DOCSLIB.ORG

The Grappa in Friuli Venezia Giulia

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
The Grappa in Friuli Venezia Giulia Aetas Viaggi – tel. + 39 06 71 58 40 64 – [email protected] – www.aetasviaggi.com THE GRAPPA IN FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA The Italian grappa is famous all over the world, so much so that even the European Council with a regulation in 1989 ruled that only vinasse distillates produced in Italy can be called grappa. The history of grappa is lost in the mists of time , the legend would even go back to a Roman legionary of the 1st century. BC, who, returned to his homeland after having stolen in Egypt a plant for the distillation of vinasse, he had applied the techniques learned to the vinasse of his vineyard in Friuli. The distillation, however, is probably began between the eighth and sixth centuries BC in Mesopotamia, while the first evidence of that applied to grape to obtain acquavitae is on the twelfth century by the alchemists. The techniques for distilling true grappa, were codified by the School of Salerno around 1000. The vinasse are the skins of the grapes once separated from the must or the wine. The quality of grappa depends primarily on the quality of vinasse used, and secondly on the master distiller’s ability. The grappa has a long history, especially in northern Italy and Friuli Venezia Giulia, where the grappa is now one of the symbols of this land. Years of distillation, still using traditional methods, have meant that the quality of this grappa is always high and that here we find the most famous companies and oldest distilleries. Day 1: Arrival in Udine, the main town of the region. Guided tour of the historic center, starting from Piazza della Libertà, one of the most beautiful squares in the Veneto mainland, with the Loggia del Lionello, the Clock Tower, the Renaissance Loggia of St. John, the Church of St. John, the fountain, the column with the Lion of St. Mark, the Statue of Peace, the column with the Statue of Justice by Paleario . We continue taking the climb to the Castle Hill: under the elegant Arch Bollani, designed by Andrea Palladio, we reach the top of the hill, where dominant the city, stands the Castle. Built in the early sixteenth century on the ruins of a fortress whose existence is attested since the 983 as donation from the Empire to the Patriarchate of Aquileia, the castle is today an elegant building, seat of the Civic Museums and Galleries of History and Art and the Gallery of Ancient Art. Next to the building and connected to it by means of the Arch Grimani, is the House of the Brotherhood, belonging to the adjoining Church of St. Mary of the Castle , the oldest in the city. Stop for lunch in a winery in the city center with typical dishes of Friuli, wines and grappa. In the afternoon, we visit Piazza 1 ° Maggio, former zardingrants the Church of St. Anthony Abbot and the Patriarchal Palace, home to the world-famous Tiepolo Galleries and the Diocesan Museum. Dinner at restaurant with typical dishes, wines and grappa of the Friuli. Overnight. Day 2: After breakfast, departure to Spilimbergo, which in 2013 was awarded as the " Jewel of Italy " with 20 other Italian towns. We visit the Castle and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the most important Gothic buildings in Friuli. But Spilimbergo is best known as the "city of mosaics" because is the capital of mosaic art in Friuli Venezia Giulia hosting the Mosaic School of Friuli, internationally renowned and very popular both in terms of cutting-edge manufacturing techniques for the materials used. After the visit, continue to Castions of Zoppola, to visit the Distillery Pagura. The distillery Pagura is one of the oldest in Friuli. It was born in Castions of Zoppola in 1879. The activity took place in the center of the small rural town with the original name of "Sgnaperie." We assist in the process of production and distillation of grappa and taste the various types of grappa typical home. Continuation to Pordenone. Lunch at local restaurant with regional dishes, wines and grappa of Friuli. In the afternoon, walk in the center, along the Corso, where we meet the Palazzo Ricchieri and the Town Hall, in Gothic style. Dinner in a typical restaurant with regional dishes, wines and grappa of Friuli. Overnight. Day 3: After breakfast, visit to the Cathedral of St. Marc, built at the end of the fourteenth century, in the Romanesque and Gothic style. Inside, paintings by Tintoretto and Pordenone, including the altarpiece of Our Lady of Mercy and the fresco of San Rocco. Departure to Aquileia, one of the most important Roman archaeological sites in northern Italy. We will visit the Basilica, the first building of Christian worship, built in 313 AD, the Forum, dating from the second century AD, the burial ground, the remains of the river port, the Roman houses, the Mausoleum and finally the museums: the Archeological National Museum, the most important in northern Italy, the Museum of Early Christian Monastery and the Museum of the Patriarchate. Lunch in a restaurant with regional dishes, wines and grappa of Friuli. In the afternoon, visit the Distillery Aquileia. The company takes development when Mr Flavio Comar, winemaker, was succeeded by his son Alexander in 1993; from there onwards the production is refined further and some very special grappa are produced. We follow the process of production and distillation of these unique grappa. Continue to Gorizia. Dinner in a typical restaurant with regional