1var engInfoGPS = [ 2{id:3976, ll:new GLatLng(45.5224,15.3103), l:'AdleÅ¡iÄi', d:'AdleÅ¡iÄi and several other villages are renowned for their cottage industry. Linen, embroidery work, and painted Easter eggs âbelokranjske pisaniceâ are still made here. If you try making painted Easter eggs or embroidery yourself, you will be able to pass on the tradition of Bela krajina to your children.'}, 3{id:3079, ll:new GLatLng(45.887,13.9101), l:'AjdovÅ¡Äina', d:'AjdovÅ¡Äina lies at the heart of the Vipava Valley. Through the centuries it has grown on the foundations of an ancient settlement to Roman Castra and on to become a modern city pleasant for its citizens and attractive for visitors. Among all the Slovene places descended from Roman cities, only AjdovÅ¡Äina has preserved the almost completely unbroken wall with fourteen towers of Roman Castra. The city is also enriched by the cultural heritage of the painter and graphic artist Veno Pilon and the Baroque painter, locally born Anton Cebej. At the AjdovÅ¡Äina Tourist Information Center, they will be happy to offer you all the information you need about the Vipava Valley, prepare a program for your excursion, and provide a local tour guide.'}, 4{id:2573, ll:new GLatLng(45.579,13.7359), l:'Ankaran', d:'The Ankaran settlement is located at the south end of the Milje peninsula (Miljski polotok) and stretches over the territory of former Ankaran and Valdoltra. Its location, cultural sights and natural beauties make it a unique natural pearl worth visiting â rich in Mediterranean vegetation, wine-growing regions and silver-green olive groves. The beneficent influence of the sea and the mild climate sparked the development of health resorts in the late 19th century and that of tourism after the First World War. These two economic branches are also central to the area today. Ankaran is surrounded by several hamlets and the village of Hrvatini, stretched along the ridge of the Milje peninsula. The ridge offers a beautiful view over the entire Gulf of Trieste, reaching in nice weather as far as to the Julian Alps and the highest Slovenian mountain, Triglav. The Ankaran area was already populated in Roman times, and bore the name of Ancaria. The name of Ankaran comes from St. Nicholas Ancarano, an abbot of the former Benedictine monastery. The name of Valdoltra comes from a term used for it by the inhabitants of the neighbouring parts, who saw it as âthe valley over the seaâ (Val dâOltra). A cultural sight worth visiting is the Benedictine monastery of St. Nicholas from the beginning of the 12th century, which operated till 1614. In 1630, the devastating plague, which decimated the population, also forced the monks to leave the parts; the last ones left in 1641. In 1774, the monastery and its estate were bought by the noble family Madonizza from Koper, who changed it into a summer residence. During the Napoleonic wars, the monastery was used as a military hospital. After the First World War, it was changed into a hotel and became part of the tourist offer, together with sports facilities, a camp and the St. Nicolas seaside resort, open in 1925. Today, the estate with the monastery is part of a tourist complex. Its nice ambiance and surroundings offer wonderful possibilities for a relaxing or exciting holiday stay. The health resorts began to develop with the appearance of mass treatments of bone and lung diseases with therapies connected with the beneficent influence of the sea and the sun. The Ankaran area saw the development of two medical institutions before the First World War â that of a tuberculosis sanatorium (which moved in 1985 into an internal ward of the Izola hospital) and a seaside convalescent hospital for children in 1909. Today, the latter is the headquarters of the world-famous Valdoltra Orthopaedic Hospital, which also has a Centre for Sports Rehabilitation. Located in the immediate vicinity of Ankaran is the cape Debeli rtiÄ, a popular holiday resort known for its Childrenâs Convalescent Centre and sandy beach. Also hikers have numerous possibilities to choose from â border guard paths, the quarries in the Milje hills and the grove Resslov gaj with its learning trail. Curiosity in this area (by sv. Katerina) is the only salty meadow in Mediterranean. '}, 5{id:3936, ll:new GLatLng(45.7793,13.8747), l:'Avber', d:'The lumpy village lies on the higher edge of the plateau. It is divided in three areas: Peganski konec, Dolenjski konec and Britof and surrounded with vineyards. The remains of an ancient fort are situated on a hill rising above the village. A green onion-shaped belfry, adorning the 17th century church of St. Nicholas, draws our attention as it is not typical for the villages of this region. The church houses some stunning frescoes of Tone Kralj from 1928: St Nicholas, the Annunciation, St Luke painting the Madonna, St Luke â the doctor, John the Baptist, the Holy Family, the Risen Christ and others. The works in Avber represent the peak of Kraljâs religious painting.'}, 6{id:3315, ll:new GLatLng(46.062,13.7046), l:'BanjÅ¡ice', d:'BanjÅ¡ice lies in the heart of the BanjÅ¡ice plateau at the height of 700 meters above the sea level. The inhabitants are primarily engaged in cattle breeding and the cultivation of land. BanjÅ¡ice is situated on a plateau from where you can enjoy a wonderful view on the Julian Alps, and from Sleme you can even see the sea. In addition to the beautiful nature and the magnificent views offered BanjÅ¡ice invites you to participate in the month of Spetember in the traditional friendly cycling ride. You can decide to make one-day trips across the near peaks of the BanjÅ¡ice plateau: Zagorelec, Vetrnik, Sleme in Debeli griÄ
6(ZaÅ¡kol). All the above mentioned peaks can also be reached in the month of October when there is the traditional march across the BanjÅ¡ice plateau with its route suitable for all kinds of recreative marchers. You can also taste the traditional country dishes together with a cup of cumin tea or cumin coffee. Similarly as all the other localities of the plateau BanjÅ¡ice has a rich history. Part of this history has been preserved in the collection of the equipment and weapons from the Great War collected scrupulously by Zdenko MužiÄ. In the village unique products of the cottage industry may be found. Objects of particular interest are pads which were once used by women to help them carrying the baskets which they put on their heads. The last Sunday in the month of August you are most kindly invited to join us at the traditional Harvest Festival. The procession representing modern and old-time harvesting, carts arriving from all the neighbouring villages and old usages staged on them, country games, the culinary show of household bakery prepared by members of the Countrywomen working group, are good reasons for coming to the Festival to a close view of it. After a hard day´s work you will find new energy by tasting the delicious home-prepared dishes at the Žbogar inn. BanjÅ¡ice is therefore a locality where you will allways be greeted by friendly and pleasant local people, by a nice word, but first of all by an untouched and genuine nature and by fresh air. '}, 7{id:3316, ll:new GLatLng(46.062,13.7045), l:'Trnovsko-BanjÅ¡ka Plateau', d:'Whether you have decided to visit BanjÅ¡ice for the first time or are already a frequent visitor to the plateau, you will have realised that up here everything is different. BanjÅ¡ice is a high karst plateau bounded to the north by the Idrijca, to the west by the emerald SoÄa and to the east by the valley of a river that no longer exists. Where today there are karst poljes, fields and the village of Grgar, there was once a lake which drained away who knows where. BanjÅ¡ice, vast and diverse! No water anywhere except in rainwater tanks and in motion somewhere below the earth; little fields in sinkholes, houses on cleared land in the middle of forests, sometimes grouped together to form hamlets or villages. This is an area where you can wander around aimlessly yet still be surprised by something: solitary farmhouses where the spirit of a former way of life is still alive, the large distances between habitations, a landscape like nowhere else. Enough roads and countless tracks. It would be difficult to show you BanjÅ¡ice on a one-day guided tour. The most beautiful impressions and memories will certainly remain with those who decide to discover BanjÅ¡ice with a map in their hands, to visit the whole of the plateau, stop in the villages and eat at one of the village inns while talking to the locals. Whatever you do, your feeling when you leave the plateau will certainly not be one of indifference. Unspoilt nature, a wealth of fauna and friendly locals are just some of the things that will remain long in the memory and ensure that you will be happy to return here one day. '}, 8{id:4937, ll:new GLatLng(45.9937,13.4954), l:'Barbana', d:'The small village of Barbana in the vicinity of Fojana is worth a visit especially due to the Church of Mary\'s Birth which has been renovated by local people.'}, 9{id:3495, ll:new GLatLng(45.8955,13.7775), l:'Batuje', d:'Batuje with its settlement parts and small villages of Britih, Na griÄu, Na cesti, Na hribu, Brsnice, Figel, Mlaka, Postaja, Vipava, is a compact settlement 128 m above sea level, although the lowest point below the village at Vipava descends to only 60 m above sea level. Geographical gifts and a beneficial strategic position facilitated an early and permanent settlement. After the year 1001 Batuje belonged to the Gorica Counts. Later, WWI strongly interfered with the natural, economical and cultural development of the town. The authority of the Italians after WWI was a difficult ordeal for the inhabitants. However, they revived the Batuje Cultural Society, musical and theatrical activities became alive, and the gymnasts from Batuje were famous. Nor did WWII bring a final incorporation into the central nation. Instead, life after the war brought new difficulties. The new border interrupted the flow of the traffic routes. The traditional centre Gorica remained in zone A and so the village started to connect economically and culturally to the new centre of AjdovÅ¡Äina. '},
10{id:4965, ll:new GLatLng(46.0325,13.529), l:'Belo', d:'If time permits, take a walk to Belo, a former typical Brda clustered village of which only two concrete memorial pillars remain. During World War I, the village was transformed into a hospital and was connected to the neighboring village of Nozno by a new road. Above Belo rises the hill of Pungart on which ruins of a tower with a rectangular ground plan can be found; it is a remnant of a fortified dwelling from early Middle Ages.'}, 11{id:3102, ll:new GLatLng(46.6082,16.235), l:'Beltinci', d:'Beltinci - the present- day centre of the commune - was metioned for the first time in 1322 under the name \'Belethfalua\'. The town used to be an important centre of trade. The history of the Beltinci commune is marked by tha Zichy counts. Their existence also gave to the present-day commune its important cultural monuments of the past: the castle of Beltinci with a well-maintained park which used to contain some rare examples of plants, the onetime central mansion - present- day granary with iron gates dating back to 1754, the baroque church st. Ladislav, with its pseudobaroque additions, including the family vault of the Zicheys, the sculpture of st. Panteleon with a dragon and an imitation of the venice fountain. The Beltinci Tourist Information Center in Beltinci Castle offers complete information on the tourist and cultural offer of the Municipality of Beltinci and the wider area. It organizes and leads guided tours that allow you to experience the unforgettable Pannonian countryside along the Mura River and also manages the popular âIsland of Loveâ excursion point with the floating mill on the Mura River in Ižakovci. You can also visit a demonstration of weaving straw items in Lipovci, Beltinci Castle, and the Church of Sv. Ladislav with the tomb of the Zichy family.'}, 12{id:4293, ll:new GLatLng(46.7518,16.293), l:'Berkovci', d:'The little village of Berkovci lies in a peaceful valley by a stream called Ratkovski Potok. It is situated in north-east Slovenia, in the GoriÄko Nature Park. Nearby, in the village of Prosenjakovci, is the border crossing into Hungary. Country names in the area around the village include Borice, Obervesi, Dužina, Ganica, Pri Jarku, Na Njivi, MaÄkova Graba, Trebeza, Gomba, Jamlek, Veliki Travnik, Na Bregu and GoÅ¡Äa. The first mention of the settlement in historical sources dates from between 1300 and 1350. Until 1918 the village was part of Austria-Hungary. Until 1996 the village was among the bilingual villages of the border region and was known as Berkehaza. This name derives from the Hungarian word haz, haza meaning home or house. The chapel in the village has come under the parish of Križevci since 1783. A Protestant chapel was built in the village in 1913 and is today preserved as a cultural monument. The majority of the village population are Protestants. The cemetery to the south of the village, by the edge of the forest, is an interesting village cemetery with old monuments notable for the unusual position of their inscriptions. The cemetery was built here in 1913. The oldest gravestone dates from 1877 and was most probably moved here from an earlier cemetery. The first cemetery was to the north of the village, on the road leading towards the village of IvanjÅ¡evci. The cemetery has 51 graves and the inscriptions on all the monuments are on the outer side of the graves. Surrounding the cemetery is a fine natural beech fence. A stream â Ratkovski Potok â flows through the village. Next to it is a conserved natural wetland area in which many unusual plant and animal species may be found. Particularly interesting plants include broadleaf cattail, which only grows in standing water, goat\'s beard, sneezewort and purple loosestrife. Another special plant growing in the village is the Siberian iris, which mainly grows in unmown meadows. Large patches of blue Siberian irises are visible from far off as little blue islands, since they often grow to a height of over one metre. An inn, the Gostilna LanÅ¡Äek, opened in the house at number 28 in 1919. In 1923 the business expanded to include a shop and, in 1925, a newsagent\'s/tobacconist\'s. All these activities came to an end in 1942. A large number of interesting documents are still conserved
12in the building. Äasar\'s Mill, built in 1930, stands on the stream. This water mill is registered as a technical monument. It contains all the equipment used for milling and a collection of other interesting artefacts. The mill is today a museum and is open to visitors.'}, 13{id:4294, ll:new GLatLng(45.6673,13.9937), l:'Betanja', d:'Crowded village on the hill of vrtaÄa Dolinka. Over the village there are Stomolinov and KoÅ¡Äakov hill with vrtaÄa LisiÄno and valley Dol with occasional steram and Sapendol. In the past the village was part of Skocjan mansion (950 m extent). The oldest Karst farm house Betanceva house from 17th century has typical elements: black kitchen, stone covered roof, stone window and door frames and entrance. In the near you can find Micin razglednik (view point) where river Reka comes from MarinÄeva cave to the surface, and natural bridge with water fall and 164 m long stone path into depth where river disappears into the ground.'}, 14{id:4038, ll:new GLatLng(46.7355,16.0633), l:'Beznovci', d:'Beznovci is a little village on the edge of the GoriÄko region. The village has a total of 50 houses, which are home to around 180 inhabitants. It is divided into three separate parts: Stari (Old) Beznovci, Gres and Novi (New) Beznovci. A stream known simply as Potok ("stream") flows through the village. It rises near Grad and joins the Ledava at Strukovci. Agriculture is the main activity in the village. Farmers breed cattle and pigs, and there are also two chicken farms. The farmers\' principal source of income is the sale of milk. Mechanisation on the farms makes the work somewhat easier. The villagers are well aware that "strength lies in unity", as the saying goes, and therefore maintain good neighbourly relations and help each other when they can. During the winter they turn their hands to old crafts such as basket weaving and the making of brooms from birch twigs or corn straw. It is encouraging that for the most part the young people continue their education at secondary school and beyond, and many of them already have a job or are looking for one, since they realise that small farms do not provide enough to live on. The village is flat and surrounded on all sides by plains, on which there are many carefully tended fields. There is also a small hill, called Lucar. What is there to do in Beznovci? You can stop at the village inn and visit the fallow deer farm. Another sight well worth seeing is the wonderful village chapel, dedicated to the patron saint of firefighters â St Florian. On the edge of the village stands a mill belonging to the VuÄak family. Grain is no longer ground here, but instead it houses an oil mill, where pumpkin-seed oil is made. We hope that we have managed to give you some idea of our village and life in it. The village is home to good people who do all they can to make sure it is well-kept. They are proud to be able to spend their carefree youth in this wonderful place, home to hospitable and good-hearted people.'}, 15{id:4897, ll:new GLatLng(45.9973,13.5353), l:'Biljana', d:'Biljana is one of the most beautiful Brda villages, recognizable from afar by its church with a typical Aquileia-type bell tower in the village center. The bell tower was rebuilt at the end of 19th century by Valentin Vuga, a mason master from Kozana who even depicted himself on the front stone on the bell tower. The Parish Church of St. Michael which is still Gothic in its basic appearance was mentioned for the first time in old scripts from 1233. The star-arched presbytery was built in 1534, while the church itself is adorned by Baroque furnishing. The walls were painted around 1900 by the famous painter Clemente del Neri, while Christ\'s Resurrection, a wooden sculpture from the first half of 16th century, is a carving work of the South Tirol workshop. Murals behind the side altar prove that the initial church was of the same size and several times larger than other churches in this area. Namely, it had a special function of ancient parish for the major part of the Brda region. DoriÅ¡Äe with a small tower, firing slits and portals, where the lords of Biljana lived in 13th century, is an interesting building. At the end of 15th century it became property of the Orson family and later it came into hands of the Edling nobles of Gorizia and the lords of Dornberk. Before World War I Austr
15ian army was located in the building and a military hospital was there during the war. Biljana villagers are proud of Kožlin brothers due to their contribution in music (especially singing) in the second half of 19th century and of the physician Lojze Simoniti (1901-1957). The village is also famous for the well-known Fourth Biljana Meeting in 1869. For some time, the Biljana church attracted curious visitors who came to see "the appearance" in the bell tower - in a game of light and shadow some people claimed to have seen a silhouette of the Mother of God. '}, 16{id:4837, ll:new GLatLng(46.0524,15.661), l:'Bistrica ob Sotli', d:'The church of St. Peter is first mentioned in 1275. The oldest part is the nave originating from Romanesque style. In the 14th or 15th century it was enlarged with new ribbed vaults. In that time the rectangular presbytery was pulled down and rebuilt in a three-sided shape. The gothic vault was later replaced by the baroque one and two lateral chapels were built. They are dedicated to St. Joseph and Mary, The Queen of Rosary. Around 1880 the church was rebuilt in gothic style and a new neogothic altar by A. PavliÄ was set up. The presbytery, which is covered by a star-shaped ribbed vault, possesses beautiful frescos made by an unknown author from 1452. The stained-glasses closing the gothic windows are the work of sculptor France Kokalj made between 1970 and 1971. The figurative door of tabernacle and a copper saucer with crucifixion are the works of the sculptor France GorÅ¡e. '}, 17{id:2983, ll:new GLatLng(46.2843,13.9615), l:'Bitnje - Lepence - Log', d:'These three small villages are situated directly by the river Sava Bohinjka.  In the water in this part of the river a lot of fishermen find their place to fish. In the village Bitnje, which lies near the archeologically rich hill Ajdovski gradec, there is a  church of Madonna with a gold-plated altar and with the most beautiful renaissance entrance in Gorenjsko. All other important information you can see by the place Bohinjska Bistrica.'}, 18{id:4833, ll:new GLatLng(46.0166,15.6931), l:'Bizeljsko', d:'A part of the tower which has cross-ribbed vault is still preserved from the old church. Todayâs church was built between 1725 and 1737. It represents the architecture in baroque style. From that time, only the altar of St. Janez Nepomuk in the southern lateral chapel, a baroque pulpit and two holy-water fonts below the tower are preserved. In 1787, the church became parish and it changed the name into St. Lovrenc in Krajina.'}, 19{id:3733, ll:new GLatLng(46.2373,15.3653), l:'Blagovna', d:'In the northwestern part of the municipality in the village of GoriÄica, there is the Blagovna Manor from the 17th century which has given an important seal to that place. You can also visit the Church of St. Rosalie (sv. Rozalija) with illusionist frescoes by Fran JelovÅ¡ek and richly fretted Baroque wooden doors, numerous ponds which enable sports fishing, decorated with water lillies, waterchestnut and reeds. However, on the Žonta farm in Cerovec you can go horseback riding straight to the Zima partisan hospital.'}, 20{id:2517, ll:new GLatLng(46.3674,14.1092), l:'Bled', d:'Slovenia has only one island but its uniqueness makes it more attractive than many an archipelago. Sheltered by picturesque mountains, the island reigns in the middle of an Alpine lake. Its charm has made it a symbol for centuries of a town to which guests from all over the world love to return. This town, which has already existed for a thousand years, is BLED.On the island in the middle of the lake, the ancient Slavs worshipped Živa, goddess of love and fertility. Pilgrims later came to the church of St Mary on the island. A thousand years ago, on 10 April 1004, the town of Bled was mentioned for the first time when the Holy German emperor, Henry II, gifted it to the Bishop of Brixen. At that distant time, a Roman tower already stood at the top of the cliff rising vertically 100 m above the lake, and it still forms part of the mighty castle that now houses a museum collection. The town flourished in the Middle Ages due to pilgrims, and these were replaced in the 19th century by the first tourists. The Swiss hydropathist, Arnold Rikli, discovered that the gentle climate and the lake and thermal waters are a source of good health and well-being. The local people supplemented the health spa offer with guest houses and hotels.The town, already famous at the beginning of the 20th century as the most beautiful health spa of the then Austrian empire, attracted the European aristocratic elite. After WWII, one of the most attractive state residences of the former regime was located in Bled. Many of the worldâs most important people thus enjoyed the beauties of Bled. And now, for decades already, the pilgrims of the new age have been discovering this town. Cosmopolitan seekers of diversity and beauty, of relaxation and inspiration, tranquillity and the challenges of sport will find here a multitude of opportunities. Walking and coaching trails around the lake, traditional boats, ringing the islandâs wishing bell, the castle treasures, the nearby ski pistes, mountain trails, golf courses, hunting, fishing, the casino, congress facilities â all these are but fragments of Bledâs attraction, which is truly worth experiencing. And those who experience it, long for it again and againâ¦. Bled - view from the castle (360°)'}, 21{id:2521, ll:new GLatLng(46.3402,14.0595), l:'Bled - Bohinjska Bela', d:'Bohinjska Bela lies on the left bank of the Sava Bohinjka river, southwest of Bled. The oldest part of the village (from before 1000 A.D.) is Spodnja or Dolenja Vas with the parish Church of St. Margaret (sv. Marjeta). The newer part, called Zgornja or Gorenja Vas, was built under the rocky overhanging of Iglica (?the Needle?), and contains the largest number of houses. Above the village lies the smaller village of Slamniki, where a beautiful view can be experienced. The newest part of Bohinjska Bela is Podklanec with its railway and bus stations. More than a kilometre away, towards Bohinj, lies the small village of Obrna. If you wish to enjoy a beautiful view of Bled, visit the village of Kupljenik on the right bank of the Sava river. Not far from here lies the entrance to the cave under Babji zob, which can be visited
21with a guide from the Spelunking Society. Bohinjska Bela offers private rooms, tasty homemade food in inns; in Iglica there is opportunity for alpine climbing, the Sava river offers the opportunity for fishing and other water sports. Bohinjska Bela is also a good starting point for short or long hikes, to mention an example:- a 1256 m high hill, Galetovec, which is considered to have one of the nicest views over the Sava Bohinjka river. '}, 22{id:2525, ll:new GLatLng(46.3504,14.1221), l:'Bled - Ribno', d:'Includes Ribno, Koritno, BodeÅ¡Äe and Selo - villages of peace, quiet and tranquillity. The central vilage is RIBNO - a tightly knit village with the parish Church of St. Jacob. Hotel Ribno is situated on its south edge, with a beautiful view of the Sava Bohinjka river. Not far away, but lower and closer to the Sava, is a small natural lake. Strollers can also cross the bridge over the Sava to the Talež hunter?s cabin, where a stunning view of the Radovljica fields, Bled and the Karavanke can be experienced. BODEÅ ÄE is known, above all, for its Gothic church of St. Lenart dating from the middle of the 15th century, which was built on the so-called BodeÅ¡Äe furnaces. Climbers can test their skills on a vertical wall near the Sava Bohinjka. KORITNO, is a small, long village which lies on the edge of a terrace, above the Sava and is closest to Bled - only 1.5 km away. Tourists can visit the Å obec Camp, the best arranged camp in the Slovenian interior. SELO, west of Ribno, is above all known for farm tourism. '}, 23{id:2529, ll:new GLatLng(46.3796,14.0692), l:'Bled - Zgornje Gorje', d:'This area includes the villages which lie northwest of Bled towards Pokljuka. The road forks in Spodnje Gorje - one turn leads to the well-known Vintgar gorge or through Poljane towards Jesenice, whilst the other turn leads to Zgornje Gorje and further towards Pokljuka plateau. Zgornje Gorje, a densely settled village at the top of a gently sloping ridge, is the central settlement with the parish Church of St. George (sv. Jurij). Not far away, near the small village of Krnica, lies the interesting PokljuÅ¡ka ravine, also known as PokljuÅ¡ka Luknja (Pokljuka Hole). From Krnica a narrow Radovna valley leads to the foothills of Slovenia\'s highest mountain Triglav. The valley is full of meadows wherw cows still grasp today. Gorje\'s good sunny location invited people to settle here in the ancient past - evidence of which is provided by finds in the PoljÅ¡ica or Poglejska Cerkev - as the natives call one of the two Karst caves behind the village of PoljÅ¡ica - these date from late Paleolithic and Mesolithic times. Several Old Slavic gravesites have been found in Spodnje Gorje. The symbol of Gorje is a bell, because in old times the craft of bell-making flourished in these places, and the production of cow bells is now being revived. Blacksmiths, workshops, sawmills and cheese factories are also worth visiting.'}, 24{id:3267, ll:new GLatLng(45.7727,14.5064), l:'Bloke', d:'Bloke is a karst plateau, its south part consists of limestone and to the north of Bloke is a dolomite plateau, which rises about 700 and 800 m above the sea. On the Bloke Plateau there are about 45 larger or smaller settlements where about 1,800 inhabitants live. There are distinctly local species and numerous plants found only here. These are interesting for biologists and can be found mainly near meandering parts of the BloÅ¡Äica stream. Bloke and its surroundings have numerous historical, archaeological, ethnographic and geographic distinctions. In Tlake near the village Metulje (Metle) was supposedly situated Metullum, the centre of Japodi, and according to J. W. Valvasor Bloke was the original homeland of renewed Bloke skis. In the village Benete located by the road in the direction towards Ribnica there is a well-preserved remnant of the large Roman prison wall (Claustra Alpium Juliarum). NadliÅ¡ek and Pajkovo Castles, both from the Middle Ages were mentioned in Slovenian history several times. Even more famous in Slovenia is the literary character Martin Krpan, who came from the former Fajgel farm under sv. Urh near the village of Sv. Trojica (the Holy Trinity), according to the folk tradition. Nevertheless, the Bloke Plateau is certainly most famous for its skiing which was described
24in detail by J. W. Valvasor whose document is considered the oldest written record about skiing in the world.'}, 25{id:4039, ll:new GLatLng(46.7475,16.1066), l:'Bodonci', d:'Bodonci is a settlement lying at the southern edge of the GoriÄko region, where mountain and valley meet. If we look at the history of the village, we find the first written references in the 14th century, when the church of "St Lenart" already stood in the village, then known as Bodonick. A later reference tells us that there was a chapel dedicated to St Leonard in the village. This chapel probably stood in the old Catholic cemetery. The village had more houses and inhabitants at that time than it does today. The village extended towards the east, towards a wood known as BükovÅ¡Äek. EviÄnjekov Breg (breg means "hill" or "slope") was also inhabited. The people cleared the forests in order to grow food and planted fields (Trbeže is one such complex of fields in the village). From 1590 onwards the villagers began to convert to Protestantism. In 1792 the villagers held their first religious service, in a barn belonging to MikloÅ¡ Vlaj (this was the origin of one of the oldest Protestant parishes in Slovenia). That same year, with the development of education, a Protestant school opened in the village. The language of instruction was Slovene until 1888 and then Hungarian until 1919. The present-day Protestant church in Bodonci was built in 1899. In 1923 a volunteer fire brigade was founded in the village, complete with its own band. The religious school was abol
25ished in 1930 and a national school with four classes opened. At this time the people of Bodonci used to gather in two inns, Domijan\'s and Å tivan\'s. The latter was famous for its association with the accordion player Franc Å tivan. There was also a shop â Hahn\'s â in the village. During the war the village was under Hungarian control. Following liberation, the village began to turn increasingly towards agriculture. One of the first agricultural cooperatives was formed, with its own shop in Bodonci. Two village inns â Makari\'s and MarÅ¡ik\'s â became popular gathering places. The village began to take on its present appearance, with its fire station, shops, school, church, local administrative office and post office. The villagers are proud to live in a neat, orderly, well-developed country village with plenty of fields, meadows, barns, vineyards and orchards. The people of Bodonci continue the work of their ancestors with goodwill and plenty of enthusiasm.'}, 26{id:3937, ll:new GLatLng(45.7852,13.9182), l:'Bogo', d:'This small village is situated on the South slope of hill, Tabor where stands the church of St. Catherine with medieval elements. The stone cross from 1676 that stands on the crossroad belongs among the remains of our cultural heritage. South-East of Bogo is a ravine with the brook Vilenica where two horizontal Karst caves were discovered. The village is surrounded with beech and oak woods which are, especially in autumn, a popular destination for gatherers of mushrooms. Here also grow chestnut trees. Local people gather juniper and make gin. A part of the village was burnt down by Germans.'}, 27{id:2505, ll:new GLatLng(46.2742,13.9515), l:'Bohinj', d:'Bohinj is a valley that stretches from Soteska to Ukanc. On the south side, it is enclosed by the Lower Bohinj Mountains, which rise to 2.000 meters, and on the north by the Triglav mountain range with Mount Triglav, Slovenia`s highest mountain (2864 m). Bohinj is divided into the Upper and Lower Bohinj valley. There are twenty-four villages in these two valleys. Bohinj is one of the most beautiful places in the heart of the Julian Alps and in Triglav National Park. The natural beauty of high mountains, green forests, and beautiful mountain pastures and meadows, the cultural and historical monuments, and the friendly villages and towns with their hotels, restaurants, inns, and private rooms guarantee visitors a pleasant stay in Bohinj. Bohinj is an ideal starting point for day trips, for walks on the trails that run throughout the valley, and for mountaineering and climbing tours and offers ideal options and opportunities for rest and relaxation in all seasons. In winter the valley becomes a winter sports center, while during the summer the most beautiful pearl of the valley, Lake Bohinj, invites bathers, and with the Sava Bohinjka River, kayakers and fishermen as well. Welcome to Bohinj, where we hope you will spend unforgettable moments with us and enjoy our offer.Bohinj (360°)'}, 28{id:2964, ll:new GLatLng(46.2722,13.9176), l:'Bohinj - Kamnje - Žlan', d:'This is a village in Lower Bohinj valley not far away from the village Polje and Savica. In the village there is the only bakery in Bohinj. Žlan is a very small village, only a few houses and lies over the the village Polje. '}, 29{id:2977, ll:new GLatLng(46.3176,14.0112), l:'Bohinj - Koprivnik - GorjuÅ¡e', d:'The friendly climate and beautiful sightseeinig spots, together with the friendliness and hospitality of local people, create a pleasant enviroment in Koprivnik and GorjuÅ¡e. The local people in GorjuÅ¡e are most proud of their traditional hand-carved wooden tobacco pipe with a silver cover ( gorjuÅ¡ka Äedra ). You can highlight your vacation time with sightseeing and indulge yourself with different sport activiies and cuisine. All other important information you can see by the place Bohinjska Bistrica.'}, 30{id:2980, ll:new GLatLng(46.2716,13.9798), l:'Bohinj - NemÅ¡ki rovt - Ravne', d:'Both villages lie above Bohinjska Bistrica. NemÅ¡ki rovt is a small village with a church of sv.Ahaca with the picture of Brixen Bishops - the history landlords of territory Bled and Bohinj. On Kobal`s house we can admire some well preserved elements from baroque age. At the entrance to the village there is Pension Resje, where you can enjoy your stay in nice furnished rooms and cuisine at their inn. The village Ravne is situated by the ski center Kobla - between two chairlifts Kobla I and Kobla II. Near the village, but in the middle of ski center, there is an alpine hut Mencingerjeva koÄa, a sightseeing point with a magnificent view to Julian Alps and the whole Lower Bohinj valley and the lake itself.All other important information can be found by place Bohinjska Bistrica.'}, 31{id:2986, ll:new GLatLng(46.2924,14.0071), l:'Bohinj - Nomenj', d:'Nomenj is a village at the entance to to the valley. When we come from Soteska to Nomenj, we can already see the Lower Bohinj Valley with its mountains, and Vogel greets us from the distance. From the main road to the village there are about 200 m.  All other important information you can see by the place Bohinjska Bistrica.'}, 32{id:2961, ll:new GLatLng(46.268,13.9104), l:'Bohinj - Polje - LaÅ¡ki Rovt', d:'This is a village in Lower Bohinj valley with the most fertile land in Bohinj. Polje is known also for the Hansen ski jump, where the first international  ski jumping competition took place in 1931.'}, 33{id:2967, ll:new GLatLng(46.2761,13.9289), l:'Bohinj - Savica - Brod', d:'Brod und Savica lie under the mountain Rudnica, which used to be full of iron ore, which was worked into iron in both villages. In Savica there is a blacksmith`s workshop with its old hammer the crazy, which still serves its purpose. In Brod there is house in which a Bohinj writer and solicitor Janez Mencinger was born.'}, 34{id:2948, ll:new GLatLng(46.2969,13.9254), l:'Bohinj - Srednja vas', d:'A pleasant village in Upper Bohinj valley with St.Martin`s church on the hill. From Srednja vas a road takes you to the pastures in Uskovnica, in the middle of the old part of the village there is a nice gathering place under the lime tree. In well-regulated households you can find your place to stay with friendly people. A ski slope Senožeta gives you the pleasures on snow during the day and in the evenings as well.'}, 35{id:2537, ll:new GLatLng(46.2898,13.8967), l:'Bohinj - Stara Fužina', d:'Traditional alpine village with some old farmer houses; Alpine Diary Museum, a local inn with the old music box; Devil`s bridge with Mostnica Canyon further on in Voje valley.'}, 36{id:2942, ll:new GLatLng(46.2943,13.915), l:'Bohinj - Studor', d:'A small village under the mountain with the same name; very well-known after double hayracks at the entrance of the village and after the museum - Oplen house - an old house with a black kitchen. In the village there is a ranch with islandic horses and you can explore the surroundings in Bohinj on the horseback.'}, 37{id:2541, ll:new GLatLng(46.2768,13.829), l:'Bohinj - Ukanc', d:'This Alpine pasture lies on the western side of Lake Bohinj. It is enclosed by the powerful PrÅ¡ivec and Komna peaks and on the southern side by Vogel ski center. The Savica waterfall, fed by Triglav seven lakes, is not far away.'}, 38{id:2533, ll:new GLatLng(46.2738,13.9531), l:'Bohinjska Bistrica', d:'Bohinjska Bistrica is the biggest village in Bohinj valley. It has its own primary school, bus and train station ( car train as well ), some shops and stores, a museum. Thera are restaurants, a private pension, camping, ski center Kobla, sports hall, football ground, open tennis courts. You can stay overnight also in many other private rooms and appartements in the village. This information is provided by all tourist information centres in Bohinj. An Aqua Park is in the center of the village, so you can relax and have fun in many swimming pools, sauna, solarium,.... '}, 39{id:4041, ll:new GLatLng(46.7314,16.1957), l:'BokraÄi', d:'The village of BokraÄi lies on the edge of the GoriÄko region and is one of the smallest villages in the municipality of Puconci and beyond. It is also one of the oldest villages in the municipality. The village borders Sebeborci, Krnci, Dolina, KükeÄ, KoÅ¡arovci and VaneÄa. With most of the younger population having left the village years ago, almost half the present inhabitants (for the most part elderly and retired) are involved in agriculture. Barely a quarter of the population is in employment. The locals divide the village into Zgornji (Upper) and
39Spodnji (Lower) BokraÄi, while the village also includes Talaberov Breg, Žgonjarov Breg and Gomila. Years ago there were two blacksmith\'s workshops (Železnova and KovaÄeva), two shops and an inn in the village. The remains of an old vineyard cottage or vineyard that once belonged to the local count are still visible. Before the Second World War there were quite a number of Hungarians in the village. During the war the Russians came. They carried off food, livestock and machinery, so the local people began to conceal everything that might have been useful. It is said that a chest of nails is still buried somewhere near the fire station, while another farmer is supposed to have buried rifles and probably many other things that people do not know about. After the Second World War quite a number of people moved to BokraÄi from Ocinje and the surrounding area. The first agricultural machinery in the village (a threshing machine and a tractor) belonged to Franc Baler, who was happy to use his machines to help other farmers. There is also a well in the village, built by the Red Cross. People drew water from this well for themselves, for their livestock and for washing clothes. Electricity reached the village in 1953. In 1978 and 1979 the work brigades of the former Yugoslavia built a road.'}, 40{id:3904, ll:new GLatLng(46.8352,16.1433), l:'BoreÄa', d:'BoreÄa is a little village forming part of the local administrative community of Å ulinci in the municipality of Gornji Petrovci, in the furthest NE corner of Slovenia. Unlike the neighbouring villages, BoreÄa is quite a compact settlement, surrounded by pine forests. Also in the middle of a pine forest is a church dedicated to St Anne, a cultural monument dating from the early 16th century. The clearing in which the church stands is used by the villagers for numerous events, the best known of which is the annual parish festival organised to mark the Feast of St Anne in late July. The village has two cemeteries â the Catholic cemetery next to St Anne\'s and the Protestant cemetery slightly lower down below the forest, on the ridge running towards the village. A wooden bell tower built by the Protestant community stands in the village. BoreÄa is one of the smallest villages in the municipality of Gornji Petrovci.'}, 41{id:2757, ll:new GLatLng(46.338,13.5527), l:'Bovec', d:'Between two gothic churches lies a square with typical Bovec houses, friendly restaurants, shops, and hotels. Bovec is a town just by Triglav National Park and is the centre of the Upper SoÄa valley. You can find some unique villages in the land of Bovec: Srpenica, Žaga, Log ÄezsoÅ¡ki, ÄezsoÄa, Plužna, Log pod Mangrtom, Kal-Koritnica, Lepena, SoÄa and Trenta.The earliest mention of Bovec is from 1174, but the history of this area stretches much further back in time – to the Roman road through Predel and to the finds from the early Iron Age. In the past for Bovec was important trade route between the port of Triest and Wienna that passed the town. Later, the Bovec area was affected by the first World War battles. Today you can follow the traces from that time on the Walks of Peace.Today, Bovec attracts especially with a wide array of sports activities, for adrenaline junkies and those who just want to relax in the nature. The town’s upbeat rhythm is maintained by numerous sports agencies, all kinds of events, and the hospitable locals.The valleys arround Bovec are a playground for all kinds of sports all year round.In winter time the main attraction is the Kanin – Canin ski centre, but arround Bovec there are pistes for cross country skiing, and different sports agencies can take you on snow-shoe trips and sledding.From spring time to autumn there are several biking, hiking and mountaineering trails to be explored, horseback trips to be taken, golf games to be played and a wide array of different white-water sports on the SoÄa river to choose from.The small sports airfield just by Bovec is interesting for paragliders and gliders all year round.In Bovec, there are several traditional events and festivals. To mention just the bigger and traditional ones:- Festival Kluže: Is a festival of performing arts. There are concerts, several drama plays for adults and children. It takes place in July and August in different places arround Bovec, but especially in the Kluže Fortress. The programme of the Festival can be seen here: www.Kluze.net/dogajanje/Festival-Kluze-2010 - Bovec Thursday Evenings and Folklore Evenings begin in July, after the International Folklore Meeting which takes place in late June. On The Thursday Evenings there is a different c
41oncert each time and on Folklore Evenings there are singing and dancing performances of the local folklore group. All events take place in Bovec main square. More information: www.Bovec.si - Äomparska noÄ can be translated into »potato night«. This is a folklore and entertaining event. Here you can try the local dish Äompe an skuta, potatoes with cottage-cheese. The event takes place in Bovec on a weekend nearest to the 15th of August. More information: www.Bovec.si - EkoloÅ¡ki spust po SoÄi, the Eco descent down the SoÄa river, takes place every year after the main summer season on the SoÄa river has ended. Everyone can join and help clean the SoÄa river and it\'s surroundings to preserve them for the future generations. It normally takes place on one of the weekends in the first part of October. More information on organizer\'s web page: www.SocaRafting.si - Bovec Outdoor Film Festival is all about (extreme) sports and nature. Along with the Film Festival takes place also the Festival of snow sculptures. The festivals usually take place in the last week of December. For more information about the Festivals: http://www.Boff.si/?lang=en - Freeride battle normally takes place in early March on Mt. Kanin ski area, just by the ski slopes. It is a competition of freeride skiers and snowboarders. For more information: http://www.FreerideBattle.com/?lang=en - Emaus takes place every Easter Monday on Mt. Kanin ski area. On this day gather old-time skiers from all arround and try to compete between themselves and show their skills in skiing the old way. It is usually very interesting and entertaining. More information: www.Bovec.si'}, 42{id:3317, ll:new GLatLng(45.8544,13.7884), l:'Branik', d:'The village lies where the Komen Kras (Karst) sweeps steeply down to the Vipava Valley and where the Branica stream begins to meander peacefully towards the Vipava River. Even a casual visitor is captured by the charm of the high plateau in the south-west and the wine-producing rolling hills in the east, which continue in the lowland to the north.Just above the village the biggest and the oldest castle of the Primorska region â the Rihemberk Castle - is guarding over the valley. Not far away there is the small, yet picturesque, littoral hamlet of Pedrovo.'}, 43{id:3103, ll:new GLatLng(46.6162,16.2138), l:'Bratonci', d:'Bratonci has been famous from old for its cider. Among the sights of Bratonci is the Pil with the Croatian Christ dating back to 1724. This is a sculpture of Christ sitting on a stone pillar, which has been sometimes called by the locals the Thought of God. In the Bratonci graveyard there is a monument to the publicist and collector of documents of folk culture Å tefan Kuhar, which was sculptured in 1932 by the famous Slovenian architect Jože PleÄnik. In the centre of the village there is a chapel dating from 1898, dedicated to Our Lady the Helper.'}, 44{id:3143, ll:new GLatLng(45.9975,13.5272), l:'Brda', d:'In the far west of Slovenia, stretching for 72 km2, there is a charming and interesting area called Brda (translator´s note: the word in Slovene denotes rolling hills which is an exact description of this land â the area of small hilly ridges, frequently criss-crossed by valley streams; because of this it reminds many of the famous region of Tuscany in Italy). The land extends over the state border with Italy, from the emerald green SoÄa River in the southeast to the Idrija River in the northwest. Two hills enclose the land proudly: Sabotin in the East and Korada in the North. The Brda hills â approximately six thousand inhabitants live here in closely grouped villages that usually encircle a little church â sweep gently down to the Friulian Plain. Here, on a nice day, a new horizon opens onto the Adriatic Sea. It is the influence of the sea combined with the beneficial Mediterranean climate that nourishes the fertile soil on the flysch base. Good working conditions and the hard working hands of the locals produce numerous sunny fruits: cherries, peaches, apricots, ol
