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Buia

Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy · Europe

About Buia

Buia sits on the route: 10 minutes from Artegna, 48km from Tolmin Gorge.

Buia is a town located in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. With a population of 6,327, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Buia sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Buia to your route.

About Buia

Buja (Friulian: Buje or Buie) is a comune (municipality) in the Regional decentralization entity of Udine in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Trieste and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Udine. Buja borders the following municipalities: Artegna,

Read more Colloredo di Monte Albano, Gemona del Friuli, Majano, Osoppo, Treppo Grande.

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Buia offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Buia located?

Buia is located in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.2122 latitude, 13.1169 longitude.

What is the population of Buia?

Buia has a population of approximately 6,327 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
6,327
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
46.2122, 13.1169

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Buia

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

restaurant

Hiša Franko

Ana Roš's three-Michelin-star farmhouse restaurant in Staro Selo outside Kobarid, cooking hyper-local Soča Valley ingredients: mountain cheese, river trout, foraged herbs. A pilgrimage-level food detour booked months ahead.

33 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Soča Valley

Valley of the turquoise Soca river below the Julian Alps, followed by a scenic road from Bovec through Kobarid to Tolmin.

36 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

Kozjak Waterfall

A 15 m waterfall near Kobarid that pours into an underground-feeling amphitheatre chamber, its emerald plunge pool lit by a single opening in the rock. An easy 30-minute walk from the parking by the Soča.

37 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Predil Pass

A 1,156 m pass on the Slovenian-Italian border above Bovec, guarded by the ruined Predil fortress; its sweeping curves pair perfectly with the nearby Mangart and Vršič roads on a Julian Alps loop.

42 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Mangart Saddle Road

Slovenia's highest-reaching road at 2055m, a narrow single-track shelf road with no guardrails climbing to a dramatic saddle beneath the Mangart peak.

47 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Tolmin Gorge

The lowest and most southerly entry point to Triglav National Park, featuring a dramatic thermal spring emerging from a cave in the gorge wall.

48 km · about 55 min drive

bridge

Solkan Bridge

The world's longest stone railway arch, an 85 m span of hewn limestone blocks: vaults the emerald Soča river just north of Nova Gorica, best admired from the riverside road below.

49 km · about 55 min drive

waterfall

Savica Waterfall

Majestic 78-metre waterfall plunging from a cave mouth into a turquoise pool at the head of Lake Bohinj in the Julian Alps.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Buia

  • 36 kmSoča ValleyValley of the turquoise Soca river below the Julian Alps, followed by a scenic road from Bovec through Kobarid to Tolmin.
  • 42 kmPredil PassA 1,156 m pass on the Slovenian-Italian border above Bovec, guarded by the ruined Predil fortress; its sweeping curves pair perfectly with the nearby Mangart and Vršič roads on a Julian Alps loop.
  • 47 kmMangart Saddle RoadSlovenia's highest-reaching road at 2055m, a narrow single-track shelf road with no guardrails climbing to a dramatic saddle beneath the Mangart peak.
  • 49 kmSolkan BridgeThe world's longest stone railway arch, an 85 m span of hewn limestone blocks: vaults the emerald Soča river just north of Nova Gorica, best admired from the riverside road below.
  • 54 kmVršič PassSlovenia's highest pass at 1611m with 50 numbered cobblestone hairpins, built by Russian POWs in WWI and now a popular Julian Alps motorcycle route.
  • 59 kmLake JasnaA mirror-still emerald lake with a golden ibex statue at the foot of the Vršič Pass near Kranjska Gora.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Buia.

Santo Stefano

🇮🇹 Italy

1 km away

Treppo Grande

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3 km awayPop. 1,129

Artegna

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 2,588

Majano

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 5,690

Osoppo

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 2,493

Colloredo di Monte Albano

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 710

Montenars

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 536

Colloredo di Monte Albano-Lauzzana

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 710

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