dishes, wines and grappa of Friuli. Overnight. Day 4: After breakfast, guided tour of the city, starting from the Duomo, overlooking St. Hilray Court, then the area of the Castle Village, with houses lined up along the main street, pull over and very elongated on the back. Long the Piazzale Seghizzi, begins the climb to the Castle, the most famous monument of the city, located on the highest point of a steep hill. It is currently the seat of the Folklore Museum and of a rich Art Gallery of modern artists of Germany and the Veneto region. For a light lunch, we will move in Cormons, about 14 km, to the Town’s Winery, where we will taste different types of wine combined with many typical products of Friuli and two types of grappa. In the afternoon, departure to Farra d'Isonzo, to visit the Tenuta Villanova, whose origin dates back to Roman times. We will visit the winery and distillery, with the old boiler with copper alembic, from which from 1797 will produce selections of grappa and spirits, higher sensory experience. Depending on the time, opportunities to dine at the Tenuta or back to Gorizia in a typical restaurant with regional dishes, wines and grappa of Friuli. Overnight. Day 5: After breakfast, depart for Cividale del Friuli. Visit the old town, Piazza del Duomo and the Cathedral, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, the Town Hall, dating from the XVI century, the Palace of the Venetian, built in the late sixteenth century and designed by Palladio, now home of the National Archaeological Museum, the Medieval house in Borgo Brossana, dating back to '300, the Church of Santa Maria Court, Piazza San Biagio with the chapel dedicated to St. Peter and San Biagio, and finally crossing a footbridge hanging over the river Natisone, we arrive at the Lombard Temple. Inside frescoes painted by Byzantine craftsmen and stucco decorations. Continue to Nimis to visit the Distillery Ceschia, one of the oldest of Friuli, founded in 1886 by a wagon pulled by a horse on which was one of the first stills street, owned by James Ceschia. We will visit the winery and distillery. Continuation to Udine, the starting point for the return trip. .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Friuli Friuli
    182 WESTERN EUROPE Vitale, a tribute to the Emperor Justinian and WHERE: 46 miles/74 km east of Bologna. held by many to be the crowning achievement of VISITOR INFO: www.ravennamosaici.it. WHERE Byzantine art in the world. TO STAY: Albergo Cappello offers contempo- Among Ravenna’s other monuments is the rary style in a frescoed, 14th-century palazzo. simple tomb of Dante Alighieri. The early Tel 39/0544-219813; www.albergocappello.it. Renaissance thinker and author of the Divine Cost: from $185 (off-peak), from $260 (peak). Comedy was banished from his hometown of BEST TIME: Jun–Jul for Ravenna Festival of Florence and died in Ravenna in 1321. opera and classical music. Crossroads of the North F RIULI Friuli–Venezia Giulia, Italy ucked away into Italy’s northeast corner, just south of Austria and snug against the border of Slovenia, Friuli is where Italians escape on Tgastronomic holidays. From the Adriatic coast and the regional capital of Trieste northward to the Julian Alps, Friuli is a east of Udine, the medieval village of Cividale landscape rich with mountain meadows, roll- del Friuli is the hub of the wine trade in the ing hillsides, and fertile plains. It is a small Colli Orientali growing district. Locanda al region with a big reputation for sweet pro- Castello offers 16 atmospheric rooms in a sciutto hams from the village of San Daniele, vine-covered brick castle, originally a Jesuit robust artisanal cheeses, and what many con- monastery. Its dining room is noted for the sider Italy’s best white wines from the Friulano local recipes made famous in the U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • Archaeological Area and the Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia
    centre, linking central Europe with the Mediterranean. Among the goods that it traded through its great river WORLD HERITAGE LIST port were wine, oil, furs, iron, and slaves. It was also the southern terminus of the amber route, dating from Aquileia (Italy) prehistory, and this prized product from the Baltic was worked by Aquileian craftsmen for sale throughout the Empire. High-quality glassware became an important No 825 manufacture following the establishment of a workshop there in the 1st century AD by the celebrated Phoenician craftsman Ennion. By 90 BC it had been elevated to the status of municipium and its citizens were accorded full rights of Roman citizenship. Its wealth resulted in the town Identification being endowed with many magnificent public buildings, and the private residences of its rich Nomination The Archaeological Area and the merchants were opulently decorated. It is estimated that Patriarchal Basilica of Aquileia its population had reached over 200,000 by the end of the 1st century BC. During the 4th century Imperial Location Commune of Aquileia, Province of residences were built in Aquileia, and it was the seat of Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia Re- an Imperial mint between 284 and 425 AD. Of especial gion importance was the construction in the second decade of the 4th century of a basilica by Bishop Theodorus, State Party Italy following the sanctioning of public worship by the Edict of Milan in 313. Date 1 July 1996 All this was to come to a violent end in 452, when Aquileia was sacked by the Huns led by Attila.
