Nova Gorica: Solkan bridge
Few places in the Slovenian Littoral have a history as closely tied to the Bohinj Railway as Solkan Bridge. Spanning the Soča beside Nova Gorica, this railway bridge was completed in 1906 as part of the Austro-Hungarian rail link between Jesenice and Trieste. Its 85-metre stone arch is the world’s largest stone arch built for a railway, an engineering landmark on the former Transalpine Railway. Destroyed during the First World War, the bridge was rebuilt in 1927. The river gorge forms part of the Soča Valley, where limestone slopes and riverside paths meet the urban edge of Nova Gorica and neighbouring Gorizia in Italy.
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Among Slovenia’s cities, Nova Gorica stands out for its post-war creation directly beside the Italian border. Built after 1947, when the historic town of Gorizia became part of Italy, it developed as Yugoslavia’s new urban centre on the Slovenian side. The Soča River runs nearby, while the low hills and vineyards of the Vipava Valley shape the wider western landscape. At Europe Square, also known as Piazza Transalpina, the former border line crosses the square beside the railway station, making the bond with Gorizia tangible. The two cities jointly held the European Capital of Culture title in 2025. Find related webcams around the Slovenian–Italian border to build a fuller picture of Nova Gorica and Gorizia.
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Slovenia occupies a meeting point of the Alps, the Pannonian Plain, the Dinaric mountains and the Adriatic coast in south-central Europe. The Julian Alps rise in the northwest, where Triglav is the country’s highest mountain, while the Soča River is known for its clear turquoise water. Karst terrain has shaped caves such as Postojna Cave and the Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ljubljana combines a riverside old town with works by architect Jože Plečnik; farther east, wine-growing regions and thermal springs add another dimension. Slovenian food reflects Alpine, Mediterranean and Balkan influences. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Slovenia and the northern Adriatic.
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