San Daniele del Friuli

San Daniele del Friuli is a small town in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy, situated on elevated terrain near Udine. The settlement sits within rolling countryside dotted with forests and farmland that support local food production.

The town grew as a center of trade and learning, with the Guarneriana Library founded in 1466 to preserve manuscripts and rare texts. This institution reflects how the area valued knowledge and intellectual life from its earliest development.

The Church of Sant'Antonio Abate displays frescoes across its interior, showing how local artists expressed religious themes over centuries. Walking through the church, visitors can see how these decorations shaped the visual identity of the community.

The town sits along regional roads connecting it to larger Italian centers like Venice and allowing exploration of the broader area. Visitors can use local bus services to reach nearby municipalities or access the surrounding forests and countryside.

The local cured meat is produced under strict rules shaped by natural conditions where Alpine air meets sea air. This clash of wind currents creates specific conditions for aging that occur naturally only in this location.

Location: regional decentralization entity of Udine

Elevation above the sea: 252 m

Shares border with: Dignano, Forgaria nel Friuli, Majano, Osoppo, Ragogna, Rive d'Arcano, Spilimbergo, Pinzano al Tagliamento

Address: 33038 San Daniele del Friuli, Province of Udine, Italy

Website: http://comune.sandanieledelfriuli.ud.it

GPS coordinates: 46.15000,13.01667

Latest update: January 13, 2026 14:30