Vipolže is a dispersed settlement situated on the edge of Goriška Brda, right on the border with the Friulian Plain. The main landmark of the village is its castle, a fortified villa that once served as the economic center of this prominent wine-growing region and the occasional residence of the Counts of Thurn.
Initially, a medieval fortress belonging to the Counts of Gorizia stood here. Later, the Counts of Thurn built a summer residence on its site, which remains the only preserved example of a Renaissance villa in Slovenia. The villa was fortified, following the "ville-castello" architectural type.
The surrounding area is characterized by numerous vineyards and world-class winemakers who rank among the global elite. The settlement itself offers breathtaking views of the Brda hills and neighboring Italy.
