Palazzo Coronini Cronberg
Historic residence in Gorizia from the late 16th century, with thirteen furnished rooms, the character heads by Messerschmidt and a park of about three hectares.
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About the museum
The palazzo was built between 1593 and 1598 by Carlo Zengraf, formerly secretary of the Provincial Estates of Gorizia. It was lived in by the Coronini Cronberg family until 1990, the year of the death of the last descendant, Count Guglielmo (1905–1990), who left it to a foundation so that it could become a museum open to the public.
The Count arranged the rooms as they are seen today: the route includes thirteen furnished rooms on the ground and first floors, with furniture, objects and works of art from the 16th to the 19th century. Among the best-known pieces are the teste di carattere (character heads) by the sculptor Franz Xaver Messerschmidt. The Fondazione Palazzo Coronini Cronberg, which runs the museum, also holds a library and an archive.
The palazzo is flanked by a historic park of about three hectares, with avenues, centuries-old trees, small temples, statues and fountains in a Romantic taste. It was created at the end of the 19th century as part of an urban regeneration programme that aimed to make Gorizia a “città giardino” (garden city). A restoration project funded by the PNRR aims to return the garden to its original Mediterranean and landscape characteristics.
Highlights
- Character heads by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
- Thirteen furnished rooms with furniture and works from the 16th to the 19th century
- Historic park of about three hectares with small temples, statues and fountains
- “Coronini Experience” app with multimedia content and augmented reality
Permanent exhibition
- Le sale storiche del palazzo – Thirteen furnished rooms with furniture, objects and works of art from the 16th to the 19th century, including the character heads by Messerschmidt.
- Operated by
- Fondazione Palazzo Coronini Cronberg onlus
- Visitors per year
- approx. 6,377
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €6students, members of FAI, Touring Club, Italia Nostra and APC, holders of the Card Vantaggi Iper or Card Coronini |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 10 · Free admission up to age 10. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for visitors with reduced psychomotor abilities and one companion. |
Free admission also for holders of the CardFVG, journalists and publicists (pubblicisti) registered on the professional register, anyone whose birthday falls on the day of the visit, and anyone called Guglielmo, William, Willy, Nicoletta or Colette. Entry to the park is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The website only indicates free admission for visitors with reduced psychomotor abilities and one companion; for further information it is advisable to contact the Foundation.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 10 |
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- Family tours & workshops
For families and children, creative workshops are offered throughout the year, animated visits to the palazzo, themed games and walks in the park among paths, statues and plants.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Viale XX Settembre (di fronte al liceo)
Gorizia Centrale station (about 25 minutes on foot; alternatively taxi or urban bus). Urban buses APT lines 2, 3, 5 and 8.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
The palazzo has no private car park: you can park in the public areas nearby and continue on foot.
By car: A4 Venezia–Trieste motorway, exit Villesse, then A34 Villesse–Gorizia. Tourist coaches drop passengers in front of the main gate at viale XX Settembre 14.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The palazzo can be visited independently: for further information you can use the app “Coronini Experience” or ask for paper guides at the ticket office. Guided tours are also available, described on a dedicated page of the website. |
