Alessandro Barbero in Kobarid

"Kobarid 1917. Lecture About a Battle": Alessandro Barbero presents the history of the Battle of Caporetto in 1917.

In 2025, as Nova Gorica and Gorizia share the title of European Capital of Culture, a remarkable historical event will take place on 27 September in Kobarid. Renowned Italian historian Alessandro Barbero will deliver a live talk reconstructing the famous Battle of Kobarid (1917), where Austro-Hungarian and German forces broke through Italian lines within hours. With over 12,000 dead, 30,000 wounded and 300,000 captured, the battle left a lasting mark on the shared memory of Italy and Slovenia.

Barbero, author of the acclaimed book Caporetto (2017), will present this dramatic turning point of World War I not only as a military event, but also as a reflection of the social and political landscape of Italy at the time. He is widely admired for his clear, compelling storytelling style that resonates with audiences of all ages.

The event will be introduced by Janko Petrovec – theatre actor, award-winning journalist, and long-time RTV Slovenia correspondent from Rome. He currently serves as editor-in-chief of Radio Koper. The lecture will be delivered in Italian with simultaneous translation into Slovene.

Participation is free of charge, but due to a limited number of spots, advance reservation is required (until all spots are filled).

The second wave of tickets is just around the corner – reservations will open on Monday, September 1, 2025, at 8:00 AM.
The online reservation system automatically holds a seat at the beginning of the reservation process, and it remains reserved until the process is completed. A seat will only become available again if the reservation is not finalized.
Entry to the venue will be possible only upon presentation of a ticket with a QR code (either in physical or digital form), which you will receive in the confirmation email after completing your reservation.
The event will take place under a tent, so it will be held in all weather conditions.

We also inform you that a large screen will be set up at Trg svobode in Kobarid, where the event can be followed live without prior reservation, until the maximum capacity of the area is reached.

As a side program of the event, Fundacija Poti miru v Posočju (Walks of Peace Foundation) will offer guided tours during the weekend. Full schedule and booking details will be announced shortly on their website www.thewalkofpeace.com

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