Photogallery of Udine, Italy

A beautiful 13th-century Cathedral has survived in the city. During the recent refurbishment, fragments of an earlier church were found in it. Probably, it was named after St. Jerome. Over the years of its existence, the cathedral had been destroyed by earthquakes more than once and had been reconstructed repeatedly. It received its original outlook during the last reconstruction. Masters managed to restore the facade as it used to be in the 14th century. The interior design is also special. No less interesting architectural monument is the Archbishop's Palace erected in the 16th century. The palace has been used directly only the first century of its existence. As early as the 17th century, the Diocesan Museum was opened there, and an art gallery occupied part of the building. Nowadays, entertaining tours are spent in the palace, during which you can admire pictures by famous Bavarian and Austrian painters. A significant part of the building is occupied by the library, which holds about 11000 rare old books. Antonini Palace is a spectacular Baroque monument. Its construction was completed in 1735. The palace was built for the noble Antonini family. Future owners invested heavily in the construction. The palace is decorated with priceless works of art. The decoration was carried out of rare tree species and marble. Many unique design elements have survived. You can admire them during a tour. The Church of St. Francis is one more excellent monument in the Romanesque style. … Read further