Discover Turriaco: History, Cycling Routes and Bacalà

Turriaco can be explored through three clearly identifiable themes: historic buildings, cycling connections and a local festival tradition with a focus on gastronomy. For travellers who wish to combine culture and activity with regionally influenced culinary experiences, this creates different options for planning their day. The town therefore appeals both to visitors interested in history and to people who wish to structure their time by bicycle or on foot.

History, Architecture and Art

Villa Priuli Fonda was built by the Priuli family in the 17th century. Palace Priuli is a historic building from the 17th century in Turriaco and served as a military command post during the First World War. The Church of San Rocco was built between the late 17th century and the first half of the 18th century and preserves several works of art. Together, these three places lead from the architectural history of the 17th century through the history of the First World War to art in the church.

In the SI TURRIACO 01 area northwest of Turriaco on the left bank of the Isonzo, several burial finds from Roman times have been discovered. The Roman finds add a much earlier period to the view of Turriaco than the buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries.

“El Corridor” is a work created from reused objects by the artist Giuliano Cecone on the Tenco cycling route. This adds a specific work of art to the cycling route, distinguished from the historic buildings and Roman finds by its materials and creation.

Cycling Routes to Parco dell’Isonzo

Turriaco offers several connections for planning activities by bicycle or on foot. The “I6 – From Turriaco to Parco dell’Isonzo” cycling and walking route connects Turriaco’s square with Parco dell’Isonzo. The Giorgio Gaber cycling route leads to the Parco dell’Isonzo trail network.

The Sagrado–Turriaco cycling route runs via Via Cosani and Via 5 Giugno to the Pump Track in Turriaco. The pump-track course has uphill and downhill sections and is suitable for acceleration, jumps and acrobatic exercises. The Sagrado–Turriaco cycling route can be used year-round. It can be reached by regional trains that carry bicycles as far as Sagrado. This allows you to distinguish between a connection to the Pump Track, trails along the Isonzo and travel by regional train when planning active days.

Festa in Piazza e del Bacalà

Local food culture also has a clear focal point in Turriaco. The Festa in Piazza e del Bacalà is a traditional festival in the centre of Turriaco. It offers a range of food centred around Bacalà. For visitors who wish to combine their stay with a culinary encounter, this creates a clear thematic focus around a single dish. Together with the historic sites and cycling connections, the festival broadens the possible highlights of a stay in Turriaco.

More Travel Destinations

More places for your travel planning: Polazzo, Doberdò Del Lago, Capriva Del Friuli, Gradisca Dʼisonzo, Farra D'isonzo, Staranzano, Monfalcone, Pieris

To the main travel overview: Gorizia.