Simon & Schuster - Italy: Friuli Venezia Giulia/2 by Dana Facaros

[Globe Pequot Publishing] This new, thoroughly updated second edition of Friuli Venezia Giulia continues Bradt’s coverage of lesser-known but increasingly popular Italian regions. Forming much of the hinterland of Venice (but not – despite the name – including Venice itself), Friuli Venezia Giulia is a convenient and fascinating destination for relaxing after a trip to Venice by spending time on the beach or in the Alps and wider countryside. It is celebrated also for its wines and distinctive cuisine, which are attracting worldwide attention. Written by long-time travel authors and Italy specialists Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls, and updated by Mediterranean afficionado Julian McDonnell, detailed background and practical information about this ethnically and culturally diverse region are complemented by ten easy-to-follow chapters, providing in-depth city guides to Trieste and Udine, alongside covering the Trieste coast and the Carso, the Friuli coast, Gorizia and the Collio, Pord