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While strolling through the streets of Udine, you may see this lively depiction of the local coat of arms. This version of the city arms of Udine makes a fascinating difference as it forms a sort of sculpture instead of the common reliefs and murals.
The Laubengasse in Merano saw its construction around 1200 at the request of Meinhard II. Since then, this arcaded alley has been considered the longest lane of its kind in Tyrol. Today, the Merano arcades are widely known for their shopping opportunities.
Lebenberg Castle (Castel Monteleone) is a 13th-century castle in Tscherms, a place in the region of Merano. During a guided tour, you experience a fully furnished castle with a Rococo-style hall of mirrors and a three-floor high chapel of the 14th century.
The Canal Grande is the heart of the Borgo Teresiano district, commissioned by the Austrian Empress Maria Theresa. The neoclassical building at the end of the canal is a Catholic Church (Sant’Antonio Nuovo).
This monument in Cividale del Friuli remembers Julius Caesar, who founded the city in 50 BC. Its founding name was Forum Iulli. The name of the area of modern Friuli originates from this ancient city name.
The railway museum in Trieste offers a charm of its own. The old locomotives and waggon stand inside the former station hall, which has lost its roof. That way, it is an open-air museum now.
Before entering Venice, I visited the archaeological site of the ancient Altinum near Quarto d’Altino. There, I saw the remains of a Roman street. The nearby Museo Nazionale Archeologico di Altino displayed a bunch of ancient findings.
At the Central Station Bolzano, the Italian high-speed train Frecciargento is waiting for the start of its journey. It will reach Roma within 5 hours, running with a top speed of 160 mph.
The Loggia del Lionello is one of the oldest and most important historical buildings in Udine. Erected on the Piazza Libertà, its name originates from the person who completed its construction: Nicolò Lionello.
Empress Elisabeth “Sisi” of Austria stayed in Merano for several times. A monument to her still reminds us of her visits. If you want to learn more about her, you can find additional info at Trauttmansdorff Castle on the outskirts of Merano.
Right below Udine Castle, you find the Piazza Libertà. The Loggia del Lionello and the Loggia di San Giovanni frame the oldest square of Udine. Its main attraction is the Torre dell’Orologio, a clock tower resembling that one on the Piazza San Marco in Venice.
During a train journey from the Brenner Pass to Bolzano, passengers pass the former Austrian fort Franzensfeste (Forte di Fortezza). Its name originates from the Austrian Emperor Franz I. The fortress saw its completion in the first half of the 19th century.