Festival of Historic Homes FVG

Doors That Usually Remain Closed

There are villas and palaces that hold centuries of history but are usually closed to the public. The Festival of Historic Homes FVG, promoted by the regional section of the Association of Italian Historic Homes (ADSI), is the opportunity to cross those thresholds: for a spring weekend, private residences in Friuli Venezia Giulia open their gates and halls, welcoming visitors to places of rare beauty.

The Homes of Gorizia

In the province of Gorizia, the festival involves some exceptional residences, including prestigious villas nestled in the landscape of the Isonzo and Collio regions. Tours are often guided directly by the owners, who recount the history of the families, furnishings, and gardens, offering an intimate and authentic experience, very different from that of a traditional museum.

Culture, Music, and Tastings

In addition to tours, the program includes tastings of local products — it's no coincidence that this is the heart of the Collio, a land of great wines — and cultural and musical events set in the historic spaces. A way to experience the homes not as places of the past, but as spaces that are still alive and capable of evoking emotion.

Heritage to Preserve

The festival also serves to raise awareness: opening the homes means telling the story of the work of those who preserve and pass them down, often with great sacrifice. For this reason, access is by free donation, a small contribution that supports the protection of a precious and fragile heritage.