44ives, figs, chestnuts and last but not least grapes, which are then turned into a distinguished, sweet wine at St. Martin´s Day. The Brda region is a land with a turbulent history and an interesting present. On your way from village to village you may encounter evidence of rich, natural and cultural heritage. Brda is a land of castles and small white churches (about 30 well-preserved), usually situated on the top of hills. Nature plays an interesting part in many places of the Brda region; and working hand in hand with the locals it offers beautiful white, yellow and pink blossoms in spring, juicy fruits in summer, and a magnificent game of colours in autumn, when the most important activity of grape harvesting takes place. In late autumn and in winter nature calms down; sometimes it snows, farmers stay in their cellars and good wine flows from the barrels. Hospitable locals will be delighted to offer tourists some of this delicious wine. Do come and visit the land of intoxicating moments.   '}, 45{id:4137, ll:new GLatLng(45.8143,13.6312), l:'Brestovica', d:'The original village supposedly stood in the Mohorini hamlet. The area on which the village stands today was once surrounded by a lake and elm tre- es, which gave their name to the village, used to grow along its shore. The village was eradicated during the First World War and lost its traditional Karst architecture during the renovation process. Among its interesting fea- tures stand out the church of St. Lawrence in Dolnja Brestovica, the church of St. Anastasia standing on a small hill in Gornja Brestovica and a typical pil in the village centre. There are numerous sinkholes and Karst caves in the surroundings: the Dolenjca and DrÄa caves, which are connected by the underground flow of river Timava, the Grof cave (an inclined fossil cave with five entrances, it is 350 m long and 50 m deep), the Moritz and Bezen caverns, situated above the Mohorini hamlet, where during the First Word War monuments to unknown deities from the 2nd or 3rd century were discovered. In KlariÄi there is a water pump arranged for the Karst aqueduct. The local âosmicaâ opens in Gornja Brestovica every spring. TURISTIÄNO DRUÅ TVO BREST The association was founded in June 2006 and has 51 members. We devote ourselves mainly to the development of the village and to arranging cultural, tourist and sports events. We explore our grandparentâs lives since medieval times up to today and present them through the Karst trail to anyone, who is interested in this unique piece of land. We also arrange wine tastings and promote high- quality local wines. Moreover, we cooperate with Slovenes living in Italy, in joint tourist events. In October, the traditional walk along the tails of the Isonzo Front takes place. On the trail line, there is a renovated church of St. Anastacia, which was built in the 15th or 16th century, with a magnificen- tly preserved Turkish encampment. The top of the Grofovi hribi hills offers a fascinating view of the Gulf of Trieste. The walk concludes in the old villa- ge school, which includes an exhibition of photo- graphs, portraying the period when the village was eradicated, as it was situated on the front line.'}, 46{id:3938, ll:new GLatLng(45.7154,13.947), l:'Brestovica pri Povirju', d:'The village lies under the slope of Straža (580m). Beside the locall well there are also three wells called Studenci which, were according to oral tradition built by Napoleon`s soldiers. The k
46al GloboÄaj (50 times 100 m) is the largest kal with spring water and flows from the hills Hrbec, Belila and Äebulovica. In 1992 it was declared as a cultural heritage of the municipality of Sežana. In the village surroundings is situated Petnjak - a collapse doline with several underground passages and a cave. The village also holds a WW II monument, which was erected in 1958.'}, 47{id:4042, ll:new GLatLng(46.7059,16.1188), l:'Brezovci', d:'East of Puconci is the village of Brezovci. A stream, known simply as the Brezovci stream, flows through the village before joining the Ledava. The birch tree (breza in Slovene) is the symbol of Brezovci and also lends its name to the village sports club. A new sports field was built in 1998 and is used for matches of various kinds. The hunting association has been caring for nature and protecting it for over 50 years. The hunting lodge stands in a fine location in a small grove in the midst of fields. Clay pigeon shooting competitions take place here. The village has two establishments for eating, drinking and socialising â Zadravec\'s and Å avel\'s. Then there is the Breza general store and Marko SlaviÄ\'s shop for agricultural supplies and other material. The village population is roughly 80% Protestant and 20% Catholic. What was life like in Brezovci in the old days? At one time there were more people employed in agriculture. Conditions were different. People had more work. They ploughed with cows, while the better and richer farmers also had horses. Harvests were less plentiful and of poorer quality because less use was made of fertilisers and sprinklers. All the work was done by hand. Mowing, reaping, etc. Adverse weather was a frequent problem. Threshing corn was another difficult job. The village threshing machine operator was VilmoÅ¡ Temlin. Around 20 farm workers took part in threshing. The farmers\' wives kept them well supplied with food. Often water was all they had to drink, because there was nothing else. There was a weekly market in the village, at which the women could buy everything they needed for the household. Sunday really was a day of rest. What about during the Second World War? In 1941 the Germans occupied Brezovci and the surrounding area. A fortnight later they surrendered to the Hungarians. The Hungarians introduced their own laws and language. Pupils at the school were taught in Hungarian. In 1945 the Red Army drove the Hungarians and Germans from Brezovci. The Russians converted the school and six of the larger farmhouses into hospitals to treat their wounded. The other Russian soldiers were billeted in practically every house in the village. Thirty-five Soviet soldiers were buried in Brezovci cemetery, before being removed to a common grave in the cemetery in Murska Sobota.'}, 48{id:4981, ll:new GLatLng(46.047,13.5418), l:'Brezovk', d:'Venetian-style architecture in Brezovk, a rather remote village that remained almost untouched by rapid post-war renovations, is also worth a visit.'}, 49{id:4297, ll:new GLatLng(45.6717,13.9993), l:'Brežec', d:'Small village with preserved Karst wells and stone entrances to houses and barns with stonecutted year. In the near you find a lot of vrtaÄa, caves, kal, deserted ice caves and remainins of water mills. Bržanska nekropola- archeologists found burned graves, personal jewerelly, decorations, weapons from late bronze and iron era. The book about necropolis was published also. At the edge of soteska we find ruins of castle Å kolj above the steep rock. It was first mentioned in 15th century but it was build even sooner as medieval court. Rossetti family has rebuilt it into comfortable residence in 17th century. It is a foot path by the ruins next to the river Reka.'}, 50{id:2545, ll:new GLatLng(45.909,15.5904), l:'Brežice', d:''}, 51{id:4149, ll:new GLatLng(45.7839,13.7194), l:'Brje pri Komnu', d:'First records about the villageâs history date back in time of the nobility of Duino. In the First World War the Austrian soldiers had arranged several posts and a hospital. Villagers had to abandon their houses and became refugees. In the villageâs surroundings are four Austro-Hungarian cemete- ries and also remains of the narrow military railway line. Another interesting sight that cannot be left out is the village well with a magnificently elaborated upper, visible part of the well (âÅ¡apaâ) and some beautiful carved ornaments. Do not overlook a pil in the villageâs centre and several arches, consoles and window frames. Those who like to enjoy in real culinary delights of Karst should visit the two âosmicaâ that are opened in spring and summer.'}, 52{id:4296, ll:new GLatLng(45.7762,13.8424), l:'Brje pri Koprivi', d:'This is a village of âuskokiâ. Once here was a county of someone named ÄiÄ from Istria. The village name presumably derived from the word brdje â a hilly landscape. Later the letter d was left out due to an easier pronouncing. On the Plac are a local well (from 1898) and a cattle trough. On the spot of a former church you can see a pil. In the village surroundings are two caves pri Bezi and pri Studenci. From Brje lead two paths: a marked walkway leads to Tomaj and a macadam footpath to Ponikve. In Brje is very lively on the 30th of April when villagers set up a maypole, organize a picnic on the Plac and light a bonfire.'}, 53{id:4888, ll:new GLatLng(45.9764,13.519), l:'Ceglo', d:'Ceglo got its name after a Roman brickworks. It was located in the field below the village - the place is today on the Italian side of the border. The hamlet is given its character by a renovated castle composed of two units. Once a property of the Codelli family from Mossa, it is now a private property. The first, central unit comprises a palace, a chapel and belonging buildings, while the second, lower unit is a farm.'}, 54{id:2893, ll:new GLatLng(46.23,15.2639), l:'Celje', d:'Where the Voglajna joins the Savinja River as it turns abruptly south toward the Sava, we find Celje, the third largest city in Slovenia. Its cultural legacy testifies to rich and turbulent centuries. Originally "Keleia", a Celtic settlement where Noricum coins were minted, in the peri
54od of Emperor Claudius it developed as "Celeia" into the most important Roman borough and a most important economic and military center. Celje became the capital of a principality when the Counts of Celje were elevated to the status of princes in 1436. Allied with the German Emperor Sigismund of Luxembourg, they struggled ever more bitterly ther Hapsburgs for political supremacy in Central Europe. When Count Ulrik II was assassinated in Belgrade by his Hugarian rivals in 1456, the cry "the Counts of Celje today and never again" marked the end of their dynasty and the city came under Hapsburg rule. Celje defied natural disasters and enemies such as floods and the Turks and continued to develop its flourishing trade and commerce to strengthen its position as one of the most important cities in Lower Styria. The railway brought industrialization in 1846, which marked the end of the old times and the transition into a new exciting century in which Celje became a city with a lively cultural and tourist beat, a highly developed social life, a commercial, trade and fair center, and attractive surroundings.'}, 55{id:3129, ll:new GLatLng(46.2531,14.4871), l:'Cerklje na Gorenjskem', d:'The municipality of Cerklje na Gorenjskem lies at the point where the Kranj Plain meets the mountainous and hilly terrain of the Kamnik Alps and the Tunjice Hills to the east. This duality of the landscape is reflected in numerous natural and social phenomena. It dictates the way of life of the people who live here, and the activities and characteristics related to it. Numerous excursion destinations and sights of interest are available in this relatively small area. The ski slopes of Krvavec are justly famous. Marked trails lead to the peaks of Å tefanja Gora, Å enturÅ¡ka Gora, Ambrož and Krvavec and there are cycling trails in the mountains and lowland areas. Parachuting and paragliding are also popular. Besides the churches that adorn most of the settlements in the area, other sites of cultural interest include Strmol Castle with its park, the monastery and church in Adergas, the Hribar Villa, the memorial park commemorating notable figures, and much more. After an active day exploring the area you can get your strength back in a traditional local inn or find somewhere to stay the night and continue your adventures the next day.'}, 56{id:3265, ll:new GLatLng(45.7965,14.3624), l:'Cerknica', d:'The original Cerknica was probably located on the present UÅ¡evek polje. From there the settlement was supposedly moved to the hill around the church (the present Tabor). Its name containing the root word church allegedly originated there. On GradiÅ¡Äe there are the pre-historic remains of the walls testifying about the early settlement and the Roman burial site on Sinja gorica. Cerknica was first mentioned in 1040. In the 15th century continuous and cruel Turkish raids began, which caused much damage to this part of Slovenia. The inhabitants were forced to organise self-defence and the remains of the fortresses around the main church testify of that. These defence walls against the Turks are one of the best-preserved monuments of this kind in our territory. In the midst of them stands the church dedicated to birth of Mary, which dates back to the thirteenth century; however, it was burnt down during the Turkish raid in 1472 and was then rebuilt. The church received its final form in the middle of the sixteenth century. It is famous for its history and beautiful interior; it is built in the Late Gothic style and belongs to the group of the hall-like churches. But the intermittent Cerknica Lake is by all means the most famous sight: when full it covers 24 km2.'}, 57{id:2923, ll:new GLatLng(46.1288,13.9894), l:'Cerkno', d:'Visit the hilly world of Cerkljansko, a landscape that has been shaped so mysteriously over many centuries by nature as well as by the industrious inhabitants\' hands. Everybody who enjoys snow-covered slopes in winter is invited to the modern ski centre Cerkno. We can offer you accomodation at the Hotel Cerkno, in numerous private rooms and apartments in the vicinity of the ski slopes or elsewhere in the unspoiled Cerkljanska. In the summer months you can stop at the partisan hospital Franja in the Pasice gorge, visit the KamlonarÅ¡e home and the birthplace of the writer France Bevk in Zakojca. You can take a walk to the picturesque archaeological site Divje babe, hidden above the Idrijca valley, where the oldest instrument in Europe was found in a karst cave in palaeolithic layers - a Neanderthal pipe older than 55,000 years. Cerkljanska does not only boast a rich cultural heritage, which is fam
57iliar to the handful of those among you who have already visited the somewhat remote green valleys, romantic ravines, extensive forests and sunny plateaus. The rich, hilly, unspoiled nature, together with numerous natural and cultural sights and exceptionally hospitable people, who will serve you the local food, will undoubtedly fascinate you and convince you to keep returning.'}, 58{id:3494, ll:new GLatLng(45.8886,13.8626), l:'Cesta', d:'The village of Cesta, which at the same time is also the Local Community Cesta, lies 3 km west of AjdovÅ¡Äina in the direction towards Nova Gorica. The main highway AjdovÅ¡Äina-Nova Gorica separates the village into two parts. On the south part there is also a railway track. Even more southward lies the motorway; above it stands the beautiful little medieval town of Vipavski Križ. These two places are also quite connected as they have a common church, cemetery, school and community hall. The settlement of Cesta experienced a severe tragedy on 2nd June 1944 (WWII) â the date when the village was entirely burnt down. Immediately after the war it was rebuilt anew. Every year on 2nd June the inhabitants remember the unpleasant event with a solemn memorial service. '}, 59{id:4624, ll:new GLatLng(45.5022,13.6486), l:'Cetore', d:'At the crossroads of forgotten paths A well-marked path brings you to the crossroads of old paths between salt pans and hinterland, where you find the village Cetore, under which are the Parile gorge and a waterfall named after the gorge. The village will amaze you with its peacefulness, amazing view and many paths, waiting for you to explore them â on foot or on bycicle. Around Istria on a horseâs back You could even go around on a horseâs back . In the nearby Medljan there are two horse clubs, where you can borrow horses or go on a guided cross country ride in Istria. In vicinity of Cetore is Malija, a typical clustered settlement with an extraordinarily well-preserved Istrian tradition and a characteristic dialect. Beside having linguistic particularities and ethnologic heritage the inhabitants also have an excellent home cuisine and delicious refosco.'}, 60{id:3444, ll:new GLatLng(46.3445,15.9955), l:'Cirkulane', d:'Cirkulane, once also known under the name St. Barbara (Sv. Barbara), is incircled by vineyards, forests, pastures and fields. Todays relief image of the settlement Cirkulane was shaped by the rivulet Bela together with its affluxes Belica, Duga as well as the rivulet GradiÅ¡ki potok. The hills in the sorrounding area reach up to 300 metres with the exception of the hill VrbanjÅ¡ak which is 412 metres high. A few archaeologists and historians believe that man was attracted to the hilly world of the region Haloze, its pleasant climate and sunny patces, situated among bright forests, already in ancient times. Finds (six stone axes) bear witness to that. Some people also believe that the romans of Ptuj posessed vineyards in Haloze. The exact time of the first population in Haloze is not known. In the year of 811, Charlemagne, the king of the Franks, defined the river Drava as the border between the archdiocese of Salzburg and the Aquileian patriarchy. Cirkulane came under the rule of them latter. In those times the people of Haloze had become villains and had historicized the castle Borl. Everything chenged with the abolishment of the peasant serfdom in 1849. In the time of Maria Theresia reign, exactly in 1780 the school was initiated first. The area of Cirkulane comprises following hamlets: Brezovec, Cirkulane, Dolane, GradiÅ¡Äa, GruÅ¡kovec, Mali OkiÄ, Medribnik, Meje, Paradiž, Pohorje, Pristava, Slatina, Veliki Vrh. The most important economic line is viticulture. Many locals had to find jobs in nearby factories in Ptuj and Maribor due to heavy work in the vineyards but also because of large families. One of Slovenia`s mightiest buildings is the castle Borl, built in the 11th century on a steep cliff above the river Drava. From there the mountain path takes us to the church of St. Anne (Sveta Ana), a pilgrimage site built in the 17th century. The town of Cirkulane is embelished by the church of St. Barbara (Sveta Barbara) with an incliend, 52 metres high bell tower. It was constructed
60in the 12th century whereby today`s image is from the 18th century. The church of St Elisabeth (Sv. Elizabeta) is also worth seeing. The beautiful hills of Haloze also inspired the Slovene poet Oton ŽupanÄiÄ. When he visited the area in 1939 he stated: "New places, new miracles. Nice people. Pleasantly surprised by the picturesque region of Haloze." Main events and performances: during Carnival time all are invited to participate in the event called "faÅ¡enk", where the most original mask is being chosen. In the month of July on the name day of Anna, one can visit the pilgrimage church of St. Anna (Sv. Ana) above the castle Borl. The most lively part of the year is certanly the time of autumn when grape harvests take place together with celebrations of the Martinmas. Many performances take place at a centenary of a foundation of the cultural and educational association of Cirkulane. For more information please visit us in Tic Haloze or check our web page www.halo.si'}, 61{id:3163, ll:new GLatLng(45.8796,14.0017), l:'Col', d:'Col is an important road junction, whose strategic location was important even in the Roman era, because a Roman road passed through it. On the nearby Å ance, Å turmanik and Rižemberk hills lie the remains of former fortifications. Due to its narrow pass, Col was an ideal place for collecting tolls, and its present name stems from the German word Zoll, which means toll. Only a tower remains of the former Trilek Mansion which sits right beside the road. A milestone from the 4th century and coins from even further back were found in the tower.'}, 62{id:4151, ll:new GLatLng(45.802,13.7827), l:'Coljava', d:'In 1908 a plenty of pottery from the Copper Age was discovered in Podganja jama cave near Coljava. In 1963 ceramics from the Bronze Age were also found in the cave. These findings prove that this area was inhabited early in the history. During the First World War a military railway line was operating near the village and linked the village of Dutovlje to the Isonzo front. Due to the military requirements during the Second World War, a printing house was arranged in a large cavern in a pine forest near Coljava. The village has well developed blacksmithâs craft. In the village vicinity are several sinkholes.'}, 63{id:3892, ll:new GLatLng(45.97,14.9603), l:'Äatež', d:'Äatež is a roadside village positioned on a broad-shouldered hill at the foot of the 544 m high Zaplaz, northwest of Trebnje. A further 11 villages, with just over 500 inhabitants, are scattered across the surrounding variegated hills. On the north side is a narrow valley of the DuÅ¡ica stream, while ÄateÅ¡ka gora is opposite. There is an expansive view of the surrounding area from Äatež and an even better one from Zaplaz. The pilgrimage path to Zaplaz, to the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), became popular at the beginning of the 19th century and soon became the most important destination for pilgrims in Dolenjska. In the vicinity of the church is the stream Marijin studenec, which according to religious folk lore has a healing effect on human sight. There is also the parish Church of St. Michael in the village.'}, 64{id:2549, ll:new GLatLng(45.8814,15.6054), l:'Äatež ob Savi', d:'The village of Äatež ob Savi is situated on the right bank of the Sava River, nestling among the eastern edge of the Gorjanci Hills and Å entviÅ¡ka gora. It is connected to Brežice with the longest bridge on the Sava in Slovenia, and 1.5km from the village is ÄateÅ¡ke Toplice, a natural health resort and base of Terme Äatež Company. The health resort runs a rich sports and recreation programme. With expansive water areas, it attracts patients, holidaymakers and day trippers alike. In the nearby flat and fertile land of ÄateÅ¡ka gmajna hot springs are utilised in greenhouses.'}, 65{id:4421, ll:new GLatLng(45.9697,14.9618), l:'Äatež pod Zaplazom', d:'In Äatežu pod Zaplazom they\'re used to guests, tired wanderers and pilgrims, who partake in pilgrimage to Zaplaz, where the church of Mary\'s Assumption stands and near which you can find Mary\'s medicinal spring. A lot of people decide to go on the Levstik\'s Trail from Litija to Äatež, some decide to hike through the local vineyards, and some discover the beauty of the forests on the Zaplaz trails.'}, 66{id:4153, ll:new GLatLng(45.8116,13.8849), l:'Äehovini', d:'This lumpy village is situated in a valley by the upper stream of the ri- ver Branica. North of the village is a confluence of the rivers RaÅ¡a and Branica. The villageâs surroundings are hiding some magnificent natural beauties as brooks, springs and forests. In the vicinity are two small brooks that flow into the river RaÅ¡a: a seasonal brook Suhi potok situated west of the village and GorjanÅ¡Äek in the eastern part. Three brooks Bezjakovec, Farjavec and Rehelica, situated east from the village, flows into the river Branica. The water from the villageâs stream flows into the village trough, which was once used for watering cattle. An interesting sight is a pil with a statue of our Lady of Lourdes. VINOGRADNIÅ TVO IN VINARSTVO ROBINIA'}, 67{id:3323, ll:new GLatLng(46.0499,13.794), l:'Äepovan', d:'Set aside from the constant rushing and hidden in the shelter of the surrounding hills there is the valley of Äepovan, an unique place for its genuineness, its beautiful nature, its hidden places, and we hardly look forward to see what is coming after next turn. In the heatr of the valley we are greeted by the elongated village of Äepovan. The etymology connects the origin of the name of this village to drinking water, since unlike the neighbouring localities Äepovan does not lack in water. The turbulent history of the valley and of the village is remembered by the monument erected of the memory of the Austrian soldiers who died during World War I. The localities hidden in this valley were also deeply affected by World War II. The occupier burnt down the mayor part of Äepovan which has been almost entirely reconstructed after World War II. In the centre of the village there is a war memorial, a piece of art by the sculptor Negovan Nemec, a homage paid to the fallen. Those homesteads which remain alien to modern architecture are still discernible for the construction style typical for the regions of Å kofja Loka and Cerkno. The buildings pertaining to the house of Maražuc at Vrata testify that this used to be once a big farm. Years ago some sequences of the film Pestrna (Nursemaid) based on the novel b
67y France Bevk were recorded there. The village is watched over by the church of Saint John the Baptist, situated above the village, where you can admire one of the oldest and the most beautiful copies of the picture of the Blessed Virgin of Sveta Gora. One of the liveliest days in Äepovan is the »34th« of August. On this occasion a special feast and the Grand´s fair are organized. During the night from the 2nd on the 3rd of September the boys take all posible objects found around the houses and gather them in the centre of the village. In the morning people come to take home their rubbish and have a lot of fun dropping very wise remarks. Not only the valley but also the surrounding peaks are worth to be seen. You can climb up to the hills of VrÅ¡e or Kobilica and you can listen to the symphony played by the wind when passing through the wood, you can admire the peaceful greenness of the picturesque landscape and smell the fragrance of fresh fruit plucked in the wood. Your efforts will all be repaid by the magnificent view on the Julian Alps and the nearby localities. '}, 68{id:2956, ll:new GLatLng(46.2955,13.9454), l:'ÄeÅ¡njica v Bohinju', d:'A small village in Upper Bohinj valley near a big field by the village, the skiing slopes of Senožeta in the neighbourhood. The village is situated on the sunny side, with nice houses and friendly people who invite you to their green surroundings; a lot of walking possibilites through the valley or higher to the alpine pastures of Zajamniki and Uskovnica.'}, 69{id:2761, ll:new GLatLng(46.3195,13.547), l:'ÄezsoÄa', d:'From the village and only a stone\'s throw away from Bovec the widest pebbled tracts - prodiÅ¡Äa SoÄe - are easily accessible with nooks for swimming and other water sports.In the winter the slopes above the village attract skiers, while in the summer, swimmers and tourists who want to spend time in the sun, are attracted by the banks of the SoÄa River, the coolness of the forest and warmer water of the Slatenik stream.Every summer the ethnological and entertaining event "KmeÄke igre" (Farm games), with a demonstration of old farming methods, is organised in the village.'}, 70{id:4155, ll:new GLatLng(45.8366,13.8381), l:'Äipnje', d:'Äipnje is located in the Branik ravine, next to the place where river Branica comes out of the gorge and goes ahead towards Branik valley. The arheo- logist found prehistorical barrow and on the top of the hill KriÅ¡tangrad the ruins of an old castle. People who did not obey their counts were closed into barrels and left down the hill and than burn at the bottom in the cave BuÄa peÄ (pumpkin oven). Next to the cave, at the beginning of the village, there is Zavivnca where local people settled a place for fun and recreation (swimming, climbing, walking trips, picnic placeâ¦)'}, 71{id:2557, ll:new GLatLng(46.4701,14.85), l:'Ärna na KoroÅ¡kem', d:'Ärna, the most beautiful tourist area in the Mežica Valley, is distinguished by numerous natural attractions and a rich cultural and historical heritage. The town\'s mining museum and ethnological exhibit are interesting, and in the surroundings the Church of Sv. Ana with its black depiction of the Virgin Mary and the famous "celki" settlements and their exceptional architecture of farmhouses and granaries in the Topla Valley are outstanding. Due to its natural assets, the nearby Topla Valley has been made a regional park. Among the natural beauties of the Municipality of Ärna, the Najevska Lipa linden tree deserves special mention for its enormous size and the interesting story of its origin. More than 770 years old, this "mother of all Slovene lindens" has become the site for an annual meeting of prominent Slovene public figures. In the surroundings of Ärna, numerous alpine valleys rise to the powerful peaks of Pe
71ca, Raduha, OlÅ¡eva, and Smrekovec. With their complex network of logging roads and wagon tracks, the forests offer almost unlimited possibilities for mountain biking, and it is no coincidence that the first mountain bike park in Slovenia was established here (www.mtbpark.com). In addition to well-maintained local trails, the "Okoli Pece" international mountain bike trail around Mount Peca - Kordeževa glava (2.125 m) also runs through the park. The village of Ärna itself is known far and wide as "the" place for sport, and the local people are particularly proud of their successful skiers. This won\'t surprise you if you are familiar with the exceptional natural conditions here and link these to the characteristic determination of KoroÅ¡ka people. Ärna has well-developed facilities for sport and recreation that provide excellent conditions for training athletes. Mountaineering and sport climbing in the nearby hiking and climbing areas has become increasingly popular.'}, 72{id:4675, ll:new GLatLng(45.5506,13.8784), l:'Ärni Kal', d:'The village of Ärni Kal lies next to the Koper-Kozina road, close to the natural Karst border KraÅ¡ki rob. Located in its vicinity is a quarry where a prehistoric axe and a Roman statue of the goddess Juno were discovered. Conspicuously perched on the rock above the village are remnants of an 11th century fortress, which was part of the Venetian Republic defence system. Also visible from afar is the unusual bell tower next to the Baroque Church of St. Valentine, dating from 1680; the tower has lent due to tectonic changes and is now secured by steel ropes. The village of Ärni Kal has typical Istrian-Karst architecture, decorated with numerous stone details. The Benko house (Benkova hiÅ¡a) from 1489 is the oldest Slovenian farmhouse. The rocky slopes above the village offer over 100 climbing routes of various levels of difficulty. The dynamic countryside offers numerous hiking and cycling opportunities as well. Completed in 2004, the Ärni Kal Viaduct significantly reduced the formerly heavy village traffic. With a length of 1065m and a height of 95m, it is currently the largest bridging construction in Slovenia. '}, 73{id:4602, ll:new GLatLng(46.0883,14.2567), l:'Ärni Vrh', d:'Ärni Vrh lies in the central and western parts of the Polhov Gradec Hills and covers the highest-lying part of the municipality of Dobrova-Polhov Gradec, at a height above sea level of between 500 and 1,000 metres. The Ärni Vrh area also includes Rovt, Srednji Vrh and Smolnik. The nucleus of Ärni Vrh extends along a ridged hilly area broken by ravines cutting deep into the valley and covered with meadows, pasture, fields and rich forests, mainly beech and coniferous. Visitors are attracted by unspoilt nature and the wonderful views over the Polhov Gradec Hills, the Ljubljansko Barje wetlands, the peaks of the Gorenjska region and the hills of Notranjska. On fine days you can see as far as Triglav and Snežnik. Groups of houses line the main road from Polhov Gradec, among them the Na Sovovem open farm, a primary school and a community centre. Here the road branches off in the direction of the parish church, which stands on a nearby hill, or, to the right past the KoÅ¡ir open farm, towards Pasja Raven and on into Poljanska Dolina. The centre of the village is huddled below the church of St Leonard, standing proudly on a hill (862 metres). The church was built following the earthquake of 1895, a short distance from the site of the original church, first mentioned in historical records in 1526. The carvings in the new church are the work of Valentin Å ubic (1859–1927) from nearby Poljane. At the foot of the hill stands a chapel dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. Built in 1850, the chapel contains a tabernacle by Simon Rupnik, constructed the same year, and a carved confessional dating from 1797, the work of Bruno Ortner. Ärni Vrh got its own school in 1897. A new school was built in 1938 and now serves as a unit of a larger primary school. Ärni Vrh has many venerable old trees including a linden over 300 years old. The highest-lying farm is at a height of 960 metres above sea level, where the beautifully restored farm building of the Omejc farm can be seen.'}, 74{id:3060, ll:new GLatLng(45.9266,14.0443), l:'Ärni Vrh above Idrija', d:'Ärni Vrh is a central village on the vast ÄrnovrÅ¡ka planota (plateau) beside the GodoviÄ-Col-AjdovÅ¡Äina road. The overtly karst territory is marked by sinking creeks, sinkholes, and numerous potholes. Ärni Vrh is surrounded by dark beech and spruce forests, and this fact probably explains the origin of its name. The settlers of the Middle Ages had to reclaim, in order to till and cultivate the land, the land from the embrace of the forests. The so-called groves (logi), which gave names to settlements on the plateau (Zadlog, Idrijski Log, Mrzli Log, Zali Log) also originated from these activities. The largest such settlement under the name of Ärni Vrh is first mentioned in the 16th century. The principal cultural-historic monument in Ärni Vrh is the aforementioned church of St Just. Within the park in the middle of the settlement, there stand two monuments erected in memory of Dr. FranÄiÅ¡ek Lampe and Matej Cigale, today is the most world known the Jesuit padre Marko Ivan Rupnik (1954), master of mosaics. The close and distant neigbours of Ärni Vrh are Zadlog, Idrijski Log, Predgriže, gornje and Spodnje Lome, Javornik, Kanji Dol, Strmec, Mali Log and some other smaller hamlets. On Javornik stand a mountain lodge and a astronomical observatory. Another, even more advanced, professional observatory, intended mostly for experts, was set up on GriÅ¡ko griÄevje (hills) above Predgriže. In Gornje Lome stand a new skiing centre Javornik.'}, 75{id:3159, ll:new GLatLng(45.9085,13.7772), l:'ÄrniÄe', d:'A Roman road across the Mlake pass once lead southwest of ÄrniÄe, a very old settlement. The most prominent of the village houses is the isolated farmstead called Huh\'s Mill with a mill and an oak grove. There is an military cementery from World War 1 in ÄrniÄe. At the top of the rocky knoll lies the hamlet of Tabor, which is still populated. Its wall was built in 1413 as a defence against the Turks and the Venetians. Tabor is an importand archaeological site. The church in Ravne above ÄrniÄe contains a Baroque gold altar from 1687. Other valuable furnishings include a wooden Gothic statue of st. John the Evangelist from the end of the 15th century and a small fresco.'}, 76{id:3192, ll:new GLatLng(45.5753,15.1898), l:'Ärnomelj', d:'The old city core of Ärnomelj is a cultural monument called âa city above a cityâ because of its rich archeological finds. The remains of buildings and walls from the Roman period and the Middle Ages can be seen through the glass floor of the Pastoral Center. Another attraction is MaleriÄeva House where arts and crafts products are exhibited and sold (Bela krajina Easter eggs, braided bread, etc.). You can observe the moments from the lives of Ärnomelj residents in the museum collection in the castle. After a hike, you will love the Bela krajina wine served in the Ärnomelj Wine Cellar. This is one reason more to believe the Bela krajina slogan: âItâs good for us both!â '}, 77{id:4300, ll:new GLatLng(45.6504,13.9834), l:'Dane pri DivaÄi', d:'Crowded Karst village at base of Brkini area is divided to Upper and Lowe Street. The fields around the village are sink fields (water flodes the area and than disappears/sinks underground) and have tw
77o sinking streams: VrÄiÄi and Depožit which are ending in 450 m long and 200 m deep pit Mejjame (also cold Županova cave). Local people linked the only permanent spring in the near to village well to collect water for personal use. We find deserted ice caves in the near (Grubelce, Rebernica, PotoÄe in GriÄ) and two water ponds. You can see prehistorically building site on the top of Valerija (508 m) with preserved rampart and a lot of preserved pottery.'}, 78{id:4302, ll:new GLatLng(45.7177,13.8813), l:'Dane pri Sežani', d:'Dane is an elongated village on the sunny side of the hill Grublje (359m). It was first mentioned in 1252 as a property of a cloister. At the beginning of the village, beside the pil, is a baroque sign from 1736, while on the opposite side stands a stone cross from 1769. Most houses are new, but the old Karst houses are well-preserved. The water from the water pools and wells surrounded by a wall is used by the local people for watering plants. On the Grublje is a deep abyss Petrinova jama (Petrinâs cave) and on the plain Gabrk is the Golobnica cave. The local people are proud of the local community centre with the asphalt playground where they organize various events and dances.'}, 79{id:4043, ll:new GLatLng(46.764,16.1656), l:'Dankovci', d:'Dankolch, 1365; Donkovch in Dystrictu Waralyakurniky, 1366; Dankowcz, 1499; Hungarian name: Årfalu. Dankovci is a scattered settlement on a stream called MaÄkovski Potok, which divides the village into two parts. A number of hamlets belong to the village: KoÅ¡arovi, Markov Rob, VrtiÄke, Fujsov Breg, SapaÄke, Vrej, Bankonovi and Dol. Most of the houses are on slopes by arable land and woodland. The soil in the valley is sandy, while in the hills it is clayey and not very fertile. The village has 60 houses and a few weekend cottages scattered around Vrej. Some of the houses are empty. In administrative terms the village belongs to the MaÄkovci local administrative community. In terms of religion the population is split between Protestants and Catholics. Dankovci has existed as a village for a very long time but has very little written history. At present the village has no shop and no inn, but in the past it was home to quite a number of craftsmen. In around 1914 three bells were erected on an iron structure in the village. Today, with pride and sorrow, this structure recalls the First World War, since in 1917 two of the bells were taken away and melted down for ammunition. The construction of the GoriÄka MariÅ¡ka railway line (1902) brought work to the villagers, while many found seasonal work in Hungary, on the Marof estate, in France, in Germany and even in America. A new chapel of rest was built at the cemetery in 1963 and is still in use today. The main road through the village was asphalted in 1967. In the same period the villagers built bridges over the stream, laid roads and carried out other work for the good of the village on a voluntary basis. Less than 10 years after the arrival of electricity, six houses in the village already had telephones. Today every house is connected to the telephone network. According to the survey carried out in 1957, the village has shrunk, with part of its territory going to MoÅ¡Äanci and part to KuÅ¡tanovci. The greatest progress has come as the result of self-imposed contributions from all the villagers, since the houses are neat and orderly and almost all the access roads are asphalted. Dankovci currently has a volunteer fire brigade and a football club. There are also a number of weekend residents who are always willing to help the village and, on occasion, offer a drop of local wine. The forgotten old MariÅ¡ka has revived with the construction of the new railway line.'}, 80{id:4682, ll:new GLatLng(45.5491,13.8128), l:'Dekani', d:'Today, Dekani is a large settlement by the Koper â Kozina road. Dekani was first mentioned in written sources dating back to 1229; according to the archaeological findings, however, the area was populated already in Roman times. The name of the village allegedly comes from that of the Italian noble family of De Cani, which is also corroborated by the year 1479 carved in the familyâs coat of arms. Dating from the same century is also the Gothic village Church of Maryâs Assumption, with the paintings by Tone Kralj;
80 the bell tower was constructed in 1841. In the second half of the 19th century, the village became a strong centre of the cultural and educational activities inspired by the Slovenian national movement. The Dekani area abounds in natural riches: the hills above the village are covered with numerous olive groves and orchards. On the Rižana River below, as many as ten mills used to operate. '}, 81{id:4307, ll:new GLatLng(45.683,13.9699), l:'DivaÄa', d:'A large cluster village DivaÄa, the largest settlement and seat of municipality, is an important traffic crossroads (for railway and road). Already in the past there were a lot of inns in which furmani were stopping. In old Austria it was an important crossroads of railway from Vienna to Trieste from where it branched to monorail to Pula and Koper. DivaÄa developed in the beginning of the previous century thanks to the railway. On the railway station there is a steam locomotive which has a historical value. The village church of St. Anton stands in constructed paddock with one of the most beautiful pilaster entrances on Karst which dates from the year of 1728. On the NW DivaÄa is surrounded by mountain VremÅ¡Äica (1027 m), which is a popular destination for hikers and is also known for homemade sheepâs cheese. On the N it is surrounded by Äebulovica and world of DivaÄa Gabrk.The surroundings hide numerous Karstic caves and precipices: KaÄna cave (the most wild romantic abyss of the world), DivaÄa cave, KoÅ¡eva cave, precipices Risnik, Radvanj, Bukove doline, Krgunci,â¦'}, 82{id:4157, ll:new GLatLng(45.8175,13.7534), l:'DivÄi', d:'According to a folk tradition the village of DivÄi gained its name after a farmer named DivkaÄ who had an extensive property on this area and a flock of sheep. After his death (around 1700) some other inhabitants built their houses on this area and so a condensed village was created. At first the village was named Rožce, but then the villagers changed it and named it after its first landlord. Until the Second World War the village was under the village of Komen, but now is an independent hamlet. In DivÄi starts a macadam path that leads to the pilgrimage church of the Virgin Mary in the village of OberÅ¡ljan where the path continues to the village of TomaÄevica.'}, 83{id:3060, ll:new GLatLng(46.5469,14.9413), l:'Dobja vas', d:'A linear settlement in the municipality of Ravne na KoroÅ¡kem in the Meža Valley, Dobja Vas lies along the Ravne na KoroÅ¡kem-Prevalje road at the foot of NavrÅ¡ki Vrh, the hill lying to the south of the village. The old part of the settlement is clustered round the former Dob manor house. Around the old centre is a group of new houses and residential districts spreading along the southern slope of the hill above the valley. Owing to its vicinity to Ravne na KoroÅ¡kem â the largest town in the KoroÅ¡ka region â and the neighbouring industrial centre of Prevalje, this formerly agricultural settlement has undergone urbanisation and gradually become a suburb of Ravne. A light industrial/services zone serving Ravne has developed along the banks of the river Meža. According to the latest statistical data the area of Dobja Vas has a population of 707.'}, 84{id:3155, ll:new GLatLng(45.883,13.8465), l:'Dobravlje', d:'5 km from AjdovÅ¡Äina in the direction of Nova Gorica lies Dobravlje, a scattered village with preserved buildings that indicate the architectual development of a typical Vipava house trough centuries. In a field south of the village stands the Church of St. Peter, which is amost a miniature museum of the Baroque painter Anton Cebej.'}, 85{id:3155, ll:new GLatLng(45.7665,13.8817), l:'Dobravlje', d:'A village of 3 separated groups of houses. Dobravlje has many old Karst houses and at the crossroad is a village kal, which was once used for watering cattle. In Dobravlje surroundings grow vines, cherry trees, plum trees and apple trees. There are a number of paths where you can go on a walk and admire the intact Karst wood in which grow chestnut trees, oak trees, ash trees, beech trees, Mahaleb Cherry etc⦠In the vicinity are the beds of Tomajâs limestone that appears between Dutovlje and Å torje. In the upper one were found ammonites, carbonised plants and also various fossils of fishes. The most interesting one is a ray from the breed of Rhinobatos.'}, 86{id:3274, ll:new GLatLng(45.848,14.6948), l:'Dobrepolje', d:'The Dobrepolje Valley (Dobrepoljska dolina) and the Struga Valley (StruÅ¡ka dolina), which form the region of the Dobrepolje municipality, are covered by fert
