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About the museum

On the slope of Svinjak hill, which gives the Bovec basin its recognisable appearance, the Austro-Hungarian army built a 200 m long trench in 1914, with two artillery positions, a kitchen, living quarters, an observation post, a shelter and firing loopholes. The fortification, now set up as an open-air museum, played an important role just before the last, 12th Battle of the Isonzo, when a strong artillery attack on the Italian positions between Bovec and Čezsoča was carried out from Čelo.

The museum is an important monument of the Isonzo Front and part of the Peace Trail from the Alps to the Adriatic, with a view over the Bovec basin. It is open all year round, and admission is free.

Key themes

• 200 m long trench with two artillery positions
• Part of the Peace Trail from the Alps to the Adriatic
• View over the Bovec basin

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

No admission charge.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• 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

A mountain path leads to the museum: on foot from the village of Kal-Koritnica across Svinjak (after 25 minutes turn left along the Peace Trail, then a further 5 minutes’ walk).

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

On the Bovec–Trenta road from the village of Kal-Koritnica, just over 3 km from Bovec; from there on foot along the mountain path to Svinjak.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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