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Scriptorium Foroiuliense

The Scriptorium Foroiuliense is a cultural association founded in 2012, dedicated to the teaching of the Ancient Calligraphic Art and located in the 17th century former Convent of the Dominican Fathers of Madonna di Strada.

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Oratory San Vincenzo Ferreri (Cornino, Forgaria del Friuli)

This oratory is located in the hamlet of Somp Cornino, and was built in 1779. The building was renovated after the earthquake of 1976, and it retains its wooden balconies and its characteristic 18th century oval windows (located inside the attic). On the inside a marble altar can be admired, which is embellished with bas-reliefs and mosaics, and an incredible fresco representating a crucifixion.

Oratorio San Vincenzo Ferreri (Cornino, Forgaria del Friuli)

Guarneriana Library (San daniele del Friuli)

The Biblioteca Guarneriana is one of the first public libraries in Italy and the first in Friuli. Founded in 1466 by Guarnerio D'Artegna, it includes numerous illuminated works, a rare edition of Dante's Inferno dating back to the 14th century and numerous printed editions of the 16th century.
Among the oldest manuscripts, the most prestigious one is the so-called Byzantine Bible. This codex is surrounded by a halo of mystery regarding its origin, and its miniatures are an interesting mixture of Western and Levantine elements. The Guarneriana was visited by illustrious figures such as Foscolo, Nievo and Carducci.

Biblioteca Guarneriana
Via Roma, 1 e 10 - 33038 San Daniele del Friuli
Tel.: +39 0432 946560,
info@guarneriana.it
www.guarneriana.it

Biblioteca Giurneriana (San Daniele del Friuli)

Casa del Trecento (San Daniele del Friuli)

This building is situated on Via Roma, and is the only dwelling still remaining the ancient medieval village. These days It's run by the A.N.A. trust group (The National Alpine Association) of San Daniele del Friuli, and houses a small museum that contains relics from both World Wars.

The Portonat (San Daniele del Friuli)

This is also known as Portone di Tramontana or Porta Gemona, which represents one of the landmarks of the city and was made by Andrea da Venzone in 1579 following a project from Palladio.

Ancon of the Madonna della Peste (pradimercato, San Daniele del Friuli)

This small votive altarpiece was erected by the community in 1405 as a vow of gratitude after being freed from the plague. People can see the frescoes, which were periodically redesigned by the artists working in the city even if they have not been particularly well maintained.

Ancona della Madonna della Peste (pradimercato, San Daniele del Friuli)

Ancon of the Madonna dell'Uva (Ursinins Piccolo, Buja)

This terracotta ancon, an hymn to the Virgin Mary, was made by Vincenzo Giordani in the mid 19th century underwent a full renovation in 1993.

Ancona della Madonna dell'Uva (Ursinins Piccolo, Buja)