86ile fields and forests. From the Church of St. Anthony (sv. Anton) there is a beautiful view on the villages with idyllic churches, old houses and hayracks. In front of the church there is a linden groove with over 100 linden trees up to 500 years old. At Videm one can view the works of two local artists, sculptor and painter France and Tone Kralj. There is also a monument to Fran JakliÄ, the writer, scholar, politician and worker in a cooperative society. The Church of St. Florian (sv. Florjan) in Ponikve is famous for its Baroque altars. Both valleys are distinctively karstic and the proofs of their karstic character are the most renewed PodpeÅ¡ka jama Cave, which attracted J. W. Valvasor as well as the RaÅ¡ica stream, which sinks underground in Ponikve. In the forests, which surround the valley, there are plenty of deer, foxes, boars, badgers and other forest animals. The terrain is convenient for biking, mushroom picking and walks.'}, 87{id:3062, ll:new GLatLng(46.5521,14.9895), l:'Dobrije', d:'Situated between Tolsti Vrh and KoroÅ¡ki Selovec, along the main Ravne na KoroÅ¡kem-Dravograd road, Dobrije has a clustered nucleus on either side of the river Meža. In 1919 Franjo Malgaj, the commander of a company of volunteer fighters, was killed in a birch grove above the Blatnik farm while retreating from superior Austrian forces. A memorial to him and his comrades, with verses by General Rudolf Maister and Karel Destovnik Kajuh, stands by the new road.'}, 88{id:2721, ll:new GLatLng(46.3358,15.2261), l:'Dobrna', d:'With just over 2100 inhabitants, the Municipality of Dobrna is famous for its healing spring and its rich cultural and natural heritage witnessed by numerous villas, manors, and castles.There are places that fascinate and cannot be forgotten. You simply cannot resist going back. Well, Dobrna is certainly a place you will enjoy coming back.The Valley of the Mills, the authentic âblackâ kitchen, Ledenica Cave, waterfall Drenovec, and Gutenik Manor, ostrich farm in the valley beneath St. Nicholas church, a collection of cultural heritage items at Terme Dobrna - "Polenek\'s Ethnology Collection", a high rock - "KoÅ¡ka ura" clock, Kneippâs pool, Anaâs Trail and
88you will certainly not be disappointed if you heed their advice and go to the Dobrna Thermal Spa, one of the oldest thermal health resorts in Slovenia.The Terme Dobrna spa is a modern and dynamic health resort and tourist centre. 600 years of tradition complemented with the latest medical expertise. A place for relaxation, where wisdom, experience, natural wealth, healthy environment and hospitality blend into a harmonious whole.'}, 89{id:3054, ll:new GLatLng(45.8767,14.9773), l:'DobrniÄ', d:'DobrniÄ is the largest locality in the valley DobrniÅ¡ka dolina, which is famous for numerous karst caves, sinkholes and uvalas besides the plain DobrniÅ¡ko polje. The basin is surrounded by the hills: Trebni vrh, Gorenji vrh, Ostri vrh and Lisec. In the plain area there are fertile field in the sunny positions of Lisec and Å maver. There are vineyards, and the surrounding hills are mainly covered with wood. The Halstat mounds at DobrniÄ, Reva and Dobrava testify to the early settlement in this area. In DobrniÄ several examples of typical rural architecture have been preserved. The rounded Square in the old centre of DobrniÄ is surrounded by some older houses.'}, 90{id:4369, ll:new GLatLng(46.0541,14.4144), l:'Dobrova', d:'Dobrova lies at the junction of the roads to Horjul and Polhov Gradec. It is the administrative centre of the municipality. According to oral tradition, the settlement is named after a 1000-year-old oak tree that was cut down in 1888. The names of the nearby hill GradiÅ¡Äe and farmer GradiÅ¡nik indicate that the people who settled the area were of Old Slavic origin. St Maryâs Church, with many answered prayers, was very popular among religious people, so it was a lively place of pilgrimage for many centuries. None other than Governor of Carniola Jožef Poklukar, Ph.D., owned a villa in Dobrova. Slovenian impressionists would look for inspiration there. Still today, Dobrova holds a special place in the municipality. Between the Horjul and Prosca valleys rises the wooded peak KljuÄ (623 m). In the vicinity of Dobrova you can visit the excursion farm Pri JurÄku, Kramarjev Hram and Pizzeria Pr Prek. '}, 91{id:4872, ll:new GLatLng(45.9977,13.5268), l:'Dobrovo', d:'Dobrovo with some 400 inhabitants is the administrative center of Brda Municipality and also the center of the Brda wine-growing area. The village name is derived from "dob", pedunculate oak, once the most common tree species in Brda. In the immediate vicinity rises the mighty Dobrovo castle where the permanent collection of graphic works of the world-renowned painter Zoran MuÅ¡iÄ and other temporary collections are displayed and various events are held in the Knights\' Hall or in the castle courtyard. Rooms on the second floor are especially important for the history of the castle, presenting the life of the Baguer family and part of returned original furnishing. In front of the Municipal building stands a memorial dedicated to the fallen and the victims of World War II, while at the Dobrovo castle there is a sculpture depicting the poet Alojz Gradnik in a typical pose, a work of Jakov Brdar. A visit to GoriÅ¡ka Brda Wine Cellar, the largest cooperative cellar in Slovenia founded in 1957, is a very interesting experience. The visit can be complemented with wine tasting and the purchase of excellent Brda wines. Every year in the beginning of June, a traditional Festival of Cherries is held in Dobrovo. From Dobrovo where a pharmacy, a health care center, a post office, a school, a bank and some shops can be found, any of the villages in Brda can easily be reached by car, motorbike, bike or even on foot. The beginnings of the Dobrovo Renaissance castle can be traced back to around 1600. It is known that the medieval castle fell into ruin and the current castle was built on its ruins. The walls were probably built during the Second Venetian War, in the period 1615ï1617 because the castle had an important strategic role at that time. The four corner towers, offering magnificent views of the surrounding countryside, give the castle its characteristic image. The castle and the estate were the property of the Colloredo family while at the end of 18th century it was taken over by the Catterini-Erzberg family. The last and the best known owner of the castle was Count Silverio de Baguer, a Spanish diplomat, the secretary of Spanish Embassy for Austria, Bavaria, Würtenberg and Hessen in Viennna who married Cecilia de Caterini-Erzberg in 1872. Thus, the property came into the hands of the Baguer family. After World War II, the Allied Military Administration resided in the castle and after 1947 it became the so-called common property of the people. In 1970s it was taken over by the Gorica Museum and its complete renovation started in 1979. The castle was open for the public in 1991, soon after Slovenia became independent. '}, 92{id:3107, ll:new GLatLng(46.6006,16.1789), l:'Dokležovje', d:'Dokležovje is autonomous parish, and used to known for troughmaking. Among the cultural monuments of the past there are the church of St. Å tefan built in 1844 next to the graveyard in the middle of the village, and Roman mounds which are supposed to have been situated along the Roman road between Gornja Radgona and Lendava.'}, 93{id:4306, ll:new GLatLng(45.7274,13.8142), l:'Dol pri Vogljah', d:'The village is situated along the border with Italy near the frontier Repentabor. After WW II the border was established so that all the houses remained in Slovenia, whereas the school, the graveyard, the church and most fields remained in Italy. The Vogelj pine trees shelter country houses, while excellent restaurants improved the development of tourism in the village. A magnificent monument to the villagers who died during the war stands in the centre and the skeleton of a cave bear was recently excavated in the nearby quarry.'}, 94{id:4159, ll:new GLatLng(45.8206,13.8869), l:'Dolanci', d:'The village is situated in the valley of the river Branica, between the hills Lukovnik (350 m) and Stara gora, and is divided into two lumpy areas: Gornja vas and Dolnja vas. Between Kodreti and Dolanci is a small stream GrnÅ¡Äak that flows into Branica. In âLeniÅ¡Äeâ near the village is also a medicinal spring. Villagers are proud of the monument dedicated to the baron Andrej Äeho- vin, who was born in Dolanci and was an officer of the Austrian army. The monument is a work of the sculptor A. Bitežnik, the stonecutter B. Bitežnik and of the architect M. Fabiani and was hidden from fascists in 1926. In the village surroundings (on the place called âPopotnikâ
94- hiker) stands a pil with the Mary of Sveta gora and on the road branch for Dolanci is a pil with St Cyril and St Methodius.'}, 95{id:3876, ll:new GLatLng(45.9893,14.0932), l:'Dole', d:'Dole appears as an extended widespread plateau-like landscape at an altitude of around 800 metres above sea level. It was and continues to be an Idrijan âborderâ territory. Prior to World War II, it was located close to the Italian-Yugoslav border. The road through Dole runs across the undulating landscape, which is covered by carefully cultivated meadows and fields; well kept farms estates are active also in cattle breeding.'}, 96{id:3447, ll:new GLatLng(46.329,15.8159), l:'Dolena', d:'Around the year 1400 the settlement Dolena was put under the administration of Ptujska Gora. Children visited the school in St. Duh (Sv. Duh) situated in the region of Haloze, whereby the parish was in the vallage St. Trinity (Sv. Trojica). The settlement lies south of the river Dravinja, 230 metres above sea level, and is predominantly mountainous. The local comunity of Dolena once comprised following hamlets: Dolena, HodoÅ¡e, Dobrova, PeklaÄa, RakoÅ¡ak, Raztoke, Srnjakovec, Stojana vas and BoleÄka vas. Above the Dravinja river, north-east under Sv. Janez (the church was first mentioned in 1567) there was once a castle Dobrava or "Stari grad". This church was donated by Ulrik Dolenjski to the, at the period founded, church at Ptujska Gora. In 1615 this castle came together with Ptujska Gora under the administration of the Jesuits from Leoben but later in 1773 it was put under the control of the church fund. Later owners rebuilt the castle and in 1907 the loan society of Ptuj took over the ownership. During the war the castle was pulled down. South of Dobrava we find the hamlet "TurÅ¡ka graba", the name of which reminds us of Turkish incursions between the years 1529 and 1532. The basic economic line is viticulture. The local community of Dolena comprises three vallages - Dolena, Zg. Pristava an Popovci. It numbers 533 inhabitants. In Zg. Pristava there are two monuments reminding us of heavy fighting that raged in this area during the World War Two. The settlement is also known for its cultural heritage, which was preserved till today, especially folk musik and folklore. The folk tradition was preserved through centuries - it is an art and a national welfare which enriches our modest countryman. Also nowadays we love to sing and dance by old folk customs in the village. For more information please visit us in Tic Haloze or check our web page www.halo.si'}, 97{id:3010, ll:new GLatLng(45.9481,15.548), l:'Dolenja vas', d:'Dolenja Vas is the centre of a local administrative community and has around 930 inhabitants divided among the villages of Dolenja Vas, Stari Grad, Libna, Spodnja (Lower) Libna, Spodnji (Lower) Stari Grad and Pesje. It extends to the north and south of the regional KrÅ¡ko-Brežice road. An international railway line also passes through Dolenja Vas. Libna railway station, which is for passenger traffic only, is neat and well maintained and has an open platform. Farming is no longer the main source of income in the area. Fruit growing in intensive orchards is the most important agricultural sector, and one that still has opportunities to expand. Libna and Äele constitute the area\'s wine district. Good wine is produced here. North of Dolenja Vas, between Libna and Äele, is an extensive area of woodland known as Ärna Mlaka ("Black Pool"). This area is saturated with drinking water of great purity. The area provides water for all the local inhabitants, while the water that is not used drains into the Dolenja Vas stream. Ärna Mlaka is a popular area for mushroom-pickers. Footpaths lead through it to Zdole. In Dolenja Vas itself the well-preserved and beautifully maintained St Mary\'s church (built 1627) stands atop a high stone retaining wall. Inside the church, the painted decoration dates from 1886. It is still in excellent condition and well worth seeing. The village centre, which is also the centre of the local administrative community, was remodelled in 1995. Features of interest include a memorial to the expellees of 1941â1945, the village well and a chapel. The centre is a pleasant place to stop for those driving through the area. The village cultural centre, though small and only catering for local needs, is nevertheless fully booked up by numerous cultural programmes. Stari Grad is a settlement on the KrÅ¡ko-Brežice road. The hamlet of Marof lies on the upper plateau. St Nicholas\'s church (built 1627) stands beside the road. Libna is also the name of a green hill rising to a height of 354 metres above sea level. Its southern slopes are planted with vines. At the summit of Libna is St Margaret\'s church (built 1580) and, nearby, the hunting lodge of the Videm Hunting Association. There is a unique view over KrÅ¡ko Polje and the Gorjanci Hills towards Novo Mesto and Zagreb. Libna was first settled many thousands of years ago. Earlier inhabitants included Illyrians and Celts. Another site worth seeing is the new spring supplying drinking water just below the regional road in Spodnja Libna. Spodnji Stari Grad boasts a large sports centre, still under construction. Pesje is an attractive nucleated settlement above the railway line. Three good roads connect the settlement. Clubs and associations in the local administrative community include an active volunteer fire brigade (founded 1928), a sports club, the Žarek choral society and an expellees\' association, among others. The community celebrates its traditional holiday on 15 August. This is a time for the entire population to come together with their friends. There are currently four establishments serving food and drink in the area.'}, 98{id:4310, ll:new GLatLng(45.7892,13.9019), l:'Dolenje', d:'Dolenje is situated on a ledge above the valley of the river RaÅ¡a. Houses with flat roofs and stones put on korci are typical of this region. Dolenje has also an open-air bowling alley. While the spring in Å ulka was stemmed for the local water supply, the Å¡tirna is used mainly for watering the plants. The village is surrounded by vineyards and orchards and by the road is a gravel pit. In a near ravine flow two brooks Strmadna and Vilenca, which flow into the RaÅ¡a river valley.'}, 99{id:4310, ll:new GLatLng(45.865,13.9028), l:'Dolenje', d:'At the foot of the flysch hills by the Vip
99ava River lies the village of Dolenje, from which a path leads past a stone bridge from Napoleon\'s era to the Novak Mill. Its wooden wheels drove grinding stones and a saw, similary to the Lower Mill further down the Vipava River.'}, 100{id:2869, ll:new GLatLng(45.7553,15.0586), l:'Dolenjske Toplice', d:'«As regards thermal waters, there are some in Central Carniola that are so excellent that people come from far and wide to visit them.« These words appeared in the second half of the 17.th century in a book by the polymath Johann Weichard Valvasor and confirm that tourists have been coming to Dolenjske Toplice – still today one of the most popular spa areas in Slovenia – for centuries.The first written mention of Toplice dates from 1228, when Henry IV, the margrave of Istria, bestowed part of his property on the Cistercian abbey in StiÄna. The thermal springs that give the town its name have been known since prehistoric times – something proved by the archaeological sites in the immediate vicinity.Today Dolenjske Toplice is a centre of health, wellness and congress tourism and an area of unspoilt nature with a rich cultural heritage.The driving force behind spa and wellness tourism is Terme Krka, which has been operating here for almost 40 years. Dolenjske Toplice´s latest acquisition is a Cultural and Congress Centre whose main activity is congress tourism. The unspoilt natural heritage of the area includes the forest of KoÄevski Rog, to the right of the town. The forest also conceals an important piece of historical heritage among its trees: Base 20, today the only open-air museum of its kind in Europe. Other important elements of cultural heritage include churches, some of which were once important centre of pilgrimage. Sights in nearby Soteska include the ruins of a once-mighty castle, the garden pavilion known as the Devil´s Tower and a collection of old vehicles that come under the aegis of the National Technical Museum.Summer is the busiest time of year, with a large number of cultural and social events (from May to September). The climax comes with the municipal holiday (22 July) and TopliÅ¡ka noÄ, the biggest and most important cultural event in the municipality.For more information on the sites of interest, facilities and amenities, and events in the Toplice valley, please contact TIC Dolenjske Toplice, T: 07 384 51 88, e-mail: [email protected] or visit our website: www.dolenjske-toplice.si.'}, 101{id:3147, ll:new GLatLng(45.8754,13.9358), l:'Dolga Poljana', d:'The first inhabitants of Dolga Poljana escaped from the bora into the shelter of the mountain. The houses were built side by side, thus rendering the typical appearance of a clustered, yet long, settlement.'}, 102{id:4044, ll:new GLatLng(46.7383,16.1847), l:'Dolina', d:'Dolina is a small village in the municipality of Puconci lying along a stream called Dolinski Potok. The headwaters of this stream are below Slivnjekov Rob, a forest-covered hill to north of the settlement. This little stream continues on its way towards the south, where it joins another stream, BokraÄki Potok, above Sebeborci to form Sebeborski Potok. The north-south direction is also followed by the ridges characteristic of Dolina and the other villages of central GoriÄko. Little streams have cut beautifully shaped valleys into the tertiary plateau, a bed of agglutinate rock consisting of gravel, sand, clay, marl and conglomerate, which today lies at between 250 and 350 metres above sea level, like a remnant of the inlets of the prehistoric Pannonian Sea. The inhabitants of Dolina ("Valley") therefore named their settlement after the picturesque valley. To the north are the neighbouring settlements of KoÅ¡arovci, Panovci and KukeÄ; to the east is BokraÄi. The main road runs over the western ridge, a popular site for weekend cottages, and right into this village, since the main traffic route from GoriÄko towards the Mura Plain runs through VaneÄa. The village of Dolina, which numbers around 193 inhabitants, is a scattered settlement in the valley of the stream at a height of 265 metres above sea level. The bottom of the valley is for the most part covered with meadows, while much of the settlement and the tilled ground are on the gentle sunny slope. The top of the hill is covered with vineyards. The shady ridges are given over to mixed forest. The peak of the eastern ridge, known as Duga Gomila ("Long Barrow"), which is evidence of very early, probably pre-Roman habitation in this area, is a Roma settlement. Other hamlets here are Banfijev Breg, KovaÄev Breg, Lebarji, LepoÅ¡ov Breg, Slivnjekov Rob, Vukov Rob and Žilavciov VaraÅ¡. Today the population is to a large extent tied to Murska Sobota, which is also where most people work. Dolina has long since lost its predominantly agricultural character and today the majority of households are semi-agricultural. Most of the villagers are Protestants, although there are also some Catholics. Dolina belongs to the religious community of Puconci. In the village there is a cemetery with an old bell tower. The arrival of the telep
102hone network was a significant acquisition for the village. Since Slovenia\'s independence, the village has undergone major changes. In 1993 the municipal road linking Dolina to VaneÄa and BokraÄi was asphalted. Since then a number of village roads have been given an asphalt covering. By means of an additional self-imposed contribution and the collection of funds through local contributions, the villagers have succeeded in completing the chapel of rest. On the summit of Ribnjek (317 metres), a solitary hill commanding a fine view, stand the hunting lodge and a radio transmitter. The village is surrounded by hills covered with dense forest and neat vineyards among which there are holiday houses and paths for pleasant country walks.'}, 103{id:4945, ll:new GLatLng(45.9766,13.5524), l:'Dolnje Cerovo', d:'In Dolnje Cerovo you can ask the locals about the origin of a thick chain around the Church of St. Leonard, a patron saint of prisoners and the detained, and you might hear several stories about it. They talk about a vow made by a farmer who transported wine with oxen, got stuck in mud with the cart somewhere along his way and had a chain with a year 1859 forged after safely returning home.'}, 104{id:4312, ll:new GLatLng(45.6782,13.9802), l:'Dolnje LežeÄe', d:'The village was first mentioned in the year of 1202. Its characteristics are small squares; old inn Äotnik has monumental (historical) value. In the vicinity there are Karstic abysses, ice caves, dol and numerous sinkholes. In the yard in the village there is the entrance to the 22 m long and 9 m deep KurinÄeva cave. In the middle of the village there is the church of Sv. trojica with the bell tower on PRESLICA, the paintings in the interior of the church are painted by painter Raspet and are dating back to the year of 1868. Under grassy Gabrk, below VremÅ¡Äica, there is a small airport which was used for military purposes already in the time of Austrian empire and during the Italian occupation. That is why it is know as the oldest airport in our country. Every year there is a large show of electronic music called Meet me.'}, 105{id:4019, ll:new GLatLng(46.7941,16.0697), l:'Dolnji SlaveÄi', d:'Dolnji SlaveÄi is first mentioned in historical records in 1365 as Alsozcleneche and then in 1499 as Alsozaloche. This highly dispersed settlement extends for almost three kilometres along the valley of the Lukaj stream by the Motovilci-Kuzma road. The hamlets on the west ridge belonging to the settlement are: to the east of the road, Ažija, Kukojca and Ferkova Gasa; on the other side of the stream, Ungarov Breg, VratuÅ¡ov Breg, Beli Breg and Olabe; and to the north, Reckova Graba and Å umarski Vrh. The soil by the Lukaj stream, which thanks to its deep channel rarely floods, is sandy. Elsewhere there is marl, clay or gravel soil. Wheat, corn and barley are grown in carefully tended fields on both slopes, with small meadows in between. At one time farmers used cows and horses to work the land, but this practice has long since died out. Fruit trees and vine trellises grow by the houses and there are also small vineyards and gardens. Mixed forest, for the most part privately owned, covers the ridge and the slopes and reaches far down towards the valley. The houses are of brick and generally well renovated. There are also many new houses. Houses made of beaten clay and plaster-covered wooden houses have disappeared, and only a few houses with thatched roofs still survive. Approximately 150 years ago an inn with a shop was built. The owner was a Jew called Piler. There was also a mill owned by Werner, another Jew. The entire complex was bought from them by Janez ForjaniÄ and his wife Ana. Thirty-five years later their son Franc and his wife Sidonija inherited the inn and the shop, remaining their owners for 36 years. For the last 42 years, they have been run by a grandson, Franc, and his wife Marija. The mill was inherited by two sons, Ludvik and Kalman, and then by two grandchildren Marija and Herman. Today the mill is abandoned. The village community centre has served as a milk collection centre, storage space for firefighting equipment, a function room, meeting rooms, and so on. The first volunteer fire brigade was founded in 1935. The school in Dolnji SlaveÄi (opened in 1895) finally closed in 1968. The school buildings were sold to private investors.'}, 106{id:3690, ll:new GLatLng(45.5209,15.1777), l:'DragatuÅ¡', d:'DragatuÅ¡ is a clustered settlement along the road Ärnomelj â Vinica, located 8 km from Ärnomelj. The church of Janez Krstnik, which was built in the 19th century, ruined during the Second World War and rebuilt after it, boasts in the town centre.The Slovene poet Oton ŽupanÄiÄ spent his childhood years in DragatuÅ¡, and visitors can pay him respect in the memorial room of the ŽupanÄiÄev hram inn. Only a stoneâs throw away, the Regional Park Lahinja begins to tell you its own story.'}, 107{id:3729, ll:new GLatLng(46.274,15.3928), l:'Dramlje', d:'The settlement of Dramlje lies 7 km north of Å entjur by the motorway Celje- Maribor. The first owners of that area were the monks of ŽiÄe Carthusian Monastery who had ponds in the valleys of Dramlje, however, in the 14th century the counts of Celje governed the area. The place is an interesting excursion post due to the unspoiled nature and mainly due to the wine growing slopes. The pilgrimage Church of St. Ursula is worth visiting and besides, it is also a mountain post. However, you can go on an organised walk with the local mountaineering association on the second Sunday in February and on the Day of Independence on 25th June along a part of SlomÅ¡ek\'s path.  '}, 108{id:4314, ll:new GLatLng(45.7553,13.8318), l:'Dutovlje', d:'This village is situated in the centre of the wine-growing region and was first mentioned in 1278, while the traces of settlement that were found date far back in the prehistory. In the centre of the village is a church of St. Jurij from the 15th century, which was a stronghold of the Knights Templar. The last remains of the large walls which surrounded the church were destroyed in 1965 and a block of flats, a shop, a post-office and an outpatientsâ department were built on this spot. In the previous century the graves with urns and a treasure from the Roman period was found near the railway station. The treasure is kept in the museums in Vienna and Gorizia. There is also an interesting village well with an engraved monogram of Christ and a sacret heart from 1848. Towards the village Kreplje is the Austro-Hungarian military cemetery. In August, on the schoolyard, there is a traditional event called Praznik terana in prÅ
108¡uta.'}, 109{id:4316, ll:new GLatLng(45.7371,13.8846), l:'FilipÄje Brdo', d:'This village once bore a name of Malo Brdo. At âUrbanÄeviâ house you can admire a stone bracket, which supports the gank. The entrance into the 70 metres long Karst cave is right from the cellar of Mr. Janez ÄaÄâs house. The local people are still breeding and grazing cattle (cows, bulls and horses). In the village surroundings are many vineyards and meadows, which are surrounded with walls and Å¡karpe. Paths lead you through a common where grow only sumach/ruj and juniper trees. You can admire vrtaÄe, oak trees and well-conserved herdsmanâs cottages and also see the remaining of unfinished railway line.'}, 110{id:4933, ll:new GLatLng(45.997,13.5041), l:'Fojana', d:'Fojana is a small village less frequented by visitors due to late road connection. It has a rich history: during the Middle Ages it was home of the famous lords of Fojana, while between the wars the first cooperative in Brda was established here. Historically rich Fojana has two churches. The first one is named St. Spirit on the Lake. According to oral traditions, a cave or a lake lies beneath it; the fact is that the entire slope, along with the church, has been sliding. The important composer and conductor Rado Simoniti is buried here. The second church has one nave, with main altar dating back to 1800. '}, 111{id:3152, ll:new GLatLng(45.839,13.8868), l:'Gaberje', d:'Sheltered from the wind on the soutern side of the Vipava Hills lies the settlement of Gaberje with a single-arch stone bridge, which is an important technical monument.'}, 112{id:4161, ll:new GLatLng(45.8061,13.7798), l:'Gabrovica pri Komnu', d:'The village was first mentioned as the property of the monastery in Rožac (Rosazzo). It was renowned as the village of stonemasons with its masonry school. A quarry of white marble from Kopriva also stands in the vicinity. The efforts of stonemasons and stonecutters can be noticed on numerous houses with fine architectural details. Near the village square, which is adorned with majestic lime trees stands the church of St. Peter. During the Second World War the XIX. Slovene Assault brigade of national liberation and the SreÄko Kosovel partisan detachment were founded, whi- ch is commemorated by memorial plaques. A relay courier station, called P13 also worked here.'}, 113{id:4412, ll:new GLatLng(46.2922,15.206), l:'Galicija', d:'The local administrative community of Galicija lies at the north-eastern end of the municipality of Žalec and covers an area of over 15 square kilometres. The community has roughly 2,000 inhabitants divided among six hamlets â Galicija, HramÅ¡e, Pernovo, Velika PireÅ¡ica, Zavrh and Železno â and extends onto the slopes of Kjumberk (628 metres) and Å entjungert/Gora (569 m). The district is also the boundary of the municipality of Žalec, since it touches on the municipalities of Celje, Dobrna and Velenje, at the border between the Savinja Valley and the Å alek Valley.Origin of the name GalicijaThere are several theories about the origin of the name: some say it comes from the ancient word galica meaning "crow", while others maintain that it relates to the church of St James, dedicated to the apostle who, legend has it, is buried in the famous pilgrimage centre of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain.Coat of armsThe coat of arms includes the following symbols: a shield â protecting all who stand behind it; a border â the outline of the local administrative community; a sun with six rays â representing the six hamlets that make up the community; the Roman numeral VII â it was in the seventh century that people first settled in the Galicija area; a bird â the crow or galica that has always accompanied Galicija.'}, 114{id:3108, ll:new GLatLng(46.6298,16.2458), l:'GanÄani', d:'GanÄani has been cultivating from old the tradition of the cooper\'s trade, which has been preserved until the present time. Well worth seeing are the two Roman mounds, the still visible line of the Roman road, and the chapel in the centre of the village dating from 1908, which is the first chapel in the Prekmurje region that has been dedicated to the Heart of Christ. Handed down from generation to generation, the tradition of making flowers and decorations of crepe paper and wax is still alive in GanÄani. The village maintains also the years-long tradition of setting up a maypole.'}, 115{id:4318, ll:new GLatLng(45.7522,13.8408), l:'Godnje', d:'An oral tradition says that once upon a time lived a man with three sons and a daughter. He died before he could make his last will so the children divi
115ded the land by themselves. The second son pointed out the land where todayâs village of Godnje lies and said: âThis is a good position, this is mine.â This is how the name of Godnje was created out of the word good (ugoden) and was mentioned for the first time in 1252. A road with vineyards on both sides leads to the village. Three houses are still covered with Å¡krle. A village well from 1869 has the upper edge made of stone. The chapel in Godnje from 1897 is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. In the village surroundings are several caves.'}, 116{id:3593, ll:new GLatLng(45.9574,14.092), l:'GodoviÄ', d:'The impression that GodoviÄ imparts to a traveller is that of a charming village lying amidst fields and meadows, which are surrounded by groves and forests. The village sprung up in the extreme northwest part of the Notranjska valley under the hill JelenÅ¡ek (817m), where at present runs the Idrija-Kalce road. The village has had an important traffic position for quite a long period of time, mostly due to the crossway with roads leading to Ärni Vrh and AjdovÅ¡Äina. The road connection Idrija â GodoviÄ (11 km), running through the rocky gorge Zala, was opened in the mid 19th century in order to facilitate traffic movement between the Idrija mine and Logatec, which was located on the Dunaj-Trst railway line. In the village and its close environment one may track many natural and cultural sights. The settlement â a dispersed village â is surrounded by a karst plateuo full of sinkholes, sinking creeks, and caves. Particularly worthy of our attention is a church of St. Urban (1756) with stained-windows created by artist Marko Jerman.'}, 117{id:4921, ll:new GLatLng(46.0548,13.4984), l:'Golo Brdo', d:'Historically, this little village by the border river Idrija was repeatedly subject to turmoil which resulted in constant emigration of its inhabitants. Only a handful of people live there today who will be glad to show you where auricula (Primula auricula) grows. Here, this Alpine flower grows at unusually low elevation below 100 meters, in precipitous limestone cliffs which themselves are a rarity in Brda. In the beginning of April when it blossoms you can admire its yellow fragrant flowers from a bridge crossing a creek pool along the road to Britof. The medieval church just above Golo Brdo is also worth a visit. According to oral traditions, a count who was grateful for the survival of his son who fell into a karst shaft beneath the today\'s altar had it built in 13th or 14th century. The church with a rectangular nave, a three-sided presbytery and a bell tower that can be seen from far away was enlarged in 16th century. It is called Mary on the Lake by the locals. Murmuring of water can actually be heard from the abyss behind the altar. Slovenian, Italian and Friulian pilgrims visit the church every Easter Monday. Old houses in Golo Brdo show a great architectural influence of the nearby Veneto and Friuli regions, while archaeological ceramic finds testify that the hill was inhabited already in the Antique and prehistoric periods. With its strategic position, the hill was definitely suitable as a natural fortification which was additionally fortified with stone dry walls by the locals. '}, 118{id:2633, ll:new GLatLng(46.3572,14.9318), l:'Golte - Radegunda', d:''}, 119{id:3875, ll:new GLatLng(46.004,14.0556), l:'Gore', d:'For the people of Idrija and visitors to the area, Gore is a popular place for a day out, particularly on Sundays. The belfry of Gore\'s church is clearly visible from the town, even at night, when it is lit up like a scene from a fairytale. Gore offers an extensive and "
119picture postcard-like" panorama of the Idrija area. The old settlement, lying at around 850 metres above sea level, is clustered around the church of St Mary Magdalen, built in 1823 on the site of a much older church. Oral tradition still conserves the legend of a miraculous mist that protected the sanctuary from the Turks. The most important village holiday is the Feast of St Mary Magdalen (22 July).'}, 120{id:2861, ll:new GLatLng(46.1031,14.1413), l:'Gorenja vas - Poljane', d:'In the central part of the Poljanska Valley, which was once part of the Loka dominion, there are many places linked by a common history; today they are united in the Municipality of Gorenja vas-Poljane. Many artists drew inspiration here and introduced the beauties of this picturesque valley to the world, among them the author Ivan TavÄarwith his pen and the Å ubic family and Anton Ažbe with their pallets full of colours. Of course, we should also mention Vlastja SimonÄiÄ, one of the pioneers of photography, who opened Sloveniaâs first photography museum in Gorenja vas. Walking in the unspoiled nature and visiting tourist farms can be a unique experience.'}, 121{id:4329, ll:new GLatLng(45.6927,13.9492), l:'Gorenje pri DivaÄi', d:'The small village was erected after the old DivaÄa was burnt down in 1687, mentioned also by Valvasor. in Goranje are also holy images engraved in the Karst stone: two, from 1733 and 1735, represent the Crucifixion and a house has a built in chapel from 1715. Two Karst fireplaces are also preserved, but they are no longer being used. A half hour walk leads to two sinkholes, Bukovnik and Lipovnik, and the nearby Maticov spodmol. Moreover, there are two abandoned caves, where stone was once cut to make stone plates (skrle).'}, 122{id:4045, ll:new GLatLng(46.7024,16.1425), l:'Gorica', d:'Gorica is a village bounded to the east by Puconci, with which it has always been connected in every sphere of life, to the south by Polana, which belongs to the municipality of Murska Sobota, to the west by the villages of Predanovci and Brezovci, and to the north by Å alamenci and VaneÄa. The national road running through the village is a kind of border between the plain and the hilly GoriÄko region. Gorica takes its name from the hill vineyards known as gorice that once lay to the north of the main road and can still be seen today in the area between the cemetery and the border with Brezovci, although today the vines are mostly hybrid vines. The village is divided into an eastern and western part, the hamlet of Gornja (Upper) Gorica (four houses) and "Lougova" (two houses â the Lang farmhouse and the Baler house). All of this lies along the road a little beyond the brickworks or rather the old clay pit. Today the village has 85 households. At one time there were only 77 but recently quite a number of people have moved here, buying up empty houses and building new ones. There are no weekend residents in Gorica but there are some people who occasionally return to houses otherwise left empty. The village enjoys a remarkably beautiful situation. Most of the houses stand on hillocks and on fine days there is a good view over Å tajerska and into Austria. The 305 inhabitants of the village live together in concord and friendship. The population consists of a mixture of Protestants (75%) and Roman Catholics. Instead of dividing people, this diversity unites them. Gorica boasts an active and well-supported volunteer fire brigade. A five-a-side football club, Izvir, was founded 10 years ago and has enjoyed considerable success. There is also an active women\'s group. Hang-gliding enthusiasts, who have a hanger and airfield in Gorica, are a frequent sight in the summer.'}, 123{id:3437, ll:new GLatLng(46.4119,16.0132), l:'GoriÅ¡nica', d:'GoriÅ¡nica is a cloddy settlement in the area of Ptujsko polje, located at the main road Ptuj-Ormož. The elder part of the settlement lies beneath the former riverbed of the Pesnica river, now shifted to north, whereby the newer part spreads along the road south of the river. Finds like six stone axes, bronze lances and Roman coins bear witness to population in remote ages. They are a living proof that once the Celts, the Il
123ilyrians, then Romans and others had lived and created here. Traces of an old camp along the Roman road can be identified. In the north-eastern part traces of the Roman road Poetovio-Savaris are visible, along which there are also remains of antique buildings made of stone and brick. The Roman road Poetovio-Mursa had run on the southern edge of the settlement past the church. The church of St. Margaret (Sv. Marjeta) stands on a supposed site of a Roma Shrine, first mentioned in 1391. Knights named after GoriÅ¡nica are appearing already in 1235. GoriÅ¡nica numbers 685 residents. Its area comprises following villages: GoriÅ¡nica, Gajevci, Formin, Mala vas, MoÅ¡kanjci, Muretinci, Placerovci, Prerad, Tibolci, ZamuÅ¡ani, ZagojiÄi, and Cunkovci. Agriculture and stockbreeding are the two most important economic lines in the plain part whereby in the mountainous area fruit growing, viticulture and cellarman`s trade, originating from a rich and several hundred year old tradition, are prevailing. The villages are connected with numerous roads. The railway line with two stations (in MoÅ¡kanjci and ZamuÅ¡ani) as well as the Flying Centre in MoÅ¡kanjci enable an easy acces to these towns. The picturesque cultural region is still more or less breathing freely. In order to preserve the cultural heritage different folklore events and preformances are being organized by different associations. You will certainly not regret if you visit us during grape harvest and husking for you have the chance to experience the genuine atmosphere at joyful works. The people of GoriÅ¡nica are kind and cheerful, they will always find a way to veriegate your day and gratify your anxiety. Main sights: the 300 year old Pannonian house at the Dominko farm; the church of St. Margaret ( Sv. Marjeta) and the sculpture or monument of iron sepulchral crosses made by Franc Tobias. For more information please visit us in Tic Haloze or check our web page www.halo.si'}, 124{id:4174, ll:new GLatLng(45.802,13.7127), l:'Gorjansko', d:'During the First World War the locals were mostly transferred to the Å ta- jerska region due to the battles taking place at the Isonzo Front. There is a historical walking trail that leads from one of the largest Austro-Hungarian military burial places at the Isonzo Front (with more than 10,000 soldiers buried), down the valley, where the rests of a military hospital and railroad can be seen. The church of St. Andrew and a monument to the victims of the Second World War can be found on the square. Among other things, there is also the home of the Å trekelj brothers Anton (a faming expert) and Dr. Karel Å trekelj (journalist, linguist and collector of traditional folk material). Every year the Å trekelj award is delivered to his memory. Numerous wells, the village kal and the water collector supplying the drinking troughs with water, are reminders of the shortage of water in this region. However, the village surroundings offer numerous trails, making it an ideal place for strolling and cycling. '}, 125{id:4941, ll:new GLatLng(45.9825,13.5642), l:'Gornje Cerovo', d:'Gornje Cerovo is interesting in various aspects. It was mentioned already in 1205 when the castle of the lords of Cerovo stood just before the site of today\'s Church of St. Nicholas. The church we see today, with its Baroque pilasters, entablatures and an altar, was finalized in 1754. Both marble side altars were made according to the Venetian style. The circular path around the wall is also very interesting.'}, 126{id:2565, ll:new GLatLng(46.2962,14.8063), l:'Gornji Grad', d:'Municipality Gornji Grad is situated at the Dreta stream that itself discharges into the Savinja at Nazarje. Geographically speaking, this district is a part of the Upper Savinja Valley. The larger settlements of this municipality Nova Å tifta, Gornji Grad in BoÄna are situated among of the clean nature the subalpine foothills. They offers a lot of natural and historical sights. Gornji Grad has a rich history. In 1140 was here built up a Benedictine monastery, in the 15th century it became the summer residence of the Ljubljana b
