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Lipica Stud Farm
The 16th-century birthplace of the elegant white Lipizzaner horses on the windswept Karst plateau.
8 km · about 15 min drive
Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy · Europe
Dolina works well as a base: 10 minutes from Spodnje Škofije, 13km from Škocjan Caves.
Dolina is a town located in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. With a population of 1,892, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Dolina sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dolina to your route.
The Socerb Castle (In Slovenian: Grad Socerb; In Italian: Castello di San Servolo), is a castle located near the village of Socerb in the Municipality of Koper in Slovenia, a short distance from the Italian–Slovenian border. It is a fortress built on a cliff more than 350 meters high.
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territory from the Hungarians. The initial core presumably dates back to the 9th century, and was later expanded over the centuries. It was the scene of numerous battles and, in particular, the one fought between the Austrians and Venetians at the beginning of the 16th century for control of the salt trade that occurred in the Zaule salt mines and ran through the Val Rosandra.
It was owned by the Venetians from 1463 to 1511, who used it as an extreme defense against the Turks and the Austrian Empire. In 1521, the captain and nobleman of Trieste Nicolò Rauber became its owner. At the beginning of the 17th century, during the Uskok War (1615-1617), the castle belonged to the Trieste nobleman Benvenuto Petazzi. In 1768 it was acquired by the Montecuccoli counts of Modena, who retained the property even after the abolition of serfdom in 1848.
Due to damage caused by a fire caused by lightning in 1780, the castle fell into ruins in the early 19th century. What remained of the castle was purchased in 1907 by the Baron of Trieste, Demetrio Economo, who renovated it in 1925, repairing the surrounding wall and removing the other ruins. In World War II, during the period of the liberation struggle, thanks to its strategic position, it was used as a headquarters first by the German army and then by the partisan militias after their conquest in the autumn of 1944. After the war, it was renovated again and assumed historical and touristic importance.
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Dolina is located in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.6008 latitude, 13.8593 longitude.
Dolina has a population of approximately 1,892 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
Full driving guide for Italy8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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The 16th-century birthplace of the elegant white Lipizzaner horses on the windswept Karst plateau.
8 km · about 15 min drive
natural wonder
A UNESCO-listed cave system featuring one of the largest underground river canyons in the world at 146 meters deep.
13 km · about 25 min drive
castle
White Habsburg castle built 1856-1860 for Archduke Maximilian on a promontory over the Gulf of Trieste, kept with original interiors and a 22-hectare park. The approach along the Strada Costiera is one of Italy's finest short coastal drives.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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A perfectly preserved Venetian coastal town perched on a narrow peninsula, Slovenia's most beautiful seaside gem on the Adriatic.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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A once-abandoned Istrian hill town repopulated by artists in the 1960s: now some 20 galleries and studios fill its Venetian stone lanes, with a summer jazz festival and views over vineyards to the sea.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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A captivating hilltop medieval town in Istria surrounded by truffle-rich forests and vineyards, known for its annual film festival.
29 km · about 35 min drive
castle
A remarkable Renaissance castle built into the mouth of a cave in a cliff face, holding the Guinness record for the largest cave castle.
32 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
A 24-kilometer karst cave system explored by underground railway, home to the rare cave-dwelling olm salamander.
34 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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