Nova Gorica combines modern architecture, cultural events and cross-border cooperation with Italy. The Urban Municipality of Nova Gorica lies at the transition between the Mediterranean region, the Alps and continental Europe.
Those choosing Nova Gorica as a destination may want to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture and History
Kromberk Castle is the main exhibition venue of the Goriški muzej. The castle features permanent exhibitions on art and cultural history as well as temporary exhibitions, hosts lectures and symposia, and is surrounded by a park with an amphitheatre and an open-air lapidarium.
The Kostanjevica Monastery houses the tomb of Charles X (1757–1836), the last French king from the Bourbon dynasty, together with the tombs of five family members and his court minister.
The Solkan Bridge, with a span of 85 metres, is the world's largest stone arch bridge on a railway network. It has been protected as a technical monument since 1985.
Trg Evrope / Piazza Transalpina lies on the border between Slovenia and Italy and represents the coexistence of the two border cities as well as European integration.
The Museo Provinciale Palazzo Attems museum is located in the vicinity of Nova Gorica. The Castello di Gorizia is located in the vicinity of Nova Gorica. The Palazzo Arcivescovile palace is located in the vicinity of Nova Gorica. The Palazzo Coronini Cronberg palace is located in the vicinity of Nova Gorica.
Landscape and Trails
The central part of the municipality is the Lower Vipava Valley wine-growing region. The Banjšice Plateau is one of the natural upland areas of the Urban Municipality of Nova Gorica.
The rural areas of the Urban Municipality of Nova Gorica are known for hiking and cycling trails, vineyards and local cuisine. Sabotin is known for its diverse flora and fauna, is a popular destination for hikers and cyclists, and offers panoramic views in all directions.
The Plave–Nova Gorica cycle path runs along the emerald-green Soča River at the foot of Sabotin and is part of a cross-border network of cycling and hiking trails.
From the centre of Nova Gorica, the wider urban area of Nova Gorica, Šempeter and the Italian city of Gorizia can be reached by bicycle within 20 minutes, excluding significantly steeper built-up areas such as parts of Kromberk.
The cycling loop to Sveta Gora is a short mountain stage with two steep climbs: from Kromberk to Ravnica and then to Sveta Gora.
Mrzovec is a mountain in the vicinity of Nova Gorica. Veliki Rob is a summit in the vicinity of Nova Gorica. Planinica is a mountain in the vicinity of Nova Gorica. Petrov hrib is a mountain in the vicinity of Nova Gorica.
Wine and Local Tradition
In the Urban Municipality of Nova Gorica, visitors can take wine tours and participate in wine tastings while learning about the rich winemaking tradition.
The Stara solkanska mizarska delavnica ethnological collection commemorates Solkan's historic carpentry tradition.
The area around Solkan is home to Goriški, or solkanski, radicchio, which locals call “sukenski regut”; knowledge of its demanding cultivation is passed down from generation to generation.
More Locality Pages
More locality pages: Šempeter Pri Gorici, Nova Gorica, Solkan, Kanal, Renče, Miren, Dobrovo, Pristava, Šmartno, Branik, Kojsko, Šempas, Plave, Sela Na Krasu, Podsabotin, Zalošče, Kostanjevica na Krasu, Lokve, Prvačina, Bilje, Vitovlje, Kambreško.
