Centenary of the First World War 1914-1918
discovering the routes of the Great War
In the period between May 1915 and November 1917, Friuli Venezia Giulia staged the fights between the Italian and the Austro-Hungarian armies, which faced each other harshly for several months.
Karst, Isonzo area, Julian Alps and Pre-Alps, Carnic Alps and the hilly area along the Tagliamento line were the locations of fights, whereas the whole plain became a large area behind the front line in the service of the armed forces and was later invaded by the Austro-German troops after the defeat of Caporetto (Kobarid).
Today, the signs of those battles can still be seen in various places of the region and are not-to-be-missed destinations if you wish to discover from close up this big event, which changed our history.
The possibilities are many: 22 trails suitable for all needs, from simple and suitable for anyone trekking on mountain tops. You will also have the opportunity to visit many museums, the great shrines Italians who remember the fallen Italian and Austro-Hungarian cemeteries in which to discover what was heterogeneous the Hapsburg army. There are also monuments, historical buildings and large military fortifications built in the early twentieth century.
Karst, Isonzo area, Julian Alps and Pre-Alps, Carnic Alps and the hilly area along the Tagliamento line were the locations of fights, whereas the whole plain became a large area behind the front line in the service of the armed forces and was later invaded by the Austro-German troops after the defeat of Caporetto (Kobarid).
Today, the signs of those battles can still be seen in various places of the region and are not-to-be-missed destinations if you wish to discover from close up this big event, which changed our history.
The possibilities are many: 22 trails suitable for all needs, from simple and suitable for anyone trekking on mountain tops. You will also have the opportunity to visit many museums, the great shrines Italians who remember the fallen Italian and Austro-Hungarian cemeteries in which to discover what was heterogeneous the Hapsburg army. There are also monuments, historical buildings and large military fortifications built in the early twentieth century.
Come and discover the Itineraries of the First World War!
Our farmhouse is near all these paths of the Great War in Friuli Venezia Giulia.
We offer transportation (groups of six +) booking and various information.
