Coat of arms of Cividale del Friuli

Emblem of Cividale del Friuli, Italy

The emblem of Cividale del Friuli shown at a building near the centre of the city. At this place I was especially impressed by the lovely design of the windows.

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Sundial in San Daniele del Friuli

Sundial in San Daniela del Friuli, Italy

Sundial seen at the walls of Cathedral of San Michele Arcangelo in San Daniele del Friuli. This place is best known as the production center of the San Daniele prosciutto.

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Santa Maria in Castello in Udine

Santa Maria in Castello in Udine, Italy

The golden angel on top of the church Santa Maria in Castello made me think he is pointing me to anything special. A hint for a treasure? A mystery Dan Brown would love to unravel? After some research the answer was pretty simple: He is constructed like a weather vane and just show the direction of the wind.

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Loggia del Lionello in Udine

Loggia del Lionello in Udine, Italy

The Loggia del Lionello is a Venetian Gothic style edifice built in 15th century. The colours of whith and red marble are a fine alteration to the pure white of the Piazza della Libertà. An interesting detail: Right in the middle of the loggia there is big thermometer using a technology I saw there the first time.

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Smithery at a post office in Udine

Smithery at a post office in Udine, Italy

One detail I am fond of Udine are the various examples of beautiful smitheries. This smitherey I found at a post office of the city.

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