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The Top 20 Castles in Friuli Venezia Giulia

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 15, 2025

San Giusto Castle and the Roman Ruins of Trieste

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The castle of San Giusto dominates the city from the top of the hill on which it is located. Inside there is the city museum with weapons from past centuries, various objects, and Roman remains.

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Strassoldo Medieval Village and Watermills

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A preserved and super interesting medieval town to explore!

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Miramare Castle

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A bit of a castle, a bit of a palace. Located on a small promontory with a spectacular view of Trieste, its park is wonderful

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Pinzano Castle and View of the Tagliamento River

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The Castle of Pinzano was a fortified complex protected by walled walls, bastions and towers, naturally defended by its geographical location. It is mentioned for the first time in 1150. …

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Villa Manin of Passariano

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The historical park of Villa Manin covers eighteen hectares and is the largest in the region. Closed and protected by high stone walls, it includes a lawn in the center …

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Miramare Park

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Miramare Castle Park is a beautiful park located in Trieste and surrounds the impressive Miramare Castle, built in the 19th century for Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Austria and his wife …

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Monfalcone Fortress

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At the end of the 16th century the fortress lost its defensive function (the fortress of Palmanova had been built) and became a lookout point on the eastern borders of …

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Fagagna Castle

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The Castle of Fagagna is located on an esplanade at a height of 233 m, in a dominant position on the plain below, at the end of a climb that …

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Udine Castle

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The Castello di Udine is a 16th-century castle situated on a hill in the city center of Udine, in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The castle stands at an …

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Cordovado Castle

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Built on a prehistoric "castelliere" and a subsequent Roman settlement, the castle of Cordovado was built around the eleventh century to defend the territory from the raids of the Hungarians. …

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The Top 20 Castles in Friuli Venezia Giulia

San Giusto Castle and the Roman Ruins of Trieste

Strassoldo Medieval Village and Watermills

Miramare Castle

Pinzano Castle and View of the Tagliamento River

Villa Manin of Passariano

Miramare Park

Monfalcone Fortress

Fagagna Castle

Udine Castle

Cordovado Castle

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