Gorizia was called “Habsburg Nice” because of its always mild and gentle climate
and of the beautiful parks that still represent one of its amenities.
Gorizia's story is that of a border city in which different cultural worlds
(Friuli, Austrian, Slovenian cultures and an important Jewish element) have met
and melted... leading to a fascinating cosmopolitan atmosphere that can be
enjoyed while taking a stroll through streets and palaces.
Visiting Gorizia
means to see with one's own eyes how centuries of history have evolved... from
the massive Castle of the Counts of the city, dating back to the 12th century
and surrounded by the district bearing the same name, to the wonderful Baroque
churches and the Museum of the First World War, where we should stop and
meditate... not to mention the many Cafès of mid-European origin where you can
enjoy the pleasure of meeting other people and the scent of time going by...
Gorizia page courtesy of the
Friuli Venezia Giulia Official Tourist Board
