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[jakecarson90]

Canon Powershot SX730 HS Taken on 29/04/2017. Three years ago today, on my birthday, I visited Polcenigo, one of the "Borghi più belli d'Italia" ("most beautiful villages in Italy") — and what birthday treat it was! Located on the slopes of the western Carnic Prealps, in a quiet region surrounded by a charming landscape and characterised by its renowned water springs, Polcenigo is without a doubt a wonderful place to be in. I'll never forget walking along the numerous small streams meandering through the village, marvelling at the rainbow of houses sitting on the riverside when I suddenly caught a glimpse of the medieval castle standing on top of hill and dominating the entire valley. The walk up to the castle was quite demanding but thoroughly rewarding as I enjoyed a bird's-eye view of the village and its idyllic setting. I was agreeably surprised to discover that the once important castle had been left in ruins, yet from afar it looked intact. In addition, this charming village is home to a series of 16th-century stately homes, some decorated with graceful columns, light windows and fine arches. Then there are fascinating churches dotted about, like that of San Giacomo Apostolo with its strikingly tall bell tower. Expect to find many of these in Friuli Venezia Giulia! To sum up, thanks to its unique combination of historical, artistic and natural features, Polcenigo was an unforgettable birthday trip for me. You can explore it too by taking a bus ('ATAP', line 33). Depending on the weather and timing, you could also make a stop at the river town of Sacile, which is known as the "Garden of the Serenissima" and can be reached on the same bus line as Polcenigo. Really worth visiting! ________________________________________ #ig_pordenone #polcenigo #borghipiubelliditalia #borghiitaliani #borghiditalia #alluring_villages #italianvillages #divine_villages #kings_villages #italia #italy #ilikeitaly #ig_italia #yallersitalia #ig_friuli_vg #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #fvg #fvglive #italy_illife #friuliveneziagiulia #igersitalia #igersfvg #passionpassport #traveldrops #tv_living #living_destinations #blastfromthepast #natgeo #bellaitalia #lonelyplanet (at Polcenigo) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_jx_xwo3UB/?igshid=18pr0f78ugnlp

[jakecarson90]

Canon Powershot SX730 HS Taken on 19/04/2017. Known as 'la città del mosaico' ('the city of mosaics') with a world-famous reputation for its production of decorative pavement and wall mosaics, as well as being home to the prestigious Mosaic School of Friuli, Spilimbergo undoubtedly deserves a visit. In 2017 during Easter and the long weekend break in May, I travelled up and down Friuli Venezia Giulia and I was constantly spellbound by the marvellous art and architecture — like a melting pot of different European cultures. And I have to say that Spilimbergo is one of the most interesting and beautiful art cities that this largely overlooked region has to offer. Swipe through my photos on this post to get an idea of how great and important a role art has played in this fascinating town. The intricate detail and colours of the frescoes that fill the town's cathedral and medieval palaces and churches will take your breath away. Friuli Venezia Giulia has such an efficient and well-connected rail and bus network that (you may have already noticed) I managed to visit Barcis, Poffabro and Spilimbergo all on the same day! Spilimbergo lies next to the Tagliamento river that divides Pordenone with the neighbouring province of Udine, which means it's an easy town to get to. Take line 18 for Pordenone–Spilimbergo or line 51 for Udine–Spilimbergo. Maniago is a great base for reaching towns dotted along the foot of mountains like Poffabro, Andreis and Barcis. So in terms of public transport, the region is right up there with Alto-Adige/Südtirol (South Tyrol) and Valle D'Aosta. So think twice before hiring a car — getting to grips with the wonders of public transport with careful planning is all the more thrilling. ________________________________________ #spilimbergo #ig_pordenone #italia #italy #ilikeitaly #architecture #art #frescoes #mosaics #mastergallery #friuliveneziagiulia #ig_friuli_vg #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #ig_italia #yallersitalia #gopro #discoverychannel #lonelyplanet #visititaly #italy_hidden_gems #theprettycities #oldtown #travelphotography #bellaitalia #instaitalia #ig_italia_borghiecitta #igersfvg #fvglive #gf_italy #vivofriuliveneziagiulia (at Spilimbergo, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Z43Ppo3_c/?igshid=18x030p3zzozp

