Following first edition in 2023, Andar per Ville & Castelli fra Natura e Cultura del FVG (Andar per Ville & Castles discovering the Nature and Culture of FVG) makes a welcome return.
On weekends between the end of July and September
Promoted by AICS, the Italian Association for the Development of Tourist and Cultural Business Culture, the event will take place thanks to the contribution of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region and the Friuli Hill Community in collaboration with Ecoturismo FVG and Alpe Adria Bike. The experiential mix is scheduled on weekends between the end of July and September, and it allows visitors to discover the region's historic houses and dwellings on foot or by bicycle led by cycling guides. There are morning and night routes suitable for everyone, exploring the biodiversity of the area and admiring the many evocative landscapes of Friuli.
“Slow tourism…with zero impact”
The owners of the properties will accompany the participants and, at the end of each tour, it will be possible to enjoy local foods and wines. A night tour is also planned, with an evocative moonlit walk and a visit to an ancient residence by candlelight. "Andar per Ville & Castelli fra Natura e Cultura aims at making known not only the beautiful historical residences in our region which are usually closed during the summer months, but also the natural and historical appeal of the Friuli hills ,– says Cristina Trinco d'Arcano, president of AICS and organizer of the event. -All this with a view to slow tourism, respectful of places and cultures, and with zero impact. The tours will move at a relaxed pace and the routes are easy and ring-shaped around the castles, allowing visitors to discover the landscapes, hills, waters and nature of our enchanting region.”
Castles, fortresses and villas waiting to be discovered
Ten itineraries and eight castles, fortresses and villas, are all waiting to be discovered. The events kicked off on 17 July, and in August and September they will be at Villa del Torso Paulone (Brazzacco, 3 August), Castello di Prampero (Magnano in Riviera, 4 August) Castello di Susans (Majano, 24 August), Casaforte il Bergum (Remanzacco, 25 August, bicycle tour), Castello d'Arcano (Rive d'Arcano, 31 August), Casaforte La Brunelde (Fagagna, Friday 6 September, night tour), Casaforte Il Bergum (Remanzacco, 14 September), Castello Savorgnan di Brazzà (Moruzzo, 15 September). During the tours, visitors can admire fortified villages, hospices, churches, towers, castles and natural sites of particular interest located in the 14 municipalities involved.
