Gorizia
By Dion Protani
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Latest update: 14 March 2022
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Located on the border of Italy and Slovenia, Gorizia is the capital of the UTI Collio - Alto Isonzo with a population of 34,366.
Standing at an elevation of 84 metres above sea level, it covers a total area of 41 km² and lies 45 kilometres north west of Trieste, the regional capital of Friuli Venezia Giulia. The main sights in Gorizia are its castle (Castello di Gorizia) which looks down on the city from the hill above while other places of interest include the Palazzo Attems Petzenstein art gallery. |
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The centre of the city is the expansive Piazza della Vittoria where you'll find a good selection of places to eat, drink and shop. This is also the home of another of the city's iconic sights: the Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio.
The rather optimistically-named "Gorizia Centrale" train station is located 2 kilometres from Piazza della Vittoria, a walk of around 25 minutes or a 5 minute taxi ride. From here you can take a train to Udine in 32 minutes or Trieste in 44 minutes, stopping along the way in Monfalcone.
The most convenient airport for Gorizia is Trieste Airport which is located close to the town of Monfalcone and a car journey of 21 minutes (28 km).
Accommodation options in Gorizia include 4 hotels, 14 private apartments and 8 bed & breakfasts while nearby places of interest include Gradisca d'Isonzo, Cormons, Palmanova and Aquileia.
The rather optimistically-named "Gorizia Centrale" train station is located 2 kilometres from Piazza della Vittoria, a walk of around 25 minutes or a 5 minute taxi ride. From here you can take a train to Udine in 32 minutes or Trieste in 44 minutes, stopping along the way in Monfalcone.
The most convenient airport for Gorizia is Trieste Airport which is located close to the town of Monfalcone and a car journey of 21 minutes (28 km).
Accommodation options in Gorizia include 4 hotels, 14 private apartments and 8 bed & breakfasts while nearby places of interest include Gradisca d'Isonzo, Cormons, Palmanova and Aquileia.
Comune di Gorizia
Territory: UTI Collio - Alto Isonzo
Region: Friuli Venezia Giulia Population: 34,087 (source: ISTAT 1 January 2022) Size: 41 km² Elevation: 84 metres Highlights: Gorizia Castle, Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio, Palazzo Attems Close by: Gradisca d'Isonzo, Cormons, Palmanova, Aquileia Recommended hotel: Best Western Gorizia Palace Public transport: train station 2 km from centre, local buses
By train: Monfalcone - 20 mins, Udine - 32 mins, Trieste - 44 mins |
By car: Udine - 39 minutes (55 km), Trieste - 47 minutes (47 km)
Fly to: Trieste Airport - 21 minutes by car (28 km) |
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