“In Autumn: Fruits, Waters e Castles”

The penultimate weekend of October, at the Castles of Strassoldo, handmade creations, antiques and nurseries of excellence.

The initiative arises to make known and enhance an important historical heritage, creating a system with the territory as a whole. In a time when the pangs of the crisis are affecting everyone, the organizers intend to offer some quiet time, away from the stress of every day, in a special and full of buoyancy environment.

For gourmands there are delikatessen such as chocolate, sweets, cheese and salami, balsamic vinegars, honey and licorice. To enrich the gastronomic proposal, Agriturismo San Gallo and the Ramo d?Oro Cooperative will take care of the refreshment area of the castle, where they will offer seasonal dishes, goat cheese and very fresh salami, “washed down” with excellent wines. As a snack, in the nursery there will be fragrant organic apple fritters and some salty snacks, while in the main garden, near the rice husking plant, there will be apple juices and brulé wine, and pumpkin bread.

The Brolo will host aquatic and marsh plants, antique and rare fruit plants, Dianthus, Tradescantia, herbs, berries, perennial herbaceous plants, scented leaf Pelargonium, Cistus, Ceanothus, old and new roses, shrubs, vines, Hydrangeas, Helleborus orientalis, Mini Hosta, Echinacea, Rudbeckia, hardy orchids, bulbs and tubers coming directly from Holland, palms, agaves and subtropical plants.

As always, the entire area will be promoted and involved freely. Several local associations, including the Pro Loco, the parish youth committee and the sports association, will set up food and wine points in the courtyards of the town.

The atmosphere of the castles of water, so called because they are located on the line of the springs between Tagliamento and Isonzo, gives rise to an almost surreal image: the nature and the parks are wonderful and the ancient walls of the medieval town are full of the historical events that have occurred here since the Roman Age.

The entry is subject to the payment of a fee*: Single ticket of €10, to enter 7 different areas: interiors of Castello di Sopra, garden of Castello di Sopra,

interiors of Castello di Sotto, Foledor, chancery, rice husking plant and nursery area (also called Brolo). Children under 5: free. Children 5–12: €5. 10% reduction for groups of minimum 25 people.

Ticket only for the nursery area (Brolo): €5 adults – €3 children 5–12 years old.


*This is an initiative of fundraising organized to promote the knowledge of the castles and their territory and to preserve an important historical heritage.


Schedule of events:


Saturday, 19th October 2013

Conference entitled “Blooms of late summer, bursts of color on the threshold of autumn” by Dr. Daniele Altieri – at 6:00 p.m. at the headquarters of the Pro Loco (free admission).

Saturday, 19th October 2013 and Sunday, 20th October 2013:

Visits to the park of Castello di Sotto, guided by the Countess Ombretta Strassoldo. Price €5 (not included in the event ticket). Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 11:00 a.m., 3:00, 4:00, 5:00 p.m. .

Free guided tours outside the village of castles, with licensed tour guide. Departure from: Porta Cisis (near the Pro Loco office) – 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. .

Food corners in the court of Castello di Sopra and in various parts of the town by local associations.


Sunday, 20th October 2013

10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.: Free shuttle bus between Cervignano del Friuli (Town Hall, Piazza Indipendenza) and Strassoldo, organized by the Municipality of Cervignano and by the Auser Bassa Friulana Association.

Ancient music inspired by autumn.

Notes & tips:

– The event will take place also in case of rain, as organized in the interiors.

– The moment of highest concentration of audience is typically on Sunday afternoon.

– Other attractions in the area to be included in a trip to Strassoldo: Aquileia (ancient Roman colony) , Grado (ancient seaside town with beautiful old town center), Palmanova (Renaissance fortress), Villa Manin (home of the last doge of Venice) and many others.

For advice write to: info@castellodistrassoldo.it and consult www.turismofvg.it

Local restaurants (* those that offer accommodation, too):

Tratt.Al Cavallino, Strassoldo, t.0431–93100 – Agrit. San Gallo*, Strassoldo, t.0431–93039 – Rainbow–Sapori alla piastra, Strassoldo, t.3395753886 – Agrit. Casabianca*, SS Cervignano–Palmanova, t.0432–924723 – Rist. Forum Julii*, Strassoldo, t.0431–93397/8, Rist. Pappa e Ciccia, v. Palmanova, 10, Strassoldo, t.0431939431– – Rist.La Rotonda*, Cervignano d.Fr., t.0431–30751 – Pizzeria Chichibio, Cervignano d.Fr, t.0431–32704 – Rist. Cina*, Strassoldo, t.0431–93354 – Tratt. Il Quadrifoglio, Privano, t.0432–928591. Wine Bar c/o Tenuta di Blasig, Via Roma, 63, Ronchi dei Legionari, Gorizia, tel.0481 475480.

For more information

www.castellodistrassoldo.it