Cividale del Friuli (Friulian Cividât, Slovenian Čedad) is a town in Northern Italy, close to Udine. It was founded by Julius Caesar. The town is in the foothill of the eastern Alps close to the slovenian border.

Places to see

The historical center of the town is dominated by plazza del Duomo which is where the Archeological National Museum is located. Closeby is the Palace, constructed in 1565. The town is split in two by the Natisone River which is spanned by the impressive Devil's Bridge.

Points to note

The town has a number of small osteria which serve distinctive local wines (VINI BIANCHI e VINI ROSSI). Of particular note are Verduzzo friulano and Refosco dal peduncolo rosso.

Transport

The town is easily accessible by rail from Udine and by bus from Gorizia on the slovenian border.

External link

• http://www.comune.cividale-del-friuli.ud.it/