San Daniele del Friuli

Perched on a hill, San Daniele del Friuli is internationally renowned for the production of a ham with an inimitable flavour, the result of a millenary tradition and a unique microclimate. Another undisputed protagonist of San Daniele is the Tagliamento river in whose clear waters the “queen of San Daniele”, the trout, is bred using ancient methods.  The river, unique in Europe thanks to the biodiversity of its branches, offers bends that are real beaches for a refreshing stop or a canoe trip.

However, the town is also rich in art and culture: here you will find the Biblioteca Guarneriana, the oldest library in Friuli Venezia Giulia, which preserves precious illuminated manuscripts including a 14th-century Divine Comedy and printed books from ancient editions.  In the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, on the other hand, there is the most beautiful cycle of Renaissance frescoes in the region, the work of Martino da Udine known as “Pellegrino da San Daniele” (1467 - 1547).