Turizem Loka

The Julian Alps


A 10-minute walk from the bus station is the small village of Stara Loka, where you'll find this very comfortable pension (and a nearby neighbour, Gostilna Pr' Starman). On offer are bright, spotless rooms and family-sized apartments, plus a good breakfast spread. With advance notice, you can arrange pickup from the train station.


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Nearby The Julian Alps attractions

1. Capuchin Monastery

0.33 MILES

The 18th-century Capuchin monastery, west of the bus station, has a priceless library of medieval manuscripts, as well as the Škofja Loka Passion, a…

2. Capuchin Bridge

0.37 MILES

The tiny Capuchin Bridge (sometimes called the Stone Bridge) leading from the Capuchin monastery is one of the symbols of the town. It originally dates…

3. Parish Church of St James

0.43 MILES

The town's most important church dates back to the 13th century, with key features like the nave, the presbytery with star vaulting (1524) and the tall…

4. Homan House

0.43 MILES

Almost every building on Mestni trg is of historical and architectural importance, but arguably the most impressive is Homan House, dating from 1511 with…

5. Loka Museum

0.45 MILES

The town's premier sight is the commanding Loka castle, overlooking the settlement from a grassy hill west of Mestni trg. It dates from the 13th century…

6. Granary

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The 16th-century granary at Spodnji trg's northern end is where the town's grain stores, collected as taxes, were once kept.

7. Mestni Trg

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The group of pastel-hued 16th-century burghers' houses on this main square have earned the town the nickname 'Colourful Loka'. Almost every one is of…

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…