Kobarid Museum, Kobarid

4.7

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At Kobarid Museum learn about one of the bloodiest battles of World War I, which Ernest Hemingway vividly described in his novel "A Farewell to Arms." Unlike most of the battles, which were fought in the trenches, this one took place on hilly terrain. A very modern two-building complex houses graphic exhibits documenting the course of the fighting and the lives of soldiers. See photographs, uniforms, weapons, personal items, maps, and large landscape models. Most of the text is in English and you can also watch a 10-minute film in several languages to get the big picture. Use our Kobarid online trip maker to visit Kobarid Museum on your trip to Kobarid, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.

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4.7

By GO_timbuktuorbeyond

This museum is a true testament to one man's commitment and vision to tell the story of the men who fought on the Soca Front during World War I and the people behind the scenes who supported them...

This museum is a true testament to one man's commitment and vision to tell the story of the men who fought on the Soca Front during World War I and the people behind the scenes who supported them... more »
By Gierriero

As my grandfather fought in WW1 on the Isonzo front, I’ve been reading up on the subject for years and the subject greatly interests me. The staff could not have been more helpful or informative. The.... more

As my grandfather fought in WW1 on the Isonzo front, I’ve been reading up on the subject for years and the subject greatly interests me. The staff could not have been more helpful or informative. The.... more »
By Citysafe

We have visited before - some 14 years ago. The museum is a collection of artefacts and photos well put together in a chronology. It is good to do the local walks to the trenches first and then...

We have visited before - some 14 years ago. The museum is a collection of artefacts and photos well put together in a chronology. It is good to do the local walks to the trenches first and then... more »

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By Scott

Before coming here I did not know anything about WW1 in Slovenia. Or Italy taking so much land between the wars. Or that Trieste was Slovenian. Very interesting and helpful lady at the desk. Spent three hours here. Lots to see.

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By karen savage

Very detailed museum. We allotted an hour and I could have spent two. The newest exhibit on the first floor has quite a bit of information to read that goes year by year. There are many artifacts, uniforms, and photos to see.

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By Andraž Novak

A nice collection of items although a bit small - a single uniform for each nation, a single rifle per nation,.... A large portion of museum are plaques with information and timelines. Worth of visiting but not traveling to Kobarid solely for the museum.

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By Nikola Canigova

It's an exceptional museum and I recommend everyone to visit it. Be prepared for coming out depressed though, they show the First World War in all its cruelty and suffering. Their exhibition on how pointless a war is stroke me like no other before. It is a long read, but totally worth it. With each new battle (and there were a dozen in this area) it is more and more clear that people were dying for nothing and that the incompetence and lack of empathy of army leaders has no limits. You can feel the pain of the soldiers through countless photos and texts. The magnitude of the war is clear in the entire valley through the shear amount of memorials and war scrap not only in the museums, but also private collections displayed outside the houses of the village inhabitants. After visiting the museum, you can also follow the footsteps of the soldiers by visiting the large system of trenches hidden in the forests and seeing the final resting place of thousands of fallen Italian soldiers at the huge charnel house. It is sad to know that this picturesque place had such a violent history and that some people have still not learned from the mistakes of the past and the suffering continues...

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By M Peters

One of the premier ww1 museums in the region. Well worth the visit. In the middle of the battle area. Great displays multimedia etc..

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