126ishops. The baroque cathedral of St. Hermagor and St. Fortunat has the valuable altar paintings of Kremser-Schmidt (from the 18th century) and the thombs of the first bishops of Ljubljana. A former defense tower, Å tekl, houses interesting museum collections: ethnological collection, collection of old religious icon pictures, prayer books as well as some early postcards and photographs. The nature gives one a lot of opportunities to be fit: walking, mountaineering, cycling, skygliding, hunting etc. Everyone who visits Gornji Grad finds something for himself, so WELCOME!'}, 127{id:3905, ll:new GLatLng(46.8047,16.2178), l:'Gornji Petrovci', d:'The village of Gornji Petrovci is also the centre of the municipality of Gornji Petrovci and the location of the municipal offices, a bank, a post office, a branch of the Triglav insurance company, a post office, a health centre with pharmacy and dental clinic, a primary school, a florist\'s and garden centre, a hairdressing salon, a mill and oil press, a hardware store, a butcher\'s shop, a fabric shop and a self-service shop. The largest part of the village lies along the main Murska Sobota-HodoÅ¡ road, while the other houses are grouped into eight hamlets: SmodiÅ¡ini, GeÅ¡arini, GrÅ¡kovje, Golibe, Olabe, KovaÄecini, KardoÅ¡ini and Pri Kolodvoru. The village has a Protestant church (in Olabe) and the Catholic church of the Holy Trinity (also known as Nedela) in Nedelski Breg. Gornji Petrovci is also home to the RLS textile factory and an Agromerkur poultry farm. The large primary school in Gornji Petrovci is attended by 137 pupils from all 14 villages in the municipality. The school was built in 1961 (and opened on 5 November 1961). In 2002 it was voted the best-kept primary school in Slovenia as part of a project called "My Country â Beautiful and Hospitable". The municipality is currently building a new nursery school and crèche alongside the school building. As well as the fire brigade hall, Gornji Petrovci has a village hall in which numerous events are organised throughout the year. Some local clubs and societies use these premises for rehearsals. The village hall also houses the studios of a local cable TV channel covering the municipality. The channel is run by the local administrative community of Gornji Petrovci. There are three blocks of flats in the lower part of the village of Gornji Petrovci and two more in Olabe, the upper part. One of the blocks in the lower part of the village also houses the police station.'}, 128{id:2593, ll:new GLatLng(46.4846,13.8476), l:'Gozd Martuljek', d:'The village after which the Martuljek Group, one of the most beautiful mountain groups in the Julian Alps, takes its name. The roar of the many waterfalls in the area below the Martuljek Group attracts romantics and artists. Martuljek brook canyon (360°)'}, 129{id:4689, ll:new GLatLng(45.5039,13.8772), l:'GraÄiÅ¡Äe', d:'The Istrian village of GraÄiÅ¡Äe is located between the hills Griža and LaÄna. The layout of the old part of the village is clustered in character, with the houses very close together. Leading from the village is a mountain path to the LaÄna (âHungryâ) hill. The hill got its name after the cattle that grazed there and always came home hungry. On top of the hill, there is a panoramic tower. The path continues from the top towards Hrastovlje, Slavnik, Kuk, etc. On the way through the village, one can visit the St. Nicholasâs Church and its adjacent bell tower with the inscription in the Cyrillic and Glagolitic alphabets, saying âI call the living, I mourn the deadâ. It is a considerable curiosity in Istria. The village also boasts two portals that were built together with the bell tower in the 18th century, a balcony, a fountain with a water spring and the famous Karst caves LisiÄji grad and PeÄina. The village is known for its traditional Asparagus Festival (Praznik Å¡paringe) and the rekindling of the old custom of the last grass cutting of the year (festival Praznik otave). '}, 130{id:4018, ll:new GLatLng(46.8019,16.0924), l:'Grad na GoriÄkem', d:'Grad is a dispersed settlement with a nucleated centre in the valley of the stream of the same name. It lies in the middle of the western part of GoriÄko, extending in the east onto a ridge where it borders Radovci and Vidonci and, in the west, onto a ridge where it meets Dolnji SlaveÄi, Gornji SlaveÄi and Kuzma. Between these twoGrad is a dispersed settlement with a nucleated centre in the valley of the stream of the same name. It lies in the middle of the western part of GoriÄko, extending in the east onto a ridge where it borders Radovci and Vidonci and, in the west, onto a ridge where it meets Dolnji SlaveÄi, Gornji SlaveÄi and Kuzma. Between these two ridges is another steep ridge to the north, in the direction of DoliÄ. Access to the village is along the road from Bodonci and the road from VeÄeslavci, which reaches the southern boundary by the plague column of Beli Križ ("White Cross", 303 metres). The settlement lies at between 267 and 390 metres above sea level. The nucleated centre of the village is at 267 metres, while the highest part of the village is PopelÅ¡Äek, at 386 metres, where towards the north the terrain rises to 389 metres. The settlement, which has its nucleus in the alluvial valley of the Grad stream (GraÄki potok) and its tributaries, extends across the surrounding hills, which are for the most part of volcanic origin. The basaltic tuffs that occur here are the result of volcanic activity in the area around Bad Gleichenberg in Austr
130ia. The geological structure has resulted in a steep landscape with incised valleys in which, over the course of thousands of years, the water has created picturesque gorges which are at their most beautiful in winter. The gentler slopes and the bottoms of the valleys of larger and smaller streams are given over to intensive arable use or meadows. A number of large vineyards and orchards can be found in elevated and sunny positions. Mixed forest cover the central and western ridges. On the north side predominantly coniferous forest reaches far down into the valley, while on the south-west side a narrow belt of larch forest reaches all the way to the foot of the valley. The nucleus of the village consists of a central core called Pörga linked by a stone path to the castle building. This is the location of almost all the village infrastructure: the municipal building with the seat of the municipality, a post office, a cultural centre and local administrative office, a school and kindergarten, a church and presbytery, a health centre, a dental clinic, a bank, a branch of the Triglav insurance company, a pharmacy, a florist\'s, other shops, pubs, a mill and oil press, a sports field, and a fire station. Further on is the Grupa Eura garment factory (ex M-Club), while to the north is a stonecutting workshop. Finally, there is the cemetery. Adjacent to the castle access road is a group of houses known as Gornji (Upper) Grad which, together with the park, the castle building and the castle farm (which until 1972 housed the school), represent the historic centre of the village and, until relatively recently, its most important part. The old inn in Gornji Grad dates from 1754 but is no longer open. The third largest part of the village in terms of number of inhabitants consists of the hamlets lying on the projecting elevations and in the valleys surrounding the centre: Marof, Kaniža and Bajna on the eastern ridge next to the castle; Majcov Breg, Rajbarjev Breg, Å andorjev Breg, Balažinova Graba, GjerkeÅ¡eva Graba, Pekova Graba, Sabolova Graba, TomaÅ¡eva Graba, Rankova Graba and Gumilarjev Breg on the western ridge; and Bomecov Breg and Bežanova Graba in the north. The settlement is closely connected to the castle, which stands on a steep prominence surrounded by five hectares of parkland and gives the village its historical character.'}, 131{id:4787, ll:new GLatLng(45.4575,13.8489), l:'Gradin', d:'The Abitanti road takes us to the clustered village of Gradin, where a castle was supposed to stand in the past. Well-known in the surroundings are the boarder towns of Pregara and Hrvoji. In the 13th century, the town of Hrvoji became property of the eminent noble Koper families Gravisi, Del Bello and Vergerio.'}, 132{id:4331, ll:new GLatLng(45.6735,13.9919), l:'GradiÅ¡Äe pri DivaÄi', d:'The village has prehistorical origin and goes as far back as neolitik. We can also find remains of pre-roman and roman building sites and close to the church the remains of medieval castle. At the edge of dol LisiÄno, there is âAjdovÅ¡Äina žegenâ (AjdovÅ¡Äina cemetery), where they have found prehistorical graves, large objects made of bronze and sabers from French period. The oldest house is Fifetova house (17th century) with âspahnjencaâ and fireplace, that is still in use. Near the village there is a church of St. Helen, surrounded by wall, the altar painting is painted by painter J. Raspet from year 1865. The church has preserved one of the most quality frescoes in Slovenia (the arrival of St. Three Kings from year 1490), work of Janez from Kastvo, who is also the author of famous frescoes from Hrastovlje.'}, 133{id:4327, ll:new GLatLng(45.7923,13.9205), l:'GradiÅ¡Äe pri Å tjaku', d:'This small village is situated on one of the higher rise of the hill Vrha from where it can be seen a magnificent view on the Vipava valley and the gulf of Trieste. During the WWII the Germans burned down the entire village. In the past bonfires on the Straža hill were lit to warn people of Turk invasions. Below the village are some vineyards where the white vine of Vipava is produced.'}, 134{id:4333, ll:new GLatLng(45.779,13.8862), l:'Gradnje', d:'The sleepy and idyllic village, with stone and storeyed houses, lies in northern Karst, above the RaÅ¡a river valley, almost a kilometre away from Avber. The vineyards, from which the teran wine is made, are protected from the bora wind by the oak forest Hutnik, where many mushrooms and sinkholes can be found. In the vicinity of the village, there is also a deep Karst precipice Äebarnica. The village surroundings offer the opportunity to take a break or go by bicycle along the trails and paths that are still passable.'}, 135{id:4880, ll:new GLatLng(46.0214,13.5244), l:'Gradno', d:'Gradno whose name probably derives from "graden" (sessile oak), an oak species that was once the most common tree in Brda, is full of interesting details. Here stands the interesting Church of St. George where Stations of the Cross were painted by a world-renowned painter Zoran MuÅ¡iÄ and part of a painting is work of the painter and graphic artist Lojze Spacal. On the church wall there is a memorial plate dedicated to a priest, a prominent national revival figure, a publicist and a pedagogue Andrej ŽnidarÄiÄ who served in Gradno for 28 years and whose efforts were dedicated to restraining the penetration of the Italian spirit organized in the Lega Nazionale. In the village you can see two nice examples of renovated dry stone walls made of local sandstone. This kind of walls are a true rarity n
135owadays in Brda. Above one of these walls, the oldest olive grove in Brda is catching the sun. '}, 136{id:4335, ll:new GLatLng(45.7462,13.8971), l:'Grahovo Brdo', d:'Grahovo Brdo is small village with stone storeyed houses. In this village that was once named Veliko Brdo you come through the narrow side road. North of the village in a vrtaÄa Dol is a walled local well where the rainwater from the slopes flows in. There are many vineyards. This idyllic village with common, pine trees and oak trees in the vicinity, is an ideal place to run away from the cityâs hustle and bustle. It is also a suitable place to go on cycling or to only take some time off in the nature. In the spring the meadows are full of blooming daffodils.'}, 137{id:3326, ll:new GLatLng(46.0321,13.6682), l:'Grgar, Bate, Grgarske Ravne', d:'The winding road ascending from Nova Gorica up to BanjÅ¡ice will lead you through the circular valley of Grgar, limited by the steep Skalnica (682 m) and Å kabrijel (646 m) on one side and by the foothill of the BanjÅ¡ice plateau on the other side. The circular valley of Grgar had been first inhabited very far in the past.This is confirmed by old parishes and by the settlement of GradiÅ¡Äe where people sought protection from the Turks, as well as by the onetime castle on Å krlji. This valley has been well known both from the World War I and from the World War II, when Grgar used to be a partisan village of great importance. Grgar, Grgarske Ravne and Bate are three villages which despite their smallness hide a number of natural beauties and cultural sights which are worth to be seen. The visitor to Grgarske Ravne is invited to see the aqueduct and the water reservoir constructed by Austrian soldiers by order of the Austrian archduchess Mary Ann. During the same period a village laundry was erected. Women washed there their laundry, and while sitting on the stony benches situated near the laundry, they could have a word or two with the other washerwomen. The enclosing circular walls with two towers also date back to those times, when they served as a protection against the attacks of enemy. During World War I Austrian soldiers also erected there a small open-air shrine containing the statue of Mother Mary. The soldiers used to gather in front of it to assist the divine service. The small shrine was also build by order of the archduchess Mary Ann. The village inn is the favourite meeting place of the local people, especially on Saturdays and Sundays. The visitor is always welcome to stop there for a refreshment and for a chat with the ever-kind local people. The road will also lead you through the village of Bate, which is well-known in the near and far surroundings for the Hubjani farm. The farmers on this family-owned farm produce and process milk in a way as natural as possible. There you can taste the delicious home made cheese and other milk products widely known for their top quality. The centre of the village is the point near the church. The parish church of the Holy Cross is consecrated to the finding of the holy cross, and each year on the Ascension Day a major solemnity is organized there. Near the church you will find an old soldiers\' cemetery which was restored some years ago and which keeps the mortal remains od the Austrian soldiers who died there during World War I. The mortal remains of the Italian soldiers who had also been buried at this cemetery were exhumed and transferred to the Ossuary at Oslavje. '}, 138{id:4337, ll:new GLatLng(45.7557,13.9437), l:'Griže', d:'The village was named after heaps of stones that were left after cleaning the common. On the western side of the village is a church of St. Martin from 17th century with a very interesting painted wooden ceiling. It is the oldest branch of Vrablje. In 1717 a stone cross was placed in the centre of the village and shows the typical Karst tradition. An interesting sight is also the Kosâs stone home which is unfortunately in bad condition. The village has a well from 1910 and several kals and caves in its surroundings. The villagers are proud of their automatic bowling alley.'}, 139{id:4337, ll:new GLatLng(46.2301,15.1533), l:'Griže', d:'The Mining Museum in Griže offers a wealth of information about the mining district along the edge of the Savinjska dolina valley. By taking the forest learning trail Hrastje (not far off the Griže primary school), you will not only get to see the impressive natural diversity of the area, but also its archaelogical (barrow) and ethnological (traces of a washing place) heritage.'}, 140{id:3409, ll:new GLatLng(45.9567,14.6594), l:'Grosuplje', d:'The municipality of Grosuplje lies on the south-eastern rim of the Slovene capital town, where the Ljubljana marshes disappear and a landscape characteristic of the Dolenjska region begins. The area is known for its rich cultural heritage and natural beauties, the most interesting among them being the hills of Magdalenska Gora and Tabor nad Cerovim, the cave of Županova Jama and the karstic site of Radensko Polje.The place of Grosuplje is a relatively young settlement reached in a 15-minute drive by the motorway from Ljubljana in the direction of Zagreb. In geographical terms, almost the entire area of the municipality falls within the Grosuplje basin which is surrounded by a range of hills intercepted by numerous small valleys and typical karstic poljes. The proximity with the capital town as well as fairly good road and rail connections lead to a fast growth of its population and, consequently, to a rapid economic development of the whole municipality.The first written evidence of the name Grosuplje dates back to 1136, while the archaeological excavations have shown that the area was inhabited as early as 500 years BC.'}, 141{id:3908, ll:new GLatLng(46.8282,16.325), l:'HodoÅ¡', d:'The village of HodoÅ¡ does not appear in historical records until the relatively late year of 1393. The name of the village is of Hungarian origin. HodoÅ¡ was originally the name of the stream that winds across the landscape and was apparently home to a large number of beavers. It is no coincidence that references to the HodoÅ¡ stream (1331) appear earlier than references to the village (1392). The name was also used for the village at the time of the first settlers, when the first Hungarian immigrants arrived in this hitherto uninhabited area and called
141it hodos, in reference to the local wildlife (hód is the Hungarian word for beaver).'}, 142{id:3354, ll:new GLatLng(45.9302,14.1399), l:'HotedrÅ¡ica', d:'In the old village core, which the architect Jože PleÄnik helped shape, you can visit the Tomažev Mill built above a karst sinkhole, the Church of Janez Krstnik (John the Baptist), the cemetery, a monument to victims of World War I, an interesting collection of old farm tools and household implements, a stone fountain from 1813, and the caves walled with earth where the local farmers store their crops. Also available is a free-climbing wall built on a renovated kozolec (traditional Slovene hay rack).'}, 143{id:4339, ll:new GLatLng(45.7807,13.9135), l:'Hribi', d:'The idyllic village comprises four houses of which two are empty. It lies on the south slope of Å vica, above the RaÅ¡a river valley and between the streams of GloboÄak and Zabrdnik. It is situated on the sunny side with limestone landscape. On the western part of the village there is a deep ravine shaped by the torrent of Zabrdnik. The backbone of Vrha (all the villages of the community Å tjak and VrabÄe) are also called Å vica.'}, 144{id:4176, ll:new GLatLng(45.8101,13.8284), l:'HruÅ¡evica', d:'In a pine forest near the village is a small prehistoric ancient fort where once was a quarry with dark grey Karst marble. A roman path from Å tivan to AjdovÅ¡Äina led past here in the past. A small church of St Jožef treasures a stone baroque altar from the 18th century. In the centre of the village stands a statue of St Janez Nepomuk, a Czech patron, which was presumably brought here by Czech soldiers from GoriÅ¡ka region. Next to the statue is a NOB monument dedicated to the fell NOB combatants and by the road to Å tanjel you can admire a pil. In the village grow several mulberry trees, which in the past were used as food for silkworms. The villageâs festival is celebrated on the Sunday after the 10th of August, on the St Lovrenc name day. * NOB = national liberation fight'}, 145{id:4961, ll:new GLatLng(46.0157,13.5041), l:'HruÅ¡evlje', d:'To the north from Neblo is the village of HruÅ¡evlje. In the past, the villagers were coloni of de Onesti landlord and later of the JakonÄiÄ family. There is an interesting Gothic Church of St. Margaret with the open roof construction and ornamented rafts, a wooden altar and wooden sculptures of St. Sebastian, St. Margaret and St. Rochus. An interesting stone bridge with two arches on a road to SlavÄe has a stone sculpture of John the Steadfast with a unique road sign from 1903 on its base: a fist with a pointing finger carved in a shallow relief and an inscription Belo-SlavÄe. At Peternel there is a memorial commemorating the fire set during World War II in which 22 people died.'}, 146{id:3164, ll:new GLatLng(45.8635,14.1112), l:'HruÅ¡ica', d:'Through Hrusica once led an important Roman road connecting Aquillea and Ljubljana. From the first century onwards there was probably a postal stage there; later a fort (kastel) was built on HruÅ¡ica. It was 250 metres long and 75 metres wide. In an inn that stands where there was once the postal stage, a small archaeological collection of local finds is exhibited.'}, 147{id:4661, ll:new GLatLng(45.5848,13.7551), l:'Hrvatini', d:'Named after the surname Hrvatin, the ridge village Hrvatini lies in the centre of the Milje peninsula at a height of 120-160m, with a view over the Trieste and Koper Gulfs. It consists of several clustered hamlets. They can be reached via the roads leading from the turning between Bivje and Ankaran and from the boarder crossings Å kofije and Lazaret. Located in the nearby hills KaÅ¡telir and Sv. Mihael (âSt. Michaelâ) are two prehistoric archaeological sites. The stone from the nearby quarries was used in the construction of the Port of Trieste. A learning trail in the valley of the Fugnan creek leads us to beautifully preserved excavation sites of flysch sandstone. Already in ancient times, this area was described as fruitful and abounding in vineyards and olive growths. A local wine, âribollaâ, was very famous in the Middle Ages. The south slope of the hill Jurjev hrib boasts the largest olive grove in Slovenian Istria. Its top part comprises the grove Resslov gaj, a forest with learning trails; it was named after Josef Ressel, the Czech forester and inventor of the screw propeller.'}, 148{id:4794, ll:new GLatLng(45.457,13.8102), l:'Hrvoji', d:'Hrvoji is also known for its âbean towerâ, built by the locals with the earnings from bean sale. Located on the boarder with Croatia is a monument to the Second World War casualties of all three nationalities â Slovenian, Croatian and Italian.'}, 149{id:4163, ll:new GLatLng(45.8416,13.6089), l:'Hudi Log', d:'Hudi
149Log is a lumpy village on the west side of the Karst plateau. The name Hudi Log means a forest grove. Italians named it Malobosco and Germans called it In der Auen oder Lugi. There is a chapel of Our Lady of Fatima in the village. In the village vicinity are some Karst caves: on Prijemanje, in Å umajiÅ¡Äe and the Globje brezno cave by the military road towards Nova vas. In the village stand two well-preserved reservoirs with troughs, once used to water cattle. In Hudi Log took place tough battles between Italy and Austro-Hungary during the First World War because here was the front line. The village surroundings are suitable for bicycling. A great fire in 2003 had devastated quite a large area.'}, 150{id:4913, ll:new GLatLng(45.9927,13.5823), l:'Hum', d:'Between Kojsko and Å teverjan (San Floriano del Collio) lies Hum, a village on a ridge with a magnificent view from where the entire Brda area can be admired. Along the road to Nova Gorica a large building can be seen ï the House of Cooperative representing a social gathering center for this part of Brda well after World War II. Along the road leading to Å teverjan (San Floriano del Collio) a nice example of a renovated Brda farm house with a courtyard and a farm building can be seen.'}, 151{id:2569, ll:new GLatLng(46.0012,14.0251), l:'Idrija', d:'The city of Idrija in a basin between undulating hills where the natural environments of the subalpine and karst worlds meet. A half millennium of mining mercury in Idrija and its surroundings left an exceptionally rich heritage of technical, cultural, and historical monuments and points of interest available to visitors as museum displays. Among the ethnological attractions, Idrija bobbin lace is particulary outstanding and ranks Idrija among the most eminent European centers of this valuable folk art. Also rich and diverse is the traditional local cuisine in which the foremost place belongs to the delicacy populary known as "idrijski žlikrofi", a type of ravioli stuffed with potato and chives.'}, 152{id:3874, ll:new GLatLng(46.0325,14.0254), l:'Idrijske Krnice', d:'This village, in fact a scattered mountain settlement, which numbers slightly over 140inhabitants, prides itself of neat and fine looking homes, among which one may also spot some stately and modernised farm estates. The locals are active in cattle breeding and forestry besides cultivating their land, and some are regularly employed down in the valley. The Krnice landscape is, particularly in its central part, softly undulating and offers an exceptionally sophisticated image to the visitor.'}, 153{id:2841, ll:new GLatLng(45.5631,14.246), l:'Ilirska Bistrica', d:'The municipality of Ilirska Bistrica The municipality of Ilirska Bistrica lies at the juncture of the roads between Trieste (Italy), Rijeka (Croatia) and Ljubljana, near the boarder with Croatia. It spreads over the valley under Mount Snežnik ( 1.796 m), measures 480 km2 and contains about 14.300 inhabitants. The Reka river dominates the diverse landscape, from the mountainous districts of the mighty forests of Snežnik to the hilly Brkini and the hillsides of ÄiÄarija. It is divided into the following natural areas: 1. Snežnik Plateau (SnežniÅ¡ka planota) with Javorniki Snežnik is the highest non-Alpine mountain, a popular mountain peak, with the riches of the Snežnik forest, grassland valleys, the wild karst landscapes with abysses and precipice walls, and the areas of eternal ice, with unique vegetation, the remains of Ilyric fortifications, the Roman defence walls and the remains of the former Italian border with a great number of underground caverns, barracks, border posts and water reservoirs. Snežnik, the Glacier cave under it, MaÅ¡un abyss, Kozlek and Gomanci are renowned for recreation, skiing, fun games in the snow, hunting, photography, educational workshops, and for education on local flora and fauna. SviÅ¡Äaki Centre is the starting point for an assault on Snežnik. There you will find many holiday houses, ski slopes and a renovated mountain lodge. The area has a very favourable climate especially for people with respiratory problems. MaÅ¡un as a climate centre is the largest excursion place with a forest farm with accommodation, delicious venison dishes, " picnic" places available in the forest, with a small ski slope, also for night skiing and the possibility of riding on a horse sledge. The wide road network offers a great starting point for bicycling and hiking, and cross-country skiing in the winter. 2.The Reka river Valley ( Dolina reke Reke), From the spring at the foot of Gomanci to the Å kocjanske Caves, it is ideal for water sports, such as rafting, fishing tourism, photography and more. By the spring of the river lies Dleto, a narrow valley, which stretches through the woodland. Further along the trail by the river there are remnants of old mills, among them the home of the poetess Maksa Samsa. In the river valley there are also Lazzarini?s Manor Jablanica and the ZabiÄe Manor. The old town of Ilirska Bistrica with the remnants of water-mills and saw-mills, the old-time castle Gradina, the Monastery of the sisters of Notre Dame, Vencin?s house, the Town Hall, the intermittent waterfall of the brook SuÅ¡ec and rich architecture from different periods, is interesting for walks, performances, encounters and others. You can also visit the Military Museum (VojaÅ¡ki muzej), which presents the peri
153od from the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy until the last war in Slovenia. Water-storage lakes Mola and Klivnik.'}, 154{id:2999, ll:new GLatLng(46.1319,15.599), l:'Imeno', d:'On the hillock covered border, a roadside settlement, which is located on a wide plain on the right bank of the Sotla. The border traffic role is confirmed by an interstate road and an international railway border crossing. As well as agricultural and service trades, the pulse of the town is accentuated by a modern wine cellar and an airport for sports airplanes. Above the settlement rises the winegrowing hill Imenska gorca, on the top of which by the hunting lodge is a viewing point.  '}, 155{id:3183, ll:new GLatLng(45.9395,14.8049), l:'IvanÄna Gorica', d:'The joint offer of IvanÄna Gorica, Muljava, StiÄna, Krka and ViÅ¡nja gora includes the JurÄiÄ Homestead in Muljava, the medieval core of ViÅ¡nja gora with its symbol of a chained snail, the Cistercian Monastery and Slovene Religious Museum in StiÄna, and the source of the Krka River in the famous KrÅ¡ka jama cave.'}, 156{id:4180, ll:new GLatLng(45.8182,13.7099), l:'Ivanji Grad', d:'This area was first inhabited already in the Roman period and then in the later Middle ages, when the successor of the Lombardic rulers Johannes Astolfa set his castle post. After the destruction of the castle the village was named after the lord of the castle Ivan (Johannes). Among beautiful sights belong the church of St Cross that is situated on the rising outside the village centre, the remains of the prehistoric ancient fort (with single trench comprises 370 metres), caverns, trenches and the remains of a military railway from the First World War that can still be seen on the surrounding commons.'}, 157{id:3522, ll:new GLatLng(46.4624,16.1543), l:'Ivanjkovci', d:'The settlement of Ivanjkovci developed by the main road Ormož â Ljutomer, and by the railway line with the railway station. The new part originated on a rise above the right bank of the LahonÅ¡Äica stream where today also stands the school. The third more eastern, elevated area is called IvanjkovÅ¡Äak. The railway line from Ormož towards Ljutomer leads through Ivajkovci thanks to a local gentleman Mr. Petovar, who was a member of the Parliament in the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenians in the year 1922 when the railway line was being built.Ivanjkovci is a central town settlement. The Ivanjkovci Municipality comprises of the settlements Stanko Vraz\'s Cerovec, DobrovÅ¡Äak, Hujbar, Ivanjkovci, Lahonci, Libanja, Mali Brebrovnik, Mihalovci, Svetinje, Pavlovski Vrh, RuneÄ, Stanovno, Strezetina, VeliÄane, Žerovinci and Žvab. The meadows prevail in the valley, the fruit gardens blossom on the slopes, however, the vineyards are in the sunniest positions.Ivanjkovci, which was first mentioned in the year 1433, was in the past the seat of the Svetinje Municipality, which belonged under Ptuj district. In the valley of the Pavlovci stream, by the road OrmožâLjutomer, stands the late Baroque chapel of St. John of Nepomuk that was renovated in the year 1886. At that time it obtained a new statue of the saint made by the Slovenske gorice Hillsâ artist Leopold Perko. Worth visiting:- The Church of the Mother of Sorrows- Church of All Saints, Lord\'s house and the old school at Svetinje- Malek vineyard cottage- Stanko Vraz\'s birth house at CerovecA local tourist guide of Ormož municipality will be glad to take you along the wine roads and show you the attractions of Ormož municipality (see the list of local guides).'}, 158{id:2833, ll:new GLatLng(46.1564,14.9293), l:'Izlake', d:''}, 159{id:2781, ll:new GLatLng(45.5401,13.6589), l:'Izola', d:'The old Mediterranean town of Izola lies on the south-west shore of the Gulf of Trieste, where the genuine traditions of fishing and winemaking, mysterious traces of the past, and the welcoming character of the locals merge together to form an unforgettable mosaic of experiences. The town\'s warm-spirited and romantic character help attract visitors and it is said that once you have visited Izola you will never forget it. The stirring history of this little fishing port has created marvellous architectural treasures and ancient legends that will carry you back to the time when Izola was still an island. You can sense the spirit of the Mediterranean at every step as you pass through the narrow medieval streets, watch the boats bobbing in the harbour, enjoy a friendly chat with the locals, and savour seafood specialities washed down with good local wine. With a variety of sports and cultural events and entertainments taking place throughout the year, drawing their inspiration from old customs and traditions, you will never be bored in Izola. Museums, galleries and artists\' studios will lead you into the world of Istrian arts and crafts, and if you are seeking true spiritual refreshment, you will find it on a boat trip on the waves of the Adriatic. Izola is surrounded by picturesque countryside with numerous valleys and long hills – an area full of gastronomic pleasures waiting to be discovered in a wealth of traditional inns and farm tourism establishments, most of them offering marvellous views over the Gulf of Trieste. The town\'s hinterland offers countless opportunities to explore and discover the natural beauties of the Istrian hills, with their attractive stone houses and ancient churches. Discover them on foot, by bicycle or even on horseback. Izola (360°) Position: the Slovenian coast between Koper and Piran.Izola (360°)'}, 160{id:4341, ll:new GLatLng(45.7693,13.9625), l:'Jakovce', d:'The village is situated on the East side of the steep slope of the Tabor hill. On the South East is the gorge of the stream Grižanski potok. There are two kal in the village, which in the past were used to water the animals. Blažek house has a small built-in chapel.'}, 161{id:2973, ll:new GLatLng(46.2951,13.9628), l:'Jereka - Podjelje', d:'Jereka lies in Upper Bohinj valley with a lot of sun almost all year roun
161d. There is a road to Pokljuka through the village. Jereka is coneccted with a small village Podjelje by road, which lies higher. On one side there is a village ÄeÅ¡njica, but we can come to Jereka also from Bohinjska Bistrica through a small canyon named Korita. From Jereka a walking path leads us directly to the sightseeing point in Koprivnik  Vodnikov razglednik. All other important information you can see by the place  Bohinjska Bistrica.'}, 162{id:2561, ll:new GLatLng(46.3953,14.4978), l:'Jezersko', d:''}, 163{id:4343, ll:new GLatLng(45.6431,13.9686), l:'KaÄiÄe Pared', d:'Wide village surrounded by wall with settlements Pared and Ledenica. In Pared there is the largest ledenica/ice cave (built and covered sinkhole) on Karst in which the locals kept the ice which they chopped up in the winter and stored it till summer and after that they were carrying it to Trieste where they were selling it. On the hill, next to the village, there is St. Maryâs church, where every year they celebrate âkaÄiÅ¡nicaâ around 8th of September. That is a village festivity, which is a part of preserved cultural heritage of the village. Ancient road is crossing the village on which they used to transport loads from nearby villages to Istria, besides (alongside) which once stood MITNICA(customs house).'}, 164{id:3731, ll:new GLatLng(46.1692,15.3935), l:'Kalobje', d:'In the southwest part of the municipality, in the northern part of the Posavje Hills, the cumulus hill Kalobje is located which was first mentioned in the year 1278 as the Villa Chalop. The most important feature of the place is the pilgrimage church whose pilgrimage path becomes alive on the first Sunday after the 12th September, the festival of Mary\'s name where also the Kalobje manuscripts and plague memorial were found. Every guest visiting Kalobje will enjoy the wonderful view in the unspoiled nature, however, also a visit to Kalan herbal farm or Planinca environmental protection farm are possible. '}, 165{id:2885, ll:new GLatLng(46.2221,14.6074), l:'Kamnik', d:'There are many cities in the world distinguished for their size, importance, location, beauties, and history. To compare Kamnik with any of these is a difficult task since Kamnik is a small city standing on the banks of the Bistrica River, where the patina of the roofs, church steeples, and castle ruins merges with the green neighbouring high hills and plains, and its margins with the chain of the KamniÅ¡ke Alps. These are the components that give the city its soul and bear witness to the rich history of the small nation that succeeded in preserving its language and culture at the meeting point of Romance, Germanic, and Hungarian influences. Kamnik lived and still lives at a crossroads, which enables it to remain an important piece in the mosaic of our country.'}, 166{id:3873, ll:new GLatLng(46.0338,14.0077), l:'Kanomlja', d:'Kanomlja is the largest and most extensive side-valley in the Idrijan Mountains, the valley is 14 km long and at its far end rises towards the Oblakov Vrh. It does not extend only along the serpentine road but rather rises into ravines and steep slopes on its sunny and shady sides. Tourist attractions: karst potholes and caves, Klavže, ârustic (peasant) frescoesâ, waterfall at OvÄjakarica, the fish farm,⦠'}, 167{id:3119, ll:new GLatLng(46.6165,16.0306), l:'Kapelski Vrh', d:'Kapelski Vrh (Slovenske Gorice, Radenci) is a settlement that lies at between 312 and 314 metres above sea level and offers one of the most beautiful views in the hilly area of Slovenske Gorice, since in fine weather it is possible to see 49 other bell towers from the parish church of St Mary Magdalen. Until 1951 the official name of the settlement was Kapela and people still call it by this name rather than Kapelski Vrh since the name Kapela has been retained in the name of the school, DPD Svoboda Kapela, VinogradniÅ¡tvo in Vinarstvo Kapela, etc. Strictly speaking, Kapelski Vrh is a peak in the Radgona-Kapela Hills, lying between the Upper Mura Plain and the Å Äavnica Valley. It is an extremely old settlement and is in fact mentioned in the land register of Ottokar II, created between 1265 and 1267. This dispersed, wine-growing settlement, consisting of a nucleus below Kapelski Vrh (312â314 metres), the hamlet of Hlaponci south-west of the nucleus, and numerous small houses, is the centre of the hill district known as Kapelske Gorice. The district also takes its name from the settlement. Below the ridges and on the horseshoe-shaped slope below the peak to the south-east, large vineyards, fields and meadows extend on all sides. Of the wines produced here, the Traminer is particularly prized. The shady slopes to the north of the settlement are covered with mixed forest. Kapelski Vrh is bounded to the east b
167y PariÄjak and Turjanski Vrh, to the south by Zgornji Kocjan and to the west by Radenski Vrh. Most of the houses stand on the top of two ridges. These are former vineyard cottages bought up along with plots of land by vineyard workers employed by VGK under the post-war Vinedressers\' Act. Other private owners are few and far between and for the most part live at the southern end of the settlement on either side of the peaks. In the past the winegrowing and winemaking concern VGK Kapela had around 800 hectares of fertile land (vineyards, orchards, fields, meadows, pasture, etc.) in Kapelski Vrh. In 1959 VGK Kapela built the modern Kapela winery and wine press in PariÄjak. The famous Kapelski Biser has been produced here for years. Standing on the peak and commanding a fine view is the neoclassical parish church of St Mary Magdalen from the first half of the 19th century (the church was built in 1824), one of the first and most notable architectural features of the place. The first mention of a church on the site dates from 1617, while a chapel is mentioned here in as early as 1280. The chapel once stood on the highest elevation, the site of the present church. The chapel was built under the influence of the Benedictine monastery of Sankt Paul im Lavanttal (in Austrian Carinthia) and later references in historical sources are to be found in 1371, 1443, 1459, 1462 and circa 1480. '}, 168{id:4345, ll:new GLatLng(45.764,13.9062), l:'Kazlje', d:'Kazlje is sparsely inhabited village with separated groups of houses and a church of St Lovrenc from 1634, which is partly covered with Å¡krle. In 1873 the church housed the village school. Above the hamlet JeriÅ¡e on the âsveti Mehâ is a minor prehistoric ancient fort with ruins of the church of St Mihael where were found earthenware, bronze and iron tools, jewellery, amber berries, roman glass vessels etc⦠On the top is a rock under which the girl Nežika of Kazlje supposedly hided herself from a Jew that wanted to sacrifice her to the gods. On the Vahta hill are the remains of another ancient fort where supposedly a treasure is hidden â a gold calf. In the village surroundings are a few abandoned javes with dark Karst limestone.'}, 169{id:4178, ll:new GLatLng(45.8113,13.694), l:'Klanec', d:'Those who had been in Klanec know why the village bears this name (klanec means rising or falling road), because the road literary falls down to the village. Klanec was deeply affected by the horrors of the First World War. The villagers became refugees and their houses were rather damaged because of the vicinity of the SoÅ¡ka front. In the Second World War Klanec was an important village because various organizations of NOB had theirs headquarters here. Although the village is small, it has a nicely arranged villageâs centre whe- re you can see a pil and a monument from the First World War, dedicated to Hungarian soldiers.'}, 170{id:2857, ll:new GLatLng(46.2454,13.5784), l:'Kobarid', d:'Description and LocationKobarid is a small and amiable little town, which is situated at the historic crossroads of important routes running through PosoÄje (SoÄa Valley) towards Furlanija (Friuli). Our section on Kobarid includes the Trnovo ob SoÄi kayak centre along the most striking part of the SoÄa River (for all admirers of fast rapids and wild waters), as well as the mountain ridges of Kolovrat and Matajur, which border on neighbouring Italy. HistoryNumerous archaeological sites – an Iron Age burial ground and findings from antiquity – bear witness to the rich life and strategic importance of this town in ancient times.Perhaps the greatest event imprinted on the history of Kobarid took place during World War I, when during the 12th SoÅ¡ka Battle Austrian troops, supported by Germans, successfully broke through the front lines. The story recounting the town’s history and, in particular, events related to the SoÅ¡ka Front, are presented in the Kobarid Museum, voted Best European Museum for the year 1993.The exhibits, the large reliefs of the surrounding mountains, the rich photographic material and mlutivision projections offer a sensitive narrative of those hard and bloody days near the SoÄa. Part of the events connected to the SoÄa Front were described
170in his famous novel A Farewell to Arms by then American war correspondent Ernest Hemingway.The trail of Kobarid\'s history is fascinating and instructive, leading us through time and the natural beauties of the surrounding environment.Kobarid is the town in Slovenia that can boast the highest number of excellent restaurants in one single place. Even for the fussiest lovers of good food and excellent wine, a visit to Kobarid will be a great experience. They are linked together in Kobarid gastronomic circle.Like the other places along the SoÄa Valley, this too boasts an exceptional natural heritage and a broad range of possibilities for enjoying an active holiday. Rafting, kayaking, hydrospeed, mountain biking, paragliding, hiking and hill walking, fishing – in fact everyone can find just what they want to do.'}, 171{id:4183, ll:new GLatLng(45.8155,13.8517), l:'Kobdilj', d:'In Kobdilj you can find two separated prehistorically remainings on the top of GradiÅ¡Äe hill. In the middle of the village there are three typical Karst houses with »spahnjenca« and Karst chimneys. Famous Fabiani family started their resident in Kobdilj around 1792. Their village name was Serzetovi. The most known family member was architect, urbanist and inventor Maks Fabiani. His birth house becomes proper farm mansion with winter garden, green house and very famous big old tree over 100 years old. They also had natural water spring which made them very rich. In 15th century a small church of St. George was built on the top of the hill together with cemetery where Maks Fabiani is buried. Bishop Anton MahniÄ was also born in Kobdilj in 1850, an important person in Slovenian cultural, political and Christian circles. '}, 172{id:4186, ll:new GLatLng(45.8153,13.8074), l:'Kobjeglava', d:'The village is situated on a hill and has a typically dense village centre, with a church dedicated to St. Michael. Its first record dates back to the year 1300, when it was supposedly under the rule of the counts of Å ta- njel. In the village of Merce (between Kobjeglava and Å tanjel) there are findings from the Hallstadt period, while remains from the Neolithic were excavated near the Jelenca cave. A uniquely modelled NOB monument, representing a burnt Karst home, stands in memory of the Second World War. There are two theories regarding the origin of the villageâs name. The first one is connected to the highest hill Kop, rising above the village, therefore Kobjeglava supposedly developed from Kop-je-glava (Kop is the head). However, the second theory is based on stables or to be more precise to mares (Slovene kobila), which later on supposedly developed into Kobjeglava (mareâs head).'}, 173{id:4188, ll:new GLatLng(45.8123,13.8794), l:'Koboli', d:'This small village is situated on the area where the narrow valley of the river RaÅ¡a widens into the valley of the river Branica through the hills Kobo- lovski hrib and VeÄkotovski hrib. In the village is a spring that supplies with water the local trough in the centre of the village. A memorial plaque in the centre of the village is dedicated to âjavkaâ where in 1941 the villagers had their first meeting with partisans. Another memorial plaque by the hill Å tjaÅ¡ki hrib is dedicated to the killed hostages from 1943. On top of the Kobolovski hrib hill stands a pil dedicated to the Virgin Mary. * javka = A secret place for communication between partisan units during the national liberation fight.'}, 174{id:4190, ll:new GLatLng(45.8164,13.8893), l:'Kodreti', d:'The village presumably gained its name after the now extinct family Kodre that settled this area a few hundred years ago. Kodreti is the centre of the Upper Branica and comprises also the hamlet of KovaÄi by the road Kobdilj â Vipava. The village is situated between the hills Lukovnik and GradiÅ¡Äe, in the river Branica valley that separates the Vipavska valley, Karst and the ridge of Vrha (Å vica). A parish church of St Katarina with three altars and interesting wall paintings is a common church for all villages of the Upper Branica (Koboli, VeÄkoti, Äehovini, Dolanci, Kodreti and Trebižani). '}, 175{id:3524, ll:new GLatLng(46.4558,16.2538), l:'Kog', d:'Kog is a typical landscape of the Slovenske gorice Hills on the northeastern part of Slovenia. It comprises of six villages: Gomila, Kog, LaÄaves, Jastrebci, Vitan and Vodranci. The local people are mainly engaged in wine growing, farming, fruit growing and cattle breeding. A sprawling and typical wine growing settlement stands on two ridges, on 230 and 325 metres above sea level. Kog has a distinctively Pannonian character with a low quantity of rainfall, the winters are cold, the summers hot and dry. One of its characteristics is also a large number of stormy days. On 30th January 1841, Božidar FlegeriÄ was born in Vodranci. His poetic legacy comprises of poems with national awakening thematic, songs describing farm work and events from rural life, and songs which originated from special occasions such as name days and similar. In Jastrebci stands the house of a national hero Jože KerenÄiÄ (1913â1941), however, the monument dedicated to him is located in the Primary School Kog. In the park near the school is also a monument dedicated to couriers TV 15 S. At the parish there is a stream which marks the only path for the disabled in Europe. At each stop the travellers can be refreshed by spring water from genuine old wells. The Church of St. Bolfenk was set in the area of former vast forests as the protector of foresters. The church has an early Baroque ground plan.A local tourist guide of Ormož municipality will be glad to take you along the wine roads and show you the attractions of Ormož municipality (see the list of local guides).'}, 176{id:4909, ll:new GLatLng(46.0064,13.5752), l:'Kojsko', d:'Visit Kojsko, a scattered village with 300 inhabitants overlooked by a hill (elevation 290 m) with a Church of Saint Cross on the top. According to oral tradition, the church used to be called Saint Cross on the Lake, which is hardly surprising since numerous springs really come out from beneath the hill. The church was built around 1500 and is part of a former fortified village; the last of its fortified crenellated towers is today a bell tower. The path leading to the church is lined with Stations of the Cross chapels, while its murals originate from the second half of 17th century. Once a popular pilgrimage destination visited by pilgrims from Carinthia, Friuli, Gorizia, as well as from Vip
