Bring your camera. Don't overlook the bridge over the river and the monastery. Plenty of shopping. Eat lunch or dinner in the plaza.
The word 'charming' seems to appear in most reviews of Cividale, but it is the appropriate word without a doubt. It is a really lovely town to stroll around, from the old town down to the bridge and back again. The cathedral square seems to be the real centre. We visited on a Sunday when people were gathering for family lunches and enjoying the place. But Cividale is really famous for its extraordinary history, going way back into periods of history that many of us (British and northern Europeans) are rather ignorant of. It repays greater study. Some of the museums present the story very well. We would love to have stayed a little longer in Cividale. It's a special place.
Beautifull small town, very cosy and charming. To see: the old part with a medival monastery and il duomo.
Touristic attractions on the road to Adriatic sea tasting vines and beauties of ancient middle age town
This village is charming, cozy, with beautiful landscape and view. Nice option to spend a day walking around.
Was here in June for the first time with my partner who grew up and has family here.It is a lovely small medieval town with cobble stone roads, medieval buildings, great food and friendly people. I was in love with the Natisone River, went swimming in it twice, wish I had more time along the river banks. The crystal clear green-blue water is mesmerising and refreshing, be warned that there is a strong current, so if you are not a strong swimmer don't go too deep, make sure you can still stand up. Check out the National Archeological Museum, lots of artifacts from Roman and medieval times. Would love to come back again.
Cividale del Friuli or "Cividat" as it is locally called, is a small, ancient Longobard capital. Its cobblestone roads and small area make it a great place to spend a relaxing day in a historically rich setting. There are a number of quiet (non-touristy) piazzas to enjoy a local prosecco or Tocai Friuliano. Places to see include the museum, which is housed in the former Longobard castle, the ancient cathedral and of course the Ponte del Diavolo (Devil's Bridge). These attractions are all within a small walking distance. The culture, cuisine and wine are rich and honest. There is no pretension here. A local trattoria served us their own unlabelled Tocai Friulano, which rivaled if not surpassed any commercial brands. I could stay the entire day just sitting in a trattoria sipping wine and sampling various local culinary delights, such as "la gubana", a regional cake laced with grappa! On Saturday, we walked through the local street market. From Cividat, you are centred to explore the Collio wine region and other towns such as Gorizia and Cormons. Stock up on local private-label grappas and wines that you cannot find anywhere else. A perfect place to decompress from the rest of the world.
I've been there with my boyfriend on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The weather wasn't too good to take a walk, clouds all over the sky, low temperature but I was still impressed by that nice town. The center of the town is really well preserved and it deserves a visit. You won't regret it. It's really quiet so don't expect chaos and nightlife but instead be prepared to choose among beautiful and intimate little squares surrounded by ancient buildings and paintings,castles like houses, monasteries and bridges. Local cuisine based restaurants are all over and small cafès are various. Try some of the specialties of the area (wines and food) and you won't be disappointed.
We liked the small narrow streets with their high quality shops and traditional architecture. All very clean and sparkling in the clear light. The situation on the river, with the vineyards and other cultivated areas, and the higher wooded slopes, allows good walks.
Lovely small town the old part being quite atmospheric. Not a huge amount to see. As one might expect parking limited