The museum located near Villa Manin houses 40+ coaches from the nineteenth and twentieth century.
Tag: Italy
At the Val Canale in Italy
On my way from Udine to the Austrian border I took an ordinary road through the Val Canale instead of the motorway and enjoyed a splendid view of the Alps. In some areas of Europe it is really better to drive slowly instead of racing along the motorways, isn’t it?
An altana in Udine
Another interesting piece of architecture I saw in Udine. It is called an altana. Well, would you love to live in such a tower?
Fine shutters in Udine
I just love the style of these shutters. You?
Nice balcony in Udine
Nice balcony in the streets of Udine. Who of you would like to be Juliet on that balcony?
Penthouse at a piazza in Udine
Funny penthouse at a piazza in Udine. Would you love to live there?
City arms of Udine
While strolling through the streets of Udine, I came across this lively depiction of the local coat of arms. I loved this version of the city arms of Udine as they formed a sort of sculpture instead of the common reliefs and murals.
Piazza Libertà in Udine
Right below Udine Castle, you find the Piazza Libertà. The Loggia del Lionello and the Loggia di San Giovanni, frame the oldest square of Udine. Its main attraction forms the Torre dell’Orologio, a clock tower resembling that one on the Piazza San Marco in Venice.
A weird tree in Udine
On my way back from the castle of Udine down to the city I came across this atmospheric place dominated by a weird tree.
Santa Maria in Castello in Udine
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.
Thermometer at the Loggia del Lionello, Udine
At the Loggia del Lionello in Udine I saw this interesting tool. I was told it is a thermometer designed by Arturo Malignani (1865-1939).
Loggia del Lionello in Udine
The Loggia del Lionello is one of the oldest and most important historical buildings in Udine. Erected on the Piazza Libertà, its name originates from the person who completed its construction: Nicolò Lionello.
Loggia del Lionello in Udine
The building is a Venetian Gothic-style one dating back to the 15th century. Its white and red marble form a congenial alteration to the pure white of the Piazza della Libertà. An intriguing detail: Right in the middle of the loggia, there is a voluminous thermometer using a technology I saw there the first time.
Sources / More info
- Link Description of the Loggia del Lionello on Wikipedia [ITA]