The project
The
ISONZO RIVER
and its bridges
Along its course, the river passes through Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin, Solkan, Nova Gorica, Gorizia, Gradisca, Sagrado, Fogliano, San Pier d’Isonzo, Fiumicello, San Canzian d’Isonzo and Staranzano.
Beyond its upper course-where it flows torrentially through the extraordinary landscape of the Trenta Valley with its bends, ravines, gorges, and waterfalls — the riverbed widens past Bovec into its middle course. In its lower stretch, the river reveals its full majesty, displaying its distinctive emerald-green waters.
After entering Italian territory at Gorizia, the river’s influence becomes so profound that it gives its name to the surrounding area: the Isontino. Finally, the river shapes the natural landscape, winding through lush vegetation and creating graceful meandering bends before flowing into the sea.
Una mostra
senza confini
Razstava
brez meja
This collection showcases these bridges — presenting their history, construction techniques, materials, and future prospects. It takes visitors on a journey through the territory nourished by this river, revealing its rich social, political, and cultural heritage.
The collection traces recurring cycles of destruction and renewal — from the barbarian invasions to the devastating World Wars — as repeated conflicts led to these bridges being demolished and rebuilt.
that needs to be told
through the eyes of engineers,
those men and women
whose task it is to design them,
adapt them to new needs,
repair them and, when necessary,
tell their story.
