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KOBARID MUSEUM – A WAR MUSEUM (WW1), WITH A MESSAGE OF PEACE

KOBARID MUSEUM – A WAR MUSEUM (WW1), WITH A MESSAGE OF PEACE

If you are slightest interested in the history of the 20th century and you find yourself in Slovenia, there is no way you can miss visiting the Kobarid Museum. Visited by Let’s go Slovenia in August 2020 One of the TOP historical attractions in Slovenia 

INTERVIEW: Tina Koder Grajzar – the original Idrija lace maker

INTERVIEW: Tina Koder Grajzar – the original Idrija lace maker

Whoever visited Idrija knows, that this town in the western Slovenia is best known for two things: its mercury mine and the world-famous Idrija lace. Growing up in Idrija in a family of designers, there was a little chance for Tina Koder Grajzar not to 

UNIQUE SLOVENIA STAYS: Hotel Špik Alpine Resort, Gozd Martuljek

UNIQUE SLOVENIA STAYS: Hotel Špik Alpine Resort, Gozd Martuljek

This calm spot of pure nature turned out to be such a brilliant choice away from the Kranjska Gora crowds. From specious and beautifully (renovated) rooms still smelling of wood, breath-taking views of the Alpine surroundings, to excellent food in hotel’s restaurant – our stay 

Visit home of Ivan Hribar –  a legendary Ljubljana mayor

Visit home of Ivan Hribar – a legendary Ljubljana mayor

It has been over 80 years since the six-time mayor of Ljubljana, Ivan Hribar committed suicide after the Italian fascist troops entered the city. At the age of 90, he jumped into the Ljubljanica River. The final act of love Ivan Hribar (1851 – 1941) was 

Iron Forging Museum in Kropa declared a cultural monument

Iron Forging Museum in Kropa declared a cultural monument

January 30, 2021 Klinar’s House in the lovely village of Kropa near Radovljica, which is home to the Iron Forging Museum, has a special significance for the area due to its historical, ethnological and architectural features. Kropa is unique in many ways Kropa is a 

A walk back in time in Kamnik

A walk back in time in Kamnik

If you are already in Ljubljana and would like to do some sightseeing and hiking outside Slovenia’s capital, the town of Kamnik might be exactly what you are looking for! Cradled by the hills and mountains, this small city north of Ljubljana is a good 

The Skiing Museum in Tržič

The Skiing Museum in Tržič

Skiing is one of Slovenia’s favourite sports. It has a long tradition which began with skiing on the Bloke plateau, in the southwest Slovenia. Slovenia has a long tradition of skiing  During the 17th century historian baron Valvasor wrote reports on skiing activities in Slovenia, in