Cividale

Cividale del Friuli is a town in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy, rich in late-medieval works of art and home to invaluable testimonies of its Lombard past. The town is a must-see destination, representing the starting point of the UNESCO itinerary dedicated to the legacy of the Lombards. Visitors can explore the National Archaeological Museum, the Christian Museum and the Treasure of the Cathedral, the precious Lombard Temple, and the mysterious Celtic Hypogeum. The town also features the CIPS, dedicated to the puppets of Vittorio Podrecca, and the De Martiis Family Collection, an art gallery exhibiting 20th-century artists. For families, a tour of the Acrobati del Sole Park, an ornithological centre dedicated to birds of prey, is recommended, offering a unique show and the opportunity to visit the living environments of these animal species. The town's historical center is dominated by Piazza del Duomo, where the National Archaeological Museum is located, and features several medieval churches and palaces, including the cathedral, the Devil's Bridge, and the Palazzo dei Provveditori Veneti