Over the millennia we have lived in this region, we have helped shape its identity, and today we continue to leave our mark on the local culture
The Slovenes in Italy inhabit areas that range from bustling cities to rural and mountainous regions. Within just a 30-minute drive from the urban centres, you can find yourself immersed in natural beauty, exploring historic villages, visiting cultural landmarks, and tasting dishes that reflect the diverse cultural mosaic of Friuli Venezia Giulia. Over the millennia we have lived in this region, we have helped shape its identity, and today we continue to leave our mark on the local culture through a thriving press and media presence, libraries, schools, and music academies.
Trieste
Trieste/Trst, the regional capital, is renowned for its rich architecture and cultural diversity. This central role is mirrored in the cultural life of the Slovenes in Italy.
Gorizia
Gorizia/Gorica is the historic heart of its surrounding region and the Northern Littoral. After the new border was drawn at the end of the Second World War, the modern city of Nova Gorica was developed right next to it.
The Benečija Region
Along the border with Slovenia lie the Natisone and Torre Valleys, where a strong connection to tradition is mirrored in contemporary art and conceptual expression.
The Resia and Canale Valleys
The northernmost areas still inhabited by Slovenes in Italy lie at the foot of the Julian Alps. Today, both Resia and Canale Valleys are developing year-round active tourism, incorporating local traditional events into their offerings.