being polenta, white or yellow, potatoes, and aromatic herbs. Among the typical Friulian and particularly Udinese dishes, we find frico (a mix of potatoes, cheese, and onions), muset with brovade (cotechino in broth with turnips macerated in pomace and cooked in a pan), cialzons (ravioli with aromatic herbs), risotto with asparagus tips (grown nearby), and polenta and beans.

If you are preparing your itinerary and looking for a hotel to stay in the city, our hotel in Udine is certainly the best for visiting the city, as it is convenient and strategically located for reaching the center on foot or for going to the surroundings.