Mariano del Friuli
The territory of the Province of Gorizia
Hello everyone! Today we will talk about the province of Gorizia, a small province located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. It borders the province of Udine to the west, the province of Trieste to the southeast, Slovenia to the north - both on the coast and inland - and the Adriatic Sea to the south.
The municipalities of the Province of Gorizia
The province of Gorizia had 25 municipalities, including the capital Gorizia, which is also the most populous municipality with 34,440 inhabitants. The other most populous municipalities are Monfalcone, Ronchi dei Legionari, Grado, Cormons, Staranzano, Gradisca d'Isonzo and San Canzian d'Isonzo. However, the smallest municipality is Dolegna del Collio, which has only 350 inhabitants.
The cities of the Province of Gorizia
The province of Gorizia boasts the title of city for Gorizia, Cormons, Gradisca d'Isonzo, Monfalcone, Grado and Ronchi dei Legionari. The title of city has been granted by the Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region since 2003.
History
Looking back at the history of the province of Gorizia, it was established in 1927 by the fascist regime. Previously, the territory corresponded to the former districts of Gorizia (excluding the municipality of Chiopris-Viscone) and Tolmino (1926). During World War II, the territory was the scene of important military events.
Current affairs
On September 30, 2017, the province of Gorizia as a local authority was abolished, becoming a non-administrative super-municipal territorial unit. The eponymous regional decentralization authority located in Gorizia has inherited some of its structures. However, the province of Gorizia remains a district of state administrations in the territory.
In conclusion, the province of Gorizia is a territory rich in history and natural beauties. Each of its 25 municipalities has its own peculiarities, ranging from the sea to the mountains, from historic villages to cities of art. If you have never had the opportunity to visit this area of Italy, I highly recommend that you do so!