176ava and PosoÄje regions, the Church of Saint Cross remains today primarily an interesting tourist attraction. The main Gothic wing altar was made in the Villach carving workshop in 1515 and is one of the oldest Gothic altars in Slovenia. The place is exceptionally panoramic, offering views all the way to the Alps and the Adriatic Sea in fine weather. It is said that from here, the Italian king observed battle positions on Sabotin during the Battles of the Isonzo. The preserved 300-meter single-track railway tunnel named "Na kalehih" indicates the strategic importance of the village during World War I. The Church of the Assumption is also interesting â it was rebuilt in the Baroque style in the second half of 18th century with the presbytery preserved from the Late Gothic period. Unfortunately, only a few remains (a tombstone with inscription plates and coats of arms of the Coronini and Dietrichstein families) of the once most beautiful castle in Brda can now be seen. In 18th century, the castle was the focal point of cultural activities in the Gorizia area and, as it was also the seat of judiciary, justice was delivered here for almost entire Brda region. Before World War I, Kojsko was economic and cultural center of the Brda region. Today, however, it is a distinctly wine-growing oriented village. A post office, a health care center and a restaurant are located there. Beside the road, you can see a monument dedicated to SreÄko Kumar, a famous choirmaster and musical pedagogue. In 1086, Kojsko is mentioned for the first time as a village given to Rosazzo Abbey by count Henrik of Gorizia. In 1879, the first wine tasting, exhibition and wine competition was organized in the village. Every year they also celebrate St. Cross holiday and stage a procession. '}, 177{id:4192, ll:new GLatLng(45.8167,13.745), l:'Komen', d:'Komen was first mentioned in 1247. With its hamlet Jablanec, it is situated in the middle of the Komen Karst and constitutes its administrative and economic centre. The heart of the village is its central square with the cultural hall and a monument in memory of those who perished during the fights for the national liberation and in exile (15th February, 1944 the village was burnt to the ground and most of the villagers were deported to Bavaria). Once there was a small gothic parish church standing on the spot, where today the parish church of St. George can be found. Since the original one was too small, it was demolished and a new baroque church was built in 1768. Near the church stands a single belfry built according to the Oglej type. Beside it is an old school, housing the cultural and artistic association. The Storici mansion, which today serves as the local clinic was designed by Max Fabiani in 1934. Nearby, the Cirje forest park begins with an arranged forest and walking learning trail, which, apart from passing by several species of trees, takes the visitor to a monument dedicated to the last forester of the Komen area Avgust Kafol, wells, a pil and the rests of a burial place from the First World War. In the lower part of the village there is the Luže well, which makes an ideal spot to take a break and enjoy in the breathtaking view of Komen and its surroundings. Viktor Kos was the dean of Komen from 1932 to 1971. When Komen was burnt to the ground he and vicar Mirko Rener deliberately joined the locals in their exile to Germany, where he stood by their side during their most difficult times. Both priests touched the hearts of locals as they did not abandon them even in the most tragic moments of wartime. Komen also treasures the church of the Virgin Mary from ObrÅ¡ljan, which can be reached following the left branch a good kilometre before the village. Once there was also a renowned Godâs path, which was adorned with frescoes made by Giulio Quaglio in 1728. Today there is the eminent baroque church of St. George.'}, 178{id:3532, ll:new GLatLng(45.8167,13.7448), l:'Komen, Kras', d:'Komen with the small village of DivÄi and the hamlet of Jablanec lies in the centre of the Komen Karst and also represents the administrative and economic centre of the area. DivÄi lies 300 metres to the East of Komen, and the hamlet of Jablanec is 1 kilometre to the north of Komen. Komen is 8 kilometres away from Å tanjel. According to historical references, the Parish of Komen, and consequently its village, are mentioned for the first time in 1247. As an important administrative, economic, and cultural centre, Komen began to flourish as early as the end of the 19th century, when crafts, a network of inns, shops and administrative functions began to emerge. The village also had a palace of justice, notary, tax office, police station and even a prison. The village became famous in the peri
178od of Italian rule as an important tourist centre where the inhabitants of Trieste, Monfalcone and even Venice came for their holidays and Sunday excursions. Because of its favourable climatic conditions the village became an important treatment centre giving shelter to two colonies for children and to the centre for lung illnesses and the X-ray station. The village suffered great atrocities during World War I. The military railway was also run through the village. The situation was even worse during World War II. On 15 February 1944 the village was burnt down and its inhabitants were deported to Germany. During the post-war renovation of the village Komen gradually began to develop into the economic, administrative and cultural centre of the Komen Karst. According to oral tradition, the village of DivÄi got its name after the farmer DivkaÄ who owned extensive amounts of land and sheep. After his death, around 1700, other people began to build their houses here and this is how the settlement emerged. It was originally called Rožce and was later named after the former owner. Up until World War II it was part of Komen, today it is an independent settlement. Historical data about the hamlet of Jablanec, which today has only three homesteads, is not available. According to several sources the first settlement called Stari Jablanec was slightly further away from todayâs homesteads. Apparently it was later either abandoned or burnt down.   '}, 179{id:2577, ll:new GLatLng(45.5482,13.7299), l:'Koper - Capodistria', d:'Situated at a latitude of 45o 32,5\' North and at longitude 13 o 45,5\' East, with a characteristic Mediterranean climate partly influenced by the continental interior. This is Koper with its mild winters and warm and dry summers. Is there anything more pleasant than standing on the seaside, embraced by a soft north-west breeze, admiring the scarlet sky on a day when the scirocco blows or watching the sea in its wild dance of waves stirred by the northern wild?Carved grey Istrian limestone, eight squares situated at the outer edge of the town covered with a carpet of white stone, eleven other squares, remnants of an ancient city wall, narrow intertwining streets leading to the main square, boasting the largest cathedral in Slovenia - all this narrates the story of the past and of the present moment. Step by step the facades of the buildings and their interiors reveal the millennial history of Koper, once Iustinopolis, Capris, evoke the era of the Venetian Republic, the golden age of the Gothic and Renaissance - up to the present moment.The climax of the summer in Koper - the Yellow night with the largest and longest lasting fireworks, with the greatest number of events taking place in the open air, a family holiday, a real national festivity. Let yourself go to the rhythm of the summer, enjoy the theater performances taking place within the ancient city wals, and in winter drink a toast to the coming New Year and to all the years to come. Enjoy the local handicrafts, taste the typical local dishes like the jota (a soup with pickled cabbage), the bobiÄi (corn soup), polenta (corn porridge), cod, the fish soup, fish specialities and the typical local wines.The valley of the castles, with the caste of Socerb as the first one, extends below the edge of the Karst as a limes, a fortified border that once separated the territory of the Venetian Republic from the Austrian region. The path takes us then through Hrastovlje with the ancient frescoes and the world - famous Dance Macabre to the tower in Hrvoje, which marks the highest point in Istria. There the sight touches the horizon. Excursionists, riders and cyclists can discover the hidden beauties of the waterfalls, the rapids and pools of the Dragorija river - an oasis with crystal clear water.Web page: http://www.koper.si Koper, PreÅ¡ern Square (360°) '}, 180{id:4347, ll:new GLatLng(45.7824,13.8341), l:'Kopriva', d:'The former village of âuskokiâ supposedly gained its name after the plant nettle. The upper and lower part of the village are joined by the village well Å¡tirna, which has the year 1817 engraved on its upper part. The church of sv. Elija from 1802, houses one of the most fascinating presbyteries in K
180arst. It is surrounded by lime and chestnut trees, a monument to general BorojeviÄ and a memorial plaque dedicated to pilot Josip Križaj, a hero of the Spanish Republican Army and NOB fighter. Kopriva is also the birthplace of writer Branka Jurca. In the northern part are several sinkholes and remains of »java« Rova, where fifty years ago the famous kopriva stone was extracted. Beside the road there is also a renovated kal and two pils stands on both sides of the village.'}, 181{id:4593, ll:new GLatLng(46.0346,15.5411), l:'Koprivnica', d:'Koprivnica is a small village in the north-east of the Krka Basin, at the edge of the Kozjansko region. It lies on a low ridge between two streams. The rolling country is a patchwork of forests, meadows and brooks. Rising in the background are the hills of ReÅ¡tanj (with the church of St Jost), MrÄna Sela, Ravni Log and Vetrnik. The countryside is attractive at all seasons of the year. An interesting story is told about the origin of the name of the village. It is said that a long, long time ago a young girl was pasturing a herd of cows on the little hill in the centre of the village. While she was playing she came across a Marian medal â a pendant depicting the Virgin Mary â lying in a clump of nettles. When she got home she told her family and the other villagers about her discovery. The story spread from mouth to mouth and many people apparently saw the medal. Since the medal had been found in a clump of nettles, over time the place began to be known as Koprivnica (from kopriva, the Slovene word for nettle). The Koprivnica stream, which rises at the foot of Vetrnik, marks the eastern border of the municipality of KrÅ¡ko, where it meets the municipality of Kozje. The soil in this area is medium fertile. This is one of the reasons why people only dedicate themselves to agriculture after work, which for the most part they found between Senovo and KrÅ¡ko, since there is no industry in the village itself. Vineyards cover the hill known as Å ikovec, which forms part of the Bizeljsko-SremiÅ¡ko wine district. A number of large apple orchards in the immediate surrounding area produce apples for juice and for drying. Visitors can learn how apples are cultivated, join in with the apple picking and stock up with apples for the winter. There are two fish farms in the area, one in Koprivnica itself and the other in MrÄna Sela. Both are modern operations and offer visitors trout of various sizes. A still-functioning watermill stands on a small stream in MrÄna Sela. Visitors are always welcome at PetroviÄ\'s Mill and, if they are expected, they will be served warm, freshly baked rolls. The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for walks, for gathering medicinal plants and for mushroom picking. There are also marked routes for cyclists. Koprivnica has an active Tourism Association and a cultural association named after the poet Anton AÅ¡kerc. Together, these two associations put on several interesting events in the village. Each year, at the beginning of June, they organise a gathering for fans of the diatonic accordion. The Feast of the Assumption, on 15 August, is another traditional event and a local holiday. Following the service in the church there is a village fair with stalls on which craftsmen display their products and the women of the village offer home-made produce and delicacies. In the afternoon, games are held at the VrtovÅ¡ek open farm, with competing teams from all the surrounding hamlets. Another annual event involves corn husking below a hayrack, complete with the traditions and customs that accompanied this activity in times gone by.'}, 182{id:4164, ll:new GLatLng(45.8339,13.6186), l:'Korita na Krasu', d:'The village gained its name after many feeding and drinking trough. On the west side of the village is a low hill VrÅ¡iÄ where it was originally planned that the village would be built. Only one of four houses is still preserved. In the village vicinity is the MrÄeva jama cave in which nests wild pigeons. On the road towards Hudi Log is a kal. The rainwater flow through the pipes into troughs and then through an open small channel into the kal. The surrounding villages are a popular tour for bicycling as past here lead the race cycling track for the Slovene National Cup.'}, 183{id:4620, ll:new GLatLng(45.4883,13.6614), l:'Korte', d:'The biggest settlement in Izolaâs hinterlandKorte, the biggest settlement in Izolaâs countryside, is 8 km from Izola and 224 m above sea level, so you can admire the view of hilly surroundings and the SeÄovlje salt pans. Road to the village is well-marked and in good order. Becase of the distance it is best to go by car.Treasures of the pastThe village was first mentioned already in 1472 as Kurte. In 1960 it was renamed Dvori nad Izolo, but in 1984 inhabitants requested that the village be renamed and in 1988 it was renamed Korte. The village consists of the old part Spodnja vas (Lower village) and the new part Zgornja vas (Upper village), where do not forget to visit the church of St. Anthony the Hermit, where you will defenately be attracted by renovated baroque altars from the 18th Century, a custody with glagolitic inscription from 1468, frescoes of a Tyrolese painter and modern works of Mira LiÄen KrmpotiÄ.Roam around the villageWhile walking in the village look at a renovated water catchment or treat yourself to a gourmet meal in one of the local restaurants. The young ones will want to spend the night in a well arranged youth hostel Stara Å¡ola K
183orte . There are many cycle and horse tracks connecting the village with nearby hamlets, where you can explore the Meditteranean nature, as well as old water catchments, mystical churches and other remains from previous periods.'}, 184{id:4349, ll:new GLatLng(45.787,13.7966), l:'Kosovelje', d:'An oral tradition says that the name of the village comes from the phrase âkosa veljaâ, which means that the scythe is sharp enough. In the centre of the village stands a village well from 1898. Next to it are the hundred-years-old vine and trough to water cattle. On the Kržada stands a memorial from the WWII. In the vicinity is the kal Lokva that was once used for watering but later on the village teenagers used it for swimming. On the path to Kosovelje, in Metna Mlaka, are the remains of the military chapel from WWI, which was used for healing the wounded of Isonzo front. There are also the visible remains of the railway that was used for the needs of the army. Through the village leads Pliska trail.'}, 185{id:4165, ll:new GLatLng(45.8439,13.6428), l:'Kostanjevica na Krasu', d:'Kostanjevica is the centre of the karstic part of the community of Miren- Kostanjevica and has a government local office, a school, a nursery school, a post office, a bank, an outpatientsâ department and a fire station. It is said that herdsmen that settled here in 1460 gave the name to the village after the chestnut forest Ferned. Wood from the surrounding forests was sold abroad, mostly in Venice. According to the plans of the architect Maks Fabiani a new village was built on this site, which was very different from the former one. In the vicinity, on GrmaÄa, is a prehistoric ancient fort. Remains of the significant railway line Dutovlje/Skopo â Kostanjevica can still be seen. The extremely interesting trains that run on this line were constructed by the famous constructor Ferdinand Porsche and were called âB ZUGâ. They had a special characteristic: the locomotive of the train was able to pull wagons but was unable to push them or to run backwards. In the Kostanjevicaâs vicinity are three Karst caves: GloboÄiÅ¡na jama, Lukinova jama and Dobantova jama cave. The latter is called Zlata jama (Golden cave) because the Austrians and later also the Italians sought gold in it. '}, 186{id:4610, ll:new GLatLng(45.8434,15.4235), l:'Kostanjevica na Krki', d:'Kostanjevica na Krki, Slovenia\'s smallest town and one of the oldest, is a veritable wonder of nature. The "na Krki" ("on the Krka") part of its name is extremely apt, since the old part of the town is actually situated on an island in a bend of the river Krka, at the foot of the Gorjanci Hills. The town originally developed around a fortress known as Landestrost or Landstrasse, a former border stronghold of the noble Spanheim family. Kostjanevica first appears in historical records in 1220 as the seat of a parish. It was granted town rights in 1252. The structure of the town, consisting of two parallel streets â Ulica Talcev or Veliki Plac (Great Market) and Oražnova Ulica or Mali Plac (Little Market) â has survived to the present day. Today the entire town is protected as a cultural monument of the highest category. As a result of frequent floods in the past, when the only way to get around was by boat, the town became known as the "Venice of Lower Carniola". Another association with Venice is Kostanjevica\'s range of cultural monuments, events and art collections. Two wooden bridges provide road access to the island, which is 500 metres long and 200 metres wide. A third bridge over the Krka, "Bigots\' Bridge", is for pedestrians only. At the extreme northern tip of the island, separate from the row of terraced houses, is the parish church of St James, built in the 13th century as part of the fortification system by the northern bridge, at the time of Kostanjevica\'s greatest prosperity. Another valuable religious monument â a chapel of ease dedicated to St Nicholas â stands at the southern end of the island, while the town also has several other elements of religious heritage. Kostanjevica na Krki is a living town on an island. Its rich history, architecture and beauty attract large numbers of visitors from far and wide. Most visitors to the town al
186so take the opportunity to experience some artistic heritage: at the Božidar Jakac Gallery and the Forma Viva sculpture garden, at the Lamut Art Salon or at the Gorjup Gallery (located in the Jože Gorjup Primary School).'}, 187{id:3916, ll:new GLatLng(46.759,16.2033), l:'KoÅ¡arovci', d:'KoÅ¡arovci is a little village in the western part of the municipality of Gornji Petrovci in the far north-eastern corner of Slovenia, in the region known as GoriÄko. The village lies inside the GoriÄko Nature Park. There are only 18 houses in the village, scattered across ridges and valleys at quite a distance from each other. A cemetery with a chapel of rest stands on one ridge. A recently built sports field complete with changing rooms provides young people with a place to be active in their free time. A board displaying tourist information is located by the sports field. The village has no shop and no pub. Most of the population are involved in farming. Some years ago Å tefan Kuhar\'s farm was named the top farm in the Pomurje area. Social activities in the village centre around the sports club and the rural women\'s group.'}, 188{id:4668, ll:new GLatLng(45.4797,13.7368), l:'KoÅ¡tabona', d:'The clustered village KoÅ¡tabona lies above the Dragonja valley at a height of 257m. The area itself was already populated in pre-Roman and Roman times (as testified to by the nearby remnants of an ancient fort). It was situated next to an old Roman road. The name KoÅ¡tabona comes from Castrum Bonae (âFort Bonaeâ). Bona Dea is a pagan goddess of health, goodness and maternity; a temple dedicated to the goddess stood at the former KoÅ¡tabona entrance. Located on that spot today is the Church of Sts. Cosmas and Damien. It is an attractive sight well worth visiting, along with the other two village churches â the Church of Blessed Elia and the cemetery St. Andrewâs Church. The village is also known for its architecture with characteristic Istrian elements. '}, 189{id:2873, ll:new GLatLng(46.522,14.9853), l:'Kotlje', d:''}, 190{id:4020, ll:new GLatLng(46.7886,16.1225), l:'KovaÄevci', d:'The village of KovaÄevci appears in historical records in 1365 under the name Kouachouch, and then in 1499 as Kowasowoz. KovaÄevci is a dispersed settlement lying on ridges and in ravines along the course of the Bezjak stream and its four tributaries. The road linking the settlements of Vidonci and Poznanovci runs through the village. The village is divided into the following hamlets: BaÅ¡ov Breg, Cörov Breg, Francova Graba, Horvatova Graba, Hubrov Breg, Pozvekov Breg, Kocvenklinov Breg, KrÄmarovi, Roudijova Graba, Hlapcov Breg (also Hlapcov Vrej â the inhabitants are known as "VrejÅ¡Äarji") and ŽekÅ¡ova Graba. The soil is heavy and clayey, with gravelly sandy soil in the north by the Bezjak. There is more arable land on the sunny slopes on the western side. Mixed meadows, fields, orchards and vineyards surround the houses. The principal field crop is wheat, while other crops include rye, barley and corn. Apple trees are the predominant type of fruit tree. By the northern part of the Bezjak stream is a section of forest known by the same name, then TrejbaÅ¡, PuÅ¡Äa and Polakanca, and, in the west, Bukonja and Francove Dužine. Farms that once relied on oxen and horses today use tractors and other machinery. The houses are of brick and are mostly in good repair. Traditional beaten clay houses are disappearing. The store of firefighting equipment is rather modest, although in recent years the fire station has acquired new equipment and has been renovated. The commonest surnames in the village are ŽekÅ¡, Roudi and Gjergjek. A few of the inhabitants work in Murska Sobota, 20 kilometres away. In the past the village was famous for its charc
190oal. Charcoal burning was quite a demanding business. Good quality wood was needed (beech, oak, acacia). This wood was then sawn into smaller pieces and stacked in a pyramid. The stacked wood was then packed round with soil, to a thickness of around 20 centimetres. A small aperture was left in which to light the fire. This later served to allow air in. The charcoal burner was always present to ensure that the wood did not catch fire, for in that case he would have been left without wood and without charcoal. The duration of the process depended on the size of the wood stack, but it usually took two to three days. When the charcoal burner saw that the process was reaching its end, he stopped up the opening and, if necessary, poured on water to extinguish the fire. A little while later, once the heap had cooled, he could begin to remove the soil covering. The remaining heap was then sieved â the ash was thrown away and the charcoal was placed in bags. It was used at the forge to heat iron, which could then be shaped as required.'}, 191{id:4901, ll:new GLatLng(45.9921,13.5506), l:'Kozana', d:'Kozana is also a dispersed village with a good view. Situated between Å martno and Vipolže, it is surrounded by numerous vineyards with sweet grapes and by orchards with various kinds of exceptionally tasty fruit. It is therefore no coincidence that Kozana women sold fruit in Austrian cities and resorts already before World War I, while men were supplying it to them by train daily from Gorizia. Local people are proud of St. Hieronymus Church with a bell tower reconstructed according to the plan by the famous architect Jože PleÄnik. The upper part of the bell tower as it is today, shaped like a temple and separated from the church, was heightened according to PleÄnik\'s plan in 1956. The church is adorned by a Baroque altar and an altar painting from 1714. Only one bell was preserved after both world wars; so far, the bells have been replaced twice with larger and better ones.'}, 192{id:4835, ll:new GLatLng(46.074,15.5588), l:'Kozje', d:'The Parish Church of St. Maryâs Assumption was first mentioned in 1249. The nave originates from that time. The circumferential walls of the presbytery were made in gothic style. The church has gained todayâs appearance through later modifications. The interior was painted by Tomaž Fantoni in 1887. The monuments with the altars are newer. From the older periods, a heraldic tombstone of Christoph pl. Drachenburg from 1516, an oil painting of Holy Trinity from the mid 18th century and a baptismal font from the year 1786 are preserved.'}, 193{id:4973, ll:new GLatLng(46.0436,13.5295), l:'Kožbana', d:'Kožbana is the largest village of the so-called Kožbana Corner, the extreme western part of Brda that used to be economically most closely connected with Cormons and Cividale and where wood, cattle and chestnut were the mainstay of the people. In the center of the village rises Gothic Church of St. George which was enlarged in 19th century and its interior was baroquized. Its right altar belongs to the so-called group of golden altars and was created in 1687. According to traditional belief there was an older chapel on the site of the present church which is said to be the oldest church in Brda.'}, 194{id:4351, ll:new GLatLng(45.7676,13.8051), l:'Krajna vas', d:'Krajna Vas was the last village on the estate of the Counts of Gorizia, hence its name (krajna vas = "village at the edge"). Bitnja, BariÄev and Gurnji Konc are connected by slopes. The church of St Agnes has a slate roof. The date 1716 is carved into a window frame. Natural features worth mentioning are a cave called MoÄilova Jama in Rupe, a constant spring in Draga and the chestnut trees that may be seen around the village. A column stands in the square, along with a National Liberal Struggle memorial erected in 1947. Before the Austro-Hungarian army built the water supply system, the villagers used to go to PoÄka to fetch water. A unique carnival tradition survives in the village, with each house receiving a souvenir. In May there is a bonfire, and on New Year\'s Eve rockets are let off.'}, 195{id:2585, ll:new GLatLng(46.2377,14.3557), l:'Kranj', d:'Kranj is a picturesque town situated on a rocky prominence between two alpine rivers - Sava and Kokra. It is situated on the junction of important routes, leading from Northern Europe to the Adriatic Sea and from Western towards Eastern Europe. The old town centre is rich with cultural-historical sights. Therefore, it has been protected as a cultural monument since 1983. Important Slovenians contributed to the development of Kranj with their lives and achievements, one of them being the greatest Slovenian poet France PreÅ¡eren. Today, there are 49 town centres in the municipality stretching all the way from the foothills of Å marjetna gora and St. JoÅ¡t, to the towns of Preddvor in the northeast and Å enÄur to the east, and to Trboje Lake in the south. The outskirts of the town boast with a wide range of natural and cultural sights, attractive walking and cycling routes, and rich culinary offer. Kranj is the fourth biggest city in Slovenia and represents an important economic, cultural and sports centre of Gorenjska. It is a modern town with different faces, where the old is gently intertwined with the new; and where a harmony of images is achieved. Offering a cultural, historical, natural and technical heritage as well as pleasant atmosphere of a small town, Kranj is definitely worth a visit.'}, 196{id:2597, ll:new GLatLng(46.4849,13.7879), l:'Kranjska Gora', d:'This town is most famous for its winter sports but is the heart of the valley in summer too. Traditional mountain homelines and athletic dynamism are united here. It offers many sport events and plenty of enetrainment for all who enjoy sport, parties and fun. True romantics will find a peacful retreat, whilst more curious, inquisitive minds will be overwhelmed by the variety of folklore. Download your Kranjska Gora pocket guideKranjska gora (360°)'}, 197{id:4353, ll:new GLatLng(45.7858,13.7431), l:'KregoliÅ¡Äe', d:'Once upon a time, the villagers of KregoliÅ¡Äe quarrelled so much that they were given the name the quarrellers (KregoliÅ¡Äani). An idyllic narrow path, surrounded by dry wall, leads us to the village. It consists of two slopes and magnificently preserved Karst architecture. All the houses have walled courtyards and wells. O
197n the Kržada stands a trough that was built in the period under Italy and a pil with a statue of the Mother of God. One can enjoy a spectacular view on Dolnji Kras and 12 villages from Gorica. Nearby there is a pond, where the rocks on which women used to do the laundry are visible in winter.'}, 198{id:3935, ll:new GLatLng(45.7447,13.8354), l:'Kreplje', d:'The first known record of the village dates back to the year 1200. The name presumably derived from the Illyrian name kripa, meaning a rock or a mass of rocks; this also gave the name to krepake, a dry and unfertile landscape. In the centre of the village, stands the church of St. Notburga (patroness of labour, cattle and agriculture products) from the 18th century. The villagers pray for her blessing as the majority of them is employed in wine-growing. Not far away is an old arch with the inscription ËThis portal was made by Luka Brundula in the period of the French army, under Caesar Franz 1809Ë and a distinct pear-shaped well from 1877. During WW I, a standard narrow railway was constructed to carry the ammunition directly to the front.'}, 199{id:4358, ll:new GLatLng(45.7448,13.8689), l:'Križ', d:'Križ is an elongated village with several new houses. In the centre of the village stands a chapel of the Holy Mother and a stone cross from 1866, which was sculptured at night and is a sign of gratitude for salvation against flights of grasshoppers that devastated Karst at that time. It is said that this is only a pretext and that this is a memorial to the local men who were executed due to rebellion. On the main road stands almost 500 years old church of St. Cross. It is made of stone, covered with skrle and built in gothic style. On both sides of the main road to Sežana is a pine forest KriÅ¡ki bori, which already SreÄko Kosovel praised in his songs. It is said that the king of Huns Attila died on his return to Italy and is buried in one of the karst caves that exists in the surroundings of Križ.'}, 200{id:3919, ll:new GLatLng(46.7895,16.2575), l:'Križevci v Prekmurju', d:'The village of Križevci lies in the far north-east of the GoriÄko region in the municipality of Gornji Petrovci. The settlement consists of five separate hamlets on four ridges and in three valleys which come together at Dol, where they meet the Mala Krka river. Križevci can be reached from Martjanci and through Ivanovci or along the regional Murska Sobota-HodoÅ¡ road from MoÅ¡Äanci either by macadam track or the more comfortable and longer asphalt road from Gornji Petrovci. The name Križevci derives from the Holy Cross chapel (Sveti Križ in Slovene). The oldest historical reference to the name Križevci dates from 1405. The chapel of the Holy Cross in Križevci is first mentioned in the records of a bishop\'s visitation in 1627. A report from 1698 reads as follows: "The chapel stands in the village itself and is dedicated to the veneration of the Holy Cross. Around the chapel is a cemetery. The chapel has a shingle roof. The stone tower contains two bells and has a shingle roof. The nave has a wooden ceiling. The choir gallery and pulpit are also made of wood. The sanctuary is vaulted and contains a stone altar table. The parish feast day is celebrated on 14 September, the Feast of the Cross. The chapel is maintained and tended by the parishioners. The chapel has a meadow for two cartloads of hay, on the north side of the chapel. A wooden bell tower with one bell stands in KuÅ¡tanovci." Today there is a large Protestant church in Križevci, built in 1785. A new priest\'s house stands next to the church. Nearby is the Križevci cemetery, offering a wonderful view over the ridges of GoriÄko. To the right of the church, a macadam track leads to Tetajni Breg and a giant chestnut tree which, say the locals, is at least 700 years old. The trunk has a diameter of three metres and the tree is 20 metres tall. It is the third-largest chestnut tree in Slovenia. People say that it was even marked on old military maps as a "giant tree". More and more visitors to the GoriÄko region come to see the tree. Križevci Lake in Dol is home to numerous birds, aquatic fauna and fish and is particularly popular with anglers seeking a quiet day\'s fishing in peaceful coexistence with unspoilt nature. A few hundred metres from the lake, still in the valley of the Mala Krka, the municipality, in conjunction with the Križevci football club, has built a modern sports centre with several football pitches, covered stands, a children\'s playground, club premises and a large car park. The sports centre is the home of the sports club NK Križevci, which introduces football to young players from all over the municipality of Gornji Petrovci and other municipalities too. Other events held here include international football matches, cross-country runs, recreational hikes, bikers\' meets and vintage car rallies with participants from Slovenia and abroad. The area next to the sports centre is frequently used for cultural events that preserve the cultural heritage of the district. One popular event is the "rustic games", an inter-village competition based around traditional skills such as corn husking, dismantling and reassembling a cart, grass mowing, tug of war, and so on. The main tourist attraction of Križevci is the pleasant hilly landscape with its large mixed forests and tranquil and unspoilt environment, with opportunities for excursions of different lengths, hunting (small game, deer and boar), mushroom picking, strawberry picking and chestnut gathering.'}, 201{id:3909, ll:new GLatLng(46.8105,16.3178), l:'Krplivnik', d:'The village of Krplivnik appears in historical records for the first time in the relatively late year of 1393. The name Krplivnik is believed to be of Slavonic origin and related either to the word for nettle (kopriva) or the word for dill (koper). The village is divided into two parts: Krplivnik itself and Domaföld. The early history of the little village that today forms part of Krplivnik is quite unusual. It cannot even be claimed with certainty that it belonged to the Årség region, or even that it was inhabited at that time. The history of the village of Domaföld: at the time of the House of Anjou the estate was the property of a member of the Szentbenedek family, a nobleman called Dama. When he died without male issue the king granted the estate to LÅrinc Tömördi. In 1418 Péter and Gergely Szentgyörgyi become the new lords of "Damafelda", succeeded in 1429 by László Chene. In the 16th century the estate first belonged to György Damafeldy (1541), then to Wylaky or the son of the mayor Dömötör (1564), while shares also belonged to the Sáski of Nagyrákos (1579). Following the fall of Kanizsa the last owner was Sebestyén Wyilaky. Because of the presence of serfs of the lords of Upper Lendava, Domaföld did not belong to Årség and the Batthyány family. Older inhabitants say that the name of the village, which is of Hungarian origin, has always been the same.'}, 202{id:2940, ll:new GLatLng(45.9586,15.4965), l:'KrÅ¡ko', d:'KrÅ¡ko lies at the point where the valley of the river Sava widens into the broad KrÅ¡ko Plain, with the river Krka winding lazily across its southern edge. The people of these parts are proud of their past, which is revealed at every step through the area\'s rich cultural and historical heritage. That the area was inhabited far back in the ancient past is shown by the oldest archaeological finds, dating back all the way to the late Stone Age. Ajdovska Jama, a cave near NemÅ¡ka Vas ("German Village"), is one of the oldest archaeological sites in Slovenia and offers evidence of the life and culture of Neolithic Man. The early Iron Age left its own mute witnesses in Libna. And despite the fact that the river Sava changed its course across the gravelly KrÅ¡ko Plain long ago, the remains of Neviodunum, a former Roman town and river port, are still visible near Drnovo. The town of KrÅ¡ko grew up on both banks of the river Sava. The old town centre has undergone restoration and renovation, giving the town an orderly appearance and the character of an administrative centre. The new part of the town, on the left bank of the river, is mainly dedicated to business and commerce. The more recent history of KrÅ¡ko, characterised by intensive industrial development, has left a unique mark on the town. Today the energy and paper industries in the area are interwoven with and complemented by numerous other activities in tourism, enterprise and small business sectors. In this diverse setting of unspoilt nature and culture, where the present blends with the heritage of past centuries, there are incontrovertible proofs that the picturesque region between the hills of the Gorjanci and Bohor ranges has always been extremely interesting and attractive. This is the world in miniature which, despite everything that has happened over the course of its history, has managed to retain an authentic character of its own.'}, 203{id:3050, ll:new GLatLng(45.9176,15.4841), l:'KrÅ¡ko polje', d:'The local administrative community of KrÅ¡ko Polje consists of the villages of Drnovo, Brege, Mrtvice and Vihre, which are home to around 970
203inhabitants. The flat country of the Krka Plain or KrÅ¡ko Polje is bounded to the south by the Ljubljana-Zagreb motorway. The gravelly Sava alluvium is unfortunately only covered by a scant layer of soil, so the vegetation here is frequently exposed to drought. A long-planned irrigation system promises, when it is completed, to reorient agricultural production towards garden vegetables and vines. It would also be worth dedicating more attention to light horse breeding, an activity for which KrÅ¡ko Polje was once famous, for the purposes of sport. Early settlement is a characteristic of the entire area of the local administrative community. The area was particularly important in Roman times â when the town of Neviodunum stood on the site of today\'s village of Drnovo.'}, 204{id:4357, ll:new GLatLng(45.8054,13.877), l:'Krtinovica', d:'An idyllic village, which seems like a fort on a small hill, is situated under the Krtinski Hrib hill on the very west part of Å vica (under the backbone of Vrha hill). In the village are many old Karst houses with all characteristics of Karst architecture. In the vicinity grow figs and nut trees as it was typical for the Karst homes in the past. In the village surroundings are also several apple trees and vineyards. Under the village are two walled wells full of water. In a time of low rainfall the villagers collect water from springs and from the stream VoÄak. The path to the river RaÅ¡a leads through an oak forest which wood is used for construction.'}, 205{id:4023, ll:new GLatLng(46.771,16.0939), l:'Kruplivnik', d:'The village of Kruplivnik is first mentioned in 1365 as Koprinik. A year later it appears as Wyzaloucha, before later being renamed Koprywnik. This dispersed settlement in the west of the GoriÄko region lies in the valley of a stream called GraÄki Potok ("Grad Stream") and, at the same time, up on the slope and along the valley west of the Bodonci-Grad road, from which it is accessible via a local road. The bottom of the valley is given over to meadows. Fields cover the sunny, gently sloping ridge, while the steeper part of the village territory in the south and east is covered by mixed forest. The village consists of several hamlets. East of the stream that flows down the valley from Grad towards Vadarci are Gregarov Breg, Rajnigarov Rob, Hubrov Breg, KuzmiÄov Breg and Logarov Breg. West of the stream are Dole and Jeruzalem. The latter hamlet without a doubt owes its name to the Templars. The village also includes the hamlet of Frumenova Graba, which however is not mentioned in written sources. The name is used locally. The population is predominantly agricultural. Infirmity or old age has led the owners of small farms to lease their land to bigger farmers. There is a milk collection centre in the village. A small number of people have found work abroad. The village consists of 57 households, all of which are connected to the telephone network. Many of the village roads have recently been asphalted. The hamlet of Beli Križ has street lighting and a pub, recently renovated, able to cater for large groups. Most of the houses in the village are new or renovated. The remains of three dilapidated houses, the last of their kind, can still be seen. The cemetery has a new, modern chapel of rest. An interesting feature of the village is the old cylinder mill. No longer in use, this mill is currently being converted by its owner, Ana Ruh, into a residential property.'}, 206{id:3910, ll:new GLatLng(46.7522,16.2161), l:'KukeÄ', d:'The little village of KukeÄ lies in the municipality of Gornji Petrovci in the far north-east of Slovenia, inside the GoriÄko Nature Park. Only a few houses in the village are occupied and there are several recently built weekend cottages. Fortunately, the "weekenders" have joined in willingly and actively in the life of the village. The most notable characteristic of the village are the numerous orchards that are a feature of this part of the GoriÄko region. Most of the orchards belong to the Cifer family, who run a fruit business, although the other inhabitants of the village also have fruit trees producing both new and old varieties of fruit. The village has a volunteer fire brigade and a very active women\'s group, the successor to the former rural women\'s group.'}, 207{id:4838, ll:new GLatLng(46.0635,15.6583), l:'KunÅ¡perk', d:'With its geographical position just above the river Sotla, KunÅ¡perk controlled the broader region all the way to Croatia, where it found its counterpart in the Croatian Cesagrad castle. It was built between 1167 -1174 on the grounds of the older castle, which had been destroyed by Henrik, the Bishop of KrÅ¡ko. The outline of the chosen place had an important influence on castleâs visual image in this region. Another crucial element is the basis of the castle. Its centre is formed by immense bergfrid. In the 12th and the 13th century the castle was occupied by the KunÅ¡perk knights. After 1300, their power slowly ceased and the property started falling to pieces. Later owners of the castle were the counts of Celje and the Tattenbachs, who also possessed dominion of Bizeljsko from the 16th century onwards. The last owners were the Windischgraetzs who united the property of Bizeljsko and KunÅ¡perk. It is believed that the castle was abandoned at the end of the 18th century. In 1933, the northern residential tract fell down the precipice. Visitors can still see the ruins on a steep hill above the village KunÅ¡perk. '}, 208{id:4046, ll:new GLatLng(46.7746,16.1941), l:'KuÅ¡tanovci', d:'The village of KuÅ¡tanovci lies in the far north-east of the municipality of Puconci, between the villages of MoÅ¡Äanci, Dankovci, MaÄkovci, Križevci and KoÅ¡arovci. To the north is Kamenek (394 metres), the highest peak in the eastern part of the GoriÄko region. The village lies at a height of 330 metres above sea level and includes the following hamlets: Vrej, Arovi, GergoriÄovi, ZankoÄovi, Gürgini, VaraÅ¡, Ritarovi, Novakovi, Zavcovi, KavÄicini, Koutarovi and a Roma settlement. At one time only two families were Catholic, while all the others were Protestant. The village was circular in shape. It used to take the village drummer two hours to walk around the whole village. The climate is typically Pannonian
