Villas in Italy in Gorizia
The Gorizia province is located in the southeast of Friuli on the border of Slovenia. Book holiday villas in Italy in this small province with its stunning countryside on the upper Adriatic and walk in the footsteps of the ancient Germans, Romans, Slavs and the Habsburgs in this historically hotly contested region. The city is in three centuries: one speaks Italian, Slovenian and German. The town's name comes from the Slovenian word Gorizia, meaning small castle and you can go back in time yourself by booking direct holiday homes and visiting the medieval Castello di Gorizia whilst at your Italy villas!
Aside from the charming castello, the old town of Gorizia has much to offer: the Church of St. Ignatius, the elegant town houses, the museum and the memorial of the World Wars. Start off your self-catering Italy tour at the Piazza Europa. This is the opening gathering place of Gorizia and Nova Gorizia. The Gorizia Collio landscape belongs to the villages Oslavia, Dolegna del Collio and Cormons which you can enjoy on your holidays in Europe and where you can buy the famous Friuli wine for an authentic meal at your holiday villas in italy. The islands of the lagoon also have delightful restaurants and interesting Casoni, which are thatched fishermen’s houses.
The seaside resort of Grado in Gorizia is on the Adriatic on a dune at the south eastern end of the Laguna di Marano. Shallow beaches make for small waves and warm water, which is very popular with families. The ‘Sun Island’, Grado was first established as a seaport of the ancient city of Aquileia and it has its own 12 thousand hectare lagoon. Book villa holidays Italy near Laguna di Grado and discover the lush flora, fauna and beautiful scenery. The seaside resort of Grado in Gorizia is on the Adriatic on a dune at the south eastern end of the Laguna di Marano. Shallow beaches make for small waves and warm water, which is very popular with families. The ‘Sun Island’, Grado was first established as a seaport of the ancient city of Aquileia and it has its own 12 thousand hectare lagoon. Book villa holidays Italy near Laguna di Grado and discover the lush flora, fauna and beautiful scenery.
On the island of Barbana, culture enthusiasts will enjoy the famous Santuario di Barbana, which is an ancient Marian shrine that dates back to 582. The modern church built next to it was erected in Romanesque style at the beginning of the 20th century. Inside you can marvel at beautiful frescoes and religious relics. Book your holiday villas in Italy over the first Sunday of July and take part in the pilgrimage and procession of fishermen, Perdon de Barbana, as the most important festival of Grado.
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