Take a leap back in time to discover the most beautiful historic houses and castles in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. On Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 April, the much-awaited Castelli Aperti FVG event returns. Now in its 37th edition this is a unique opportunity to discover the history of this region in the far north-east of Italy by visiting manor houses, castles, residences, gardens and parks that are normally closed to the public.
Owners and tour guides will show visitors around
With 19 castles opening for two days throughout the region, thanks to the Consortium for the Protection of Friuli Venezia Giulia's Historic Castles visitors will be shown around by the owners of these historic properties or by professional guides. They will hear fascinating stories about the history of each castle, on journeys of culture and art, but also of curiosities and anecdotes handed down from generation to generation.
The province of Udine has 13 castles
There are 13 castles in the province of Udine: Aiello Castle, Ahrensperg Castle (Pulfero), San Pietro di Ragogna Castle, Strassoldo di Sopra Castle, Strassoldo di Sotto Castle, Susans Castle (Majano), Villalta Castle (Fagagna), Casaforte la Brunelde (Fagagna), Rocca Bernarda (Premariacco), Palazzo Steffaneo Roncato (Crauglio di S. Vito al Torre), Palazzo Romano Roncato (Crauglio di S. Vito al Torre), Rocca Bernarda (Premariacco). Vito al Torre), Palazzo Romano (Manzano), Castello di Flambruzzo (Rivignano Teor) and the Castello Savorgnan di Brazzà (Brazzacco).
There are 6 castles in the provinces of Pordenone and Gorizia
While in the province of Pordenone, in addition to Spilimbergo Castle, Palazzo Panigai Ovio (Pravisdomini) and Cordovado Castle will open their doors, and in the province of Gorizia the Rocca di Monfalcone, Castello di San Floriano del Collio and Palazzo Lantieri (Gorizia) will also be open to visitors.
Some castles are open only by appointment
For safety reasons visits will be organised in small groups, with each residence managing access in different ways according to needs and space, and some open only by appointment. A list of participating castles, access regulations and individual initiatives are published on the website www.consorziocastelli.it. The price of admission varies from €7 to €10 and €3.5 for children aged 7 to 12. For information: e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
