On twelve tours through the northeastern region of Italy – from the mountains of the Carnic Alps in the north to the Adriatic between Grado and Lignano, from Cividale in the east to Sesto al Reghna and Sacile in the west – the successful author duo Gisela Hopfmüller and Franz Hlavac explore this land where the Romance, Slavic, and Germanic cultures meet. This very encounter of cultures has given Friuli its unique richness to this day; this applies to history as well as to the present, to art as well as to cuisine. With great affection for this region, which sparkles differently in every season in the heart of Europe, Hopfmüller and Hlavac take the reader on a journey, presenting highlights but primarily seeking out lesser-known treasures. Along the way, they share stories of people and their everyday lives.