At the Val Canale in Italy

Val Canale in Italy

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?

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An altana seen in Udine

An altana seen in Udine, Italy

Another interesting piece of architecture I saw in Udine. It is called an altana. Well, would you love to live in such a tower?

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Nice balcony in Udine

Nice balcony in Udine, Italy

Nice balcony in the streets of Udine. Who of you would like to be Juliet on that balcony?

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A weird tree in Udine

A weird tree in Udine, Italy

On my way back from the castle of Udine down to the city I came across this atmospheric place dominated by a weird tree.

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Santa Maria in Castello in Udine

Santa Maria in Castello in Udine, Italy

A golden angel on top of the church Santa Maria in Castello in Udine. Any ideas what he tried to show me?

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Lunchtime at a lovely inner yard in Udine

Inner yard in Udine, Italy

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?

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Wall decorations in Udine

Wall decorations in Udine, Italy

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?

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Heavily guarded gate in Udine

Heavily guarded gate in Udine, Italy

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!

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