    [Show full text]
  • The Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia Regions
    DEPAUW SUMMER 2015 Explore Italy REGIONS AND CITIES OF NORTHEASTERN ITALY The Authentic Italy Northeastern Italy is composed of two regions, Veneto and Friuli Venezia-Giulia. At the geographical heart of Europe, the area has played host to many different peoples and cultures, including the Celts, Romans, Huns, Byzantines, Lombards, Franks, Venetians, French, and Hapsburgs, before becoming regions of Italy. The result is an area rich in diverse architecture and art, and one with world-class cuisine and wine. The two regions are home to no less than eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The New York Times recently called Friuli “Italy’s Secret Garden,” and the region has only lately been discovered by non- The Veneto and Friuli Venezia Europeans. Giulia Regions “Friuli is the great undiscovered region of Italy: It has beautiful beaches on the Adriatic, stunning undiscovered alps in Carnia, idyllic scenery in the winegrowing district known as Collio, vibrant and handsome cities such as Udine and mysterious Trieste, historical centers such as Aquileia and Cividale del Friuli, wonderful food and wine, great coffee, good cultural facilities, and above all some of the warmest, most welcoming people you will ever meet.” Slovenia & Croatia A town of ancient origins on the coast of the Istrian peninsula, 25 km from Italy, Piran was voluntarily absorbed into the Venetian empire in 1283 when Croatian pirates were continually threatening the Dalmatian coast. Many Venetian artists visited and worked in Piran, including the famed Piranese violinist Giuseppe Tartini (born in Piran) and the Venetian master painter Tintoretto, one of whose paintings can be seen in the local museum.
    [Show full text]
  • Euregionsweek 2019 Map Poster
    Regions and cities, pillars of the EU´s future North Norway Iceland East and North Nordland Finland county North Sweden Kainuun Etu City of Mid-Norway Umeå Middle Norrland West Norway Helsinki-Uusimaa Region Oslo Region Hordaland City of County Tallinn Council Stockholm Region City of Stockholm Russia South Norway Västra Highlands Götaland and Region Islands City of Riga Central Helsingborg East Denmark Jutland Region Northern Ireland Capital Malmö Region of Denmark Galway Belorussia Dublin Region Pomorskie Manchester Region Warmia-Mazury Limerick Podlaskie Voivodeship Hamburg Kujawsko-Pomorskie Cork Leeuwarden- Northern Region Friesland Netherlands Wales Province Mazovia of Fryslan City of Lower Saxony Region Region Assen of Berlin Region of Wielkopolska Greater Hanover Region London Arnhem Nijmegen City Hampshire Achterhoek Region Region Saxony-Anhalt Province of Lublin Kent County Province Zeeland Council of West Flanders Lower Silesia Ukraine Flanders Cologne Roeselare Brussels Capital Region Seraing Podkarpackie Region City of Prague Hauts-de-France Vysočina Normandy City of Region Heidelberg Košice Self-governing Region Ile-de-France Brittany Region Stuttgart Bratislava Moldova Region Self-governing City of Region Vienna North-East Baden- Romania Württemberg City of Budapest Centre-Val de Loire Liechtenstein ALPEUREGIO (Tyrol Region of Switzerland South Tyrol Carinthia Trentino) Timis County Friuli Venezia Eastern Varaždin Slovenia Giulia Autonomous County Bucharest-Ilfov Region Autonomous Province of City of Veneto Region Vojvodina
