Reserve "Foce Dell'isonzo" located in the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia and includes part of the Grado lagoon. Itself the Isonzo river originates in the Julian Alps in Slovenia and approximately 140 km flows into the Adriatic sea, 10 km North-East of the island of Grado. Protected area stretches from the mouth of the Isonzo to the Delta of the po river in the vicinity of Venice – the total area of the reserve is $ 2400 ha. the "Heart" of the reserve is an island of Isola della con.

The flora and fauna of the reserve are of great natural value and are characterized by incredible diversity that, in turn, due to the diversity of local ecosystems – there are alluvial forests, sand dunes, marshes, sand and gravel Islands, rivers, pastures and meadows, freshwater ponds, reed beds and sea territories and, finally, farmland. Vegetation "Foce Dell'isonzo" presented poplar, alder, white willow, oaks, hornbeams and ash trees. The fauna is more diverse and spectacular – the reserve is inhabited by mammals, reptiles and insects. Individual attention birds, of which there are over 300 species! That's why "Foce Dell'isonzo" long popular among birdwatchers, who come here from all over the world to observe nesting and migrating birds. As for mammals, it is worth mentioning here kamalski a horse that was delivered to the reserve to preserve the natural balance of ecosystems. This breed of horses is one of the oldest in Europe.

In addition to the direct nature protection on the territory of "Foce Dell'isonzo" actively developing tourism. For exploring the reserve you can contact the visitor centre and guided Hiking, horse riding or water tour of this unique oasis. Especially popular, as mentioned above, tours, in which visitors can observe the birds. In addition, the reserve is an eco-Park, the Museum of ducks, observation point, and also boasts several Hiking trails, arranged guest house where you can sleep, and has a small restaurant.

The visitor centre "Foce Dell'isonzo" is a renovated village house. Here you can learn about the history of the reserve, its flora and fauna, to see dioramas and other videos, to see the reconstruction of various ecosystems mouth of the Isonzo. Special stereo speaker allows you to hear the birds chirping and published by the different animal sounds, and a laboratory equipped with microscopes, gives you the opportunity to discover the macro world.

A separate reserve Museum dedicated to renewable energy – it is possible to see a small working model with explanatory plates, and find educational materials that explain such concepts as "energy sustainability" or talk about the transition from the oil era to the "hydrogen age".

No less interesting and a small Museum of ducks, which exhibits stuffed these waterfowl. Here you can learn about the centuries-old relationship between humans and ducks – all phases of these relations carefully reconstructed from ancient times to the present day. The Museum is located in two-storey building, which exactly reproduces the old "casoni" - a typical fishing hut lagoon. In nearby observation post is fitted with a powerful telescope that allows you to watch rich ornis reserve.