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DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION
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Kobarid
is a small and amiable little town, which is situated
at the historic crossroads of important routes running
through Posočje (Soča Valley) towards Furlanija
(Friuli). Our section on Kobarid includes the Trnovo
ob Soči kayak centre along the most striking part
of the Soča River (for all admirers of fast rapids
and wild waters), as well as the mountain ridges
of Kolovrat and Matajur, which border on neighbouring
Italy. |
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HISTORY
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Numerous
archaeological sites – an Iron Age burial ground
and findings from antiquity – bear witness to the
rich life and strategic importance of this town
in ancient times.
Perhaps the greatest event imprinted on the history
of Kobarid took place during World War I, when during
the 12th Soška Battle Austrian troops, supported
by Germans, successfully broke through the front
lines. The story recounting the town’s history and,
in particular, events related to the Soška Front,
are presented in the Kobarid Museum, voted Best
European Museum for the year 1993. |
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CULTURAL HERITAGE
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Kobarid
prides itself on a rich and vast number of monuments.
One of the most ancient is the important late antiquity
settlement of Tonocov grad (castle). The town has
also many charming sacral buildings, whereas among
those more recent there once again prevail monuments
from WWI. The church of St. Anthony and the Italian
ossuary – the resting place of over 7,000 soldiers,
as well as the Kobarid Museum are the most frequently
visited sights in the town.
A New library, the town’s cultural centre, and the
Marsa Gallery further contribute to the town’s rich
cultural rhythm. |
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NATURAL HERITAGE
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Ravines
and gorges: The entire course of the Soča River
that runs across the Kobarid area – which includes
the Trnovo and Kobarid ravines, and which ends with
the attractive Napoleon Bridge – is in its entirety
a grand natural monument. Not so well known, but
similarly beautiful, is the gorge of the Nadiža
River.
Waterfalls: The most famous waterfall in
the Kobarid region is Kozjak, but even more magnificent,
yet not so easily accessible, is the waterfall in
the gorge of the rivulet Ročica. |
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EXCURSIONS AND TOURS
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The
Kobarid historical walk: The obligatory tour
for all of Kobarid’s visitors links together natural
sights (Soča River, Kozjak waterfall) and historic
monuments (Kobarid Museum, Italian ossuary, Tonocov
castle, WWI remnants).
Walks along the Soča River: A pleasant stroll
along the Soča may be enjoyed below Kobarid or along
well-tended pathways beside the site of international
competitions at Trnovo ob Soči.
Matajur: a popular mountaineering tour for
visitors from both sides of the border. The starting
point is at Livek.
Kolovrat: An exceptional panoramic tour straddles
the mountainous ridge separating Slovenia and Italy.
On one side we are enraptured by the view over the
Julian Alps, while on the other our look glides
far away across the Veneto region, the Po Valley,
and the Adriatic Sea. The whole tour may also be
done by car.
Pathways of Peace: a visit to numerous restored
WWI remnants; we recommend the use of a guide and
a thematic trail map. |
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| KOBARIŠKI
MUZEJ (KOBARID MUSEUM) |
Gregorčičeva
10, SI - 5222 Kobarid
tel.: +386 (0)5 38 90 000, faks: +386 (0)5 38 90 002
e-mail: info@kobariski-muzej.si
http://www.kobariski-muzej.si/ |
Kobarid Museum
displays exhibits on the events that occurred during
World War I on the Soška fronta - Isonzo Front.
It covers two and a half years of static fighting
and portrays in detail the 12th Isonzo battle, also
known as the Caporetto breakthrough. The latter
is one of the major battles in the history of mankind
having taken place in hilly terrain. The exhibits
- giant reliefs of the surrounding mountains, a
wealth of photographs, and an audiovisual presentation
- tell with sensitivity the tale of the difficult
and bloody times near the Soča River. The described
events are related to the adventures and memories
of celebrities, among whom are Ernest Hemingway
and Erwin Rommel.
Kobarid Museum has received the highest national
award, was proclaimed Best European Museum, and
won the Council of Europe Museum Prize in 1993.
Kobarid Museum is also custodian of the Kobarid
Historical Walk, which connects important historical
curiosities and natural beauty in the vicinity of
Kobarid, and which complements the museum story.
The visit takes three to four hours, during which
time the history is depicted from antiquity to World
War I, offering at the same time the many natural
sights of the Soča Gorge and its mysterious falls.
Location: the old centre of Kobarid. |
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FUNDACIJA
POTI MIRU V POSOČJU
("PATHWAYS OF PEACE" FOUNDATION) |
Gregorčičeva
8, SI - 5222 Kobarid
tel: +386 (0)5 38 90 166, faks: +386 (0)5 38 90 168
e-mail: fundacija.potimiru@siol.net |
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of the Foundation, which was established in December
2000, is the renovation and presentation of sections
of the front line from Rombon to Mengore. For that
purpose the foundation is setting up a specialised
library and WWI archives at its seat in Kobarid,
whereas in the field it builds outdoor museums.
The heritage of World War I is presented by guides
and promotional material. |
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MUZEJSKA
ZBIRKA PRVE SVETOVNE VOJNE "ALBERTO PICCO"
("ALBERT PICCO" MUSEUM COLLECTION OF THE
FIRST WORLD WAR) |
Rustja Bojan,
S. Mašera 2, SI - 5222 Kobarid
tel.: +386 (0)5 38 91 254, gsm: +386 (0)41 693 049
e-mail: eva.rustja@guest.arnes.si, bojan.rustja@siol.net
The collection may be viewed by telephone appointment. |
| This small museum
displays exhibits on each side of the battle. The
collection focuses on the Italian occupation of
Kobarid and the surrounding area, the conquering
of Krn, and the death of Albert Picco, second lieutenant. |
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