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Exotic, Mysterious, with a Neo-Oriental Villa

Take a stroll through the picturesque park on Pristava near Nova Gorica, among precious tree giants and exotic plants, all the way to a unique villa in a neo-oriental style. As an outstanding example of garden-architectural heritage, the park reveals the rich history of the Goriška region.

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GO! 2025 in the Park

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Rendez-vous aux jardins

Events on the theme: Gardens of stones, garden stones

April–May 7 am – 7 pm
June–August 6 am – 9 pm
September– October 7 am – 7 pm
November–March 8 am – 5 pm

Address:
Kostanjeviška cesta 18–16
5000 Nova Gorica

Access to the park:

On foot:
- via the path for cyclists and walkers along the railway line (from Nova Gorica or Rožna Dolina)
- over Kostanjevica Hill

By bicycle:
- via the path for cyclists and walkers along the railway line (from Nova Gorica or Rožna Dolina)

By bus (Timetable - Bus - Nova Gorica and Vipava Valley), bus stop: “Rafut Park”):
-Cross-border circular line (INT 2)
- Hop-on, Hop-off bus

By car:
Parking is not available directly at Rafut Park. You can park at public parking areas in Rožna Dolina, Nova Gorica, or Gorizia.

For your safety and for nature conservation, please: 

  • walk only on marked paths.
  • do not seek shelter under trees during storms.
  • in the event of strong winds leave the park as soon as possible.
  • take special care when walking in steeper areas of the park.

Tourist Information Centre Nova Gorica (TIC Nova Gorica)
Kidričeva ulica 11
5000 Nova Gorica

t: +386 5 330 46 00
m: +386 41 460 217

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