    [Show full text]
  • Foiba of Basovizza: the Pit, the Monument, the Memory, and the Unknown Victim
    Gaetano DATO Foiba of Basovizza: the Pit, the Monument, the Memory, and the Unknown Victim. 1945.-1965. FOIBA OF BASOVIZZA: THE PIT, THE MONUMENT, THE MEMORY, AND THE UNKNOWN VICTIM. 1945.-1965. Gaetano DATO University of Trieste UDK: 323.281(497.5=131.1)“1943/1945“ 355.1-058.65(497.5-3 Istra=131.1)“1943/1945“ 930.1(450)“19“ Izvorni znanstveni članak Primljeno: 10.10.2013. Prihvaćeno: 02.04.2014. Pic 1 The Basovizza pit (F. Rocchi, Le Foibe di Basovizza e Monrupino, Roma: ANVGD, 1962, 9.) The “Foiba” of Basovizza is a mine pit located in the outskirts of Trieste, on the western side of the border between Italy and the former Yugoslavia, in the contested and multiethnic Julian March region. For the Italian, Slovenian, and Croatian public opinion, foibas are related to the killings committed by Tito’s partisan forces after the armistice between the Allies and the kingdom of Italy 35 Časopis za povijest Zapadne Hrvatske, VIII./8., 2013. Gaetano DATO Rat i sjećanje / War and Remembrance Foiba of Basovizza: the Pit, the Monument, the Memory, and the Unknown Victim. 1945.-1965. (September 1943), and throughout the Yugoslav military occupation As part of the Western world, settled at its borders, the Italian Julian March of the whole Julian March in May 1945. Soldiers and civilians were society was more familiar with the memory and the exaltation of heroes. The thrown into such pits, sometimes still alive or after being tortured. commemorations for WWI soldiers at the Redipuglia shrine3 remained for decades Numbers of victims and causes of these massacres remain a disputed the most important site of memory for the Italian identity at its eastern boundaries.
    [Show full text]
  • Primo@ Trubar in Gorizia and Friuli
    Silvano Cavazza, Sebastiano Blancato UDK 274(453.3)"155/156": Trst 929 Trubar P. PRIMO@ TRUBAR IN GORIZIA AND FRIULI Trubar je oktobra 1563 pre`ivel tri tedne v gori{ki grofiji, kamor je prispel na povabilo nekaterih tamkaj{njih plemi~ev. Njegov obisk je kmalu dobil mednarodni pomen. Bene{ke oblasti, pape{ki nuncij v Benetkah in na Dunaju ter celo cesar Ferdinand I. so izdali uradne izjave neodobravanja, nasprotovanje pa ni prepre~ilo {iritve luteranstva v gori{ki grofiji. Bene{ka Furlanija je postala pomembna pot, preko katere so se ju`no od Alp {irile publikacije, izdane v Urachu. Anton Dalmata je bil do leta 1556 duhovnik v Huminu; iz Nem~ije je s pomo~jo {irokega kroga prijateljev {iril knjige po vsej Furlaniji, v Gorico in v smer Istre. Nicolas Pichler je po{iljal knjige iz Beljaka preko Trbi`a in doline reke Bele v Humin in Furlanijo. Po isti poti so v avstrijske de`ele prihajale tudi italijanske, nem{ke in slovanske knjige. [e ob koncu 16. stol. so bile knjige, tiskane v Urachu, zaplenjene v Gorici, Gradi{ki in Devinu. Zaradi tega so v Furlaniji poznali Trubarja celo protestantje italijanskega jezika. Leta 1567 je videmska inkvizicija radikalnega protestanta Bernardina della Zorza iz Vidma postavila pred sodi{~e, ker je slavil »na{ega velikega preroka Primo`a« in ga primerjal z Luthrom, Janom Husom in Girolamom Savonarolo. Luteranstvo, oglejski patriarh, Anton Dalmata, Stipan Konzul, Humin, protestantske knjige In October 1563 Trubar spent three weeks in the County of Gorizia upon the invitation of some local noblemen.
