Our Story

The history of the Juna Boutique Hotel is deeply rooted in the rich heritage of Aurisina. The building that now hosts the hotel was once part of a complex known as “the Vatican” due to its grandeur. Constructed at the end of the 18th century, this historical site was originally built by the Gruden family, one of the oldest and most respected families in the area. It served not only as their residence but also as a hub for “post stations,” complete with stables for the changing of horses.

The Grudens were known for transporting precious stones from the caves of Aurisina to Trieste and other key cities of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. During the First World War, the building was requisitioned by the Austro-Hungarian army and turned into a field hospital to treat wounded soldiers from the Italian front. Later, it served various functions under different regimes, including as a headquarters for the National Association and as a primary school with Slovene teaching.

By 1946, after the end of the war, the building was transformed into the Cine Nabresina cinema, which operated until the mid-1950s. In the 1970s, it became home to the Agrarian Store, a long-standing family business that remained until 2007, when the store moved to new premises.

The renovation of the building began slowly in 2007 and was completed in 2016, bringing new life to this historical site. Today, Juna welcomes guests in a space that honors the traditions of the past while offering the comfort and charm of a modern boutique hotel.