Monument dedicated to World War 1, under the protection of UNESCO

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Socha- is the valley of memories. Socha in Slovenia- is a

Socha- is the valley of memories.

Socha in Slovenia- is a beautiful

river, originating in a valley surrounded by picturesque Slovenian Alps. The valley of the most beautiful river of Slovenia keeps the sad heritage of the First World War.
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Looking at the valley of the Socha river in Slovenia with

Looking at the valley of the Socha river in Slovenia with

its rapids, waterfalls, forests, it is difficult to imagine what Ernest Hemingway described as a gray and empty place.
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Even harder to imagine is that this valley was once one

Even harder to imagine is that this valley was once one

of the bloodiest fronts of the First World War. At least 1.7 million soldiers were killed here.
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. During the First World War, the Socha River (Italians called

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During the First World War, the Socha River (Italians called it

Isonzo) shared two warring sides: Italy and Austria-Hungary. From 1915 to 1917 there were 12 major battles here.
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The war forced the whole population of the valley, which is

The war forced the whole population of the valley, which is

about 300,000 people, to leave their homes and move to the territory of Austria-Hungary. Many residents had to sacrifice their homes to the military, so that they converted them into barracks.
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When the First World War ended, these territories were inhabited by

When the First World War ended, these territories were inhabited by

the Italians, after the Second World War the Soča valley became part of Yugoslavia, and only in the 90s of the 20th century Slovenia achieved independence and now this valley belongs to it.
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Not so long ago the "Alley of the World" was created

Not so long ago the "Alley of the World" was created

in the valley, it is a path with a length of 90 kilometers, divided into five sections, each of which can be traversed in one day. This alley was created not only for people to enjoy picturesque views, but also for them to remember all the horrors of the war.
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The Walk of Peace that leads from the Alps to the

The Walk of Peace that leads from the Alps to the

Adriatic, combines memory and a reminder of the times of war. Discover the world of caverns, trenches, military cemeteries, ossuaries and open-air museums.
The Walk of Peace through its mission is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Thank you for your attention!

Thank you for your attention!