Gorizia is a very charming city located at the border of Italy and Slovenia. Gorizia had once been the main town of the region but when the international border had separated it in 1945, its importance has decreased. Today, in Slovenia across the border a new town has been founded by the name of Nova Gorica.

Gorizia is located at the confluence of the Vipava and the Isonzo valleys. The city lies on a plain surrounded by the Collio hills which are very famous for their beautiful wines. Gorizia is protected by the mountains from the cold Bora winds which make most of the neighboring towns and cities extremely cold. The town enjoys a pleasant climate all through the year which makes it an important tourist destination.