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Gorizia - Nova Gorica Piazza della Transalpina
Photo: Schirra Giraldi, PromoTurismoFVG
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This urban stage allows exploration of this cross-border city, a symbol of coexistence between two different cultures and nations.
moderate
Distance 18.9 km
Duration8:00 h
Ascent490 m
Descent490 m
Highest point239 m
Lowest point45 m
Gorizia/Gorica, of Roman origin, which developed over the centuries under the Habsburg Empire and was a critical and important crossroads during the Great War, and Nova Gorica, founded in 1947 on the edge of a newly established border, have not been chosen as the European Capital of Culture 2025 by chance. The loop circuit that runs through these two cities, from one site to the next, crossing a border that was dismantled in 2007, leads tourists through the historical and cultural highlights that are now in place. This stage offers an insight into and understanding of the horrors and destruction caused by the First and Second World Wars, and by extension, by all wars.The mistakes of the past are thus contrasted with the vibrant pulse of a city now flourishing, rich in culture and vitality, finally united.
Author
PromoTurismoFVG Storia
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Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
239 m
Lowest point
45 m
Best time of year
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Track types
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Safety information
Please note that the Aurelio Baruzzi underground passage does not have a pedestrian pavement.
Tips and suggestions
In summer, please be aware of the high temperatures and of the possibility of medium-length stretches without shade.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
APT Gorizia (city public transport routes)
Gorizia ‒ Nova Gorica
City Bus - Route 1 (APT Gorizia):
in the direction of Sant'Andrea-CIP/FS Railway Station-Montesanto and return.
This route travels through the entire historic city centre of Gorizia, starting from the Intermodal Passenger Centre and arriving at Piazza della Transalpina/Trg Evrope; the service runs every 15 minutes.
For Lucinico/Ločnik:
City Bus - Route 2 (APT Gorizia) RED EXTERNAL CIRCUIT:
Central Post Office ‒ Mossa ‒ Hospital ‒ Central Post Office
City Bus - Route 4 (APT Gorizia) BLACK EXTERNAL CIRCUIT:
Central Post Office ‒ Hospital ‒ Mossa
The International Route (the cross-border City Bus):
Gorizia ‒ Nova Gorica
This Route connects the Gorizia Intermodal Passenger Centre with the Nova Gorica bus station. This is the only cross-border bus service.
To Oslavia/Oslavje:
APT Gorizia Suburban Route G09 in the direction of San Floriano del Collio/Števerjan
Get Timetable to destination
to
8 Nova Gorica ‒ Gorizia/Gorica ‒ Nova Gorica
Parking
The car park (start and end point of the stage): Piazza della Transalpina/Trg Evrope
Coordinates
DD
45.955219, 13.635090
DMS
45°57'18.8"N 13°38'06.3"E
UTM
33T 394226 5089977
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
The appropriate clothing and shoes for trekking, a packed meal and drinks, a flashlight, and hiking poles.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
