 Parco and Castello di Miramare, a former Austro-Hungarian Emperor's Palace  From our contributor, Anthony J. DiLaura A lesser known and less frequently touristy region of Italy is that of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. It is bordered by Austria and the Dolomite mountains, Slovenia and the Adriatic Sea. The Capital City is Trieste and the area was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the nineteenth century. Friuli-Venezia Giulia is populated by 1.2 million inhabitants, characterized by the spectacular beauty of its snow capped mountains to the North, its verdant valleys and pastures, mountain sloped vineyards and deep blue waters of the Adriatic. The region, although part of Italy, is one of five autonomous regions with special statute. The regional capital is Trieste. The city of Venice (Venezia) is not in this region, despite the name. Friuli-Venezia Giulia has a rich ethnicity of Austrian and Slavic origin, reflected in the language spoken there and the amazing cuisine found in the local eateries. I had the pleasure of visiting there a few years ago traveling from Ljubljana, Slovenia to Venice. Things to Do in Friuli-Venezia Giulia Friuli Venezia Giulia Trekking Guide Prosciutto di San Daniele Tours in Udine Frulian Wine Tours Ancient Roman Archeological Site at Aquileia Grotta Gigante, the Largest Cave on Earth Alpine Bob Coaster in Tarvisio Gorizzia Castle and its Musical Instrument Museum Tandem Para-Gliding Cross-Border Skiing and Snowboarding
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