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24Feb 2017 by Jauko

San Daniele Ham

San Daniele Ham The San Daniele ham D.O.P. is produced in the homonymous region of Friuli, where the cold Northern air meets the warm one proceeding from the Adriatic Sea creating the ideal conditions for its seasoning. Salt, time and these singular climatic are the real secrets to obtain this renowned sausage produced according to century-old working methods. This ham, unique in Italy, keeps the trotter and has a flat shape due to the pressing, executed in order to give the meat a special tenderness. During the seasoning, which can last up to over thirteen months, it is sprinkled with a natural mixture made of lard, and cereal by-products, so as to prevent the meat from drying up too quickly. When cut, slices look light rose red-coloured with very white veins…

22Feb 2017 by Jauko

The Collio

Places to Eat & Drink

The Collio Collio Goriziano (sometimes designated simply as Collio or Collio DOC) is an Italian wine and winemaking region in northeast Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located in the northernmost part of the Province of Gorizia, in the Italian part of the Gorizia Hills, which extend to neighboring Slovenia. It has been recognized with the official the status of DOC. Colli Goriziano predominately produces white wines with Friulano, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana, Chardonnay, Pinot bianco, Pinot grigio, and Sauvignon blanc being the leading varietals. Red wine is also produced under the Collio Rosso designation and is usually a blend of Merlot, Cabernet franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The name "Collio" is taken from the Italian word colli which means hillsides and describes the terrain of the Collio Goriziano region. The…

22Feb 2017 by Jauko

Goat Cheese

Places to Eat & Drink

Goat Cheese Nova Vas is a small village located next to the border between Slovenia and Italy, better known for its excellent goat cheese. Tourists can visit a guard tower in the vicinity of the village, two preserved karst ponds and a communal well, considered part of the architectural heritage, as well as the World War I memorial and the renovated church of St. Sylvester (sv. Silvester).

22Feb 2017 by Jauko

The Karst Ham

Additional, Places to Eat & Drink

The Karst Ham The Slovenian Karst is a very special, lyrical landscape, spreading over the south-western part of the country near the border with Italy. It is the meeting place of many special regional features of Slovenia. The immense Nanos plateau and the distant Carnic ridges to the north indicate a passage to the Alps; low hills to the east and south indicate its closeness to the sea; and the openness of the sky towards the west gives a hint of the Friulian Marches extending deep into Italy. This region is also home to strong winds like the Bora, which blows briskly from the cold Alps towards the warm Mediterranean, and gives the distinct taste to the Karst dry-cured ham – pršut. The Karst is simply fantastic. The strong…

22Feb 2017 by Jauko

Nova Gorica Casinos

Sports to Do

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31Jan 2017 by Jauko

Trieste

Trieste, Places to Visit

Trieste is a city and seaport in northeastern Italy. It is situated towards the end of a narrow strip of Italian territory lying between the Adriatic Sea and Slovenia, which lies almost immediately south and east of the city. It is also located near Croatia some further 30 kilometres (19 mi) south. Trieste is located at the head of the Gulf of Trieste and throughout history it has been influenced by its location at the crossroads of Latin, Slavic, and Germanic cultures. In 2009, it had a population of about 205,000[1] and it is the capital of the autonomous region Friuli-Venezia Giulia and the Province of Trieste. Trieste was one of the oldest parts of the Habsburg Monarchy. In the 19th century, it was the most important port of one…

31Jan 2017 by Jauko

Venezia

Additional, Places to Visit

With its gondolas, canals, amazing restaurants, and unforgettable romantic ambiance, Venice is definitely a city for one's bucket list. Waterfront palazzos, palaces, and churches make drifting down the Grand Canal feel like cruising through a painting. To really experience Venice you must go to the opera or to a classical music performance, nibble fresh pasta and pastries, and linger in the exhibit halls of an art gallery. Label lovers will drool over the high-end shopping in Piazza San Marco.

31Jan 2017 by Jauko

Ljubljana

Places to Visit

Ljubljana Ljubljana is the political and cultural heart of the Slovenian nation. It is an important European commercial, business, exhibition and congressional centre as well as the transport, science and education centre of Slovenia. A people-friendly city As its inhabitants and numerous visitors will tell you, Ljubljana is, indeed, a people-friendly city. Categorised as a medium-sized European city, it offers everything a metropolis does yet preserves its small-town friendliness. Its geographical position in the centre of Europe has determined Ljubljana as a natural meeting place for merchants and soldiers as well as - and more than once - peacemakers. The victors of the Napoleonic wars selected this peaceful city as the site of the Holy Alliance congress, which in 1821 sealed the European political geography for years to come. The…

31Jan 2017 by Jauko

The River Soča / Isonzo

Overview, Places to Visit

Soča: the emerald river of adventures The River Soča, which has a distinct emerald green colour, is considered to be one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe. Its water flows across waterfalls, small waterfalls, and cascades as well as through narrow rocky gorges, and along the way it has carved surprising canyons and pools. The river and its tributaries excite the lovers of natural beauty and seekers of adventurous water sports , such as wildwater kayaking, rafting, canyoning etc. A renowned fish lives in the River Soča – the Soča Trout, which attracts fishermen from all over the world. The mountainous landscape above the River Soča was the scene of the largest mountain battle in history during World War I. More Information

28Jan 2017 by Jauko

Grado

Places to Visit

Grado Grado is a historic seaside town located on a lagoon island along Italy's north-east Adriatic coast, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. The town, which has a population of 9,000, is in the Province of Gorizia and is very near the head of the Adriatic Sea. It is frequently described as a northern relative to Venice; at one time it was the more important of the two towns. Like Venice, Grado was populated as the inhabitants of mainland Roman settlements fled into the lagoons to escape successive invasions. After the sixth-century fall of the Roman city of Aquileia, an important early centre of Christianity, Grado became the seat of the Patriarch or Archbishop who was reponsible for the Adriatic lagoon islands and for Istria. After various fallings-out, including an…