Discover Capriva Del Friuli

Capriva del Friuli combines a historic circular route with the history of its churches and castle, parks, golf and wine-growing landscapes. When looking for a hotel in Capriva Del Friuli, you can tailor your stay to these different interests: the 7-kilometre circular route through the town offers a clearly defined itinerary, while Castello di Spessa, Villa Russiz and the vineyards each offer their own cultural and landscape themes.

Explore the town and its history on a circular route

“Ator par Capriva” is a 7-kilometre circular route on paved roads. It leads through the historic centre of Capriva del Friuli and the surrounding green spaces. As a loop, it links the town with green stretches in a single tour; its length helps you fit the outing into your day’s plans.

Via Piazza Vittoria, the route passes the parish church of the Most Holy Name of Mary. Via Verdi leads to the Church of the Santissima Trinità, also popularly known as the Church of San Giuseppe. It was built between 1570 and 1575. These two church stops give the route a historical focus: you can experience it both as a walk through the centre and green spaces and as an opportunity to admire sacred architecture.

The Centa also provides historical context: a circular defensive complex first mentioned in 1521, with origins dating back even further.

Castle history and golf

Two points of reference, separated by a considerable span of time, come together at Castello di Spessa. Giacomo Casanova was a guest there in 1773, while the castle’s present architectural form dates only from the early 20th century, when it was designed in the Neo-Gothic style by Trieste architect Ruggero Berlam. Casanova’s stay and the building’s later form can thus be understood as distinct chapters in the castle’s history.

The park of Castello di Spessa completely surrounds the castle. The Golf & Country Club Castello di Spessa has an 18-hole course that winds through rolling hills with vineyards and olive trees. The castle’s architecture and its distinctive golf and wine-growing landscape therefore offer contrasting points of interest.

The road to Castello di Spessa passes an area where the remains of a Roman kiln were found. This historical trace adds another point in time to the castle’s architectural history.

Villa Russiz and its grounds

The historic estate of Villa Russiz, covering 93 hectares, included a villa-castle, a wine cellar, a boarding school, a chapel, a former silk-spinning mill, stables and a mausoleum. The estate thus comprised more than just a single castle building, encompassing a variety of structures and grounds.

The path to Villa Russiz park passes through a chestnut-lined avenue and a cedar grove. Impressive trees and a wide variety of flowers shape the park. Alongside the castle’s architecture, the grounds’ design—with its avenue, grove and park—offers another distinctive feature.

Wine-growing landscapes and regional cuisine

In the Collio goriziano near Capriva del Friuli, dozens of hectares of vineyards stretch in geometrically arranged rows over rolling hills. The Vidussi estate gives a more specific sense of scale: it comprises around 30 hectares of vineyards on the hills stretching from Capriva del Friuli to Cormons. This lets you distinguish the landscape’s extensive pattern of vineyards from the approximate area of a single estate.

Casa Vidussi offers traditional Friulian dishes with new interpretations, as well as tasting experiences. Details about the estate and Casa Vidussi’s offerings may change; before visiting, check in particular which dishes and tasting options are currently available. These provide different ways to plan your stay: the circular route through the town and its church stops, the history of Castello di Spessa, the grounds of Villa Russiz, or the wine-growing landscape and regional cuisine.

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