Friuli Venezia Giulia, Northern Italy
Friuli Venezia Giulia is a northeast Italian region bordering Austria, Slovenia and the Adriatic Sea. Home to the sharp-peaked spectacular Dolomite Mountains and vineyards producing noteable wines.

Trieste
Trieste is the capital city of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. North of Trieste, the cream-colored Miramare Castle was once home to Maximilian.

Muggia
With Venetian ties, Muggia is a port town located on the Gulf of Trieste and popular amongst sailors who moor in its 500 berths. The yearly Carnival is a grand parade of colourful allegorical floats.