VILA VIPOLŽE
The most beautiful Renaissance villa in Slovenia is the new heart of cultural tourism, exhibitions and events in the Brda region. Vila Vipolže combines rich history and romance in the embrace of the exceptional natural attractions surrounding the villa. Here you can or experience it all: From authentic cuisine to rich cultural heritage as well as formal and informal gatherings.This Renaissance villa reflects the history of life at the crossroads of three worlds and cultures. Originally the hunting lodge of the Counts of Gorizia, it was later owned by the noble families of Herberstein, Della Torre, Attems and Teuffenbach. The Venetians transformed the mansion into an elegant rectangular villa with two columns. It served its owners as a summer residence with a green park. In front of the villa, centuries-old cypress trees, the oldest in Slovenia, still climb into the sky. In addition to the magnificent first floor with its modern halls, which has retained the name Piano Nobile, Vila Vipolže boasts a café, a restaurant with vaulted wine cellar, a state-of-the-art kitchen and a banquet room. The 4 superior rooms and 2 suites with the most beautiful views of the Brda hills are an exclusive added value when renting the villa.
The exterior and interior of the mansion were restored by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia with the support of the European Union. The complex conservation work was carried out under the expert supervision of the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, Nova Gorica. Now, the beauty of Brda is ready to welcome with open arms all those who want to experience something truly unique.
