(p. 207) the line quits the sea and ascends in numerous curves, affording
splendid views, to (8 M.) Borst; thence through several tunnels to (12 ¼ M.)
Draga, on the Karst plateau. From (17 M.) Herpelje-Kozina to (86 M.)
Pola, see p. 195.
From Trieste To Parenzo (p. 211), 95 M., railway in 7 ½ hrs., viâ
Muggia, Capodistria, Isola, Santa Lucia, and Buje.
33. From Trieste to Villach. Isonzo Valley.
Comp. Map, p. 198.
120 M. RAILWAY to (35 ½ M.) Gorizia (Görz) in 1 ¾-3 hrs. Diligence
from Gorizia to (67 51.) Tarvis daily in 15 ½ hrs. (10 K. 80 h.). Railway from
Tarvis to (17 ½ M.) Villach in 1 ¼ hr.
From Trieste to (10 ½ M.) Nabresina, see p. 195. Near (15 ¼ M.)
Duino, with a château of Prince Hohenlohe, is the pleasant bathing-
resort of Sistiana (R. 2-5, board 6 K.). At San Giovanni the Timavo
emerges from a rock, and 1 ½ M. lower down it falls into the
Adriatic. 22 M. Monfalcone, with mineral springs.
From Monfalcone To Venice, 7 9½ M., express in 3 hrs. — From
(10 ½ M.) Cervignano, a shadeless road (diligence twice daily, 50 h.; one-
horse carr. 2 K. there and back including ½ hr.'s stay) leads to (5 M.)
Aquileia, (Aquila Nera; Fortuna), one of the most important of the ancient
Roman provincial cities, formerly strongly fortified, but destroyed by Attila
in 452. Though now only a poor village with barely 900 inbab., it is of
great interest from the antiquities found here. The interesting Archaeo-
logical Museum is open in summer 9-12 and 3-6 (40 h). The Cathedral,
built in 1031, was formerly the metropolitan church of the patriarchs of
Aquilela; fine view from the tower. For details see Baedeker's Northern Italy.
A STEAMBOAT plies several times daily in 1 ½ hr. (80 h.) from Aquileia
through the Lagune di Grado to Grado (Fonzari; Posta), a small fishing-
port on the Adriatic, with good sea-bathing and a marine hospital for
children. In the early middle ages Grado also was the seat of a patriarch;
and a relic of its importance is seen in the 6th cent. cathedral of Sant'
Eufemia, a basilica with aisles, marble columns, mosaic pavement, curious
old pulpit, etc.
From Cervignano the line goes on to Venice viâ Portogruaro and
Mestre; see Baedeker's Northern Italy.
The line skirts the N.W. spurs of the Karst (p. 194). and passes
the stations of Sagrado, Gradisca, and Rubbia.
35 ½ M. Gorizia, Ger. Görz (280 ft.; Post; Hôt. Central;
Union; Angelo d'Oro), the capital of a province, and an archiepiscopal
see, with 25,500 inbab., is charmingly situated on the Isonzo and
is frequented as a winter-resort. Pleasant walks and excursions;
theatre; casino. The Cathedral (14th cent.) merits inspection; its
treasury contains several Romanesque works from Aquileia. The
Provincial Museum, adjoining the cathedral, contains natural history
collections, antiquities, etc. (open on Sun., 11-1; at other times on
application). In the Piazza Grande are a tasteful fountain and the
elaborately adorned church of St. Ignatius (17th cent.), built by the
Jesuits, whose former convent is now a barrack. Close by, in the
Via Giardino, is the pretty Giardino Pubblico, with its luxuriant
southern vegetation. In the upper part of the town is the ancient
Castello of the Counts of Gorizia, now used as a barrack (fine views).