Friuli Venezia Giulia is a region of sports enthusiasts who embrace an active lifestyle, especially outdoors. Here, people make the most of the region’s diverse landscapes to pursue a wide variety of sports. Alongside a strong local tradition in team sports such as basketball, football, and water polo, there is a deep passion for running, with thousands of people taking to the streets and parks every day before work or in the evening to recharge. Sailing and swimming are popular along the coastline, while climbing and mountaineering find their natural home in the Julian and Carnic Alps and on the region’s many rock faces.

Just under 45% of Friuli Venezia Giulia’s residents regularly take part in at least one sporting activity, placing the region fifth in Italy and well above the national average. They are joined by the 78% of residents aged three and over who stay active every day by walking or cycling. Here, sport is more than just a pastime: it is a passion and a way of life, closely associated with enjoyment, well-being, and sharing experiences.

The remarkable success of the first edition of the Let’s Move Trieste Fitness Festival, held last year at our Congress Centre, is clear proof of this enthusiasm. The festival will return for its second edition from 11 to 13 September, with the full programme to be announced soon.