Pimpa's New Comic Explores Italy's Friuli Venezia Giulia Region
The beloved comic dog Pimpa, created in 1975 by Francesco Tullio-Altan, stars in a new guidebook focused on the Friuli Venezia Giulia region. Titled "Pimpa alla scoperta del Friuli Venezia Giulia," it is the first volume in a series dedicated to Italy's regions, published by Franco Cosimo Panini in collaboration with PromoTurismoFVG. The 64-page book is divided into six sections, blending comics, photos, activities, and thematic insights to engage young readers. It covers 20 stops including Lignano Sabbiadoro, Grado, Trieste, Gorizia (European Capital of Culture 2025), Udine, Cividale del Friuli, and Aquileia. Publisher Maria Teresa Panini expressed pride in the project, which joins 25 existing Pimpa guides. Available in Italian and English.
Key facts
- Pimpa was created by Francesco Tullio-Altan in 1975.
- The new book is titled 'Pimpa alla scoperta del Friuli Venezia Giulia'.
- It is the first volume in a series about Italian regions.
- Published by Franco Cosimo Panini in collaboration with PromoTurismoFVG.
- The book has 64 pages and covers 20 stops.
- Gorizia is mentioned as European Capital of Culture 2025.
- Available in Italian and English versions.
- Publisher Maria Teresa Panini commented on the project.
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Tullio-Altan
Institutions
- Franco Cosimo Panini
- PromoTurismoFVG
Locations
- Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Italy
- Lignano Sabbiadoro
- Grado
- Marano
- Alpi Giulie
- Alpi Carniche
- Trieste
- Castello di Miramare
- Carso
- Opicina
- Gorizia
- Collio
- Udine
- Cividale del Friuli
- Aquileia