Italy's BEST City To Live In? 🇮🇹 North Italy's Hidden Gem | Udine
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Күн бұрынNorth Italy doesn't get enough love, especially the eastern side. Living in the
Friuli Venezia Giulia ourselves, we really want to share with you this hidden gem that Italy has. Don't get us wrong, we love visiting the popular cities like Rome, Milan and Venice but there is more to see in Italy. Especially if you wan to experience something more unique, authentic and without the huge tourist lines, check out Udine.
Udine, a hidden gem nestled in the northeastern part of Italy, is a city that beautifully intertwines ancient charm with modern vibrancy. Often overlooked by tourists in favor of more famous Italian destinations, Udine offers a unique and authentic Italian experience. Here's why this city is a must-visit:
- *A City Steeped in History:* Founded over a thousand years ago, Udine flaunts a rich history visible in its medieval and Renaissance architecture. The city's heart is Piazza della Libertà, acclaimed as the most beautiful Venetian square on the mainland.
- *Cultural Fusion:* Udine sits at a crossroads of Latin, Germanic, and Slavic cultures, offering a unique blend that is evident in its language, architecture, and customs. This multicultural fusion makes it a fascinating spot for cultural enthusiasts.
- *Culinary Delights:* Food in Udine is a serious affair. The city is known for its traditional Friulian cuisine, a delightful mix of Italian, Austrian, and Slavic influences. Key dishes to try include:
- *Frico*: a mouth-watering cheese and potato dish.
- *Prosciutto di San Daniele*: a world-renowned dry-cured ham.
- *Gubana*: a delicious, spiral-shaped cake filled with nuts, raisins, and grappa.
- *Wine Wonderland:* Surrounded by vineyards, Udine is a paradise for wine lovers. It's a gateway to the famous Friuli Venezia Giulia wine region, known for exceptional white wines like Friulano and Ribolla Gialla.
- *Art and Literature:* The city boasts an impressive artistic heritage. The Tiepolo Galleries, for instance, exhibit works of the famous painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo. Additionally, it was the home of the poet Pasolini, adding a literary depth to its cultural tapestry.
- *Vibrant Nightlife:* Despite its historical aura, Udine has a youthful spirit, partly due to its university. The city comes alive at night with bustling bars and cafes, especially around Via Mercatovecchio.
- *Proximity to Nature:* Just a short drive from the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, Udine is perfect for those who love combining city exploration with outdoor adventures.
- *Unique Traditions:* Experience the traditional ‘Tocatì’ - a local custom where friends gather in taverns to enjoy wine, chat, and play cards.
- *Architectural Marvels:* Don't miss the Udine Castle, offering panoramic views of the city and the surrounding mountains.
In a nutshell, Udine is a blend of historical intrigue, culinary excellence, and natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for young travelers seeking an authentic Italian experience beyond the usual tourist trails.
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Time:
00:00 Intro to Udine
00:41 ZARDIN GRANT - market day
01:15 PIAZZA DELLA LIBERTÀ
02:15 UDINE CATHEDRAL
04:08 Friuli language
04:44 Cafe in Udine
05:45 why live in Udine?
06:43 bathroom in Italy
07:32 getting Spritz and wine
10:20 Traditional North Italian Food
15:28 Udine Castle
18:57 closed bar
19:16 closing thoughts on Udine
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Italy's BEST City To Live In? 🇮🇹 North Italy's Hidden Gem | Udine
@vernonandmaryana 5 ай бұрын
One of the many awesome places we have to visit in the Friuli region! Stay tuned for more!
@lagringa7518 5 ай бұрын
I'm so sick of foreigners going on and on about Tuscany.... when Italy is full of so many beautiful, livable smaller cities and towns, full of activities and historical interest and the food is sooo much better than in any of the tourist cities. Having lived for 25 years in the Veneto and other than Venice, it is such an under appreciated area! Plus you have the rest of Europe right at your fingertips.
@vernonandmaryana 5 ай бұрын
Italy has 20 regions, it’s a shame that people don’t know about the other 98% of Italy. That’s why we want to show as much as we can of all of Italy. We just came back from making a video about Treviso.
@vivianacavazzini1237 Ай бұрын
I lived in Udine for 5 years great city we only left because of my husband work. Super food and great wines.
