Kobarid Museum
About This Museum
You might not expect a museum of this caliber in a small alpine town, but the Kobarid Museum is a true heavyweight, having even won a Council of Europe award. It pulls you into the brutal reality of the Soča Front, where hundreds of thousands lost their lives in a mountain war of unimaginable hardship. The exhibits are a powerful mix of soldier's personal photographs, poignant letters home, and the stark weaponry they carried. Walking through, you get a profound sense of the human cost paid in these beautiful, surrounding mountains.
Collection Highlights
Gripping black-and-white photos that capture the exhaustion on soldiers' faces, a reconstructed mountain trench to give you a sense of the claustrophobic conditions, and an extensive collection of original rifles and artillery shells recovered from the peaks.
Visitor Information
It's right in the center of Kobarid, easy to find. Definitely set aside a couple of hours for it, as the films and detailed exhibits are really absorbing. The staff are wonderfully knowledgeable if you have any questions about the history.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a handsome, stately three-story building with a classic cream-colored facade and dark green shutters that feels both dignified and welcoming.
Contact & Location
Address: Kobariški muzej, 10, Gregorčičeva ulica, Mlinsko, Kobarid, 5222, Slovenija
Phone: +386 5 389 00 00
Website: Visit Website
