Narrative itineraries in the Collio for sustainable development

9 narrative paths through the Collio area of Gorizia for a sustainable tourism model in line with the UN 2030 Agenda

Between the Isonzo River and its tributary Judrio, in an area between the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea, there are hills perfect for growing grapes and slow tourism.

This area, known as Collio, has represented a crossroads of peoples and cultures where the border has been synonymous with closure for years. Today it offers its visitors villas, castles and small villages framed by about 1,600 hectares of vineyards that produce fine varieties of wines with a Controlled Designation of Origin since 1968.
 
The GoGreen Project provides, through engaging storytelling, more interpretations of the Collio. The themes of Agenda 2030 have been declined in 8 stories focused on the three dimensions of sustainable development (economic, social and ecological), to encourage the local community, institutions, the public sector, private companies, farmers and wineries to operate in a manner consistent with the 17 UN goals.
 
An innovative slow mobility proposal that combines referenced digital storytelling, virtual reality and augmented reality, giving life to an immersive, engaging and emotional experience to visit the Collio area of Gorizia. An unforgettable journey through time that allows you to see what the Collio's landscapes were like and imagine what they will be like and get to know their precious natural resources.

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An unforgettable journey through time that allows you to see what the Collio's landscapes were like and imagine what they will be like and get to know their precious natural resources.
 
8 stories between fantasy and reportage, science fiction and the historical or biographical genre up to the thriller and the war story to visit the Collio and discover the different cultural aspects of the area: history, food and wine excellence, legends and local traditions.

All the itineraries - of different lengths and duration - can be traveled on foot or by bicycle, thanks to the existing cycle paths.

The audio contents accompany the user on walks on the Collio and are activated in correspondence to the places provided for in the narration, while the use of a cardboard viewer allows you to access virtual reality content and view immersive sequences related to the stories. Furthermore, along the routes, some information panels provide Augmented Reality content.
1

The fairies of Preval

In the Preval valleys, ancient legends tell of the Vile fairies, guardians of nature,and friends of plants and animals. A tale about the fairytale genre that is recommended for the little ones
2

In Vino Veritas

An American journalist arrives on the Collio at the end of the 19th century to discover the history of its vines and the personalities who have contributed to their development.
3a

Collio 2063 / Green future

In the not-too-distant future, thanks to an action aimed at the conservation and protection of ecosystems, the Collio could become a real example of sustainable development.
3b

Collio 2063 / Dark Future

In the not-too-distant future, climate change could profoundly change the Collio, to the point of completely upsetting its physiognomy and life itself.
4

Benandant

Cormons: a young police inspector finds herself investigating a mysterious case, in which old cults and beliefs that were thought to have been forgotten emerge again.
5

The next move

Today's border between Italy and Slovenia that passes over the Collio was fiercely disputed in the two world wars. Here in 1943, the partisan brigades organized themselves to fight the German occupation and liberate the Gorizian territories.
6

The Turks on the Collio

In the mid-fifteenth century, hordes of Turks entered Friuli, devastating the Collio. Through the horror, some defend themselves from Ottoman iron and fall, those who join them in search of fortune and those who manage to escape or are kidnapped.
7

Memoirs of Giacomo Casanova

Having left the comforts of elegant Italian and European cities, Giacomo Casanova arrived on the Collio in the autumn of 1773, as a guest at the Castello di Spessa. He is struck by the beautiful landscape and the excellent local dishes and wines.
8

Orcula

What makes a forest magical? Strange noises, small steps, shy or frightening creatures, everything can turn a simple walk into a real adventure ... An experience suitable for children.