    [Show full text]
  • (D) of Regulation
    C 202/32 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 16.6.2020 Publication of the single document referred to in Article 94(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council and of the reference to the publication of the product specification for a name in the wine sector (2020/C 202/06) This publication confers the right to oppose the application pursuant to Article 98 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) within two months from the date of this publication. SINGLE DOCUMENT ‘FRIULI’/‘FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA’/‘FURLANIJA’/‘FURLANIJA JULIJSKA KRAJINA’ PDO-IT-02176 Date of application: 21.7.2016 1. Name to be registered Friuli Friuli Venezia Giulia Furlanija Furlanija Julijska krajina 2. Geographical indication type PDO – Protected Designation of Origin 3. Categories of grapevine products 1. Wine 4. Sparkling wine 4. Description of the wine(s) ‘Friuli’/‘Friuli Venezia Giulia’/‘Furlanija’/‘Furlanija Julijska krajina’- ‘Bianco’ Colour: straw yellow of varying intensity, occasionally with greenish hints; Aroma: floral, fruity, consisting essentially of primary and secondary aromas. Where certain varieties are used, the aromas evolve into tertiary aromas characterised by those varieties; Taste: dry, harmonious; Minimum total alcoholic strength by volume: 10,5 %; Minimum sugar-free extract: 14,0 g/l. Any analytical parameters not shown in the table below comply with the limits laid down in national and EU legislation. General analytical characteristics Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) Minimum total acidity 4,0 grams per litre expressed as tartaric acid Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) (1) OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p.
    [Show full text]
  • The Longobards in Italy (558–774 A.D.), Italy, to the World Heritage List Be (Italy) Deferred in Order to Allow the State Party To
    ICOMOS recommends that examination of the nomination of Italia Langobardorum. Places of power and worship The Longobards in Italy (558–774 A.D.), Italy, to the World Heritage List be (Italy) deferred in order to allow the State Party to: No 1318 Review the series justification of the nominated properties, the rationale linking them, and possibly the list of the properties themselves. The composition of the series must be made in the light of European and Official name as proposed by the State Party not just Italian historiography. It must take into account The Longobards in Italy. Places of the power (568-774 potential disagreements between specialists on dating A.D.) and artistic influence; Location Present a comparative study in relation to the Cividale del Friuli (Friuli Venezia Giulia, Province of proposed value in order to define the serial property Udine); and take into account international archaeological and Brescia (Lombardy, Province of Brescia); historiography documentation; Castelseprio– Torba (Lombardy, Province of Varese) Spoleto (Umbria, Province of Perugia); If, following the above two points, the property is to be Campello sul Clitunno (Umbria, Province of Perugia); retained in its current configuration, the proposed title Benevento (Campanie, Province of Benevento); is not suitable and it should be revised; Monte Sant’Angelo (Apulia, Province of Foggia) Italy Review the boundaries of the following properties: Brief description - Brescia, where the zone nominated for inscription should The Lombard elite ruled a vast territory on the Italian be extended westwards to include the archaeological park peninsula from the end of the 6th century to the 8th century.
    [Show full text]
  • Fondazione Aquileia : Innovative Tools to Bring New Audiences to an Archaeological Site © Gianluca Baronchelli
    Fondazione Aquileia : Innovative tools to bring new audiences to an archaeological site © Gianluca Baronchelli • Access to culture • Attractiveness of the territory • Digitisation • Education • Intercultural dialogue • Better governance Context With 1,230,000 inhabitants, the Friuli Venezia Giulia region has always been an important meeting place of cultures between Western and Eastern Europe. The regional economy mainly relies on small and medium sized enterprises specialised farming and tourism. The town of Aquileia was founded by the Romans in the second century. At that time it was a major European city and counted 100,000 inhabitants. Today only 3,500 live there and the population is ageing. Aquileia is a rural town with an economy based on agriculture. Despite its small size, Aquileia is home to various cultural organisations, thus offering a vibrant cultural context. Aquileia’s archaeological site has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1998. The site includes the remains of ancient houses and paved roads, numerous mosaics, residential neighbourhoods. revealing the city’s urban history, late antique walls, market structures, burial places and a basilica complex. Some of the remains date back from the first century BC. Culture, creativity and tourism are a specific priority area within the “smart specialisation strategy” developed by the Friuli Venezia Giulia region as part of the 2014-20 ERDF operational programme. The region foresees developing and consolidating local cultural and creative industries. Organisations, such as the Fondazione Aquileia, active in the fields of archaeology, restoration of mosaics and stones, architecture, graphic design, communication and ICTs will be supported by this policy.
