In the north-east corner of Italy is the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, sharing borders and cultures with Austria and Slovenia. This region is where three great European cultures - Latin, Germanic and Slavic - come together, ... The regional capital is Trieste and picturesque, elevated towns and villages worth visiting include Sauris, Sutrio and Gemona. Many tourists in the region find accommodation within albergo diffuso, scattered apartments and homes that allow an ...