Udine is a city commune located in the Northeastern part of Italy. Apart from its rich cuisine, here are a few fun facts about the elegant commune. Situated in the middle of the Northeastern Friuli Venezia Giulia region between the Adriatic Sea and the majestic Alps, Udine is an Italian city with many unforgettable sites and features.

Udine is 371 feet above sea level and close to Trieste and the border with Slovenia. The city was officially made a part of Italy in 1866 and became the headquarters of the Italian army from 1915 to 1917. In addition, Udine has served as the seat for several religious leaders over the past few years and suffered massive damage during World War II. Read on to learn more about this incredible city. 

Fun Facts

• Udine is a thriving trade and industrial center with many industries, including tanneries, the machine and food industry, cotton mills, and ironworks.
• Udine’s most outstanding feature is the castle which dominates central Udine. The Venetians built the castle in 1517. These builders used a Lombard fortification that had been previously ruined by an earthquake in 1511.
• The castle was originally the seat of the patriarchs and Venetian governors.
• Today, the castle is home to a museum and a breathtaking art gallery with numerous art pieces dating back to the 1500s.
• You can find pieces by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and other famous artists from the Venetian school.
• Over 7,600,000 people travel to Udine each year. These people rely on the railway for transport.
• The city’s hottest months are June and July, while the coldest are January and February.
• Udine’s piazza is the primary venue for markets, concerts, and an open-air cinema.
• You can also catch the Fiera Della Santa Caterina, which has been held in November annually since 1485.