208with a marked temperature difference between summer and winter and the rapid transition from winter to summer, meaning that bronchial illnesses and pneumonia are common in this period. There are currently 45 households in the village of which around 15 consist of just one or two members, usually elderly, and the village has a total population of almost 200. The village also includes a Roma settlement consisting of 10 houses. A company called Kema Puconci began mining quartz sand in the 1980s. The company is still active today. Quartz sand is used in the processing of various minerals.'}, 209{id:3096, ll:new GLatLng(46.1543,15.2362), l:'LaÅ¡ko', d:'LaÅ¡ko is a pleasant town by the lower stream of the Savinja River. It lies on the 228 m above the sea leavel, nearly in the centre of Slovenia. The town boasts special natural gifts, rich cultural and historical heritage and variegated cultural, sports and tourist pulse during the entire year . It first was mentioned as a market in 1227, and it become a town at its 700th anniversary in 1972. The settlement of the present LaÅ¡ko riches far back into the history. The old town core is situated below the slope of Hum (583 m), which is a pleasant and a highly frequented tourist point. LaÅ¡ko with its nearby and distant surroundings offers countless possibilities for walks, different visits and excursions. Numerous churches in its vicinity are certainly worth seeing as well as the remains of the JurkloÅ¡ter Carthusian Monastery. At the end of the ReÄica Valley one can admire the masterpiece of the architect PleÄnik\'s atelier dedicated to the bishop A. M. SlomÅ¡ek. The ethnographically regulated homestead of the famous poet of ballads Anton AÅ¡kerc located above the Rimske toplice Thermal Spa attracts the visitors. For additional suggestions visit our web site http://tic.lasko.si'}, 210{id:3595, ll:new GLatLng(46.0418,14.0544), l:'Ledine', d:'Ledine is a tranquil, almost idyllic village situated on the softly undulating plateau, a place of well-tended farms and a developed rural tourism, which is situated under the hill GradiÅ¡Äe and Sivka. The first written reference to Ledine was recorded in the remote year of 1063. The plateau was in the past fairly densely populated, and the fields were well tended as well. From Ledinsko (Žirovsko) Razpotje (740m) â where runs a well-known watershed between the Adriatic and Black Seas. Festivals in Ledine: St. Jacob (25. July), pilgrimage to Virgin Mary on the Rock (Marija na Skalci) in Spodnja Idrija (15. August), event known under the name From Grain to Bread (August). '}, 211{id:4047, ll:new GLatLng(46.7089,16.1031), l:'Lemerje', d:'Lemerje is a village lying more or less on the dividing line between Ravensko and GoriÄko, along the local road linking Äernelavci and Grad. The majority of the houses are on the main road, while the others are scattered over three hills. The old names for these hill areas are Jurjev Breg, Fujsov Breg and Logarova HiÅ¡a. Today the village of Lemerje has around 230 inhabitants and approximately 90 houses. Most of the villagers are involved in farming (crops and livestock), while quite a number are employed elsewhere. Both Protestants and Catholics live in the village. A Protestant chapel stands in the centre of the village, by the Grad turning. The Catholic chapel is in Bencikov Breg. The fire station/community centre is located between the two chapels. Construction of the fire station began in 1957 at the initiative of the villagers themselves. Work was completed by the end of the following year with the help of voluntary work by the villagers, contributions and the profits from the "Borovo Gostüvanje" carnival event held in 1956. The village has a number of small businesses including two pubs, two car repair workshops, a plumber and a general store. At the entrance to the village (viewed from the Brezovci direction) is a building belonging to the RakiÄan agricultural holding. The village has an active and well-supported volunteer fire brigade. Its members are active in various fields and also make sure that the fire station/community centre is in good order. The fire brigade is twinned with the Slovenska Vas volunteer fire brigade in Hungary. Some years ago a fire engine was donated to this brigade, with the result that the two organisations today enjoy genuine contacts. A five-a-side football club, with a pitch close to the fire station/community centre, was founded nearly 10 years ago.'}, 212{id:2997, ll:new GLatLng(46.5621,16.4538), l:'Lendava', d:'Lendava is the easternmost town in Slovenia. It is situated at an intersection of several major arteries. The Romans called their outpost on the Poetovio–Savaria route (today Ptuj-Szombathely) Halicanum. A church was said to be consecrated there in 853, and the town of Lindva, named after the local river, was first mentioned in records dating from 1192, when the estate spanning almost the entire area of southeastern Prekmurje was bought by the Hahold family, which renamed to Banffy in the middle of the 13th century. Lendava first grew into a market in the 14th century, then a parish in 1334. The Banffys were succeeded by the House of Esterhazy in 1644. The area was under Hungarian and Turkish rule most of the 17th century. In 1867 Lendava became a town and administrative district seat. Evangelic municipality was established in 1902, and there was a strong Jewish community there up until the beginning of World War II. There are numerous interesting cultural monuments that attest to the area\'s colourful past. A walk through the old town centre of Lendava, home to interesting architecture, numerous food and shopping establishments, and a tourist information centre, is a unique experience in its own right. '}, 213{id:2765, ll:new GLatLng(46.3122,13.655), l:'Lepena', d:'The waters of the Lepenica River, so
213on after emerging from their source, after the first troughs and waterfalls, mysteriously disappear, however, after some distance source again and surprise us with steep, 100 m long channels. Following the Lepenica a road leads to the lodge - planinski dom dr. Klementa Juga, from where marked paths wind their way to Komna, to Krn and to the Krn lakes, where we find the largest Slovenian alpine lake. The valley is an attractive mountaineers\', fishermen\'s and horse-back riders\' destination where, on the Pristava Lepena dairy farm, thoroughbred Lipizzaner horses can be ridden. The idyllic tourist village, built in the Trenta style is suitable for business meetings as well as for family holidays or as a place to stop on your way to places higher and further away.We also recommend a visit to Å unik Water Hurst, a powerful bio-energy point in the valley.'}, 214{id:3445, ll:new GLatLng(46.3267,15.9349), l:'Leskovec', d:'The name "Leskowicz pri PsiÄini" appeared for the first time in 1440. This information is written in the registers of the Minorites and the Dominicians from Ptuj. It is being assumed that Leskovec existed already before 1440 since the representative of church authority who administered the land along the brook PsiÄina at the junction of the road connections Ptuj-Cvetlin and Cirkulane-Podlehnik, is mentioned that very year. The local community shaped itself around the church St. Andrej (Sv. Andrej), the school, the parish and the old inn "Vregova gostilna." The town comprises twelve villages: BelavÅ¡ak, Berinjak, GradiÅ¡Äe, Mala Varnica, RepiÅ¡Äe, SkoriÅ¡njak, Spodnji Leskovec, Strmec, Trdobojci, Velika Varnica, Veliki OkiÄ and Zgornji Leskovec. The settlement is predominantly mountainous with steep hills, which make living here quite difficult. The majority of the young population moved to bigger cities because of jobs but the elder residents remained. However, in the past few years many of the young people have returned. They are building and renovating homes and that is very encouraging. Leskovec numbers 1350 inhabitants. The local community borders on Videm, Podlehnik and Cirkulane. We are connected to Croatia by a 7.5 kilometre long border with a border crossing at Cvetlin. Residents are predominantly concerned with viticulture. Pert of the income is also gained in nearby bigger industrial centres Ptuj and Maribor. The town has a school, the beautiful painted church of St. Andraž (Sv. Andraž), a new fire station, a commercial centre, a few inns, shops, a post office, and a health centre. On the border with Croatia two seccursal churches, St. Magdalena (Sv. Magdalena) and St. Augustine (Sv. AvguÅ¡tin), can be found. They are situated on the highest hill of our local community (503 metres above sea level) and are both popular pilgrimage sites. You are wellcome to visit these sites throughout the year, especially on the name day of St. Andraž, a country festival in the midle of August. An ethnographic museum in Velika Varnica was opened, with the purpose of preserving the material cultural heritage of these settlements. During holidays the fiddlers with their homely, almost forgotten songs and customs find their costs repaid. There are still a few active associations in the local community: the firemen association (1928), the cultural association (1934), the pensioner association, the hunting club, the countrywomen club, the tourist association Klopotec (1997) and the sports association. For more information please visit us in Tic Haloze or check our web page www.halo.si'}, 215{id:3011, ll:new GLatLng(45.9391,15.4752), l:'Leskovec pri KrÅ¡kem', d:'This is where the last spurs of the Posavje Hills descend to the lowland of the KrÅ¡ko Plain to the rivers Sava and Krka. Since the Second World War this formerly undeveloped agricultural area has undergone considerable changes. The modernisation of agriculture and the commercial orientation towards specific sectors (livestock, viticulture, etc.) has brought many changes to the traditional way of life and completely altered the appearance of the settlements. This has partly been influenced by the transition of the rural population towards jobs in the industrial sector. Particular progress has been made by Leskovec, which before the Second World War appeared set to eventually become the centre of the present-day municipality of KrÅ¡ko (from 1813 Turn Castle in Leskovec was the seat of imperial administrative and judicial power for a considerably wider area). Archaeological finds confirm that the area was already inhabited in the late Stone Age and there are also rich and widespread finds from the Roman period. The first records of names from this area date from the 14th and 15th centuries. They include: Podlog (1330), Gorica (1330), Leskovec (1336), Drnovo (1343), SenuÅ¡e (1351), Brege (1358), Velika Vas and Vihre (1436), and JelÅ¡e (1445).'}, 216{id:3853, ll:new GLatLng(46.207,15.1947), l:'Liboje', d:'The village and the St. Agnes church were mentioned very early, in the year of 1540. Mainly rustic environmentstarted to change when the brown coal minein 1815 was opened. At the same time the clay, later ceramic dishes were being produced and were, bearing the Schutz trade mark, known all over the world. The mine was closed in 1972, the ceramics factory is, on the other hand, still at work.Although the village is located between the mountains, it has good trafic connections with Celje, LaÅ¡ko, Zabukovica and PetrovÄe.Due to its geographical position Liboje is often the starting or the finishing point for the mountain or cycling trips, sports climbing and hang gliding. '}, 217{id:3110, ll:new GLatLng(46.6069,16.2847), l:'Lipa', d:'Lipa is a village belonging to the Municipality of Beltinci and at the same time to the parish of TurniÅ¡Äe. It has 633 inhabitants and is well known for growing potatoes. The village chapel, built in 1886, is dedicated to the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. In the past, there was a dairy named Anastazija in the vicinity of the village, owned by the noble family of Beltinci. A ploughshare made of stone was found in Lipa, an artefact from the Bronze Age. The tourist attraction of the town is the Pannonian house where preparation of local culinary specialties (langaÅ¡) and presentations of old customs (pozvaÄin from Prekmurje) are being held. '}, 218{id:3110, ll:new GLatLng(45.8487,13.7052), l:'Lipa', d:'The village presumably gained its name after a linden forest that grew in the past when the Karst was overgrown with forests. Albin Kjuder, a former parish priest from Tomaj, says that Urban Tekstor was born in Lipa in 1498 and that his ancestors immigrated here from an Istrian village c
218alled Lipa pri JelÅ¡anah and named this village Lipa. On the edge of the village is a renovated church of St Mihael. The village has also a NOB monument. Many houses are on the list of ethnological heritage. The village is surrounded by several hills: Stol, Stolovec, Greben, Goli vrh and Trstelj on which leads a mountain path that starts in the village. The village school (first mentioned in 1845) was a hospital of Austrian army during the First World War. Later on it changed into a partisan school where presumably Ciril Zlobec had taught.'}, 219{id:4196, ll:new GLatLng(45.8411,13.8276), l:'Lisjaki', d:'Lumpy village in the valley of Branica river on the border between Karst and Vipava valley. Hamlet Zalisjak is also part of the village but only one house in situated on the slope of Lukovska Å kratljevica. At the east side of Lisjaki, under MeliÅ¡Äa, there is a swift LisiÄk which flows to river Branica. On the house number 2 there are two interesting paintings from 18th century with St. Anton and Crucified. People are saying that houses number 2 and 3 were manor house, later parsonâs house, and now two separated private houses.'}, 220{id:2821, ll:new GLatLng(46.0566,14.829), l:'Litija', d:''}, 221{id:2609, ll:new GLatLng(46.0516,14.5061), l:'Ljubljana', d:'Ljubljana lies in a basin between the Karst and the alpine regions at 298 metres above sea level. We like to say it is sufficiently large to contain everything that a capital should have, and small enough to preserve the individuality of its inhabitants. It is a city with a soul, featured by the Baroque Old Town which is nestled at the foot of Castle Hill, the Art Nouveau mansions as well as some of the masterpieces of the world renowned architect Jože PleÄnik. If one is to believe the legend, then the founder of Ljubljana was the Greek prince Jason, together with his companions, the Argonauts. According to the legend, Jason and the Argonauts, while fleeing from King Aites, from whom they had stolen the golden fleece, sailed from the Black Sea up the Danube, from the Danube into the Sava, and from the Sava into the Ljubljanica. Around about here Jason encountered a terrible monster, which he fought and slew. This monster was the Ljubljana dragon, which now has its permanent abode on top of the castle tower on the Ljubljana coat of arms. At a national referendum held on December 23, 1990, the people of Slovenia voted for independence and sovereignity and on June 25, 1991, the Republic of Slovenia proclaimed its independence.With this, Ljubljana became the capital of the new state, the heart of the political, economic, cultural and scientific life of the Slovene nation. The significant mile stone for Ljubljana was Slovenia\'s accession to the European Union on 1 May 2004.Ljubljana, with only some 276.000 inhabitants, combines the compactness of a small city with the facilities of a metropolis and, compared with other European capitals, remains a city on a human scale.Ljubljanica river (360°)Tromostovje (360°)Market (360°)'}, 222{id:2617, ll:new GLatLng(46.3422,14.8336), l:'Ljubno ob Savinji', d:'In 1247, Ljubno is mentioned as a seat of administration of the feudal lords of Gornji Grad, but the settlement is certainly much older. It lies at the confluence of the Ljubnica and Savinja rivers below an imposing group of mountains where trails for pleasent walks lead througt unspoiled nature. Ljubno is inextricably linked to the lumber industry. Three centuries ago, the town was already a recongnized center of wood trading and rafting. In 2001, a museum exhibition was arranged in memory of this work.'}, 223{id:3087, ll:new GLatLng(46.5175,16.1981), l:'Ljutomer', d:'Ljutomer is the heart of the Prlekija region. At this very place arose ideas of a united Slovenia during the first Slovenian camp in 1868. As a consequence of this national revival were the first reading rooms, reading societies, gymnastics and fire-fighting associations. In 1875 the first horse-racing society in the territory of Slovenia and the second in the whole of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy was also founded here, which was the predecessor of the present-day horse-racing society. In 1905 Karel Grossmann recorded the first Slovenian film records. Baptist, the general museum collection, the hippodrome and training school for horse-racers, the potter and the Wine Cellar LjutomerÄan, which produces top quality wines from the harvest of the nearby vineyards of Jeruzalem Hills are all worth seeing.Today, Ljutomer is a cultural, contemporary European and tourist-friendly town. '}, 224{id:5062, ll:new GLatLng(46.3111,13.4896), l:'Log ÄezsoÅ¡ki', d:'Log ÄezsoÅ¡ki is a small village located by the SoÄa river, near waterfall Boka and the entrance point to the river for white-water rafting and kayak trips.Through the village leads a biking trail which can bring us to ÄezsoÄa and then to Bovec or all the way down to the village Trnovo ob SoÄi.'}, 225{id:2769, ll:new GLatLng(46.4055,13.6038), l:'Log pod Mangrtom', d:'Small wild rivers which have cut the
225ir way under 15 two-thousand-metre-high mountains and under some of the mightiest mountain walls through the LoÅ¡ka Koritnica, feed the SoÄa River. The Alpine village, which is among the most attractive settlements in the Triglav National Park, is the starting point for discovering them. From there paths lead to the valley of hundreds of waterfalls and to the botanic treasures of Mangrt. The highest Slovenian mountain road, which attracts cyclists, also winds its way to Mangrt Saddle from here.Log pod Mangrtom (360°)'}, 226{id:3177, ll:new GLatLng(45.9168,14.2284), l:'Logatec', d:'The municipality of Logatec lies in central Slovenia – in the heart of Notranjska – at the meeting point of two large geographical macroregions: the Alpine and Dinaric worlds. It borders the municipalities of Vrhnika, Dobrova-Polhov Gradec, Žiri, Idrija, AjdovÅ¡cina, Postojna, Cerknica and Gorenja Vas-Poljane. On the basis of a state ordinance, the settlement of Logatec became a city on 14 January 2006. The municipality celebrates on 20 September in remembrance of transferring the local administration from Planina in Gornji Logatec in 1875. The municipality includes 19 settlements that compose eight local communities. Larger towns are Logatec, which is central and the largest settlement in the centre of LogaÅ¡ko Polje; Rovte, which creates the possibility of enjoying year-round activities in its unspoilt nature; HotedrÅ¡ica, located at the edge of Hotenjski Ravnik; and Laze, with Jakovica by well-known Planinsko Polje.Throughout history, until the establishment of the modern road network, the region of Logatec was recognised as one of the most important strategic points in crossing the Apennine Peninsula to Central Europe. This is the only large crossing between the Alps and the Sea. Armies used it many times. Owing to the natural wealth and the possibility of crossing between different regions, Logatec was a place of historical and strategic “borders” from the Roman defence system and had a network of forts and defence walls, called Claustra Alpium Iuliarum, to the Rapallo border, the Alpine Wall and the Rupnik Line.Coordinates: 45°55’N, 14°14’EArea: 173.1 km2Altitude: 476 mPopulation: approx. 13000 +Highest mountain: Srnjak on HruÅ¡ica, 918 mLowest point: Planinsko Polje, 443 mClimate: temperate continentalOldest written records of Logatec: Around 425 A.D., a famous Roman road map was made called the Tabula Peutingeriana. It shows a settlement or road station called Longatico located between HruÅ¡ica and Vrhnika. What are the origins of the name Logatec? There are several variants relating to the origins of the name Logatec. The first variant, according to Valvasor, says that the name is derived from the Latin word Longaticum or from the German name Loitsch. The second says that it is derived from the word log, which is the stem of the name Logatec. In the Slovene Dictionary the word log is defined as a (marshy) meadow near water, usually partly overgrown with trees. It must be true since LogaÅ¡ko Polje was flooded several times resulting in marshlands until irrigation was carried out from Gornji Logatec to Dolnji Logatec. History of LogatecToday’s shape of the surface of Logatec was formed in the Lower and Middle Triassic period. Surface waters disappeared underground in Pleistocene, at which time, the formation of the karst surface began, creating the landform that is still visible today. Archaeological finds in Matjaž’s Chambers (Matjaževe Kamre) bear evidence of early human presence in the Palaeolithic period, at the time of the early and late Stone Ages. There is evidence of human settlements on the plain near the LogaÅ¡Äica sinkhole and on Pusto Polje beneath Ostri Peak from the Iron Age as well. A central prehistoric fort was built on the hill Velike Bukve above Gorenji Logatec. There are still the remains of terraces where the wooden buildings used to stand. In Roman times, when the road from Aquileia to Aemona ran through LogaÅ¡ko Polje, a wayside station existed on a strategically important path between the Ljubljana Basin and HruÅ¡ica. Antique diaries call it Mansio Longatica.In the Middle Ages, the administrative centre of the town was located in Gornji Logatec. Logatec was a carters’ settlement, still evident today by the architecture of large wayside farms, until the construction of railway tracks. After 1857, when transport services ceased, logging and wood trade including wood sawing became more important. In 1875, the development of the town was also affected by the transfer of the local administration, court and tax office from Planina to Logatec. Logatec was a border town during both world wars as well as being the centre of the local district of the Drava Province.Today, it is still possible to admire the architecture of the Notranjska villages, squares and churches in Logatec. The mansion in Gornji Logatec and several well-preserved wayside farms and adjoining buildings show a rich heritage of buildings.'}, 227{id:3160, ll:new GLatLng(45.9014,13.88), l:'Lokavec', d:'At the foot of Äaven lies Lokavec, one of the longest settlements in the municipality of AjdovÅ¡Äina. The LokavÅ¡Äek and JevÅ¡Äek streams once drowe several sawmills, flour mills, smithie
227s, and iron foundries. The tradition of blacksmiths is indicated in the very name of the hamlet of KovaÄi (Blacksmiths). An arhaeological site important for the research of the transition from the prehistoric era to antiquity was discovered at the Church of St. Urban, above the hamlet. The new church, built according to the plans of Maks Fabiani, contains an artistic altar by local master Mihael Cusso. In the hamlet of Slokarji, there is a small collection dedicated to Anton Äebej, a local publicist, rock-collector and teacher. He taught people how to ski with a Nordic type of skis on Gora as early as the 19th century.'}, 228{id:3946, ll:new GLatLng(45.6612,13.9299), l:'Lokev', d:'The name derives from the pools (lokev) in which the villagers collected water for their household, while the cattle drank from the ponds. The most promitent cultural monument is the defence tower on Tabor which was built in 1485 by the Venetians for protection against the Turks. Later it served as the village granary, whereas today it is rearranged into a museum. The Templar Knights built the parish church of St. Michael exhibiting frescoes of Tone Kralj. Nearby, stands the gothic chapel of Marija pomoÄnica from 1426. On the top of the hill above Lokev stands the kaÅ¡telir Klemenka. Remains of the church of St Klemen, the sheep patron, are still visible on the plateau. The villagers prayed to him to keep the wolves away from their sheep. KokoÅ¡ nad Lokvijo (670m) is one of the peaks on the hills separating the Sežana Karst from the gulf of Trieste (Italian border). Several strolling, cycling and riding paths are also arranged.'}, 229{id:3325, ll:new GLatLng(46.0515,13.7648), l:'Lokovec', d:'In the westernmost part of the BanjÅ¡ice plateau, just near the margin above the valley of Äepovan, there extends the narrow strip of land of the longest Slovene village, i.e. Lokovec, divided into Dolenji (Lower), Srednji (Middle) and Gornji (Upper) Lokovec. In this typically karstic world, where there are a number of hollows, sinkholes and abysses, amongst the predominantly pine and beech wood you will find homesteads almost hidden from view. The houses are surrounded by well-kept gardens, fields, meadows and pastures, which have been lately becoming overgrown. The main material was the stone. Today traces of the genuine masters of the stonecutting trade are still discernible in the whole region. Watchful eyes of the visitor will certainly catch the sight of a typical Alpine granary, the stone front gates and wells that in the past used to ornament almost every house. Besides the above mentioned also other home trades flourished there. Women used to make lace, weave linen and to spin, and men used to make wooden ware. The most developed trade which was widely spread in the area and which carried the name of Lokovec as far as to the emperor´s court in Vienna was the blacksmith´s trade. Smiths became well-known for their forging of nails, drills and different blades, among which the most famous the so-called favÄ (fauch). The varied ground offers the visitors a number of recreational possibilities, primarily those of walks and cycling. Enthusiasts may climb up to the highest peak of the BanjÅ¡ice plateau LaÅ¡Äek (1071 m), and in fine weather you will be able to view the mighty mountains in the north, covered with snow almost all the year, and also the azure sea in the south. When coming to Lokovec you shall by no means leave out the visit to the parish church of St. Peter and Paul at Srednji Lokovec, which was built in 1800. All animal lovers will certainly be interested in visiting the stock farm of fallow deer and stags situated at Dolnji Lokovec. Lokovec is a place where you will breath a lot of fresh air, relax and forget the every-day worries. In summer you will be embraced by the peace of the woods and by the fragrance of meadow plants, while in winter you will be overwhelmed by the snow-covered landscape. '}, 230{id:3319, ll:new GLatLng(46.0129,13.7919), l:'Lokve', d:'The village of Lokve is situated in a valley surrounded by a forestat an altitude of 965 meters in the northwest of the Trnovo Plateau. It is only 20 km away from Nova Gorica and it can be reached from AjdovÅ¡Äina, Idrija, Äepovan and Most na SoÄi as well. In the northern part of the village a hill called Veliki vrh (Great peak) or Å kol (1190 m) is closing the view towards the Äepovan valley, in the east there are Mali ÄeÅ¡evik (1104 m) and Ilovica (1166 m), and in the south of Lokve there is Prezren (1128 m), in the south-west lies the Trogar hill and in the north-west Ärni vrh (Black peak) (1066 m) and Koprivnica. In the heart of the valley there is a hillock where already in the 18th century a small chapel was built and where nowadays a church dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua stands. Lokve and its surroundings are situated in an entirely karstic region. Thus, there are no water sources at all. However, in the past there were many pools, the so-called kal or lokev, which were formed on the argillaceous earth. The first inhabitants â herdsmen â used those pools for the watering of their animals. Only two natural pools are still existing; one of them is Goveji kal (Beef pond) in the north-eastern part of Lokve. In the past the inhabitants of Lokve and its surroundings worked in the field of forestry, charcoal burning, the producing of wooden tubs and glaziery (there are still some remains of glažuta in Mojska draga). The area in the pith of the Trnovo Forest is fairy-tale like the whole year roun
230d. Spring light greeen tunnels of trees cover cycle tracks and footpaths. The shadows of huge treetops offer peaceful refuge from the summer heat. Mountain tracks invite to the near summits (Poldanovec â 1303 m, Mrzovec â 1406 m, Golaki â 1495) also those visitors who demand steeper ascents. Autumn fiery colours invite us to take a walk and to prepare for the white winter idyll when again we can put on our skis and rush down the ski slopes in Lokve or we rather decide to go on the longer or shorter routes for cross-country skiing in the calm forest. However, the fairy-tale is not over yet. The village of Lokve offers pleasures of the mini-golf, tennis, volleyball and seven-a-side enthusiasts as well as those who want to take a walk around the village on the path, which was once used by foresters that supervised the forest surface (Path behind the wall). Nature enthusiasts will probably be attracted more by an interesting glade at Mala lazna which can be a starting-point for hikers, cyclists and cross-country skiers or the natural botanical and forest reserve, called Paradana, and its famous Velika ledena jama (Great ice cave, 385 meters deep) which was once known as a golden cave for ice that was exported even to Egypt. All the visitors will be without any doubt tempted by the exquisite homemade food (bread, venison,â¦) and the night\'s lodging in Loke and Lazna. '}, 231{id:4167, ll:new GLatLng(45.8616,13.6039), l:'Lokvica', d:'The name Lokvica was given to the village after small lokva or pools, which can be found in the village vicinity. On the east side of the village is PeÄina, which had an observation post on the top and a shelter in the cave. Due to its position and a beautiful view from it, Italians called it âthe eye of Karstâ. The remains of prehistory pottery and human bones were excavated from the known 150 metre long cave PeÄinka or Leopardja jama cave (Leopardâs cave) which is situated at the foothills of PeÄina. In the sinkhole above the village is a more than 200 hundred-year-old renovated Å¡tirna Vrhi drage (above the valley of Draga) of 3 metres in diameter and 3.5 metres in depth. It is accessible on stone stairs that lead into it and encircled with a stone fence. During the Isonzo front (1915-1916) several Austro-Hungarian military settlements with barracks, military hospitals, caverns, etc. were built between Lokvica and Kostanjevica. An interesting sight is also a rock BorojeviÄev stol from which general BorojeviÄ supponedly commanded his army. A part of the village is the hamlet Segeti that was an important supply centre of Austro-Hungarian army. Two brothers shepherds from Istria settled here 300 years ago. They started to cultivate the soil and to build houses. Later on they abandoned sheep breeding and lived only from cattle breeding and land cultivation. Now the hamlet has only three houses from which two are empty.'}, 232{id:4696, ll:new GLatLng(45.5094,13.8284), l:'Lopar', d:'The village can be reached via the road leading past Vanganel and Marezige, or through Sv. Anton. It is primarily interesting for its typical Istrian architecture and museum â the house âHiÅ¡a od Bardincaâ with the local ethnological collection and the cemetery Church of St. Rufin. Legend has it that St. Rufin (Jeruf or Ruf) was born in Lopar in the 3rd century and also died there. The village is also a popular hiking spot.'}, 233{id:3275, ll:new GLatLng(45.7013,14.5906), l:'LoÅ¡ki Potok', d:'The settlement LoÅ¡ki Potok is the centre of the municipality, which carries the same name and lies on the border between the Lower Carniola (Dolenjska), Inner Carniola (Notranjska) and Gorski Kotar. LoÅ¡ki Potok consists of six villages: Hrib, Retje, Travnik, Mali Log, Å egova vas and Srednja vas. Hrib is the centre with all the important institutions (the seat of the municipality, school, health centre, post office, bank...). Above Hrib rises Tabor with the Parish Church of St. Leonard (sv. Lenart) and the Church of St. Barbara. There is a beautiful view on the villages of LoÅ¡ki Potok and the nearby hills.'}, 234{id:3917, ll:new GLatLng(46.8298,16.2138), l:'Lucova', d:'Lucova is a little village forming part of the local administrative community of Å ulinci in the municipality of Gornji Petrovci, in the furthest NE corner of Slovenia. It lies on the Merak stream between the villages of Å ulinci and Adrijanci. The bell tower in the village cemetery was erected and dedicated on 17 October 1926. The bell, which cost 24,000 dinars, had been purchased two years earlier by the parishioners with the help of relatives in America. The village sawmill was built in 1971 on site of an earlier sawmill, which burnt down. The first sawmill was built by Jožef Balek in 1931. The village has a volunteer fire brigade and a sports club.'}, 235{id:2621, ll:new GLatLng(46.3547,14.7454), l:'LuÄe', d:'Municipality Luce was established by the Local Government Reform at the end of 1994. It consists of hamlets Konjski Vrh, Krnica, LuÄe, Podveža, Podvolovljek, Raduha and Strmec, which total area amounts 109 square kilometers. The village is situated at the confluence of Savinja and LuÄnica. The beauty of the place and undamaged nature are strong arguments that invite tourists from near and far to this beautiful part of Slovenian country. '}, 236{id:4201, ll:new GLatLng(45.8373,13.8159), l:'Lukovec', d:'According to oral tradition, the origins of the village date back to medieval times, when the area was property of the Lantieri counts from the nearby Rihemberk castle. It is situated on the edge of a large Karst valley, at the slope of hills Martinca, Å kratljevica and Brda. Lukovec is a popular sight for hiking and cycling thanks to its magnificent view and unspoiled nature. An abandoned quarry stands in the vicinity, also known as âjavaâ,whereas in front of the village is a chapel dedicated to the Mother of God, which was built by the Marc family (as they did not have any descendants, they welcomed the newly weds Turk) to show their gratitude for continuing the family tree.'}, 237{id:4048, ll:new GLatLng(46.7832,16.1638), l:'MaÄkovci', d:'"In a quiet valley lies a little village, sleeping peacefully in the evening twilight. Only one window is still open. At the window leans a
237sorrowful girlâ¦" So went the song by Lojze Slak, more than 30 years ago. In those days the valley really was quiet. MaÄkovci appeared as a settlement somewhere towards the end of the 15th century as Mackovcz. Later the Hungarians renamed it Matyasdom, before it finally became known by its present name. The settlement has 234 inhabitants in 78 households. It consists of five hamlets. Migration to the town has abated but not stopped. In the past, in the days when the train still ran through here, MaÄkovci was an important local centre. There was an agricultural cooperative here, an estate, a sawmill and a complete primary school. But the passing of time has changed all that. The agricultural cooperative moved to Puconci, where however it soon collapsed. In 1982 the pupils from the upper classes of the primary school were transferred to the central school in Puconci. Over 40 years ago the local people built a large cooperative centre with their own hands, but this was soon appropriated by the Panonka cooperative. When this went bust, the villagers lost this too. There are quite a number of young people in MaÄkovci, many of them keen on sport. Unfortunately the railway has divided the village in half, leaving them temporarily without a sports field â the only facility that brought old and young together. The "iron road" will, however, probably bring some positive changes: a well-tended environment, a sports park, pavements, etc. Today the train connecting Murska Sobota to Hungary once again runs through MaÄkovci. There are currently almost no clubs or societies in MaÄkovci except a five-a-side football club and a volunteer fire brigade.'}, 238{id:3441, ll:new GLatLng(46.3503,15.7341), l:'MajÅ¡perk', d:'MajÅ¡perk is located on the edge of a wide valley through which the river Dravinja runs. Green hills of Haloze are sorrounding it on the eastern and southern side whereby on the northern and western side MajÅ¡perk is encircled by relatively low hills of the region Savinsko which forms a barrier between the valley of Dravinja (Dravinjska dolina) and the field of river Drava (Dravsko polje). Several centuries ago the settlement was named after a mighty manor above the village. According to historical sources MajÅ¡perk was mentioned already in the 12th century. precisely in 1168, as Monsberg. It was named after the castle mentioned above. Already in history MajÅ¡perk was very important not only from the economic but also the strategic point of view because it represented a part of the defence zone. It is also interesting that in 1487 the travel writter Paolo Santonino was invited to the castle Monsberg by Hartmann Holleneck (Holleneg) and his wife Amalia. In 1695 the castle was burned down by revolting peasants. The castle was rebuilt again but after 1850 it rapidly fell to ruins. Only a part of the defence tower can be admired today. One of the most important turning points in the history of MajÅ¡perk is certainly the initiative by families Novak and Kubricht who consolidated the development of MajÅ¡perk´s industry. The state of raw material was favourable as well as the number of workers who so far could not find jobs in this mountainous area. First they have opened two factories, one for wool fabrication called "Tovarna volnenih izdelkov" and a production plant "Planika". The school of MajÅ¡perk exists since 1803. The local community comprises following villages: MajÅ¡perk, Breg, Jelovice, Koritno, LeÅ¡je, Medvedce, Naraplje, Planjsko, PreÅ¡a, Sestrže, Skrblje, StaneÄka vas and Spodnja SveÄa. The local community of MajÅ¡perk numbers 2304 residents. One of MajÅ¡perk´s sights is certainly the manor Hamre (today´s Breg at MajÅ¡perk). The castle also contained a chapel that is dedicated to the saint Janez Nepomuk but was abandoned after the last war. In the middle of MajÅ¡perk lies the church of St. Nicholas (Sv. Miklavž) which existed already before 1649. Strolling through the town we can admire the monument dedicated to victims of World War Two. MajÅ¡perk also has a health centre, a school, a pharmacy, a nursary school, a police station, a bank and a post office. The school, kindergarden and other associations within a civil community are arranging the cultural programme. For more information please visit us in Tic Haloze or check our web page www.halo.si'}, 239{id:4203, ll:new GLatLng(45.8265,13.7709), l:'Mali dol', d:'The village was built presumably in the Middle Ages when the count of Rihenberg gave the land to three brothers, who were herdsmen. In the centre of the village are: a chapel, a well from 1896 with two stone arches and a memorial plaque dedicated to the first arson of the village. In the village surroundings are several macadam paths where you can admire natural and cultural heritage. The most interesting is a walking path around the village. It starts in the centre of the village and it leads towards the monument of A. Furlan (a GrÅ¡kovâs farmer) where you can see a well, mulberry trees, stone walls, a kal with âjapenicaâ (a cave used to slake lime) and a mighty oak tree with 4 m in circumference.'}, 240{id:4703, ll:new GLatLng(45.5077,13.8006), l:'Marezige', d:'The village is perched upon the hill above Vanganel. The central event organised in Marezige is the traditional RefoÅ¡k Wine Festival, a generator of important economical, ethnological and cultural dynamics; well-known is also the Martinmas (Martinja) in November for the St. Martinâs day. In the village, there is a monument dedicated to the casualties of the Second World War and the casualties of the Marezige rebellion, when unarmed locals stood up against the violence of Ital
240ian fascists at a polling station on 15th May 1921. This day is now celebrated as a communal holiday. Located in the village cemetery is the Church of St. Cross from the 9th century, with Gothic elements and badly preserved 16th century frescoes. The adjacent bell tower was built in 1870. '}, 241{id:2625, ll:new GLatLng(46.5537,15.6468), l:'Maribor', d:'Maribor is, as the capital of Å tajerska, the second largest city in the country. At the same time Maribor is pleasantly small and set in the wonderful natural surroundings of Pohorje on the one side and wine growing hills on the other, with the river Drava wending its way through it. With its diversity and quality offers, surrender to the best that can be offered in one of Slovenia\'s key tourist destinations!The rich wine tradition of the oldest vine in the world, the throb of the city with its thriving cultural history, the location between wine growing hills and green Pohorje and the diverse possibilities for exploring, recreation, relaxation, entertainment and meetings will convince you that Maribor has a heart and soul and that the inhabitants of Maribor are excellent hosts.The old town core promises unforgettable experiences: go for a walk along the banks of the river Drava and through the lively streets and squares, where history and tradition mix with dynamism and contemporaneousness. Let Lent, the oldest part of the town enchant you along with the Old Vine, the oldest vine in the world, the Old Vine House, medieval towers and remains of the city walls, as well as the square Grajski trg with the castle and museum, the square Glavni trg with the Plague memorial and the Town Hall, Bishop SlomÅ¡ek\'s cathedral with its viewing tower, the Jewish synagogue, the Art Gallery and theatre, if we just mention but a few!The city streets all lead to one of the most beautiful town parks in Slovenia. Climb up Piramida and Kalvarija, the town\'s wine growing hills that have marvellous views. And go down in the wine underworld to one of the oldest and largest wine cellars in Europe. By all means take a ride on a traditional raft, as this exciting experience offers an attractive vista of Lent. Be caught in the whirligig of events, from the Festival Lent, the Old Vine Festival, Musical September, the theatre festival âBorÅ¡tnikovo sreÄanjeâ to the Golden Fox and numerous other happenings, which enliven Maribor\'s everyday life.The town core itself already places Maribor in a society of European towns that are known by their uniqueness, traditional and quality offers; its attractive location by the river Drava, between Pohorje and wine growing hills, topped with the lively hospitality of the Å tajerska inhabitants additionally contribute to our guests satisfaction.A trip up green Pohorje enraptures hikers, cyclists, adrenaline seekers, as well as lovers of the tranquillity of nature in Pohorje\'s primeval forest, waterfalls and peat moors. And after activities what better than relaxation â according to your choice in city or mountain Wellness centres. Also during the wintertime when Mariborsko Pohorje, covered in snow, turns into one of the most attractive ski centres in Slovenia.Picturesque wine roads crisscrossing over Pohorje\'s slopes and wine growing hills all the way to the Austrian border and onwards create a wine-cultural route, where not only those who are wine connoisseurs but also lovers of culinary, traditional customs, ethnological heritage, exquisite panoramic viewing points will enjoy themselves, be it on a bike, on foot, with a horse or car! Tourist homesteads and vineyards await you with homemade culinary delights and genuine hospitality.Maribor, with its top-level convention centre and its exceptional location as well as offers of diverse experiences, is an attractive city for business and professional gatherings. Simultaneously it is an inviting place for shopping and lovers of games of luck.Maribor with Pohorje on one side and wine growing hills on the other offers unforgettable experiences, let it be for an hour, a day, a week or more. Have a colourful day in Maribor! You will love to return here at all times of the year!'}, 242{id:3918, ll:new GLatLng(46.846,16.1483), l:'Martinje', d:'Martinje lies on the Gornji Petrovci-Kuzma road in the far north of the hilly GoriÄko area, close to the Hungarian border. In 1992 an international border crossing between Slovenia and Hungary was opened here and represents the shortest route from the Pomurje region of Slovenia to the Slovensko Porabje/Vendvidék region of Hungary. Martinje lies near the source of a tributary of the Merak stream, to the south of the rounded hill of Srebrni Breg (404 metres). The inhabitants are no longer intensively involved in agriculture. The village consists of the hamlets of Kotarje (2 houses), Löv (18 houses), Srebrni Breg, also known as SraÄki (or Å ankin) Rob (7 houses), Vreje (11 houses) and KovaÄerje (6 houses). The last of these is also the centre of the village. Some of these houses are today unoccupied. Martinje belongs to the local administrative community of Å ulinci, in the municipality of Gornji Petrovci. There are two theories about the origin of the name of the village: it is named after either St Martina of Rome, a martyr whose feast day is celebrated on 30 January, or St Martin of Tours, whose feast day falls on 11 November. It is not precisely known when the name of the village first appeared in historical records, nor when the settlement was founded, since details are difficult to come by. A volunteer fire brigade has been operating in the village since 1946. Since 1998 there has also been a women\'s section. The Srebrni Breg Sports Club was founded in 1984. The club has its own five-a-side football team and includes members from the neighbouring villages. Cultural activities in the village are organised under the auspices of the Srebrni Breg-Martinje Cultural Association, founded in 1998. The association includes several different sections. Particularly notable in the musical sphere are the Martinje Male Quartet (founded in 1992) and the church choir, which has existed for as long as the inhabitants of the village have been attending divine service.'}, 243{id:3866, ll:new GLatLng(46.0672,13.9697), l:'Masore', d:'It extends across the shady area overlooking the Idrijca valley, where its slopes at Travnik and MaruÅ¡kovec steeply rise to a height of 300 to 1000 metres. The hilly, rocky, and wooded territory extends all the way to the top of the ridge, which attains its highest altitude at the aforementioned Jelenk, and it is precisely Jelenk that is the place famous for its rare flowers, including several species of primroses: Primula carniolica, Primula auricular and Primula x venusta. Here and there the rugged terrain descends into karst caves such as Ježâs Pothole and the pothole in Grda grapa. Downwards along its slopes, Masore is furrowed by ravines, which are mostly dry during summer yet otherwise host torrential streams rushing into the Idrijca. Stable water flow is to be found only in the OtuÅ