@vernonandmaryana Ай бұрын
We visit there often, love the whole region here in Friuli
@strikedn 5 ай бұрын
My grandmother's birthplace. Yep. Don't tell anyone about Friuli and Trieste too. Amazing places . Mountains, the sea is close by, excellent food and great quality of life. Mandi!
@user-zx4tf8dl5i 28 күн бұрын
I am one of those people who rushed by at least a hundred times and never taking the time to stop and explore. Now I am planning my holidays travelling the North of Italy. Udine now is definitely on the list. I think it will be my first stop in Italy coming from Austria.
@vernonandmaryana 28 күн бұрын
You’ll like it! Also visit San Daniele del Friuli on the way, best prosciutto. Treviso and Padova also are amazing in Veneto.
@user-zx4tf8dl5i 28 күн бұрын
@@vernonandmaryana oh, I've been to Padova a couple of times. Most probably my favorite city in Italy.
@walhalla254 13 күн бұрын
I love this video. Very nice video about this beautiful city
@vernonandmaryana 11 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@simonenespolo3662 5 ай бұрын
Siamo piccolini ma piacevoli..
@shtwkk5640 5 ай бұрын
Friuli is full of beautiful and interesting cities and places to visit, Trieste, Grado, Cordovado, Spilimbergo, Udine, San Daniele (for the prosciutto), Cividale, Venzone (theres mummies to see !) and Tarvisio (for the mountains and the lakes of Fusine). And these are just some of the beautiful places to visit.
@vernonandmaryana 5 ай бұрын
Wow, I didn’t know about Venzone! Thank you.
@fnurglewitz Ай бұрын
@@vernonandmaryana don't forget about Aquileia :P
@DM-hd4xm Ай бұрын
Very nice town, I’ll make sure to include it on my next visit to Italy, its location and close proximity to Slovenia and Austria , to the mountains and the sea definitely makes it a place to see. Thank you for the nice video.
@vernonandmaryana Ай бұрын
😄 we did, stay tuned for the next one
@vernonandmaryana Ай бұрын
Thank you! Hope you enjoy it!
@biobomb93 Ай бұрын
Also, little infodump: the hill is the biggest prehistoric hill in the whole of europe.
@rosaliegalasso791 5 ай бұрын
I have never been to Udine, but it looks so pretty! Grazie!
@vernonandmaryana 5 ай бұрын
It’s wonderful, we only showed a small part of it.
@lucianorosarelli-xr5lr 2 ай бұрын
HELLO (MANDI) in friulian lenguage i 'd lived in udine ffor 22 years wow first time on you tube
@goodphone156 Ай бұрын
Ohh my God what beautiful city!!
@youredumb7938 5 ай бұрын
Beautiful wine region. San Daniel for prosciutto is just north of Udine too.
@vernonandmaryana 5 ай бұрын
It’s a great town to visit also! Friuli is so underrated ❤️
@simonenespolo3662 5 ай бұрын
@@vernonandmaryana Spilimbergo Mosaic School, the churche and the castle
@peggyseebach9218 5 ай бұрын
Gorgeous! I love finding places of the beaten path and away from huge crowds. We were looking for property not far from Venice, but we just can't get past the cold winters.... we'll live south, visit north in the summer!
@vernonandmaryana 5 ай бұрын
There’s so many great towns near Venice. Wonderful area! Where in the south? We’re visiting south Italy these upcoming months, any recommendations?
@frances7945 5 ай бұрын
Actually, the Veneto region is the most visited Italian region because it has a bit of everything (and Venice, which attracts lots of tourists). I agree that Friuli Venezia Giulia is massively underrated, though!
@guregorihattofirudo2627 Ай бұрын
Beautiful. We are thinking of retiring in northern Italy. Vernon was my dad’s name, it’s a good one
@nadiacolet4449 2 ай бұрын
In Italia non c'è solo la pasta . Il nostro paese è lungo la testa è in Europa, perciò non tutti i cibi sono uguali.
@vernonandmaryana 2 ай бұрын
lo sappiamo, viviamo qui, se guardi i video vedi che facciamo molte cose in Italia
@MsWarriordiva 5 ай бұрын
I have been looking for 2 years & am staying away from big cities. Even Udine may be too big for me. Most that I look at are 40,000 or less, all the way down to about 6,000. As long as I can get to amenities like medical, groceries, vet, post office, hair salon.
