A practical guide to Trieste and Friuli Venezia Giulia with must-see sites, tips, and addresses.
On the eastern edge of Northern Italy, nestled deep in the Adriatic Sea basin, Friuli Venezia Giulia is a world apart. From the Alpine massifs of the Dolomites to the beaches and lagoons of the coast, from Roman ruins to Venetian influences, from the richness of the vineyards to the flavors of the sea, from natural parks to the beauty of the cities, the region never ceases to surprise and amaze. Between the sea and the mountains, cultivating traditions and ancestral languages, this territory, which has not been spared by history, remains preserved from mass tourism. Trieste, the region's capital, a city at the tip of Italy, reveals its Mediterranean and Austrian charms in a captivating Central European atmosphere. Petit Futé takes you on a journey of discovery to this little-known and captivating destination.