243¡ka rivulet, along which no less than seven mills merrily rotated their blades in bygone days. From time immemorial, Masore was a detached realm of solitary farms; those standing furthest apart are up to eighft kilometres from each other. '}, 244{id:4884, ll:new GLatLng(45.9849,13.5209), l:'Medana', d:'Visiting Medana, a picturesque wine-growing village with a rich tradition of cultural events, is a must. Here you can visit the birth house of Alojz Gradnik, a great poet who masterfully depicted the nature of Brda and its people in numerous collections of poems. Another poet, Ludvik Zorzut, was born in the same house. His poems about the life in Brda were less sophisticated, often in dialect and included many ethno motifs. Renowned Medana wine growers keep collections of art works created during MMMart painting colonies. From the village where an international poetry festival named Days of Poetry and Wine is held every year in August, there is a beautiful view of the Vipolže plain â it is said that Mussolini planned to dam the plain, create an artificial lake and afterwards build hotels on its shores.'}, 245{id:4589, ll:new GLatLng(46.6587,16.0212), l:'Mele', d:'Mele (Pomurska Ravan, Gornja Radgona), 207 metres, population 189. This nucleated settlement on the Radenci Plain lies on the edge of a terrace on the right bank of the river Mura, between Gornja Radgona and Radenci, on the main Maribor-Murska Sobota road. The Ljutomer-Gornja Radgona railway runs to the south of the settlement. Meadows and riparian woodland extend towards the Mura. West of the settlement are fields, while further west is the large mixed forest of Gaj. Sources: Milan Orožen AdamiÄ, Drago Perko, Drago Kladnik, PriroÄni krajevni leksikon Slovenije, Ljubljana, 1996.'}, 246{id:2921, ll:new GLatLng(45.6514,15.3166), l:'Metlika', d:'Encounter Bela krajinaâs past at the Bela Krajina Regional Museum and about learn about the beginnings of firefighting in Slovenia at the Firefighting Museum. In the KambiÄ Gallery, you can see a rich collection of paintings, and nearby is a cluster of three interesting Gothic pilgrimage churches called Tri fare. You can get information on events and attractions at the local Tourist Information Center.'}, 247{id:2629, ll:new GLatLng(46.5216,14.8526), l:'Mežica', d:'Surrounded on all sides by green grassy slopes, Mežica has always been considered the alpine tourist center of the Mežica Valley. Due to its particular natural conditions, the area has been a popular spot for training top sport teams for decades, and more recently hiking and mountaineering have become increasingly developed and important activities. The marked hiking trails to the surrounding peaks are well maintained, peaceful, and uncrowded. Mount Peca/Kordeschkopf (2,125 m) is the highest and certainly the most visited mountain in this part of KoroÅ¡ka. In addition to the marvelous views, the legend of King Matjaž who sleeps beneath the mountain also attracts numerous mountaineers and the curious. Near the King Matjaž Cave on Mala Peca (1,731 m) the local mountaineering club maintains a pleasant mountain lodge (1,665 m). An international mountain bike trail runs around Mount Peca, and in addition there are many other possibilities for mountain biking on the forestry roads. The main tourist attraction in Mežica itself is the old lead and zinc mine that has been arranged as a tourist museum where visitors can ride a mine train into the underground world below Mount Peca to see the galleries and a rich collection of minerals and fossils. Above Mežica are the interesting Church of Sv. Lenart with its ?miraculous chain,? Breg with its beautiful granaries, and Lom with its marvelous views of Austria?s Jaunfeld/Podjuna Valley. There are many local gostilnas, restaurants, and tourist farms in Mežica and the surrounding area where you will certainly be pleasantly surprised by the traditional miners? kitchen specialties.'}, 248{id:3525, ll:new GLatLng(46.4592,16.2139), l:'Miklavž', d:'Miklavž is a condensed village which was named after the saint St. Nicholas (sv. Miklavž) in whose honour the church was constructed. The Parish Church of St. Nicholas (sv. Miklavž) was not mentioned until the year 1486. In the year 1528 it was the seat of the Ormož permanent curacy and only in the year 1617 of the vicariate parish. A part of the south wall of the nave and the major part of the bell tower, which is probably from the 16th century, have been taken and preserved from the original smaller and lower situated church. The present church with the vestry was built in the years 1683â92 and internally completed in the year 1696. The interior of the church is adorned with an ornamental painting by Franc and Janko Horvat in the year 1906. The tombstone plaques of two priests are built into the interior; the first is Matija Mihael Žagar\'s (1683â1696), the builder of the present church and the second Å tefan Modrinjak\'s (1814â1827), the first Slovenian poet and writer from the surroundings of Ormož. A local tourist guide of Ormož municipality will be glad to take you along the wine roads and show you the attractions of Ormož municipality (see the list of local guides).'}, 249{id:3052, ll:new GLatLng(45.9537,15.0606), l:'Mirna', d:'Mirna is a very interesting town in Dolenjska through which flows the Mirna river. It is surrounded by numerous hills such as Trbinc and Debenec, which are beautiful viewing points. Mirna lies by the road TrebnjeâSevnica in the Trebnje Municipality. It was first mentioned around the year 1180. In Mirna and the surroundings, you can view n
249atural and culturally historical attractions such as the old borough core, stone bridges over the River Mirna, Castle of the Sleeping Beauty (SpeÄa lepotica), Parish Church of St. John (sv. Janez Krstnik) the Baptist, studio of Sandi Leskovec, archaeological finds, the Chapel of Peter Pavel Glavar, path to Debenec, circular footpath to Trbinc. You can also take advantage of the friendly inns with their generous offers.'}, 250{id:3559, ll:new GLatLng(46.443,15.2001), l:'Mislinja', d:'Mislinja is the central settlement in the upper part of the Mislinja Valley. Its centre is in Å entlenart, and is the meeting point of Pohorje and the Karavan mountain ranges. It is the southernmost settlement in the KoroÅ¡ka region. The town was first mentioned in records dating from 1404. Real development came with the ironworks, of which we are reminded by the name of the small village Plavž (meaning blast furnace). In the middle of the 19th century the ironworks began to lose their validity. At the property of A. Perger, who in 1900 switched to the timber industry, the saw mill, a few typical houses and a plantation of exotic trees have been preserved. The last charcoal piles, which served the ironworkers and glass makers, are today only of ethnological interest. Worth a visit are also the churches of St. Leonard and St. Ahac, the Robnik blacksmiths and the archaeological find at Dovže â villa rustic. There are many opportunities for pleasant outings to Rogla, Kopa, Turjak, Stara Glažuta and elsewhere. The locals are proud that the painter Jože Tisnikar was born in their town.'}, 251{id:2597, ll:new GLatLng(46.4678,13.948), l:'Mojstrana', d:'Mojstrana is a clustered settlement lying at the point where Dolina joins a lateral valley called Vrata. The origin and development of the settlement lay in ironworking: iron ore began to be excavated and smelted nearby in the late 14th century. The place has had a long connection with mountaineering. The first mountain guide service was founded in 1800. The arrival of mayor Jakob Aljaž in Dovje gave a new impetus to the construction of mountain paths and mountain huts in the Triglav mountain chain. Hunting and farm tourism began to develop after 1900. In this period almost every farm began letting rooms to tourists.'}, 252{id:2553, ll:new GLatLng(45.8463,15.6648), l:'Mokrice - Rajec', d:'Mokrice (360°)'}, 253{id:3057, ll:new GLatLng(45.9426,15.1456), l:'Mokronog', d:'Mokronog is a settlement in the Mokronog valley by the road and railway Sevnica-Trebnje in the Trebnje Municipality. It is surrounded by woody hills with vineyards. To the south is PriÄa, to the east ZapeÄar, to the northeast Saint Florian and to the south- west the viewing point Žalostna gora. The nucleus of the town is the settlement of multi-storey buildings by the road. In Mokronog the traditional retailing and cattle fair has been preserved. You are welcome to view the natural and culturally historical attractions in Mokronog and its surroundings, such as the old borough core, churches, pilgrimage trail, archaeological finds, vine growing hills and hiking trails (Urban\'s, Voranc\'s Trail, Archaeological Trail at St. Peter).'}, 254{id:3591, ll:new GLatLng(46.6921,16.2269), l:'Moravske Toplice', d:'Welcome to the tourist spot and tourist municipality of Moravske Toplice. Forty years ago a story began around a hot spring, a story that made the local people grow to realise that the only way to benefit from this gift of nature is to take up an active part in the development. The focal point of the municipality, Moravske Toplice, offers comforts of accommodation, relaxation and swimming. The setting is positively charming, with spectacular landscape, remnants of Pannonian architecture, rich handicraft tradition, delicious cuisine, excellent wines, and proverbial hospitality of the local people. Moravske Toplice is a great starting point for delightful sightseeing trips, short or long, e.g. architect PleÄnik\'s âWhite Doveâ (Bela golobica) church at Bogojina, art of pottery at Filovci, Lake Bukovnica with its energy points, and others.On the whole, Moravske Toplice is a dedicated spa town.'}, 255{id:2697, ll:new GLatLng(46.1524,13.7444), l:'Most na SoÄi', d:'Description and locationMost na SoÄi is located on a rocky crest above the confluence of SoÄa and Idrijca rivers. In the past these two riverbeds, deeply carved into the rocky slopes, provided the settlement with excellent protection from intruders. Due to the nearby Doblar Hydro Plant, the basins of the river were entirely inundated and below the settlement the vast accumulation lake was formed, which now attracts both fishermen and visitors, who can stroll along well-kept, panoramic and none too demanding paths. HistoryExceptional archaeological finds â more than 7000 grave sites discovered so far â rank this location among one of the most important prehistoric settlements in the Europe. Rich finds date back in the peri
255od from the late Bronze Age to the Roman period. Most of them originate from the Iron Age community, which was named after our settlement as the âSveta Lucija Cultureâ. The finds are on display in the museums of Vienna, Trieste and Tolmin, but archaeologists of the newly founded Tolmin Museum still come up with new, stunning finds.'}, 256{id:4049, ll:new GLatLng(46.7496,16.1665), l:'MoÅ¡Äanci', d:'The village of MoÅ¡Äanci lies in the valley of the MaÄkovci stream and has an area of 322 hectares, of which 274 hectares is farmland. The village spreads to the east and west of the national road. Narrow little valleys with small streams divide the village into four gently sloping hamlets: Vrej, Breg, GorÄica and PetkoÄov Breg. In the valley along the main road the houses are concentrated in VaraÅ¡. This is also the location of all important village infrastructure. MoÅ¡Äanci lies at a height of 260 metres above sea level and has 284 inhabitants in 79 households. Most of the villagers are in employment, while some are engaged in agriculture. Those farmers for whom farming is their only or principal source of income increase their capacities by taking over the land of those who do not wish to farm or are unable to do so. Some farms are oriented towards commercial production (milk, pigs, broilers) but for the great majority of villagers farming is a supplementary source of income. There are a number of businesses in the village that generate a certain amount of income and provide additional employment opportunities for people from the village or neighbouring communities.'}, 257{id:4024, ll:new GLatLng(46.7784,16.063), l:'Motovilci', d:'No historical battles were fought here and we have no famous people who have left the
257ir mark on history to boast of. There is no important personage who draws crowds of eager schoolchildren here to marvel at every tree stump on which he cooled his first anger or carved the initials of his first love. Because this person does not exist, destiny has had to come up with another way to make us recognisable. And it has! You have almost certainly heard some of the tall tales about the supposed foolish antics of the people of Motovilci, so there is no need to list them here. Many people are probably unaware that they were collected and written down by Dr Anton VratuÅ¡a in the 1940s. Not much is known about the history of Motovilci. It first appears in historical records in 1366 as "Nedelkouch in dystrictu Waralyakurniky" (in the Podgradje area). In 1499 it appears as Mothowylcz. Motovilci is a linear settlement lying along the Lukaj stream, while part of the settlement extends across the eastern slope of the valley. The Lukaj stream joins the river Ledava near RopoÄa. In the north the settlement is separated from Dolnji SlaveÄi by the crossroads of the Murska Sobota-Grad and Murska Sobota-Kuzma roads. Most of the village is in a little valley lying one kilometre from the municipal Grad-PertoÄa road. There are also some houses to the east of the village in Veliki Breg. Sources state that the population of the village was 415 in 1921 and 455 in 1937. In the latter year there were 89 houses in the village. The poor soil and large population meant that the village was unable to feed all its inhabitants, with the result that people were forced to emigrate. These emigrants and seasonal workers went to France (150), Germany (55), America (7) and Slavonia (30). Because people travelled a lot, some of them spoke several languages. The village has a fire station, a Catholic chapel, a Protestant bell tower and a modern chapel of rest. Other infrastructure includes street lighting and connections to the telephone network and cable TV system. A sewerage system with a biological treatment plant has also been built. Events and activities in the village are organised by the volunteer fire brigade and two clubs: the Lukaj Sports, Culture and Tourism Association and the PeÅ¡ki Recreation and Leisure Club. The village has several small businesses and crafts activities, while many people still go abroad for work (to Austria and Germany). At one time the blacksmith was an important figure in the village, while in recent years the village has gained a reputation for carpentry and joinery. Farming has lost its former importance here and only a few cowsheds can still be seen. Old photographs of authentic rural scenes awaken nostalgic memories of days gone by, when life was very different. But was it also better?'}, 258{id:2637, ll:new GLatLng(46.339,14.9599), l:'Mozirje', d:'MOZIRJE ? THE TOWN OF FLOWERS AND PEACE The ancient square lies at the start of the Upper Savinjska Valley (Zgornja Savinjska dolina), on the left bank of the river Savinja, where it is still clear and clean, at 330 m above sea level. It is surrounded by the Golt and Dobrovlja mountains, in the east it is enclosed by the Savinja Gorge, and in the west it opens up towards Gornji Grad and Logarska Valley (Logarska dolina). The Roman remains and the Old Slavic ancient fort testify the fact that our predecessors had chosen t this region as settlement as long ago as the Antique period. The square probably obtained its rights by the end of the 13th century. Mozirje has a rich history marked by the Turkish invasions, the plague signs, the partly preserved walls around the Parish church of Sv. Jurij . Mozirski gaj is beautiful botanical garden on the right bank of the river Savinja, , which give without doubt a seal and a pulse to Mozirje today. The Mozirski gaj botanical gardens opens on the 21st APRIL and boasts colourful displays until the late autumn. It is not only interesting because of the flowers, but also because of ethnographic buildings, native trees and shrubbery. In the spring and autumn there are wonderful displays of flowers. The appeal to tourists of Mozirje is without doubt complemented by Golte-Slovenia, in the winter with wonderful ski slopes and in the summer with untouched natural surroundingse. Fishing in the Savinja , river, rich with brook trout, grayling and even ¨sulec¨ (a kind of salmon) is an interesting experience. The Savinja is a also appealing for lovers of kayaking, as well as for bathers. If there is a decision to be made whether or not to visit the town of flowers and peace, then Mozirje is the answer! '}, 259{id:3404, ll:new GLatLng(45.9395,14.8049), l:'Muljava, StiÄna, Krka, ViÅ¡nja Gora in IvanÄna Gorica', d:'The common offer of these towns includes a visit to the JurÄiÄ Homestead in Muljava, medieval ViÅ¡nja Gora with its âchained snailâ coat of arms, the Cistercian Monastery and the Slovene Religious Museum in StiÄna, and the source of the Krka River in the renowned KrÅ¡ka jama cave.'},
260{id:3142, ll:new GLatLng(46.6609,16.1634), l:'Murska Sobota', d:'Murska Sobota is the regional centre of Pomurje, the northeast part of Slovenija. The history of the town called Sobota by the local people is very interesting: this region was under the cover of several countries and only in 1919 was it joined to the central country of Slovenia. The visitors can learn a lot about the development of the town and the whole region through its of history while viewing the permanent collection of the Murska Sobota Regional Museum (Pokrajinski muzej) (http://www.pok-muzej-ms.si/>). The garment industry, metallurgy and the agricultural industry were prevalent in the region and town in the past, and today trends move more and more towards the processing industry, construction, commerce and services. Murska Sobota has limited accommodations for tourists, but it is certainly worth seeing and an excellent starting and excursion point for all the visitors and tourists to this region. The town has a unique feature in comparison to the rest of Slovenia, which is mostly Alpine: Muska Sobota is the only Slovenian town situated on an actual plain. Throughout the year, the life of the town is enriched by cultural, entertaining, traditional, culinary and sports events among which are: BograÄiada, SoboÅ¡ki dnevi, Aeromiting, traditional fairs, St. Nicholas\' fair, etc; there is also an especially rich culinary tradition which is difficult to resist.'}, 261{id:4573, ll:new GLatLng(46.5943,16.063), l:'MurÅ¡Äak', d:'MurÅ¡Äak (Slovenske Gorice, Radenci), 275 metres, population 230, 201, 160 . This elongated, dispersed ridge village in the Kapelske Gorice hills lies west and south of Murski Vrh, from which it is separated in the north merely by the road running along the ridge. The slope below the ridge is planted with extensive vineyards belonging to an agricultural combine. Lower down, towards the west and south, is mixed forest. The hamlet of ZabrÅ¡Äina lies further down on the southern spur of the ridge, surrounded by orchards and vineyards. Sources: Milan Orožen AdamiÄ, Drago Perko, Drago Kladnik, PriroÄni krajevni leksikon Slovenije, Ljubljana, 1996.'}, 262{id:3561, ll:new GLatLng(46.6094,15.1651), l:'Muta', d:'Muta is a road side settlement with two centres. Lower Muta lies near the outflow of the river Bistrica into the river Drava. Upper Muta is situated on the edge of the terraces of the Muta plains and adjacent to the road to Gortini. The town took its name from the tollgate (mentioned in 1192) at the crossroads of KoroÅ¡ka, Å tajerska and Mislinja Valley. After the year 1490 two castles were erected adjacent to the parish church. The settlement and traffic in the area was controlled and protected by the castle above the river Bistrica until the 16th century. At that time the nobility left the fortress somewhat in ruins, and due to subsequent frequent refurbishment, it is today adorned in the Bidermajer style. The church of St. Margaret stands in Upper Muta, and at the turning from the main road in Lower Muta stands the round chapel of St. John the Baptist. The many hundred years tradition of ironworks and blacksmithing are preserved in the museum at Muta. Of the many cultural monuments, the Kienhofen castle, which today houses a museum, is worth a visit. Neighbouring Gortina, Pernice, Sveti Primož and Sveti Jernej nad Muto, all offer peaceful and picturesque walks surrounded by idyllic nature throughout the seasons.'}, 263{id:4205, ll:new GLatLng(45.7935,13.7314), l:'Nadrožica', d:'Nadrožica is a small, yet idyllic village. When strolling across the village one can see dry walls and other elements of the Karst architecture. The village is surrounded by commons and encircled by cycling and hiking paths, which are perfect for those who wish to enjoy in some peace and quiet. On one side of the village, there is a monument dedicated to the villagers who returned from the Second World War exile, whereas on the other side, by the path leading to Brje pri Komnu, there is the village pool, which serves as a small water collector.'}, 264{id:2641, ll:new GLatLng(46.3197,14.9532), l:'Nazarje', d:'Nazarje is at the confluence of the Savinja and Dreta rivers in Zgornja Savinjska Dolina (the Upper Savinjska valley). It is an industrial
264centre with wood, household appliance and textile industries. The area of the municipality includes 15 settlements in the lower part of the ZadreÄka valley, on the hillsides of Menina Planina (highlands), Äreta and Dobrovlje. There is the Vrbovec castle in the midst of Nazarje that has been there for more than 750 years and has experienced ebbs and flows throughout history. Now it houses the seat of municipality, the wedding hall and an inn; and it also offers its premises to numerous companies. In September 2001 the Museum of Forestry and Timber â the only one of that kind in Slovenija - was opened in Vrbovec Castle. On the hill above Nazarje there is a Franciscan monastery, where a school began operating at the end of 18th century. The library of the monastery is an exceptional treasure with its rare exhibits, among which is Dalmatin\'s Bible. There is a modern primary school which also house the Nazarje Music School, where students from all of Zgornja Savinjska Dolina learn. There is also a new sport hall that, in addition to the fun of sport, also offers possibilities for other different events because of it size and facilities. Besides raising horses, in VeniÅ¡e there is a tourist centre with a variety of offers. Numerous footpaths around nearby Dobrovlje, Äreta and Menina, among which is also European footpath E6, complement tourist options.'}, 265{id:4953, ll:new GLatLng(46.0053,13.5019), l:'Neblo', d:'The village of Neblo in the lower Brda is composed of several hamlets which is usual for the villages that belonged to the Venetian Republic. Their Church of St. Nicholas from 15th century is a hamlet of some sort itself. The church has a Gothic presbytery, a pointed-arch Gothic portal at the front and Baroque furnishing. In front of the church there is a small square with a fountain. Golden altar of Venetian type was made in 17th century while probing also revealed traces of murals. Archaeological site Borg in the vicinity testifies to the importance of this place in the Antique: a Roman pottery workshop was located in Neblo.'}, 266{id:3915, ll:new GLatLng(46.8475,16.1929), l:'Neradnovci', d:'Neradnovci is a little village forming part of the local administrative community of Å ulinci in the municipality of Gornji Petrovci, in the furthest NE corner of Slovenia. It lies on the Mala Krka stream below the ridge along which the international border with Hungary runs. The LenarÄiÄ Mill in the village is a well known attraction. In 2000 the municipality of Gornji Petrovci created a small lake next to the mill, with a children\'s playground, a picnic area and a space that can be used for events of various kinds. The mill attracts large numbers of visitors and is also a popular destination among cyclists. The village has a volunteer fire brigade, a sports club and a women\'s group. The fire station is also a community centre. Next to it the sports club has built a football pitch. The village is twinned with the village of Ženavlje and each year a social event is organised for the inhabitants of both villages. Most of the population of the Neradnovci are involved in farming in one way or another. The village currently has one pig farm and two chicken farms.'}, 267{id:2898, ll:new GLatLng(45.9583,13.6525), l:'Nova Gorica', d:'Nova Gorica, a small town at the border with Italy, has been the heart of the sunny GoriÅ¡ka region for almost six decades. It has grown after the World War II as a substitute town for Gorizia, which remained on the other side of the border. It is a town with a mild climate, green and blooming all year round, young, lively and friendly to the local people and visitors from all over the world. As a unique example in Europe, the two towns are located at the border with no border crossings and living in a greater co-existence at all levels. Nova Gorica is a town of roses. This is an attractive town for entertainment as in all seasons various venues, indoors or outdoors, offer a rich selection of events. Concerts, festivals, theatre performances, fairs, exhibitions and other cultural, culinary and ethnological events enrich the lives of locals and guests. Nova Gorica is a gaming town where tw
267o entertainment centres and several casinos offer entertainment with the most modern gaming equipment. A pleasant atmosphere is complemented by excellent cuisine, accommodation and wellness services. Nova Gorica is the right place to experience sights and attractions of the town and its surroundings in a genuine way. To the northeast, Nova Gorica is protected from the cold winds by the Trnovo and BanjÅ¡ice plateau, a marvellous world with a completely different climate, full of folk traditions and natural attractions which in a special way enrich the sport of hiking. Lovers of peace will be impressed by the widespread Trnovo Forest which invites you to take biking paths and hiking trails where you can get to know rich fauna and flora. Those interested in flora will enjoy visiting the Herbal centre in Grgarske Ravne where they will become familiar with the production, processing and use of medicinal herbs. The green and wine-growing Vipava valley stretches out to the East of the town, in the direction towards AjdovÅ¡Äina. These nice places are the home of great wines, also of the unique varieties such as »zelen«, »pinela« and »klarnica«, which are best combined with tasty Vipava dishes. You can taste them in hospitable cellars, at »osmica« and tourist farms, in inns, restaurants and also during the ethnologically coloured events which bring back into life the customs of the past, both the festive and the working ones. '}, 268{id:4207, ll:new GLatLng(45.8423,13.5839), l:'Nova Vas', d:'Nova vas is a lumpy village on the west edge of the plateau of Komen, right by the national boundary with Italy. In the village stands a recently renovated church of St Silvester, two well- preserved kal used to water the cattle and a former border post of Yugoslav Peopleâs Army. The villagers are owners of quite a few areas on the other side of the national border. In the village vicinity are hills Županov vrh and Kremenjak.'}, 269{id:4209, ll:new GLatLng(45.8446,13.664), l:'Novelo', d:'North of this lumpy village are several passes and peaks of the Karst ridge. The village has some well-preserved typical Karst houses and a chapel, which is leaned against a wall, encircled with a stone portal and closed with an iron door. Once the people of Novelo dug gravel on LjuÅ¡ce. Novelo is the birth village of a renowned historian dr. Miroslav Pahor (1922-1981). He was very active during the NOB although he became disabled during the war. He arranged the research library in Koper and renovated the town museum and maritime collection in Piran. He also studied the history of the Slovene coastal zone.'}, 270{id:2845, ll:new GLatLng(45.8011,15.1711), l:'Novo mesto', d:'Novo mesto, also called the metropolis of Dolenjska, was founded in the year 1365, when the Austrian Archduke Rudolf IV granted city rights to the town at the bend of the Krka River. Officially called Rudolsfwerd, it grew as Novo Mesto and soon became an administration, cultural, religious and business center of Dolenjska. Novo Mesto is situated in the midst of the hilly landscape of Dolenjska, embraced by the Krka River.Abundance of nature, tradition and culture can be a real experience for every visitor of Novo Mesto. The Krka Valley, located just above Novo mesto, is in the opinion of many the most beautiful river valley in Slovenia with tender banks, picturesque rapids and natural dams which emphasize its nature. Special attractions include numerous mills and castles which, combined with the landscape seem anachronistic in our present day. You will find the stay in our town pleasant. You can select among a variety of viewpoints, pilgrimage trails, sports and other facilities and forests rich with walking paths, hunting possibilities, forest fruits for picking, and fishing. In the town you will find numerous monuments, and in the Museum of Dolenjska, an amazing archaeological wealth as well. Novo mesto invites you to visit it. And if you will, and if you get to know it, you will certainly fall in love with it, because there is not a town as beautiful, sensual and desirable as Novo mesto.Novo mesto (360°)www.novomesto.siThe old city core of Novo mesto, situated on a promontory in a bend of the Krka River, is enchanting with its aristocratic Glavni trg square with arcades fronting the ground floors of rich townhouses and its characteristic City Hall. The Chapter Church, the Franciscan Church, the Dolenjska Regional Museum, and the JakÄev dom Gallery are also worth visiting, and the view of the remarkable row of Na Bregu housesâthe most picturesque part of the city coreâreflected in the Krka River below has often been depicted by painters.'}, 271{id:4969, ll:new GLatLng(46.0374,13.543), l:'Nozno', d:'The village of Nozno with a Late Gothic church on a nearby hill is
271worth a visit. The presbytery and part of a church nave are Gothic, while the western part of the nave and a bell tower are built in the Late Baroque style. At this location probably stood a castle with towers already in the 14th century, owned by Gorizia feudal nobles of the Orson family.'}, 272{id:2998, ll:new GLatLng(46.1503,15.5623), l:'Olimje', d:'Olimje can be found in the fertile and peaceful valley at the foot of the Rudnica Mountain. The center of this area boasts the renovated monastery complex including a castle and a church, which is adorned with a gold and black baroque altar. In the castle tower, visitors will find a celebrated pharmacy, enriched with frescos, which is one of the oldest preserved monastic pharmacies in Europe. A botanical garden extends out in front of the monastery including over 160 different healing herbs. Today the monastery is inhabited by the Minorite Brothers. The rich tourist offers of the region include many welcoming farmhouses with authentic Slovene wine and food, as well as various types of homemade chocolate and beer, golf courses, a fairy tale-like countryside and breeders of deer and other small creatures.Tidiness and beauty of these places has convinced even the strict European commission that awarded village Olimje with golden medal on Entente Florale 2009 contest.'}, 273{id:4211, ll:new GLatLng(45.8511,13.5834), l:'Opatje Selo', d:'The name Opatje Selo was given to the village by the Benedictine monks from the abbey in Å tivan. The village is divided in two areas: MaruÅ¡iÄev konec and Pahorjev konec. On the road to Miren is being built a new settlement. The village economy is rather well developed so the village has also an industrial zone. In the centre of the village is parish church of St Andrej. In the Nord is the border crossing Lokvica-Devetaki. A path that leads past here gained its name âMaÄja reberâ after the hamlet MaÄiÄe of which remained only ruins. In the village surroundings are several side paths. Once here were five roads that led to the sea and the Karst road, which was used for transporting mail. The villagers arranged a place for various events a few years ago. '}, 274{id:2930, ll:new GLatLng(46.3872,15.4498), l:'Oplotnica', d:'Oplotnica is a young commune in the northeastern part of Slovenia at the foot of the southern slopes of the Pohorje Mountains. At the area of the commune of Oplotnica people lived alreday 3000 years before Christ, they found many proofs of aboriginals and their settlements. At the time of the Romans, Oplotnica belonged to the province called Norik, actually between two provinces, Norik and Pannonia. The most famous was the so-called White city, the roman settlement between Oplotnica and Äadram. In Äadram the statue of the pagan god Jupiter was found, which stood in the centre of the city. This shows on the importance of the settlement in those days. The name of Oplotnica was first mentioned in 1182. At that time the duke of Sryria, Otokar VI. Trangau, donated the castle Oplotnica and its territory to the Carthusian monastery in ŽiÄe. The commune gets its complete image from its 21 settlements, which are spreading from 370 metres up to 937 metres above sea level. The most developed activities here are agriculture, fruit growing and wine growing, but also stockbreeding and forestry. Come and visit us-you will not regret. So, see you in Oplotnica. '}, 275{id:3945, ll:new GLatLng(45.6901,13.8437), l:'Orlek', d:'The name of the village, situated at the border with Italy, descends from the Slovene expression oglar (a charcoal burner). The village exhibits numerous old wells (Å¡tirne), among which stands out one that was carved out of a single block of stone, and several arches (kalon). On one of the arches has an engraved relief, whereas another semi-circular one is 300 years old. Three throughs used for feeding cattle have also been preserved. In the centre of the village stands a monument to the WW II combatants, however the historical treasure is considered to be the Kažun shepherd`s house. Orlek`s natural heritage includes the Draga valley, the growing area of the lovely primrose, two crags and a cave tunnel (precipe in the StrÅ¡inka dolina valley), where speologists found an undergound river. Various Karst phenomena can be spotted, while following the Ludvik strolling path to Lipica. The villagers constantly prepare Shrovetide and Midsummer Eve festivities, village picnics etc...'}, 276{id:3248, ll:new GLatLng(46.4086,16.1509), l:'Ormož', d:'Ormož is a town under the hillsides of the Slovenske gorice Hills, situated at the natural terrace above the Drava. Important traffic roads were crossing this historically rich town and the plain above the Drava River was already inhabited around 2100 BC. The Bronze Age Ormož was the most important of all the towns in the vicinity and it is considered one of the largest settlements of that kind in the east Alpine area for its size and the urban design. The archaeologists discovered a lot of proofs about the building, residential and even the culinary and drinking culture of the inhabitants of those times. For unknown reasons the settlement was destroyed and the town never experience another rise until the Middle Ages.The name of the settlement Holermuos was mentioned for the first time in a document from the year 1273. The time when the name Ormož was first mentioned was the time of battles for the east border between the Hungarian kings and the Salzburg archdiocese, therefore it obtained the rights of the municipality from the strategic reasons already in 1293, and in 1331 it obtained the city rights. The Lords of Ptuj set up the fortified castle in order to defend its borders against Hungarians. The town Ormož was developing independently and the castle buildings were separated from the town with walls. In honour of the Lord of the Ptuj\'s Castle Friderik, who imparted the city rights to the town, the town was named Friedau after him. However, the old name Holermuos was not completely forgotten. After phonetic changes through the centuries the name of the town developed into the present name Ormož. The town was often devastated by fires, and the desolation was also left behind the Hungarians (1487), the Turks (1532), the Hungarian rebel peasants (1605) and the Kruci (1704). A more peaceful period for the development of the town began only in the second half of the 18th century. In addition to the general town rights the citizens had the right to annual fairs as well and that tradition has been preserved until today In 1927 the sanatorium for the medical treatment of rheumatic patients was founded in  Ormož and it obtained international reputation. The reanimation of the of the health resort activities is one of the most important development opportunities of the future of Ormož.Besides the important traffic position also the natural characteristics and cultural beauties give value to the modern and the renovation of the town has been carried out in the spirit of the preservation of the old town\'s image. The town of Ormož is one of the most beautiful towns of Slovenia, which have preserved their particularities. The characteristic of Ormož is the atmosphere inspired by the seasons of the year and excellent dishes from that part of the Styria Region (Å tajerska) contribute to that wonderful atmosphere as well.  '}, 277{id:3327, ll:new GLatLng(45.9206,13.7647), l:'Osek', d:'Osek is a clustered village on the slope of the Plateau of the Trnovo forest where the depression took place in the ancient geological history. The first notes of the local community date back to around 1350 in a document recording the union of Aquilea and Gorizia estates. The name Osek appears in the document from the year 1635 when some land was donated to the Church of the Holy Virgin. However, the location indicates that the village existed already long before that, probably in the Roman times or even earlier. Roman gold coins were found below the village 120 years ago.The centre of the village prides itself with a famous over 100 year old lime tree. The locals call it âthe lime tree in the squareâ or âthe lime tree in the centre of the worldâ. Nowadays the villagers make their livings mostly with viticulture and wine making and some other farm activities like the wine sale in wine taverns - vinotoÄ.'}, 278{id:4710, ll:new GLatLng(45.5722,13.8579), l:'Osp', d:'Osp can be reached driving past Ärni Kal and Gabrovica. It is a popular climbing point, known for the steep wall rising above the village. Located under the overhanging rock is the now closed cave Osapska jama or Grad, a rich archaeological site with prehistoric and early medieval findings, including a defence wall. From this, it can be gathered that it was used as a refuge at times of invasions. Flowing from the cave is the river Osapska reka. In the lower part of the village, there is a camp for climbers and cave explorers. With its stone houses built on terraces, Osp has a characteristic clustered village layout with typical, well-preserved Istrian and Karst architecture. Located in the middle of the village is the Church of St. Thomas from 1600 with a magnificent bell tower. '}, 279{id:3161, ll:new GLatLng(45.927,13.9103), l:'Otlica', d:'The village of Otlica was named after the window - a hole which opens an amazing view of the Vipava Valley. It is an opening in the Jurassic coral limestone. A new fossil of a spogne was discovered in Otlica and it was named Hudsonella otlicensis, after the place of it\'s discovery. Another important fossil was discoverd near Kovk.  '}, 280{id:2849, ll:new GLatLng(45.8355,15.2182), l:'OtoÄec', d:'OtoÄec, which is famous for its romantic castle on a small island in the middle of the Krka river, also offers many other things to visitors. Numerous sports facilities are available; the Castle Park and nearby forests offer plenty of possibilities for walks and slightly longer tours, certainly one should not overlook the Krka river, where you can spend your free time boating, fishing or relaxing to the sound of water gently pouring through the dams. If you are a lover of golf or want to become one, in the immediate vicinity of OtoÄec castle there is a golf driving range. There is no shortage of beds with OtoÄec offering accommodation at the Grad OtoÄec Hotel which boasts five stars and the four star Å port Hotel, however, there are also bungalows available which are categorised with three and two stars. In the vicinity, tourists can also select other accommodation in guest houses or on tourist farms. Close to the castle there is a managed car camp. For those who love entertainment, there is Tango restaurant which, besides delicious dishes, at weekends also offers dancing to live music as well as a discotheque and casino. OtoÄec is 6 km from Novo Mesto and with its location situated half-way between Ljubljana and Zagreb it is an excellent starting point for daily trips to each of these popular tourist places respectively.OtoÄec (360°)'}, 281{id:4050, ll:new GLatLng(46.81,16.1401), l:'Otovci', d:'Otovci lies in the far north of the municipality of Puconci at the heart of the GoriÄko region. The village extends across hills and valleys between two streams â Peskovski Potok and MaÄkovski Potok â at a height of between 340 and 390 metres above sea level. Both streams rise in Otovci and follow different routes to eventually drain into the Black Sea. The village appears in records from 1366 as Othowcz or, in Latin, Othouch. Before the First World War it was known as Otto
281hasza and was part of the Hungarian county of Vasz. The western part of the village was called Pecznarovci and included almost half of present-day Otovci. The village is bounded to the east and north by extensive forests, a rich source of pure air, water and forest fruits. Wildlife is equally important, since it is an essential part of the natural environment, although local inhabitants are less happy about it because animals cause enormous damage in every season of the year. There are no longer any poachers, so foxes and deer and even wild boar reproduce unchecked and are becoming dominant in the agricultural and urban environment. It appears as though people are going to have to limit their living space to their own yards. Almost every family has at least one member employed in the city, abroad or with private employers. Houses have been rebuilt or newly built and naturally all are connected to the electricity and telephone networks. There are no longer any cart tracks, since carts pulled by animals are only a memory. Soon cattle will be no more than a memory too. Meadows and pastures are overgrown or are left blackened and burnt in the spring, disfiguring nature for a time. Idyllic corners suitable for a country walk and relaxation in natural surroundings can, however, still be found. None of the locals will disturb your peaceful enjoyment of the beautiful sights of this area, as you let yourself be entranced by the warbling of countless birds and the rustling of the forest leaves. Another interesting attraction here is the Fruit Garden, a garden of fruit trees planted by eminent Slovenes. A number of foreign dignitaries have planted trees here, too, so there is always an opportunity for high-level meetings without the need for strict protocol. The volunteer fire brigade, founded 71 years ago, has a long tradition in Otovci and plays an important role in the social life of the village. Many projects and campaigns for the development and progress of the village have been organised and carried out by the volunteer fire brigade. Otovci also has a five-a-side football club. Young people spend their free time playing football on a well-kept pitch (with a wonderful natural stand for spectators) and come together on various occasions at the community centre. Most of them continue their schooling in town, which is of course a good thing. Food and drink are available from the SmodiÅ¡ wine shop, the Grah open farm and the Pri Minimarketu bar. Many interesting things from the past have disappeared, and yet some still remain: the legendary friendliness and hospitality of the locals, people who have conserved this genuine character over the centuries, people whom history and nature have thrust from one extreme to the other, where the hard but fertile soil of GoriÄko has tempered and forged the tenacious and stubborn hearts of men and women who created their own living space by clearing the broad forests, using the timber to build their homes, and ploughing the earth into fertile fields to provide the bread with which to feed their large families.'}, 282{id:3330, ll:new GLatLng(45.9426,13.7312), l:'Ozeljan', d:'The settlement was first mentioned in the 12th century (in the year 1176). The village was part of the Å empas Parish. In the former times the locals were mainly farmers. According to tradition however, they were also very known middle-man. The core of the village was built around the church and the mansion.'}, 283{id:3914, ll:new GLatLng(46.7607,16.2302), l:'Panovci', d:'The smallest village in the western part of the municipality of Gornji Petrovci in the far NE corner of Slovenia, in the heart of the GoriÄko Nature Park. The houses stand on a ridge and in a valley between the villages of KukeÄ and Križevci. In recent years numerous "weekenders" have been coming to the village, in particular people who love solitude and silence. The villagers depend on farming and fruit growing for their livelihood. The village has no particular sights of interest and is the only village in the municipality that does not even have a volunteer fire brigade.'}, 284{id:3978, ll:new GLatLng(46.7466,16.1517), l:'PeÄarovci', d:'The village of PeÄarovci lies at the point where the first hills of GoriÄko begin. The village extends to the left and right of a stream called PeÄörovski Potok. Like the majority of villages in the GoriÄko region, PeÄarovci is dispersed among hills and hamlets. Thanks to the village potters the name PeÄarovci has become known even outside Prekmurje. Pottery is also at the origin of the name PeÄarovci (from peÄar, literally "stove-maker"). Only two potters remain in the village but they are still young and one of them is already assisted by his daughter, so there is no danger of this craft dying out any time soon. Pottery attracts many tourists to PeÄarovci but it is not the only thing that attracts them. The centre of a village is usually the church, but in PeÄarovci there are two churches: the Catholic church in SebeÅ¡Äan and the Protestant church in GorenjÅ¡Äek. An extremely active volunteer fire brigade operates in the village and one of its major recent projects, in which the other villagers also helped, has been the renovation of the fire station/community centre, improving its appearance and functionality. PeÄarovci also has an active cultural, tourism and sports association and a five-a-side football club. The biggest acquisition of the latter is without a doubt floodlighting, making evening matches and tournaments possible. The changing rooms and bar by the pitch have also been renovated. In recent years the village has gained quite a number of asphalt roads and we hope that it will soon be the turn of the other roads in the village to be asphalted. The event that draws the biggest crowds in PeÄarovci is a fair known as "Topla ProuÅ¡ka" by the church of St Sebastian. Particularly if the weather is fine, this is an event not to be missed. Many visitors come from other villages and from further afield. Another popular event that attracts visitors from far and wide is the traditional skiing competition for the Vestnik Trophy. This competition is held every year, weather permitting. It is worth underlining the enthusiasm shown by the villagers when it comes to organising these competitions. On occasion the competition has only been possible because snow has been transported from all over the village to ensure that there is enough snow for skiing on the Sunday. The parish festival at the Lutheran church in GorenjÅ¡Äek also attracts quite a crowd. Another traditionally well-attended event is the Mayday Bonfire organised by the tourism, cultural and sports association. There is always something going on in PeÄarovci, which means that the village is well worth a visit.'}, 285{id:4842, ll:new GLatLng(46.0129,15.5782), l:'PeÄice', d:'The settlement with a dense centre lies in the eastern part of Senovo valley, on the sun-exposed slope of the Orlica. The inhabitants earn their living in agriculture (land cultivation, cattle breeding, fruit growing), forestry and lime roasting. The younger generation has to commute to work to nearby KrÅ¡ko, Senovo and Brežice. The Church of St. Ožbalt, built in the middle of 19th century on the ruins of the previous church, occupies the central position in the village. Above the village, there is a ski slope with a short lift. '}, 286{id:3912, ll:new GLatLng(46.8065,16.2526), l:'Peskovci', d:'Peskovci is a little village in the municipality of Gornji Petrovci in the far north-east of Slovenia, inside the GoriÄko Nature Park. Together with the village of Gornji Petrovci it forms the local administrative community of Gornji Petrovci. The village has a fire station, a cemetery with a chapel, and the Kompas hunting and breeding centre, founded in 1964, since which time it has been promoting hunting tourism and breeding pheasants and partridges. The village has a volunteer fire brigade and is also home to Oldteimer Abraham, a very active club for devotees of vintage farm machinery and other vehicles, based at Peskovci 38. The club\'s president Drago Abraham maintains a small exhibition of vintage machinery in his yard, next to the national highway. Peskovci is also the home of the Lutra otter conservation centre. Otters have been spotted in the stream flowing through the village, known as Peskovski Potok.'}, 287{id:3430, ll:new GLatLng(46.2444,15.1883), l:'PetrovÄe', d:'PetrovÄe lies in the south-wester
