Province of Gorizia Holiday Rentals: Short-Term Accommodations for Rent

A MUSICAL CASTLE
We’d checked the distance and the castle seemed achievable from our hotel. Well, Lorraine thought she could walk it, though I had my doubts if she’d survive the climb. Along the flats in the middle of town it was easy but then there came the hill and a statue of Carlo Michelstaedter, a radical Italian philosopher of Jewish extraction whose one and only work was conceived as an undergraduate thesis, but he never saw it in print because he committed suicide in 1910, aged 23.
We troll past a shop with exotic foodstuffs and can’t help but notice some bottled Buderim ginger featured in the window. Just below it was another sign on some wrapped lollies “senza zucchero zenzero AUSTRALIA”, which meant I could buy my sugar free dried ginger right here. It’s a small world.
It was slow and overly warm getting up from there but we took it easy and Castello di Gorizia came into view. Dating back to the 11th century it’s clearly the highest point for miles around.
The chapel-sized Church of Santo Spirito seems like a ticket office on the way to the main attraction. In a park on the opposite side of the road there’s a bust of Gabrielle D’Annunzio, a famous and prolific Italian writer and WWI hero who was hugely influential in the Fascist movement, inspiring Mussolini. He was noted for self-promotion.
From the 11th century Gorizia was an independent county until Austria took over in 1500 and it became a major cultural centre. It was only after the fallout from WWI, when it suffered badly, that it came to be in Italian hands. This once castle-of-the-counts has now been done up as a tourist attraction but it holds a surprise, at least for those of us who hadn’t done their homework properly.
The solid walls are much covered in plant life these days and the parapets are quite impressive from below and when you enter through the gateways the cobblestone walkways add an air of authenticity as you climb their steep angle. Only the base is original though. It went through many rebuilds from the 13th to 16th century and was bombed during WWI before being restored for the final time. The restoration is evident in the variance of the colours in the stonework.

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Villa Fiorita

Monfalcone

"We arrived very early but Leah allowed us to check in immediately and she opened the dining area in case we were hungry. She spent a long time on her phone arranging transportation for us for very early the next morning. The building is old, but the rooms were more than adequate and the beds were comfortable. The outdoor veranda was a perfect spot to enjoy wine and cheese from a nearby grocery store."

Deborah

Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments, mud baths

Residence Spa Mirabel

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Alice

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Christina

HK$701 total

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15 Mar - 16 Mar

Villaggio Residence Punta Spin

Grado

Patricia

HK$679 total

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28 Mar - 29 Mar

In the historic center of Monfalcone, apartment with 4 beds...

Monfalcone

HK$1,645 total

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15 Mar - 16 Mar

Iaio's Home - Design Home, Netflix & Wi-Fi

Gorizia

"This is a great apartment which easily fits 6 people. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the spacious apartment a lot. The property manager was super helpful and communication with her was great. It's a bit of a walk to the restaurants but it's totally feasible. A supermarket is also a short walk away. And if course the beautiful Isonzo river which is totally worth going. I totally recommend this place."

Martin

HK$1,733 total

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13 Mar - 14 Mar

Collio Suite

Cormons

HK$3,293 total

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19 Mar - 20 Mar

Enchanting view from the walls of Leonardo da Vinci's castle.

Gradisca d'Isonzo

Michael T.

HK$1,546 total

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19 Mar - 20 Mar

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Albergo Alla Posta

10/10 Excellent

"Very pleasent stay. Staff were very helpful."

Hotel Là di Moret

10/10 Excellent

"This Hotel is a family business and you can tell by the care that is taken in making it a special place. We have stayed here a few times and always had a great time. This time we experienced the aperitivo in their lovely American bar 'Insolito', buzzing with people sipping Aperol Spritz and cocktails. We've heard that the restaurant here offers excellent food but we haven't tried it yet. The free use of the swimming pool is definitely a plus when staying in one of their rooms. All in all a great hotel in Udine."

Hotel Città di Parenzo

10/10 Excellent

"I loved this hotel. My room on the 5th floor was just lovely. The shower took a while to warm up but then there was plenty of hot water. Fabulous location just at the base of the hill where you walk up to castle, 2 min from the Roman amphitheater, and steps from all the shops, restaurants and scenic streets of the old town. "

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Collio Suite

Enchanting view from the walls of Leonardo da Vinci's castle.

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Residence Punta Spin Mobilehome Family for 6 persons

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Apartment 'Al Porticciolo' with Sea View, Balcony and Air Conditioning

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