Kobarid: R1-203, Žaga

Kobarid lies beside the upper Soča River in northwestern Slovenia, a position that has long made it a passage through the Julian Alps toward Italy. The town is closely associated with the Isonzo Front of the First World War: the Battle of Caporetto, fought here in 1917, was the twelfth and final battle of the Isonzo. Kobarid Museum interprets this conflict through objects, photographs and personal accounts, while the Italian Charnel House above town commemorates Italian soldiers who died in the area. Beyond the centre, the emerald Soča and nearby Kozjak Waterfall place Kobarid within the mountain setting of the upper valley. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the Soča Valley connects regionally.

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.