GORIZIA, history of a border

GORIZIA, a border town story. In 1947 Gorizia was divided in half by a wall which came to embody the separation between East and West well ahead of its Berlin-based counterpart, turning the city into an unwilling symbol of the 20th century’s troubled history.

  • Cross-border heritage tour
  • Visit to the Digital Art Gallery (featuring Refik Anadol’s artwork until 31 December 2026)
  • Free for children under 12 years of age accompanied by a paying adult
  • Free with FVGcard
  • Available as a gift voucher valid for 12 months
Not included

biglietto di ingresso al Museo del contrabbando a Nova Gorica (€1,50 a persona)

Duration2 Hours
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You’ll learn about the troubled history of Gorizia in the 20th century as you walk towards the border. The place is filled with the memories of several families and… of a barn torn apart by a borderline inconsiderately drawn by the negotiators. You’ll learn what is a prepusnica, about the ploys of smugglers, and the odd happenings of one August Sunday

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