    [Show full text]
  • Euregionsweek
    For a strong EU cohesion policy beyond 2020 City of Aarhus Abruzzo region Region of Achterhoek Akershus county council Alentejo Alpeuregio (Tyrol, South Tyrol, Trentino) Autonomous Region of Aosta Valley Aragón City of Arnhem Arnhem Nijmegen city region Principality of Asturias Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Baden-Württemberg Balearic islands Province of Barcelona Basque Country City of Berlin City of Bielsko-Biala City of Birmingham Bratislava self-governing region Brittany Brussels capital region City of Budapest Burgenland Capital region Berlin-Brandenburg Capital region of Denmark Carinthia region Castile and Leon Catalonia Region of Central Macedonia Centre-Val de Loire region Centro region of Portugal Collectivity of Corsica Region of Crete Donegal county East of England Emilia-Romagna region City of Esbjerg Extremadura Friuli Venezia Giulia autonomous region Municipality of Fyli City of Gothenburg Greater London City of Groningen Municipality of Guimarães Region of Hannover Helsinki-Uusimaa region Highlands and Islands of Scotland Hordaland county Ile-de-France region Region of Jämtland Härjedalen Kainuu City of Koprivnica Koprivnica-Krizevci county City of Kosice City municipality of Kranj Krapina Zagorje county Kujawsko-Pomorskie region La Rioja Lapland Lazio region City of Łódź Lodzkie region Lombardy region Lower Austria Lower Saxony Lubelskie Metropolitan area of Lyon City of Malmö Malopolska region Marche region Municipality of Maribor Mazovia region Medjimurje county Middle Black Sea region Mid-Norway Metropolitan city of Milan Region
    [Show full text]
  • The Slovene Language in Education in Italy
    The Slovene language in education in Italy European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning hosted by SLOVENE The Slovene language in education in Italy | 3rd Edition | c/o Fryske Akademy Doelestrjitte 8 P.O. Box 54 NL-8900 AB Ljouwert/Leeuwarden The Netherlands T 0031 (0) 58 - 234 3027 W www.mercator-research.eu E [email protected] | Regional dossiers series | tca r cum n n i- ual e : This document was published by the Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning with financial support from the Fryske Akademy and the Province of Fryslân. © Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning, 2020 ISSN: 1570 – 1239 3rd edition The contents of this dossier may be reproduced in print, except for commercial purposes, provided that the extract is proceeded by a complete reference to the Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning. This Regional dossier was edited by Norina Bogatec, SLORI - Slovenski raziskovalni inštitut (Slovene research institute). Maria Bidovec, Norina Bogatec, Matejka Grgič, Miran Košuta, Maja Mezgec, Tomaž Simčič and Pavel Slamič updated the previous dossier in 2004. Unless otherwise stated academic data refer to the 2017/2018 school year. Contact information of the authors of Regional dossiers can be found in the Mercator Database of Experts (www.mercator-research.eu). Anna Fardau Schukking has been responsible for the publication of this Mercator Regional dossier. Contents Contents Glossary 2 Foreword 3 Glossary
    [Show full text]
  • In the Shadow of the Balkans, on the Shores of the Mediterranean
    © Copyright, Princeton University Press. No part of this book may be distributed, posted, or reproduced in any form by digital or mechanical means without prior written permission of the publisher. INTRODUCTION In the Shadow of the Balkans, on the Shores of the Mediterranean IN the border zone between Italy, Slovenia, and Croatia known as the Julian March reside members of families who were divided and scattered at the conclusion of the Second World War when Italy and Yugoslavia parti- tioned the region. These separated kin live on the fringes of the Gulf of Venice, an inner body of water making up part of the Adriatic Sea, which today divides populations as much as it once united them. Triestine writer Claudio Magris’s description of the forests in this region hold equally true for its seas: “The woods are at once the glorification and the nullification of borders: a plurality of dif- fering, opposing worlds, though still within the great unity that embraces and dissolves them” (1999, 107). Though the fluidity of the sea would appear to defy any attempt at sover- eignty, political borders cut through them. Indeed, the Adriatic’s waters have witnessed the struggles of diverse powers—in more distant epochs, Venice, Austria, and the Ottomans and in the last century, Italy and Yugoslavia—to se- cure and police the adjacent territories. The most recent example involves the dispute between Slovenia and Croatia over precisely where, in the tiny Gulf of Piran, to draw the maritime frontier between those two states, which declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
    [Show full text]