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The Università degli Studi di Udine (Uniud) was founded in 1978 as part of the reconstruction plan of Friuli after the earthquake in 1976. It has approximately
15,000 students divided in 8 departments.
Udine
Udine (in the local dialect Udin) is located in Friuli Venezia Giulia region, in the North East of Italy. With origins tracing back to the Roman era, its architectural charm and cultural tapestry reflect influences from diverse cultures, notably the Venetians and Austrians.
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The city boasts a picturesque city center characterized by elegant palaces and squares. Notable among these are Piazza Matteotti and Piazza della Libertà, where one can observe landmarks like the Loggia del Lionello and the Clock Tower. Dominating the skyline is the Udine Castle, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Udine is renowned for its lively bars and bustling cafes, where visitors can sample the region's culinary delights and mingle with the locals.
Surrounded by hills, vineyards, and villages, Udine is also an ideal base for exploring the stunning natural beauty of the Friuli region: from hiking and cycling in the nearby Alps to wine tasting in the renowned Collio wine region.
Getting to Udine
By Train
From other locations in Italy
Besides a few direct connections with Rome and Milan, reaching Udine by train from almost anywhere else in Italy involves changing at the Venice railway hub station Venezia
Mestre (not Venezia S. Lucia). To reach Udine from Venezia Mestre you can board trains having Udine as final destination as well as Trieste
C.le (via UDINE).
Warning
When boarding a train from the Venezia Mestre station headed to Trieste, please note that only those marked as via UDINE stop at Udine.
To check timetables and/or buy tickets you can visit the Trenitalia website. When looking for timetables from Venezia Mestre or nearby locations (e.g. Treviso), be sure to check the Regional search option. Tickets can be bought online, at the station ticket shop, or at automatic vending machines.
From Vienna
Udine is directly connected to Vienna by the railway. Travelling from Vienna to Udine could take less than 7 hours (depending on the train chosen). Check the trains with the austrian railway company website.
By Airplane
Traveling to Udine by air, you can use of the following three airports.
Marco Polo Venice International Airport (VCE)
Viale G. Galilei 30/1, 30173, Tessera-Venezia (VE)
This airport is served by several european and international connections. From the airport, it takes aprox. 20-30 minutes to reach the Venezia Mestre railway station by bus/taxi, and then 1h50m to Udine by train. See the section about arriving by train above for details.
The Fly Bus bus service connects the airport to the railway station every 20/30 minutes. Tickets can be bought inside the airport; timetables can be checked at the ATVO website by selecting the bus line Venice Marco Polo Airport - Mestre Railway Station (Fly Bus - express service).
A few direct daily connections to Udine by bus are also available by FlixBus (select Venice Marco Polo Airport).
Canova Treviso International Airport (TSF)
Viale Noalese, 63/E 31100, Treviso (TV)
This airport is served by some european connections (mainly by Ryanair or WizzAir). From the airport, it takes 10 minutes by bus to reach the Treviso Centrale railway
station, and then about 1h20m to Udine by train (destinations Udine or Trieste C.le (via UDINE)). See the section about arriving by train for details.
The urban bus line no. 6 connects the airport to the railway station with high frequency. Tickets can be bought inside the airport, and timetables can be checked at the local transport company website.
Trieste Airport (TRS)
Via Aquileia 46, Ronchi dei Legionari (GO)
This airport has regular connections with Rome, Milan, Munich and Paris, and low-cost flights to other destinations in Europe.
From the airport, it takes 30 minutes to reach Udine by train. Tickets can be purchased at the airport or online as any train ticket (see above).
In this case, select Trieste Airport as the departure location.
Alternatively, it takes 40 minutes to reach Udine by bus. Tickets can be purchased at the airport, and timetables can be checked at the APT website.
In the field Partenza select AEROPORTO FVG; in the field Arrivo select Udine (and then Udine
Autostazione).
The bus ticket is rather cheap, while taxis are instead rather expensive.
Transportation
Public Transportation
Utilize the MooneyGo website and smartphone app to conveniently plan your journeys using the city bus network.
Taxi Services
To book a taxi, please dial (+39) 0432 505858.
Walking
Udine is a compact city, making it easy to explore on foot. The conference venue and main attractions are within walking distance from each other.
Accomodations
If you're looking for accommodation options for your stay in Udine, consider the following selection of hotels:
Astoria Hotel Italia (650m from the venue)
Piazza XX Settembre 24, 33100 Udine, UD
Hotel Suite Inn (750m from the venue)
Viale del Ledra 24, 33100 Udine, UD
Hotel Friuli (800m from the venue)
Via Francesco di Toppo 25, 33100 Udine, UD
Albergo al Vecchio Tram (850m from the venue)
Via Brenari 28, 33100 Udine, UD
Hotel Alle Due Palme (850m from the venue)
Viale Leonardo Da Vinci, 5, 33100 Udine, UD
Hotel Allegria (1000m from the venue)
Via Grazzano 18, 33100 Udine, UD
For additional accommodation choices, you can explore more options on Booking.com and Airbnb.com
Dining Options
Whether it's lunch, an aperitif, or dinner, these establishments offer a taste of Udine's culinary delights.
Aperitif Spots
Enjoy a delightful pre-dinner drink at:
Osteria al Cappello
Via Paolo Sarpi 5, 33100 Udine, UD
Osteria da Teresina
Via Paolo Sarpi 10/A, 33100 Udine, UD
Osteria ai Do Mori
Via Paolo Sarpi 25, 33100 Udine, UD
Enoteca "Sa di Tappo"
Via dei Rizzani 14, 33100 Udine, UD
Cantinetta del Borgo
Vicolo Sillio 6, 33100 Udine, UD
Lunch & Dinner Restaurants
Savor a delicious meal at:
Ristorante Al Lepre
Via Poscolle 29, 33100 Udine, UD
Ristorante Aquila Nera
Via Piave 2, 33100 Udine, UD
Ristorante ai Vecchi Parrocchiani
Via Aquileia 66, 33100 Udine, UD
Ristorante Pizzeria Al Gelso Udine
Via della Prefettura 3, 33100 Udine, UD
Trattoria Antica Maddalena
Via Pelliccerie 4, 33100, Udine, UD
Osteria alla Ghiacciaia
Via Antonio Zanon 13, 33100 Udine, UD
Enoteca Osteria ai Barnabiti
Piazza Garibaldi 3/A, 33100 Udine, UD
Hostaria Alla Tavernetta
Via di Prampero Artico 2, 33100 Udine, UD