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Crossroads GO! 2025 Special Edition: Mount Calvario/Podgora

When:
12/10/2025 from 9:30

Where:
Gorizia

The 3rd edition of the tourist-cultural event between Gorizia and Nova Gorica features 45 experiences celebrating local history, landscapes, and traditions. On 12 October, explore Mount Calvario/Podgora on a guided walk through the sites of the Great War.

The third edition of the tourist-cultural festival organised by the Municipality of Gorizia runs from May 2025 to January 2026, and features 45 events across four themes: Discover the Territory, Agro-food Products, Historic Trains, and Guided Itineraries – offering excursions on foot, by hot-air balloon, bus, train, and bike through Gorizia and Nova Gorica.

On Sunday, 12 October, the programme includes a guided walk on Mount Calvario/Podgora, following a historical and naturalistic trail developed by the Lucinico Associations Union APS – Lucinis. The excursion focuses on the remnants of the Great War at one of the main Austro-Hungarian defence sites of Gorizia, with stops at several memorials dedicated to figures such as Second Lieutenant Alberto Balzar, writer Scipio Slataper, and the Giuliano-Dalmati Volunteers.

The visit will be led by Great War expert Silvo Stok, with the participation of members of the Forest Guard, and will also be available in Slovenian.
Advance booking required by the Friday before the excursion: crocevie.europa@comune.gorizia.it / WhatsApp +39 335 7707746

Municipality of Gorizia, with the support of the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, and in collaboration with the Regional Department for Infrastructure and Territory, and PromoturismoFVG.

Contacts

Organizer email crocevie.europa@comune.gorizia.it

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