On my way from Udine to the Austrian border I took an ordinary road through the Val Canale instead of the motorway and enjoyed a splendid view of the Alps. In some areas of Europe it is really better to drive slowly instead of racing along the motorways, isn’t it?
An altana seen in Udine
Another interesting piece of architecture I saw in Udine. It is called an altana. Well, would you love to live in such a tower?
Fine shutters in Udine
I just love the style of these shutters. You?
Nice balcony in Udine
Nice balcony in the streets of Udine. Who of you would like to be Juliet on that balcony?
Penthouse at a piazza in Udine
Funny penthouse at a piazza in Udine. Would you love to live there?
A weird tree in Udine
On my way back from the castle of Udine down to the city I came across this atmospheric place dominated by a weird tree.
Santa Maria in Castello in Udine
A golden angel on top of the church Santa Maria in Castello in Udine. Any ideas what he tried to show me?
Thermometer at the Loggia del Lionello, Udine
At the Loggia del Lionello in Udine I saw this interesting tool. I was told it is a thermometer designed by Arturo Malignani (1865-1939).
Lunchtime at a lovely inner yard in Udine
On my trip through Udine I had lunch at this lovely inner yard next to the duomo. I was not the only person. Many Italian workers did have their meals there too. What about you? Do you have an open air place for your lunch?
Smithery at a post office in Udine
I saw this window at a post office in the old part of Udine. I just love this kind of smithery. You?
Wall decorations in Udine
On my walk through the old part of Udine I came across this fascinating decorations right under the roof. I guess there is a special term for this kind of decoration. How would you call this kind of deco in Italian or English language?
Heavily guarded gate in Udine
Generally I know Udine as popular shopping city for us Austrian but the old part is worth a visit for people interested in architecture too. My first impression after entering the centre of Udine: Well, the gates here are really heavily guarded!