Eric Clarks Travel Videos - Gorizia Italy - Gorizia Castle. 2 Wall Castle on a hill. INCREDIBLE!!
Eric Clarks Travel Videos - Gorizia Italy - Gorizia Castle. 2 Wall Castle on a hill. INCREDIBLE!!!
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Gorizia Castle
Castello di Gorizia
Italy
Gorizia Castle
Coordinates
45.9444°N 13.6278°E
Coordinates: 45.9444°N 13.6278°E
Type
Medieval fortress
Site information
Owner
Commune of Gorizia
Open to
the public
Yes
Site history
Built
11th century
Gorizia Castle is an Italian fortification, dating to the 11th century, built on the hill which dominates the city of Gorizia, Italy, from which it takes its name.
The construction of Gorizia Castle can be dated to around 1146, where, for the first time, the title of Count of Gorizia appears, given to Henry IV of Spanheim, which presumes the presence of a fortification on site.
It is likely that an initial series of defensive structures such as a small motte-and-bailey fort with a moat and a palisade which had preceded the construction of a stone tower or keep, which was further expanded during the 13th century, with the addition of a mansion and a two-storey building. During the same period there was certainly a hamlet outside of the palisade, also outfitted with a defensive barrier and composed of houses mandatorily built in masonry, an enforcement given to the residents together with the duty of defending the castle in case of attack.
The castle's inner gate.
The first representation of the castle dates back to 1307, imprinted on the seal allowed to the city by Albert II. Although the figure is very stylized, the keep can be clearly seen. It is likely that around 1350, the castle had similar appearance to that of Bruck in Lienz.
At Leonhard's death, the last count of Gorizia, which occurred in 1500, the feud and Gorizia Castle became properties of Maximilian I of Habsburg, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire; which, while reinforcing its defences, lost the fortification and the territory in 1508, and they were obtained by the Republic of Venice, which claimed the succession of the county.
Under the 'Serenissima', the castle had further fortification works to make it more appropriate to the Renaissance warfare, which incorporated the use of firearms. Among the various changes made, the 11th-century keep was demolished. However, Venice only managed to occupy the territory for thirteen months, until June 1509.
In the following century, the castle was used as a prison and as a barracks, and lost its medieval appearance. In the 13th century it was further expanded with bastions, powder kegs and walls. The construction of some of these works was supervised by mathematician and astronomer Edmond Halley.
The castle was damaged during the bombings in the First World War, and underwent a philological restoration between 1934 and 1937 by the architect Ferdinando Forlati, with the help of military engineers and the supervision of the Belle Arti of Trieste. It was decided to return to a medieval look of the castle and discard the white plastering that the building had acquired during the Renaissance.
The castle now houses the Museum of the Middle Ages of Gorizia. The interiors are decorated with original furniture and furnishings, and reproductions of weapons and siege engines are shown. In the central courtyard it is still possible to see the remains of the old 11th-century tower. Above the entrance there is a statue of the Lion of Saint Mark, symbol of the Serenissima. Although dating back to the 16th century, it was never used because of the brief Venetian domination, until 1919, when it was placed in its current location. On the hill around the castle there is a public park. Lucia Pillon, Robero Kusterle, Gorizia Millenaria, Libreria Editrice Goriziana, 2005, ISBN 88-86928-96-3
Maria Rosaria De Vitis Piemonti, Luciano Spangher, Conosciamo Gorizia, Pro Loco di Gorizia, 1987
Livio Tomasi, La selezione dei beni culturali: il restauro del Castello di Gorizia, Cassa di Risparmio di Gorizia, 1985
Maddalena Malni Pascoletti, La cittadella fortificata di Gorizia e la Porta Leopoldina tra guerra e arte, Italia Nostra - Sezione di Gorizia, 2008
Discovering Gorizia Castle
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I was impressed by the beauty of Gorizia's Castle. Inside this awesome castle you can find rare roman pottery and statues. The swords are all replicas as far as I know historically accurate.
Very well made weapons. From the castle there is a breathtaking view. The ticket to see the castle is around 3 euros.
The Castle of Gorizia, dating back to the 11th century, is the city's ancient heart. Situated on the hill that dominates the city, the hill provides an amazing panoramic view over Gorizia and its surroundings.
Today it does not reflect its original aspect; in fact, of the ancient donjon pulled down by the Venetians for defence purposes, only the foundations are visible in the Lanzi courtyard.
The castle can be reached through the Porta Leopoldina (Leopold's Gate), built in 1660 in honour of the visit of Emperor Leopold of Habsburg.
The Castle reflects the evolution occurred between the 13th and the 16th centuries with the progressive addition of defence structures and buildings. The castle changed owners several times, passing from the counts of Gorizia, Advocates of the Church of Aquileia, to the Habsburg rule, with the short Venetian and Napoleonic periods.
During its history, then, the castle was modified several times, with the addition of ramparts and towers and used for different functions, as an administrative centre, as barracks and as a prison. The castle was bombed during the First World War. The patient renovation, carried out in the 1930s by the Cossar family, gave the castle its charming medieval look.
Activities:
It is possible to visit the evocative interiors of the castle.
Some rooms of the Castle periodically stage exhibitions, whereas the former barn permanently houses an educational section with panels and scale models relating to the County of Gorizia.
The Sala della Musica (Music Room) features perfect reproductions of ancient instruments whose melodies can be listened to, thanks to modern technologies.
From the Chemin de Ronde one enjoys a beautiful view over the city of Gorizia and over the territories of the near Slovenia.
Moreover, the Sala dei Cavalieri (Knights' Room) in the Castle of Gorizia houses the Museum of the Middle Ages in Gorizia, where one can see interesting reproductions of the sidearms used in the Middle Ages.
Near the castle you will find a restaurant and other important museums, such as the First World War Museum, the Museum of Fashion and of Applied Arts, the Picture Gallery and the Archaeological Collection.
A curious fact:
Among those who worked at the castle's defence structures we can also find Edmond Halley, who discovered the homonymous comet.
For information and booking:
Castle of Gorizia
Borgo Castello, 36
I - 34170 Gorizia
Tel.: +39 0481 535146
Museum of the Middle Ages in Gorizia
Admission ticket
full price ticket € 3.00;
reduced price ticket € 1.50 (6-24 year, over 65 year, groups min. 10 member)
school parties € 1.00.
Free with FVG Card
Opening time:
Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm
Mondays from 9.30 to 11.30 am
The ticket office closes 30 minutes before the closure of the castle
For information:
urp@comune.gorizia.it
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