Itineraries for schools (3)
The 20th Century
THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Along the Isonzo front. The visit starts in Gorizia, a city that was tragically involved with the trenches, and finishes at the Memorial Site in Redipuglia, a symbol of the Great War.
Recommended duration: one day
THE TURBULENT YEARS OF TRIESTE
The tragic years of the Second World War and its aftermath through two symbolic places: the Risiera di San Sabba and Foiba di Basovizza memorial sites.
Recommended duration: half a day
GEOLOGY AND MAN
The 1976 earthquake in Gemona del Friuli and Venzone. A unique example of reconstruction for Italy.
The Vajont landslide, a foretold tragedy. An entire valley destroyed by the power of water.
Recommended duration: 1.5 days
Along the Isonzo front. The visit starts in Gorizia, a city that was tragically involved with the trenches, and finishes at the Memorial Site in Redipuglia, a symbol of the Great War.
Recommended duration: one day
THE TURBULENT YEARS OF TRIESTE
The tragic years of the Second World War and its aftermath through two symbolic places: the Risiera di San Sabba and Foiba di Basovizza memorial sites.
Recommended duration: half a day
GEOLOGY AND MAN
The 1976 earthquake in Gemona del Friuli and Venzone. A unique example of reconstruction for Italy.
The Vajont landslide, a foretold tragedy. An entire valley destroyed by the power of water.
Recommended duration: 1.5 days
Art, culture and flavours of Friuli Venezia Giulia
THE HEART OF EUROPEAN LITERATURE
Retracing the footsteps of James Joyce, Italo Svevo, Umberto Saba and the other greath authors of Italian and European literature: a visit to the centre of Trieste, with its historical cafés and the museums dedicated to these writers.
Recommended duration: half a day
Retracing the footsteps of James Joyce, Italo Svevo, Umberto Saba and the other greath authors of Italian and European literature: a visit to the centre of Trieste, with its historical cafés and the museums dedicated to these writers.
Recommended duration: half a day
MUSIC AND CULTURE AT DUINO CASTLE
Perched atop a precipice on the sea and surrounded by gardens in bloom and fountains, the stunning residence of the Thurm und Taxis family was a proper salon for writers, musicians and famous personalities in the 19th and 20th century.
Recommended duration: 1.5 hours
SAN DANIELE DEL FRIULI: NOT JUST HAM!
A visit to the establishments where the famous ham is produced, followed by a walk in the old town centre, where you cannot miss art treasures such as the frescoes in St. Anthony's Church and the Guarneri Library (open only on request).
Recommended duration: half a day
LEARN HOW TO MAKE A MOSAIC
In Spilimbergo, a pretty Medieval town, to learn the techniques of an ancient art taught at the famous Mosaic School of Friuli.
Recommended duration: half a day
A DAY IN CARNIA
Tolmezzo and the culture of Carnia through the rich collection kept in the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions, which will allow you to learn how people lived and worked the mountains: the blacksmith, the carpenter, the cattleman on the malga, etc. Sauris, a Germanic linguistic island where the houses are designed according to the unique local architecture.
Recommended duration: one day
Perched atop a precipice on the sea and surrounded by gardens in bloom and fountains, the stunning residence of the Thurm und Taxis family was a proper salon for writers, musicians and famous personalities in the 19th and 20th century.
Recommended duration: 1.5 hours
SAN DANIELE DEL FRIULI: NOT JUST HAM!
A visit to the establishments where the famous ham is produced, followed by a walk in the old town centre, where you cannot miss art treasures such as the frescoes in St. Anthony's Church and the Guarneri Library (open only on request).
Recommended duration: half a day
LEARN HOW TO MAKE A MOSAIC
In Spilimbergo, a pretty Medieval town, to learn the techniques of an ancient art taught at the famous Mosaic School of Friuli.
Recommended duration: half a day
A DAY IN CARNIA
Tolmezzo and the culture of Carnia through the rich collection kept in the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions, which will allow you to learn how people lived and worked the mountains: the blacksmith, the carpenter, the cattleman on the malga, etc. Sauris, a Germanic linguistic island where the houses are designed according to the unique local architecture.
Recommended duration: one day
La Via dell'Ambra
