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Nova Gorica

Nova Gorica [1] is a town in Slovenia on the Italian border. The neighbouring town of Gorizia is in Italy and is approximately 5 minutes walk from the centre of Nova Gorica. The border runs between the two cities and is directly outside the main train station in Nova Gorica. Until 21st December 2007 passports had to be shown when traveling between the two cities but this is no longer required since Slovenia joined the Schengen zone.

Culture and History

Nova Gorica Tourist Information Centre, Bevkov trg 4, 5000 Nova Gorica. Tel:+386 (0)5 330 4600 Fax:+386 (0)5 330 46 06, tzticng@siol.net, [2].

Travel to Nova Gorica & Visa Requirements

Regular trains from Bled and Jesnice (and onwards to Ljubljana are available from Nova Gorica station which is located on the Slovenian-Italian border to the west of the city centre. Trains to Trieste, Venice and Rome are available from Gorizia station which is 10 minutes by bus (across the border) from Nova Gorica.

Tours & Getting around Nova Gorica

There are regular local buses which cross between Nova Gorica and Gorizia.

Nova Gorica attractions and sightseeing

It's main tourist attractions are casinos, such as Perla and Park. They mostly cater for Italian gamblers.

For more cosmopolitan travelers Sveta Gora or Kostanjevica should be more interesting. The first is a traditional pilgrimage destination, while the other houses the tomb of Bourbones.

Nova Gorica city tours

Nova Gorica souvenirs & shopping

Nova Gorica Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Nova Gorica nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

In summer, be sure to check the local student's club evening programme at "Poletna Scena" in the center of the town.

Nova Gorica cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging

Get out

  • Brda wine region is near and inviting.
  • Štanjel, a typical Karst village.

Contact

Official Travel Guide by Slovenian Tourist Board

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