Mladinska Knjiga

The Julian Alps


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1. Špital Tower

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The gateway to the Old Town, Maistrov trg was the site of the upper town gates in the 15th century. It was the most vulnerable part of Kranj; the steep…

2. Prešeren Memorial Museum

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The restored Prešeren House now contains the Prešeren Memorial Museum in five rooms, two of them with original furnishings. Unfortunately, most of the…

3. Gorenjska Museum

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The former town hall (mestna hiša) contains the most important holdings of the Gorenjska Museum, including a permanent exhibition on regional art and the…

4. Church of St Kancijan

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The city's most important house of worship, the Parish Church of St Kancijan, was built onto part of an older church starting in about 1400. It's…

5. Khislstein Castle

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The 13th-century Khislstein Castle originally played an important role in the defense of the city. Its present appearance dates from the 16th and 17th…

6. Church of the Holy Rosary

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At the southern end of Cankarjeva ulica is this impressive church, built in the 16th century. It was a Protestant sanctuary during the Reformation. Beside…

7. Church of the Annunciation

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This small church in the village of Crngrob, 4km north of Škofja Loka, has one of the most treasured frescoes in Slovenia. Look for it on the outside wall…

8. France Mihelič Gallery

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Over two floors in the granary house you'll find the France Mihelič Gallery, which displays the works of the eponymous artist born in nearby Virmaše in…