@vernonandmaryana 5 ай бұрын
Udine is closer to 100k, do you have a climate preference? Many people also like the warmer climates of southern Italy.
@alessiorenzoni5586 5 ай бұрын
🇮🇹😉Top 10 of the most BEAUTIFUL Cities in ITALY to see in 2024 (ENGLISH SUBTITLES) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/at2DhsWAv9ylnac.htmlsi=UMO2hkkSe5aXDt5A
@vernonandmaryana 5 ай бұрын
We watch their videos, they’re great! Awesome list ❤️
@fabiotentor3489 5 ай бұрын
Be aware that the survey is about the whole province of Udine and not just the city, and Udine’s province is fairly large.
@vernonandmaryana 5 ай бұрын
Of course, we wanted to focus on the center. Something that can be visited in a day. We will be going to other cities in the area also. We live next door in Pordenone.
@carlavenchiarutti8188 2 ай бұрын
State mangiando una specialita friulana, brovada, e muset
@marcellociterio9767 4 ай бұрын
I don't know if you already visited it.. anyway I'm waiting for you someday in my wonderful town BERGAMO
@vernonandmaryana 4 ай бұрын
Not yet, we will be going soon 😄
@youredumb7938 5 ай бұрын
1 hour to Venice or Trieste by train!
@vernonandmaryana 5 ай бұрын
Excellent location!
@fran-js8ve 5 ай бұрын
Check Trieste, close by and even better
@vernonandmaryana 5 ай бұрын
Heading there this weekend
@robjus1601 5 ай бұрын
I am surprised that you didn’t go to Bolzano or Trento.
@vernonandmaryana 5 ай бұрын
Those videos are also coming. We’ve been to Bolzano few times, awesome city.
@Giovis968 5 ай бұрын
For me san benedetto del tronto is the best city for live
@vernonandmaryana 5 ай бұрын
Haven’t been there yet, will check it out!
@arielacostafawcet212 4 күн бұрын
Muy buen video. Question, una pareja puede vivir con 3000dls mensuales en Udine?
@vernonandmaryana 3 күн бұрын
Sí, puedes vivir con esa cantidad, dependiendo de si quieres un apartamento o una casa, ya que ese puede ser el mayor costo. La comida y los servicios públicos no cuestan tanto aquí.
@BHBULOP 5 ай бұрын
I appreciate your enthusiasm, but only those who have always lived in the city. it can remember how it was and how it is today. Don't be fooled by the square with opulent shop windows, many commercial activities are now dead, the shops are closing one after the other. Some areas suffer from crime problems, and citizens feel besieged. I was born here 67 years ago, and I remember other times, we felt safer, and the city was truly rich in everything you needed and not just luxury brands. Many people from Udine will probably not agree with my ideas, but the ranking seems exaggerated to me, the problems are there and the good times that I remember are no longer there
@vernonandmaryana 5 ай бұрын
Oh no, when do you think the problems started? What do you think cause it?
@BHBULOP 5 ай бұрын
@@vernonandmaryana in my opinion, from the 2000s onwards, there has been a slow degradation, as in all Italian cities. For traders, ever-higher taxes and room rents, shopping centers that have shut down city activities. and I'm sorry to say, unfortunately some aspects of uncontrolled immigration have exacerbated the problems of petty crime and security
@gordonpi8674 5 ай бұрын
It’s half slovenian
@vernonandmaryana 5 ай бұрын
There are a lot of signs in both languages we noticed.
@walhalla254 3 ай бұрын
Absolutely not. The language people refer to is "friulano, Furlan" and has nothing to d o with slovenia
@carlavenchiarutti8188 2 ай бұрын
@@vernonandmaryanail friulano e una lingua che deriva dal latino aquileiese quando Aquileia era un importante città Romana.
@carlavenchiarutti8188 2 ай бұрын
@@vernonandmaryanaIl Friuli e da sempre un crocevia di popoli, qui incontriamo le 3 culture: latina slava e germanica. Il friulano ha assorbito parecchie parole da questi popoli ma la sua origine e latina
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