Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Gorizia February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Gorizia](https://expedia.ca/Gorizia-Hotels.d181263.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Gorizia](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Gorizia.d181263.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Gorizia Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Gorizia.d181263.Car-Rental-Guide)[Gorizia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Gorizia.d181263.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Gorizia ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Gorizia Types of activities [Gorizia travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Gorizia.dx181263) ![The surprise was the Sala della Musica (Music Room), a veritable treasure trove of historic musical instruments from woodwind to stringed going back to the 10th century. It was fascinating, not least of all to view a forerunner of the bagpipes that the Irish and Scots have claimed for decades. Their piece de resistance however, is a bone flute, claimed to be the oldest musical instrument in the world. They have a local musical group that plays, it must be something special, but we will never get to hear them.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181263/ece0919e-10f0-453b-8cc3-dd092d190436.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The surprise was the Sala della Musica (Music Room), a veritable treasure trove of historic musical instruments from woodwind to stringed going back to the 10th century. It was fascinating, not least of all to view a forerunner of the bagpipes that the Irish and Scots have claimed for decades. Their piece de resistance however, is a bone flute, claimed to be the oldest musical instrument in the world. They have a local musical group that plays, it must be something special, but we will never get to hear them.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181263/ece0919e-10f0-453b-8cc3-dd092d190436.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![ 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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181263/516e9ba6-6db8-4843-b99a-7925fe3d7d28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![gozd panovec, streliska pot](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181263/91bf1c9d-ae6c-42ef-af37-53ce2b47f26d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181263/91bf1c9d-ae6c-42ef-af37-53ce2b47f26d.jpg) by [T137](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:T137) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Gorizia Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Gorizia has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Gorizia is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Gorizia to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. 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Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Gorizia attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Gorizia | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Wine Tasting at Franciscan Monastery of Kostanjevica, Nova Gorica](/things-to-do/wine-tasting-at-franciscan-monastery-of-kostanjevica-nova-gorica.a50665800.activity-details): CA $73 | | Top 5 things to do | [Wine Tasting at Franciscan Monastery of Kostanjevica, Nova Gorica](/things-to-do/wine-tasting-at-franciscan-monastery-of-kostanjevica-nova-gorica.a50665800.activity-details)[E-bike experience between vineyards of Goriška Brda - transfer from Ljublja...](/things-to-do/e-bike-experience-between-vineyards-of-goriska-brda-transfer-from-ljubljana.a2924318.activity-details)[Wine Tours Slovenia](/things-to-do/wine-tours-slovenia.a51519279.activity-details)[Private Goriška Brda Tour from Bled](/things-to-do/private-goriska-brda-tour-from-bled.a49800870.activity-details)[Private Vineyards Tour & Wine Tasting in Collio and Udine](/things-to-do/private-vineyards-tour-wine-tasting-in-collio-and-udine.a46467545.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Wine Tasting at Franciscan Monastery of Kostanjevica, Nova Gorica](/things-to-do/wine-tasting-at-franciscan-monastery-of-kostanjevica-nova-gorica.a50665800.activity-details) | | With kids | [E-bike experience between vineyards of Goriška Brda - transfer from Ljublja...](/things-to-do/e-bike-experience-between-vineyards-of-goriska-brda-transfer-from-ljubljana.a2924318.activity-details)[Private Goriška Brda Tour from Bled](/things-to-do/private-goriska-brda-tour-from-bled.a49800870.activity-details) | ## What to do in Gorizia --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Gorizia #### Castle of Gorizia You can spend time studying the exhibits at Castle of Gorizia during your travels in Gorizia. Make time to visit the cathedral and casinos while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Castle-Of-Gorizia-Gorizia.d6102954.Vacation-Attraction) #### Church of St Ignatius of Loyola Church of St Ignatius of Loyola is just one of the places to see in Gorizia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the cathedral and casinos while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Church-Of-St-Ignatius-Of-Loyola-Gorizia.d6102956.Vacation-Attraction) #### Oslavia Military Memorial Find out about the history of Oslavia with a stop at Oslavia Military Memorial. Make time to visit the casinos and cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Oslavia-Military-Memorial-Gorizia.d553248621532513723.Vacation-Attraction) #### Obelisco 4 generali Find out about the history of Oslavia when you spend time at Obelisco 4 generali. Make time to visit the casinos and cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Obelisco-4-Generali-Gorizia.d553248621532513722.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fiere Gorizia Learn about the events happening at Fiere Gorizia during your trip to Gorizia. Make time to visit the cathedral and casinos while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Fiere-Gorizia-Gorizia.d553248621563231319.Vacation-Attraction) #### Fiegl Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Fiegl Winery during your travels to Gorizia. Discover the area's countryside and casinos. [](https://expedia.ca/Fiegl-Winery-Gorizia.d553248621532513725.Vacation-Attraction) #### Cippo Granatieri di Sardegna Find out about the history of Gorizia with a stop at Cippo Granatieri di Sardegna. Discover the area's countryside and casinos. [](https://expedia.ca/Cippo-Granatieri-Di-Sardegna-Gorizia.d553248621532513724.Vacation-Attraction) #### Damijan Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Damijan Winery during your travels to Gorizia. 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