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14 Feb

Posted at 13:33h in Explore Soca Valley by
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One of the most interesting sites in our valley is Fortress Kluže. Old stronghold, placed between steep slopes of the surrounding mountains and deep gorge of the cold Koritnica River, is really worth a visit. Above the gorge of the Koritnica River, in the narrowest part of the valley, stands the Fortress Kluže. In its museum you can see an exhibition on the history of the fort. Fortress Kluže had a role of protecting an important road between Cividale del Friuli in Italy and Austria all through its long history. The fortress is strategically secured by the slopes of Mt...

14 Feb

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An unusual wooden chapel tells a sad story of the Russian prisoners of war who lost their lives in an avalanche in 1916, while building a road over the pass Vršič. When Vršič road on the Kranjska Gora side descents almost to the valley, between 9th and 8th bend, stands a small chapel of larch wood. It was built in the dark times when our country was shaken by fierce clashes of the Isonzo Front. It is dedicated to the victims of war who are usually overlooked -prisoners of war....

13 Feb

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Less than a year after the outbreak of World War 1, a roar of cannons moved from distant parts of Europe into the valley of the Soča River. Idyllic places by the emerald beauty became the scene of bloody battles. After the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June 1914, Austria sent an ultimatum to Serbia. In order to avoid escalation of the conflict Serbia agreed to all the conditions except one. However, Austria under the influence of Germany still decided and declared war on Serbia, exactly one month after the death of the heir....