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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Hotel Excelsior

8/10 Good

"A warm welcome from the gentleman at the front desk. Easy, covered parking. Room was clean. Bed was ok. Breakfast adequate. Good for an overnight."

Hotel Là di Moret

10/10 Excellent

"Totally accessible hotel. Plus it is chic and convenient. Rooms were great and fully equipped. We had dinner there and it was amazing. Cocktails come with snacks -delicious. Best of all the hotel has a small friendly and well behaved dog! I didn’t use the pool but it looked nice. Apparently “footballers” use this place-I can see why they have a nice gym and spa-can you say massage! Last we were here to see family and it was easy to get on the highways from here. Friendliest staff!"

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What's the best dog-friendly accommodation option in Gorizia?

Best Western Gorizia Palace Hotel is a top hotel for people travelling with their pets, and offers free use of bicycles and free WiFi for its human guests. Other good options for you and your pet's trip include Grand Hotel Entourage Palazzo Strassoldo and Hotel Internazionale.

What's the best time of year to travel to Gorizia with my pet?

When you travel with your pet, keeping track of the weather can help you make the trip more safe and fun for everyone. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. The rainiest months in Gorizia are November, October, September and May, with each month seeing an average of 199 mm of rainfall.

What is there to see and do with your pet in Gorizia?

Known for its cathedrals, Gorizia has lots to offer visitors, including its castles and casinos. See the local sights and visit Castle of Gorizia and Oslavia Military Memorial. While you're there, make sure you don't miss Isonzo and Fiere Gorizia.

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