[jakecarson90]

Canon Powershot SX730 HS Taken on 20/04/2017. Located in the western area of Friuli Venezia Giulia, bordering Veneto, is the province of Pordenone. Much like the rest of the region, this area crosses valleys, hills and flat lands, offering a wide variety of landscapes and striking scenery. Here, like elsewhere in the region, you can find charming small villages containing art treasures that combine the culture of Friuli with Venetian and Austrian influences. Very close to the provincial capital, Pordenone, is Porcia, small town that has a well-preserved, unspoilt historic centre. Dotted with invaluable religious and monumental palaces, I enjoyed immersing myself in this charming town and observing the awesome arcades from different perspectives: first walking down the centre of the streets, then walking back under the porticoes. One important landmark in Porcia is the Clock Tower that you can see in the first and last photo of the set. It was equipped with a drawbridge to get across the moat and thereby served to defend access to the town. Now it has a medieval layout with two clock faces to mark the entrance and exit of Porcia. Another important landmark is the castle, built in the 12th century, where the noble family of Porcia and Brugnera resided and ruled the town and surrounding lands for 8 centuries. Today it is a noble Renaissance-style manor house. Finally, there's the 16th-century Loggia, a term used in Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia to denote the town hall. To get to Porcia, take an urban bus with 'ATAP' (lines 2, 4 and 5) from Pordenone. You can find out exactly where to catch the bus on www.atap.pn.it — or just ask 😀👌 ________________________________________ #ig_pordenone #porcia #architecturephotography #architecturelovers #italia #italy #theprettycities #ilikeitaly #friuliveneziagiulia #ig_friuli_vg #fvglive #fvg #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #ig_italia #yallersitalia #italy_photolovers #travelgramitalia #italy_illife #italia_shotz #shotz_of_friuliveneziagiulia #loves_madeinitaly #italianonsiferma #ripartiamodallitalia #viaggiainitalia #travelphotography #pordenonewithlove #instadaily #instapicoftheday #natgeotravel #lonelyplanet (at Porcia, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_XLyqjI3Yl/?igshid=s2w55tpzf1iy

[jakecarson90]

Canon Powershot SX730 HS Taken on 19/04/2017. Italy offers visitors an abundance of charming villages both South and North — and Friuli Venezia Giulia is no exception to that, boasting 13 villages that have been listed as 'the most beautiful in Italy'. Here are some photos I took back in 2017 during my Easter break in Friuli Venezia Giulia showing Poffabro, an ancient village nestled in the heart of 'Val Colvera' ('Colvera Valley') that lies in the 'Parco Naturale Dolomiti Friulane' ('The Natural Park of the Friulian Dolomites'). And as you can see in the last two photos, the mountains are incredibly striking in their unique rock formation. Poffabro felt like an open-air museum to me. I enjoyed wandering around the long rows of stone houses with brown wooden shutters and balconies, which gave a peaceful sense of intimacy and warmth. The humble yet beautiful stone arches, pillars and stairs for me encompassed the natural beauty of the village. What's more, I didn't find any tourists here; it was as if the village belonged to me! If you fancy visiting this village steeped in history, first you will need to take a bus from Pordenone to Maniago ('ATAP' line 13 or 14). Then, take a bus to Poffabro (line 31). I only had 50 minutes to visit Poffabro — that's how tough it is to get there! Hopefully bus services have improved since then, so make sure you look up the up-to-date bus timetables on the ATAP website, www.atap.pn.it. ________________________________________ #poffabro #ig_pordenone #borghiditalia #borghiitaliani #borghipiubelliditalia #alluring_villages #divine_villages #kings_villages #italianvillages #prettylittleitaly #italia #italy #ilikeitaly #treasureitaly #friuliveneziagiulia #ig_friuli_vg #fvglive #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #ig_italia #yallersitalia #travelgramitalia #ripartiamodallitalia #ftoitalia #besttravelpics #viaggiainitalia #volgoitalia #volgofriuliveneziagiulia #travelblogger #flashback #italyiloveyou (at Poffabro, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_RjWOAolQy/?igshid=22c4f1qu3qys