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Hello! Today I want to talk to you about the province of Gorizia, a territory located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. It was abolished as a local authority in 2017, but remains a district of state administrations in the area.
Physical Geography
The province of Gorizia borders the province of Udine to the west, the province of Trieste to the southeast, Slovenia to the north and east, and the Adriatic Sea to the south.
Municipalities
The province of Gorizia is composed of 25 municipalities. The smallest municipality is Dolegna del Collio, while the largest is Gorizia. There are also 8 municipalities populated by more than five thousand people, including Gorizia, Monfalcone, Ronchi dei Legionari, Grado, Cormons, Staranzano, Gradisca d'Isonzo and San Canzian d'Isonzo.
Cities in the Province of Gorizia
In this province, there are several cities that have been granted the title of city by the state or previous institutions, such as Gorizia, Cormons, Gradisca d'Isonzo, Monfalcone, Grado and Ronchi dei Legionari.
History
The province of Gorizia was established in 1927, during the fascist regime, and corresponded to the territory of the districts of Gorizia (excluding the municipality of Chiopris-Viscone) and Tolmino of the Province of Friuli.
During World War II, the province of Gorizia was the scene of important battles between the Italian and German armies. In particular, the Redipuglia Military Memorial, which contains the remains of tens of thousands of Italian soldiers who died in the Great War, is located there.
Culture
The province of Gorizia is known for its cultural and artistic heritage. In particular, there are several castles and noble residences that are worth a visit, such as the Castle of Gorizia, Villa Russiz in Capriva del Friuli and the Castle of Rubbia in Corno di Rosazzo.
In addition, the enogastronomic tradition of the area is highly appreciated, especially for wines from Collio and Friuli, which are produced with native grapes such as ribolla gialla, Istrian malvasia and friulano.
Conclusion
As you can see, the province of Gorizia is a territory rich in history, culture and natural beauty. I hope I have made you appreciate this place and increased your desire to visit it. I recommend booking your trip as soon as possible!
