by Guisela Chiarella
This weekend, Friuli Venezia Giulia is welcoming travelers from across Europe, underscoring its growing allure on the international stage. In Trieste, we spoke with visitors from London, Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Ukraine, each drawn by the region’s unique blend of cultures and landscapes. Some came for seaside strolls along the Adriatic, others for the rolling vineyards of the Collio or the alpine air of the Carnic mountains. Cafés and piazzas are buzzing with languages from near and far, as Friuli Venezia Giulia steps confidently into the spotlight, no longer a hidden corner of Italy but a destination of choice.