Outdoors
25May

Oasi dei Quadris di Fagagna

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the Quadris Nature Reserve extends over approximately 7 hectares northwest of Fagagna, between the roads leading to Majano and Caporiacco. The name "Quadris" derives from the characteristic quadrangular pools of water, once used for clay extraction since the...
Cornino Lake Nature Reserve
25May

Cornino Lake Nature Reserve

Formed approximately 10,000 years ago during the retreat of the glaciers, Lake Cornino captivates visitors with the extraordinary clarity of its waters. This unique phenomenon is due to underground water circulation that maintains a constant temperature between 9 and 11°C year-round. Approximately 140 meters long and...
25May

Lake San Daniele-Ragogna

The lake extends over approximately 25 hectares and reaches a maximum depth of 10 meters. Its shores are surrounded by reed beds, wet meadows, and alder and willow forests, which provide refuge to numerous animal species. Among the aquatic plants, the water chestnut (Trapa natans) stands...
Piazza-Cattaneo-San-Daniele
14May

Piazza Cattaneo

Piazza Carlo Cattaneo is one of the historic squares located in the heart of the city center. The square is known for its 16th-century fountain, designed by Giovanni da Udine, which adds a touch of Renaissance elegance to the surrounding area. Historically, Piazza Cattaneo was known...
Piazzale IV-Novembre-San-Daniele
13May

Piazzale IV Novembre

Until 1847, this part of the city was a private "Braida." Following a resolution of the City Council in 1846 to relieve the presence of animals in the Borgo di San Francesco, it was transformed into a market square. In 1903, construction began on the new...
Piazza-Vittorio-Emanuele II-San-Daniele
13May

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II

The layout of the square The square retains a typically medieval layout. Where the access road now runs, once stood the Torre delle Ore, also known as the south gate or "clock" tower. It had a drawbridge that was raised every evening and in case of...
Scalinata-panoramica-san-daniele
13May

Panoramic staircase

Designed in 1969 by architects N. Masotti and L. Chiro and built in the de Concina park between 1970 and 1972, the panoramic staircase connects the current Piazzale IV Novembre to the historic centre of the city and opens a suggestive window onto the Upper...
Fallen Water Biotope
11Apr

Fallen Water Biotope

The Acqua Caduta Biotope is located in the hamlet of Cimano, within the municipality of San Daniele del Friuli, and represents one of the most evocative natural sites in the Friuli hill area. The area, covering about 15 hectares, develops along the course of the Rio...
Portonat-arco-del-palladio-San-Daniele
24Mar

Portonat (l’arco del Palladio)

Arched gate redesigned in 1579 by the renowned architect Andrea Palladio. The original structure was part of the city’s medieval walls, serving as a monumental entrance to the historic center. The external façade of the Portonat features a large semicircular arch, clad in rusticated stone blocks,...