Grado - Udine

1. Stage

GRADO CENTRO

TESTATA MOSCONI (Grado)

AQUILEIA

CERVIGNANO SUD

MUSCOLI (Cervignano Nord)

PALMANOVA SUD

PALMANOVA NORD-OVEST

MERETO DI CAPITOLO

S. MARIA LA LONGA

TISSANO

S. STEFANO UDINESE

PERSEREANO

LAUZACCO

PAVIA DI UDINE

LOVARIA

PRADAMANO

VIA BALDASSERIA MEDIA (Udine Sud Est)

Your journey will begin in the center of Grado along a short stretch of the regional road N. 352. Pay the utmost attention to motorized traffic in this first stretch within town, as it has narrow streets.

Next you will follow an old railway line, which is now a dedicated bike path that travels from Grado – Cervignano. It has good signage and is separate from the motorized road.

Upon arriving in the town of Cervignano, cyclists will use the urban roads to traverse the city.

The cycling route will begin again on the National Road No. 14 where you will leave Cervignano and head towards Palmanova. This stretch contains a mix between a bike path and local roads and will take you to the “Porta di Aquileia (Aquileia Door)”, one of the three gates to the walled city of Palmanova.

From here to Udine, cyclist will mostly travel on a large network of local roads. There are some tight roads, where the cyclist will be riding in close proximity to the cars. Give this stretch your full attention and in particular take caution crossings the main roads.

In Udine, cyclists will experience a path of both ordinary urban roads and an existing cycling road. The first day will end at the Via Baldasseria Media (in South east Udine).

Grado - Udine

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Friuli botanical park “Cormor”

The Friuli Botanical Park “Cormor” of Udine is a municipal park and botanical garden. It covers an area of 30 hectares and is bordered for its entire length by the Cormor creek from which it takes its name.

Udine

The capital of Friuli with its friendly squares, Tiepolo masterpieces and traditional osterias.

The castle and the civic museums

Udine’s Castle became a museum venue in 1806, and ever since then it has been delighting visitors with its richly decorated Salone del Parlamento (Parliament Hall), bedecked with 16th century frescoes, as well as with its civic museums.

Piazza Libertà of Udine

Piazza Libertà in Udine is the city's oldest square. It represents the heart of Udine and is a starting point for many historical and cultural tours.
It is considered the most beautiful Venetian-style square on dry land and features a harmonious complex of Renaissance buildings.

Museo Diocesano and Gallerie del Tiepolo

The "Museo Diocesano e Gallerie del Tiepolo" (Diocesan Museum and Tiepolo Galleries) are housed in the archbishop's palazzo where you can also admire artistic works by Giovanni da Udine, Palma il Giovane and Nicolò Bambini.

Casa Cavazzini. Modern and Contemporary Art Museum

Casa Cavazzini, in the centre of Udine, is a sixteenth-century complex renovated with the purpose of transforming it into a new cultural venue for the city of Udine.

Oratory of Purity

The Oratory of Purity is situated on the southern side of Udine Cathedral.

Cathedral museum of Udine

The cathedral museum of Udine, dedicated to the Patriarch Blessed Bertrand from Saint Geniès, is hosted in the 14th century chapels of Saint Nicholas and Corpus Christ and in the adjacent baptistery.

Udine Cathedral

Udine Cathedral is the city's most important and imposing church. It is situated in the charming Piazza Duomo, a few steps from the main streets of Udine's city centre.

Valvason Morpurgo Palace

Valvason Morpurgo Palace of Udine hosts a section of the Gallery of Modern Art, dedicated to the theme of architectural design in Friuli.

Friuli’s Ethnographic Museum

Friuli's Ethnographic Museum - New Museum of Folk Arts and Traditions is situated in the historic Palazzo Giacomelli in Udine, in the picturesque and lively Borgo Grazzano.

Pradamano

Rural village, quiet with typical Friulian architecture

Pavia di Udine

Attractive villas, lush countryside, a long history, and plenty of art, events, food and wine.

Santa Maria La Longa

A land of understated yet history-rich lowland country villages.

Palmanova

Palmanova has been a national monument since 1960, and in 2017 it has become a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the wider multinational collective site called Venetian Works of Defence Between the 16th and 17th Centuries: Stato da Terra – Western Stato da Mar.

The three monumental gates of Palmanova

Three are the gates for entering the town of Palmanova. They are the only buildings which can be seen from outside the fortress. The limited number of the accesses is due to military and defence needs.

Historical Park of Bastions, Fortifications and Itineraries

Enjoy the open air amongst Palmanova’s star-shaped fortifications by taking a stroll in the Historical Park of Bastions.

Historical military museum of Palmanova

Immerse yourself in the military life of the fortress throughout the centuries

Bagnaria Arsa

The toponym probably derives from the characteristic of this area, which once was damp and marshy and has recently been reclaimed.

Strassoldo di Sopra Castle and Town

Recognised as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, Strassoldo is a charming medieval village that revolves around its two castles.

Cervignano del Friuli

Cervignano del Friuli, the history of which is inextricably linked to the events of Aquileia.

Terzo d'Aquileia

The origin of Terzo d'Aquileia is certainly Roman.

Archaeological Area of Aquileia

The second Rome

Basilica and Bell Tower of Aquileia

The Patriarchal Basilica of Aquiliea, heart of the regional Christianity, restructured and extended during the ages, rises on a building dated IV century.

Aquileia

Aquileia features an extremely important archaeological area, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

National Archaeological Museum of Aquileia

The original nucleus of the Archaeological Museum of Aquileia is the eighteenth-century Bertoli collection.

Grado, the golden island

The Golden Island and the Second Venice Grado, stands in a picturesque lagoon amid a maize of small islands

Grado Lagoon and the island of Barbana

The lagoon is a spectacular natural setting in which Grado lies

Valle Cavanata Reserve

An area of international value inhabited by many waterfowl species, on sandbanks, beaches and in canals.

Foce dell'Isonzo Nature Reserve

Camargue horses and a host of bird species make for wonderful horse riding and birdwatching. There are cycling trips and boat trips, in a heterogeneous environment, with fresh water swamps, reed thickets and watery meadows. Plus a refreshment bar and refuge.