287n part of the Lower Savinja Valley and its advantageous situation means that important routes once passed through here. The old rustic centre developed around the church, while newer settlements extend in all directions. The castle and church were built in the 9th century by Prince Bruno of Moravia. The name PetrovÄe derives from a plot of land surrounded by a wicker fence belonging to the church. The church of the Mother of God in PetrovÄe is one of five Marian basilicas in Slovenia and a popular pilgrimage church. In 1844 Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria and his consort the Empress Maria Anna prayed at its altar. Today the local administrative community of PetrovÄe covers an area of just under 12 square kilometres and has a population of 2,387 divided among the following settlements: Arja Vas, DobriÅ¡a Vas, DreÅ¡inja Vas, Mala PireÅ¡ica, Novo Celje, PetrovÄe, RuÅ¡e and ZaloÅ¡ka Gorica. PetrovÄe is home to a number of active clubs and societies in various spheres: Cultural â PetrovÄe Cultural Association; Sports â Novak Cycling Club, PetrovÄe Sports Club, PetrovÄe Primary School Sports Club, PetrovÄe Karate Club, Ganymed Equestrian Club; Tourism â PetrovÄe Tourism Association; Volunteer fire brigades â PGD Arja Vas, PGD DobriÅ¡a Vas-PetrovÄe, PGD DreÅ¡inja Vas; Others â DU PetrovÄe, Youth Club, Deanery Caritas PetrovÄe. PetrovÄe is known throughout Slovenia for events such as Joseph\'s Fair, the Hop-Growers\' Banquet and the Advent Fairs at the Novo Celje Manor.'}, 288{id:4831, ll:new GLatLng(46.1061,15.5294), l:'PilÅ¡tanj', d:'The Parish Church of St. Maryâs Assumption was first mentioned in 1249. The nave originates from that time. The circumferential walls of the presbytery were made in gothic style. The church has gained todayâs appearance through later modifications. The interior was painted by Tomaž Fantoni in 1887. The monuments with the altars are newer. From the older periods, a heraldic tombstone of Christoph pl. Drachenburg from 1516, an oil painting of Holy Trinity from the mid 18th century and a baptismal font from the year 1786 are preserved.'}, 289{id:2649, ll:new GLatLng(45.5286,13.5684), l:'Piran - Pirano', d:'Piran is a very special, precious city. It is the best preserved cultural monument of Slovenian Istria and the closest neighbour of Portorož, the luxurious city of flowers. Each time one looks at Piran from a distance or from the air, one is overcome by feeling of surprise. Loved by the eyes of the people and by the eye of the camera, its image is known all over the world. When you visit Piran, you should take a closer look at its architecture, influenced by the Venetian Republic, which left its mark on most Istrian towns. Throughout time, Piran maintained the clustered medieval structure narrow winding streets, houses huddled close together, rising in cascades, the contact with the sea, numerous squares and churches. Tartini Square is the gem found in the very centre of Piran. It was named after the famous violinist and composer Giuseppe Tartini, who made the town world-famous. His statue is located in the centre of the square. The city is surrounded by a circular wall. Piran is a member of the European Walled Cities Association. The city of Piran is a national historical monument. People earn their living mainly by tourism. Numerous events take place all year round in the open and in magnificent buildings named after famous people from Piran. The Church of. St. George, the patron saint of Piran, rises above the town. From its lookout tower you have a wonderful view of Piran and its surroundings and all the way across the sea to the Croatian and Italian Coast. Two hotels, a youth hostel, a number of private rooms, churches, galleries, museums and Piran Aquarium invite you to come and see for yourself.Piran (360°)'}, 290{id:4832, ll:new GLatLng(46.0103,15.6299), l:'PiÅ¡ece', d:'The Parish Church was first mentioned in 1651. The church of St. Mihael has its form in baroque style. It has a rectangular nave, a double hanging dome and square presbytery vaulted by a dome. The main altar is baroque work from the 18th century. The lateral altars from the same period had been moved her from the monastery in Radlje. In the presbytery, there are four tombstones of Moscon family, the former owners of the nearby PiÅ¡ece Castle.'}, 291{id:3151, ll:new GLatLng(45.8567,13.9076), l:'Planina', d:'In the Vip
291ava Hills lies the village of Planina, with its many hamlets. At the church of St. Paul near the hamlet of Koboli, lies a prehistoric fort, which was inhabited in antiquity. It affords a beautiful view of the entire Vipava Valley all the way to the Goriška brda hills. The Church of St. Kocijan contains oil painting , the most important of which is Wolf\'s painting of St. Anthony of Padua.'}, 292{id:3725, ll:new GLatLng(46.1043,15.4052), l:'Planina pri Sevnici', d:'Besides Kozje, the central settlement of Kozjansko area on the extreme south of the Šentjur Municipality is Planina pri Sevnici. It is 17 km from the centre of Šentjur and was mentioned for the first time as a wine growing settlement already in the year 1190, however, in 1345 it was mentioned as a market town (the copy of the pillory has been preserved until today). The inscription on the plague memorial testifies that in 1646, a plague demanded the lives of a thousand victims. However, besides that, also frequent peasant risings demanded many victims. In the beginning of the 19th century, the inhabitants were famous for the most beautiful beef cattle which they were selling at fairs, however, some of the inhabitants were also tradesmen. The wealth of the district has been in its woods which even today are being taken advantage of by the Bohor company. The local company Tajfun invented innovative machinery (forestry winch, power saw). In the woods in the springtime you can admire the protected yellow flower \'Jarica\'. The area was cut off from the most important traffic route - the railway, which at the turn of the 20th century connected the region of Celje with the world and that environment offered only a modest means of survival to the local inhabitants, however, because of that, the nature remained untouched. Also the German writer of Slovenian origin Anna Wambre
292chtsammer, who is famous mainly for her novel âThe Counts of Celje Today and Never Againâ was creative and inspired in that environment. Planina with its ethnologic collection, Castle and preserved Turkish linden is an excellent starting point for walks to the nearby hill Sv. Križ (St. Cross), past the chapels of the Stations of the Cross or along the marked mountain path from Sedlarjevo to Bohor. However, in the nearby Gothic church of St.Vidus (sv. Vid), Friderik of Celje and Veronika DeseniÅ¡ka supposedly got married. Organised events include a walk along the paths of XIVth Division in February and the traditional Angel Sunday at the beginning of September.'}, 293{id:4892, ll:new GLatLng(45.9825,13.5146), l:'PleÅ¡ivo', d:'Nearby is the village of PleÅ¡ivo with an interesting fortified hamlet of Jordano, once the property of Jesuits, serving as a climate resort for their ill brethren, friars and theologists. From the village, four doors led to four directions: to Medana, PleÅ¡ivo, Fojana, and Krmin (Cormons). After the Jesuit order was abol
293ished, the estate was bought by the Catterini family and let to be used by Dominican friars. During the agrarian reform after World War II, the helmet was divided among several owners.'}, 294{id:3418, ll:new GLatLng(45.774,13.7815), l:'Pliskovica', d:'The first inhabitants of Pliskovica were shepherds. They observed the white sheep waging (pliska) its tail in a frisky way and named all their sheep Pliske, indicating their playful spirit. This also gave origin to the villageâs name. It was called Pliskovica della Madonna for a while, after an occasion in which the Mother of God presumably appeared to three young girls. The oldest houses are situated in the part called Rena. The stone houses later expanded to the other two hills. The village is now divided into four areas and joined by fields and vineyards. Wine growing, wine trade and handicrafts are well-developed activities. South from the village, the border with Italy runs along the Volnik hill and underneath it is the MlaÄna pond. A majestic 400 year-old linden tree boasts in front the church of St Thomas. Standing in front of the tree, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the village and the Karst of Komen. The village has been enlivened again thanks to the RD Pliskovica and the MHP (Youth hostel Pliskovica), who organize several events and activities throughout the year.'}, 295{id:5059, ll:new GLatLng(46.3364,13.5204), l:'Plužna', d:'A walk or short cycling trip on one of the most well maintained paths through the area surrounding Bovec completes the impression of an old market town with many new adventures. Well worth seeing are the picturesque village of Plužna, the source of the Glijun stream, the Virje waterfall and a small lake.'}, 296{id:3686, ll:new GLatLng(45.5304,15.3122), l:'Pobrežje', d:'The colossal fortress located on the steep rock above the river Kolpa was built in 1557 by Captain Ivan LenkoviÄ from Žužemberg, and it served as a successful defence against the Turks. During the Second World War the fortress was burned down, however, the Late Gothic front gate is definitely worth a visit. '}, 297{id:2972, ll:new GLatLng(46.156,15.6073), l:'PodÄetrtek', d:'The centre of the PodÄetrtek Municipality and the province Srednje Sotelsko. On a hill above the town perches PodÄetrtek Castle which was first mentioned as long ago as the 13th century. The area obtained the rights of the borough in the 15th century. Since that time the judicial and borough days, which were connected with the name of the area, have taken place on Thursdays. Under the castle, by the picturesque stream running through the gorge, stands the Parish Church of St. Lawrence. The present function of the central settlement is supplemented with numerous trading activities, central primary school and kindergarden, medical centre with pharmacy, post office, bank and the role of the municipality and tourist centre. The spa centre Terme Olimia is located in the immediate vicinity of the nucleus of the settlement.'}, 298{id:3485, ll:new GLatLng(46.4285,16.0578), l:'Podgorci', d:'PodgorciPodgorci is a panoramically picturesque village, dispersed below the south edge of the Slovenske gorice Hills, where stands the parish Church of St. Leonard (sv. Lenart). Due to its quality wine growing position, the inhabitants of the neighbouring villages planted numerous vineyards on the hill in Podgorci. So the place obtained its name Podgorci â under the hills (\'pod goricami\'). The crown of the wine growing tradition at Podgorci is the Festival of Wine and Local Dishes which is the most beautiful and the most important tourist event in Podgorci, within the framework of which the oldest amateur evaluation of wines in Slovenia takes place which is also famous abroad. Across Podgorci leads the Ormož Wine Tourist Road. However, besides that, at Podgorci Tourist Association you can get a leaflet âPodgorciâ with the wine tourist road and surroundings where the entire tourist offer is presented. .In Podgorci there is also the Bombek Wine Ambience which is involved as an agent of top quality wines. They cooperate with world famous winegrowers such as the Äurin in IsteniÄ Wine Growing. By arrangement, they offer tasting of wines guided by experts and they also have gift programmes. Usually these are top quality wines in authentic packaging. Ms Cvetka Krabonja makes excellent Cvetka\'s fruit bread, which comprises of more than three quarters of dried fruit; flour or dough is actually served only as a binding. It is also presented in the book Bread in Slovenia (\'Kruh na Slovenskem\'). At the state competition and the exhibition Delicacies of Slovenian farms at Ptuj, it obtained fourteen golden awards and four statues for quality which are received only by those products which continuously maintain high quality. There you can also get a special gift programme â packaging is from natural materials and in connection with bread.Podgorci Tourist Association marked a walking path across Podgorci which is suitable for all generations. Regular sports footwear is recommended for walking and the path which also leads to the viewing points lasts approximately one hour. A local tourist guide of Ormož municipality will be glad to take you along the wine roads and show you the attractions of Ormož municipality (see the list of local guides).'}, 299{id:4717, ll:new GLatLng(45.528,13.9525), l:'Podgorje', d:'The village probably got its name after its location, as it is perched at the foot of the mountain Slavnik (podgorje = âarea under a mountainâ). The first written mentions of the village date back to 1449, when it was entirely burnt down by the Turks. The visitors are attracted by the interesting village architecture with columns, portals and carving details. At the end of the village, there is the St. Sabaâs Church from the 18th century. The village is a popular starting point for hikes on Slavnik (1028m).'}, 300{id:5093, ll:new GLatLng(46.4949,13.7559), l:'Podkoren', d:'Even older than Kranjska Gora is the mysterious village of Podkoren which hides wonderful tales from times when tourism was still foreign to the Zgornjesavska Valley. A paved medieval road led through the village which in the 15th century served as a connection between the countrysides of Carniola and Carinthia. A postal carriage brought inhabitants news from far off places across Korensko sedlo ( Korensko Saddle) during the era of the Austrian-Hungarian
300Empire. Until the year 1990 when the Karavanke tunnel was built,the road through the Korensko sedlo presented the main traffic connection with central and northern Europe. The region which hides the emerald Lake of Zelenci,the second source of the Sava River so inspired the English explorer Sir Humphrey Davy that he marked the surroundings of Podkoren with the words "my old nest".'}, 301{id:3493, ll:new GLatLng(45.865,14.0589), l:'Podkraj', d:'Podkraj is a remote settlement at the connection of the high karstic plateaus of Trnovo Forest, Nanos and HruÅ¡ica, which are comprised of the compact small villages of TrÅ¡evje, Sreboti and HruÅ¡ica as well as solitary farms by the Col-Kalce road.In the local community live 32 inhabitants of Bela, 437 inhabitants of Podkraj (including the settlement of HruÅ¡ica), 170 inhabitants of ViÅ¡nje and 51 inhabitants of Vodice.The inhabitants of Vodice are supposed to have given the name to Podkraj (Belowplace) as they often said: âLet us go below our placeâ. Perhaps the village has this name as it is pushed into the place below the mountains. Thus the plain in front of the village is reserved for fields and meadows. There is very little cultivable land so the people who live here are mainly involved in cattle breeding and forestry. Podkraj is also famous for dormice hunting. '}, 302{id:3442, ll:new GLatLng(46.3354,15.8815), l:'Podlehnik', d:'Already in the Middle Ages Podlehnik was located on a very important way from Drava field to Croatia. Podlehnik was in the property of Counts Liechtenegg in the 13th century. After decay of this family the ownership was taken over by the Counts of Ptuj. In 1438 the Counts of Ptuj became extinct, their property devided between the Dominician and the Minorite monasteries. The village was often invaded by Turks, also the plague did not pardon it. Plague monuments remind us of these days. In the second half of of 18th century Maria Theresa intoduced a cadastre and founded a school. In 1880 vines in the whole region of Haloze were destroyed by vine louse; it strongly effected also Podlehnik. The name Nadlehnik points to a domestic placename because under the castle Lichtenigg there was a settlement. In that way existed also Podlehnik, which meant "below or under" or Dolence. Inhabitants of the plain ignored the highlanders what reflected in the placename. Local community consists of following villages: Podlehnik, Dežno, Gorca, GruÅ¡kovje, Jablovec, Kozminci, Ložine, Rodni Vrh, SedlaÅ¡ek, StanoÅ¡ina, Strajna and Zakl all spread over on nearest slopes. Shady slopes are covered by vineyards and orchards. Majority goes to work to Ptuj and its surroundings. The settlement became the appearance of an urban village in the last decade. There is a school, a clinic, and a fire brigade house. On the artificial lake in Podlehnik tourism and fishing are growing, and nearby there is an ideal place for time off after a hard day. The village is very well known for its succursal church of Mother of God with a starry arched presbytary. Lateral altars were designed by J. Straub around 1750. On Gorca there is a parish church of Holy Trinity (Sv. Trojica). At mountain route of Haloze, which is a part of the European pathway, there is a famous building on Gorca and the Vinedresser´s museum. You will enjoy a liveliness of this village all over the year, there are more and more cultural and tourist performances and sports events. For more information please visit us in Tic Haloze or check our web page www.halo.si'}, 303{id:2709, ll:new GLatLng(46.3976,14.2881), l:'Podljubelj', d:'The Podljubelj Valley or The St. Anna Vallley as the locals call it, was excavated by the MoÅ¡enik brook and its tributary and by glaciers, the traces of which can mostly be seen in the widest central part of the valley. The picturesque valley is situated between TržiÄ and Ljubelj therefore it is an ideal starting point for various mountain trips. The visitors will be astonished by its natural beauty and rich history; - the Ljubelj border crossing had been one of the easiest crossings over the Karavanke mountain range since the Roman times. This is due to the fact that 2000 metre-high mountain ridge lowers to 1300 m above the sea level; - the former mine of quick silver where quick silver ore, cinnabar, was being dug from the 16th to the beginning of the 20th century. - the Mauthausen memorial park, arranged on the area of a former and the only concentration camp in Slovenia during the World War II. - the TominÄev slap waterfall, falling 18 metres deep over a stack of conglomerate into a smaller pool. '}, 304{id:4917, ll:new GLatLng(45.9883,13.6084), l:'Podsabotin', d:'Podsabotin is a village through which a road from Solkan leads to Hum and further on to Brda. Numerous hamlets that once belonged to Å entmaver (San Mauro) (which came under Italy after World War II) were rather remote until the construction of the so-called Osimo road on the slopes of Sabotin. After World War I, architect Fabiani drew up a plan for the renovation of the hamlet around the Church of St. Nicholas which, however, was destroyed during World War II. The second, typical countryside church with a stone bell turret, stands in the Podsenica hamlet and is dedicated to St. Lawrence. It was also destroyed during World War II but was rebuilt soon after. In the village there is a memorial dedicated to Mirko Zimic and other fallen and victims of World War II.'}, 305{id:4839, ll:new GLatLng(46.0418,15.5994), l:'Podsreda', d:'Podsreda w
305as mentioned as a vicariate in the 15th century. In 1765, it became a parish church. The old church of John the Baptist was destroyed in fire. Only the presbytery with ribbed vaults is left, but it was turned into a mortuary and was used until 1871. In the 19th century a new church was built. The interior was made in late baroque with wonderful frescos painted by Tomaž Fantoni between 1877 and 1878. A large altar is a carved product from 1865. Above the altar, there is a painting that depicts baptism in the river Jordan. Lateral tabernacle style altars are from the 19th century. The left altar, which was formerly the main altar, has the statute of the Mother of God on the tabernacle. The statutes of angels are from the Castle Chapel of PiÅ¡ece. The upper part of the right altar shows a group of Deisis and Magdalene, who kisses the feet of the Crucified. The pulpit from 1834 is the work of Ivan Herman from Graz. The baroque concept organ from 1822 is the work of Jožef OtoniÄ from Maribor.'}, 306{id:3558, ll:new GLatLng(46.5911,15.3363), l:'Podvelka', d:'Podvelka is an interesting settlement situated on the right bank of the Drava River. The town was once merely the home of timber workers, who prepared floating timber for sale. It became more important when the railway station was built and they started to transport Pohor granite, timber and wood products. The town is known for a variety of events and sports activities that are held here. The neighbouring, uninhabited, steep slopes are today bliss for visitors who love peace, the freshness of nature and clean forest air. It is just as beautiful on Janževski vrh, Javnik and Lehen na Pohorju. For tourists, the most popular activities are a raft ride on the Drava River and a visit to the church of St.John on Janževski vrh (summit), where there is exceptionally strong positive energy, which heals. '}, 307{id:4366, ll:new GLatLng(46.0654,14.3124), l:'Polhov Gradec', d:'Nestling among thePolhov Gradec Hills, with Polhograjska Gora in the background, the town of Polhov Gradec lies at the junction of three valleys and at the foot of Stari grad - Kalvarija. People came to this area early. Archaeological finds, housed in The National Museum in Ljubljana and the local Polhov Gradec museum, testify to the existence of the Roman settlement Ad Nonum, a country villa of a rich Roman nobleman, a buried treasure. The most beautiful artefacts are a Celtic fibula, dating from the 4th or 3rd century BC, and a 1st century AD bronze askos jug.Housing a wedding hall and the local museum, the Polhov Gradec Mansion is the main attraction. Close to the mansion is the beekeeping centre, selling Äebelarstvo Božnar honey and honey products.There are a number of well-kept homesteads in the Old Town. The 16th-century OÅ¡tetarjeva hiÅ¡a used to belong to the castle keeper, the historic interior of Severjeva hiÅ¡a features an open-fire indoor kitchen, or »black« kitchen, Facijeva hiÅ¡a and Cigarova hiÅ¡a have preserved an air of authenticity.At Dvor, between Dobrova and Polhov Gradec, stands a majestic Gothic church of St Peter, whose construction was initiated by the noblemen of Polhov Gradec in 1525.There you can visit the Gostilna Pri Pratkarju country inn, Pograjski dom and the Pri MehaÄku and Pri Bitencu tourist farms.'}, 308{id:4840, ll:new GLatLng(46.0963,15.623), l:'Polje ob Sotli', d:'The church of St. Nicholas was first mentioned in 1545 as a small branch church of St. Peterâs (Bistrica ob Sotli). At the end of the 18th century it became a curate and a century later a parish. The nave had a flat roof and a vaulted presbytery. The right chapel is dedicated to St. Rosalia and the left one with a tomb to St. Barbara. The nave was vaulted later and somewhat extended; the church tower was raised in 1866. At the end of the 19th century the church was raised by 5 meters and an oratio was added. Some years later the church tower and the choir were reconstructed. The works were done by Valentin Scagneti from Udine (Italy). The interior is decorated with a neogothic painting of Anton PavliÄ from 1900, who also made all three neogothic altars. The pews in the church have the features of late baroque tradition.'}, 309{id:4840, ll:new GLatLng(46.0918,15.6092), l:'Polje ob Sotli', d:'Polje ob Sotli is a spread out village by the river BuÄa. By the edge of the village towards the roadside villageof Sedlarj, extend the agricultural lowlands with the small viniferous hills rising over the village towards the river BuÄa. Here an agricultural region is revealed. In the center of the settlement stands the church of Saint Nicholas, which was first mentioned in 1545 as a subsidiary of the church of Saint Peter. Throughout the centuries, the church survived several reconstructions,which changed its primary look. The chapel of Saint Rosalyn has been dated back to 1691 and the chapel of Saint Barbara is believed to come from the peri
309od between 1750 – 1760. The pulpit is baroque in style and the work of the carver Anton Mersij completed in 1795. In 1881, the church received the Neo Gothic fittings and organ that visitors continue to enjoy today. The interior was decorated in 1900 by the Neo Gothic painter A. PavliÄ, who also manufactured all three of the present altars.The Polje ob Sotli community center and fire brigade is the central meeting place of the villagers.'}, 310{id:4724, ll:new GLatLng(45.4992,13.7547), l:'Pomjan', d:'Pomjan is the village at the highest altitude in the hill range Å avrinsko griÄevje. It offers a magnificent view of the entire Koper Gulf. Because of the vicinity of the Roman road leading from Aquileia to Pula, the village and its surroundings are a rich source of findings from Roman and even prehistoric times. In the middle of the village is the Church of St. George from the 13th century. The adjacent bell tower was built in 1866. At the entrance to the village, there is the Church of Maryâs Birth, with frescoes from the 15th century and Glagolitic inscriptions. The village is also known for its inn with typical Istrian dishes. '}, 311{id:4017, ll:new GLatLng(46.2535,15.4455), l:'Ponikva', d:'Ponikva is most famous for being the birthplace of the only Slovenian Blessed â Anton Martin SlomÅ¡ek. Some people know it for the railway station of the same name on the way from Celje towards Maribor, around which are numerous plantations of apples and on a hill, the Church of St. Ožbolt. However, in the settlement of Ponikve stands also the Church of St. Martin â a pearl of Baroque art and in front of it, the office of tourist and embellishing association. On your way back to the railway station you can also stop in the settlement of Hotunje, and if you arrange your arrival in advance, you can visit Debeljak where stands the statue of the world famous cartographer Blaž Kocen. In the spring days you can view a unique greater pasque flower (Pulsatilla grandis) or you can walk along the SlomÅ¡ek path (SlomÅ¡kova pot) or stop at a tourist farm and enjoy the remains of the day there. In honour of their protector St. Martin, the tourist association organises St. Martin\'s Days each year.'}, 312{id:3944, ll:new GLatLng(45.7886,13.8626), l:'Ponikve', d:'The village with a lumpy and flat landscape lies on the southern slope of a small hill. Its patron is St Luke, celebrating in October. The villagers take pride in their fire station, in which everyone trains to become a volunteer fire fighter. It also has plenty of magnificently preserved old houses, arches and wells. Among these, stands out the Karst house of Ciril Zlobec, renovated in the old style, with a terrace, old objects, a stone table and a well in the courtyard. Nearby is the Draga cave, with an underground stream and fascinating stalactites, but is accessible only to experienced speleologists. Here, in 1925 the poet, translator and publicist Ciril Zlobec was born. The most famous collection of poems is Pesmi Å¡tirih (Poems of the four, completed together with Janez Menart, Kajetan KoviÄ and Tone PavÄek). He received several awards, not only for his work and poetry, but also for his cultural achievements (the Star of Italian Solidarity, âzlatnik poezijeâ for his contribution to Slovene literature â¦).'}, 313{id:4731, ll:new GLatLng(45.4981,13.855), l:'Popetre', d:'The village lies in the inner part of the Koper hinterland. It was first mentioned by written sources at the beginning of the 11th century. Its Church of St. Andrew and St. Jacob is an architectural pearl â with two bells and a Gothic presbytery with frescoes from 1490. The Church also keeps a Glagolitic missal from 1661.'}, 314{id:2653, ll:new GLatLng(45.5131,13.5939), l:'Portorož', d:'Sea, wind, salt, Mediterranean aromas, palm trees, roses and evergreens, relaxation, fun and friendliness are the words that best describe Portorož, a coastal town at the heart of Europe. The interplay of different cultures and music, natural setting, gastronomic delights, and chequered history make for an atmosphere that makes us put our daily worries aside and just relax. Leisurely strolls by the sea, refreshing jogging on the beach, swimming in pools and the sea, beauty and health care programmes at thermal spas, sports and recreation revitalise the body and soul. Portorož is closely connected to nearby Piran, a small medieval town whose fame and fortune come from one of the largest saltpans in this part of the world. Today mostly abandoned, the saltpans now provide shelter to numerous bird species to nest or stop during southbound migration. It is the saltpans and their natural elementsâsalt, brine, and fango mudâthat spurred the development of tourism in Portorož. When healing properties of these natural elements were discovered as early as the 19th century, Portorož got its first hotels and thermal centres. Today Portorož is popular place to work, relax and have fun. After all, Portorož boasts a large number of comfortable hotels with modern pools, a wide range of restaurants with different varieties of cuisine, and popular events. The town is also a well-known convention centre. Numerous seminar and convention halls, some of which can accommodate up to 1500 people at a time, play host to prominent local and international meetings and events. There is a casino too, where many try their luck with bouncing roulette balls, rustling playing cards and clanking slot machines.Portorož ponoÄi (360°)'}, 315{id:2645, ll:new GLatLng(45.5073,13.6019), l:'Portorož - Lucija', d:''}, 316{id:2657, ll:new GLatLng(45.5018,13.5895), l:'Portorož - SeÄa', d:'The peninsula extends into the landscape of the Secovlje salt-pans with its southern slope. With its more or less agriculturally transformed green cultural terraces it represents a fragment of the characterictic littoral cultural landscape supplemented by the elements of our cultural heritage: the Forma viva exibition grounds of stone statues (monuments of architecture and art) and the archaeological site.'}, 317{id:2661, ll:new GLatLng(45.476,13.6207), l:'Portorož - SeÄovlje', d:'This small settlement is
317widely known for its salt pans, which through centuries contributed to economic development of our parts. The original marsh wetlands, originating from the connection of delta land and the sea, were transformed into salt pans already in the middle ages. The salt works as an economic activity still exists nowadays on approximately 700 hectares of operational salt pans. On the area of the old, abandoned salt pans, there is Salt Pans Museum, in which we can admire the gradual development of the salt pans, as well as the way of life of the salt workers during the centuries up to the present date.'}, 318{id:2669, ll:new GLatLng(45.7748,14.2114), l:'Postojna', d:'Postojna lies at the north end of the Pivka River valley and due to convenient transportation routes and its location between Ljubljana, Trieste, Gorizia, and Rijeka has long been the administrative and economic center of the Notranjska region. Postojna and the surrounding area were settled in the oldest periods of human history. Archeological finds from Predjama, Postojna Cave, and Betalov spodmol bear witness to the earliest inhabitants of the region. The oldest objects found are from the Paleolithic period, and others come from younger periods (Neolithic, the Bronze Age, and Iron Age). The city itself first developed along the foot of the SoviÄ hill and later - mainly after the construction of the railway - spread around the edge of the basin. First mentioned in historic sources in 1226, Postojna was elevated to a borough in 1432. With further development, again mainly after the construction of the railway and the discovery of the inner parts of Postojna Cave, the town acquired city status in 1909. Today, Postojna is a modern, clean, and friendly city. It acquired the stamp of a tourist city primarily from the world-famous Postojna Cave, as well as smaller caves in the area such as OtoÅ¡ka jama, Pivka jama, and Ärna jama. Only ten kilometers from Postojna, the astonishing Predjama Castle perches in the middle of a high cliff, exciting the imagination with well-known legends about the medieval robber baron Erazem Predjamski and the siege of the castle that ended with his gruesome death as a result of a servant\'s treachery. Postojna and its surrounding offer visitors many points of interest to enjoy, particularly their unique natural phenomena and cultural and historical monuments. The undulating terrain of the area is ideal for jogging, hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, and collecting wild mushrooms and other fruits of the forest. The nearby peaks of Nanos, Sv. Lovrenc, Javornik, and other mountains invite also the more experienced climbers to test their skills. Numerous events also give the city a tourist pulse. The two largest events are certainly Furmanski praznik ("Wagoners\' holiday") and the Knights\' Tournament of Knights held at Predjama Castle. On the road to Predjama Castle, a collection of old tools that farmers and foresters once used is exhibited in a "toplar", a double version of the "kozolec", the traditional Slovene hayrack. There are also other well-known local traditional events in the surrounding area such as Krompirjeva noÄ ("Potato Night"), Jakobov dan ("Jakob\'s Day"), Gozdar in kmet nekoÄ in danes ("Foresters and farmers then and now"), and many others. Along with other events, Postojna hosts a summer festival called "Zmaj \'ma mlade" - "The Dragon Has Young" - in August. '}, 319{id:3943, ll:new GLatLng(45.7007,13.934), l:'Povir', d:'In the village there are a baroque church of St Peter from the 17th century, which is covered with Å¡krle, and the church of St Jakob from 14th century. The chapel of Mati Božja (Mother of God) from 1898 is the work of the stonecutter Andrej PavÄar from MerÄe. The old curacy is a unique ethnological monument of the municipality of Sežana. Furman restaurant Å tampinova domaÄija is still preserved in the old style. The communal Å¡tirna of Povir is from 1892 and made of four round stone pieces. On the Tabor Hill there are the remains of a large dyke of prehistoric ancient fort, whereas on Å tirenca is still preserved an old Å¡tirna. An antique building was discovered in 1974 in MeriÅ¡Äe. In the village surroundings are several caves, abysses and the âstudencâ well. The water inside it was once used for drinking; now the well is used by locals for swimming.'}, 320{id:4051, ll:new GLatLng(46.7703,16.1268), l:'Poznanovci', d:'The village has 69 houses and 182 inhabitants (10 houses are empty). It is divided into Cardje (five houses), Lovenjacke (seven houses), Flisardje (seven houses), Sevrov Breg (six houses), Vrej (nine houses), Gobarje (four houses), Beznecke (five houses), Gobarova Graba (five houses), BaÄiÄov Breg (three houses), Dol (ten houses) and GeÅ¡ardje (three houses). There are closely planted vineyards of hybrid vines in Vrej. Mixed forest (pine, spruce, beech and oak) predominates higher up the hills. Mushroom-picking is popular here. For many years the volunteer fire brigade, just as in other villages, has been the driving force of development. Its origins date back to 1931. There are two cemeteries in the village, one large and one small. The main cemetery is on the hill, while the other is in a ravine and was once the property of a rich farmer called Å andor. It is said to be the smallest cemetery in Slovenia. The main cemetery has a chapel of rest and a small chapel where Mass is said once a month. Life in the village has changed for the better in comparison to the post-war years. Today the village has a pub, a snack bar and shop. The villagers are proud of local lad Rade BaÄiÄ, who was national wrestling champion of Yugoslavia in the pioneer and cadet categories. He achieved his greatest success in 1997 when he took the bronze medal at the Mediterranean Games in Italy.'}, 321{id:4034, ll:new GLatLng(46.6931,16.1255), l:'Predanovci', d:'Predanovci is a linear settlement in the Ravensko ("Flatland") region covering an area of 349 hectares along one kilometre of the municipal road connecting Murska
321Sobota and Grad. It is bounded to the north by Brezovci and to the south by Polana. A stream called Brezovski Potok flows past the village on the western side before joining the Ledava. The flat, open farmland is bounded in the south-east by small areas of woodland. The principal field crops are wheat and corn, although the majority of the farmers\' income comes from cattle (dairy and meat) and pigs. Predanovci has 202 inhabitants, of whom 60 are in employment, for the most part in Murska Sobota. There are 58 houses and 47 farm buildings in the village. The people of Predanovci are very proud of their hockey club, founded just over 10 years ago. To begin with they played hockey on an ordinary grass pitch, more for fun than as a serious sport. In 1994, however, they built a pitch with artificial turf and hockey began to develop more seriously in Predanovci. The club has a first team, a youth team and a girls\' team. Since only a few people in Slovenia play field hockey, the club participates in various championships outside Slovenia. The village also has a football club, founded 23 years ago. The village\'s footballers used to play in the Puconci municipal five-a-side football league but for the last two years they have competed in the Pomurje league. Two years ago they joined forces with the hockey club and the village\'s balloonists, who have two hot air balloons (with which they took part in the world balloon championships in Japan), to form the Triglav Sports Club. The new club offers a range of sports, recreation and tourism activities on artificial surfaces (hockey, tennis, football, other ballgames), grass (football) and around the village (running, cycling), the chance to see Prekmurje from the air (hot-air balloon flights) and sea sailing. New members can join the following sections of the club: field hockey, ballooning, five-a-side football and sea sailing. The club also organises picnics, camping and games and competitions of various kinds and excursions, both in Slovenia and abroad. All with the friendliness and genuineness of the inhabitants of this lovely Pannonian village, where home-made specialities of Prekmurje cuisine are always available. For a few years the fire station in the centre of the village (built 1960) incorporated a general store. Great attention is paid in the village to fire prevention. As a result, for 20 years the village has not seen a fire caused by ignorance or negligence. The imposing house beyond the bus stop was until recently abandoned and uninhabited. Last year, however, it was renovated and converted into a lovely restaurant called Villa Victoria. Although Predanovci is a small village, its name is known throughout Slovenia and even further afield, thanks above all to the activities of the sports club and the industrious work of the villagers. The people of Predanovci are very proud of this.'}, 322{id:2673, ll:new GLatLng(46.3017,14.4219), l:'Preddvor', d:''}, 323{id:4738, ll:new GLatLng(45.5413,13.8798), l:'Predloka', d:'A small-size settlement under KraÅ¡ki rob is the seat of the parish and a rich source of Roman and early medieval findings. In the church cemetery and its surroundings, remnants of an early medieval Slavic settlement and burial place with skeletons have been discovered. Located in the cemetery is also the Church of St. John with a bell tower, which was made by the stonecutter Benko from SoÄerga in the 15th century. Benko also made the precious custodia built into the north wall of the Gothic presbytery.'}, 324{id:3188, ll:new GLatLng(45.9442,13.8879), l:'Predmeja', d:'The village Predmeja is the best known after the first ski competition in the Central Europe. In memory of that, the residents of Predmeja every year organise the traditional Filipov tek - the ski competition with old equipment. In every autumn the event LokavÅ¡ka furnga is going on, which is also in the memory of old times. People from Lokavec and Predmeja Earned some money by transporting woods to the valley.'}, 325{id:3947, ll:new GLatLng(45.6528,13.9353), l:'Prelože pri Lokvi', d:'The village lies on the slope of hill Golec (688 m). A beautifully preserved stone trough stands in its centre and a walled village well, still in use for watering is placed in the vicinity. At the top of Veliko GradiÅ¡Äe (741 m) lie the remains of an ancient fort, presumably destroyed by Attila. A 30 minute walk on a marked trail leading to the hill KokoÅ¡, takes us to the spring of VroÄe, an ideal place to take a break in the thick forest in the mountain pass between Obrovnik and GradiÅ¡Äe. A stone cottage stands near the spring, together with tables and benches. The rests of quarries can also be visited near Lokev and Prelože.'}, 326{id:4213, ll:new GLatLng(45.8179,13.7295), l:'Preserje', d:'There is no exact information about the development of the village. During the First World War the battles of the Isonzo Front took place in the surroundings, which brought great misfortunes to the villagers. Moreover, the soldiers had their posts and hospital in the village. They even built several caverns in the vicinity for defence purposes, which can still be seen today. Preserjeâs most interesting feature is the village well and the water pump placed in a cylindrical hut in the village centre. The hut, which protects the manual pump, was built by the villagers in 1927, whereas the well and the pump itself were built earlier.'}, 327{id:2725, ll:new GLatLng(46.5462,14.9174), l:'Prevalje', d:'Close to the center of the Mežica Valley, Prevalje is the center of a municipality that stretches to the Holmec international border crossing into Austr
327ia. A diverse and rich cultural heritage gives identity and special worth to the town. The site of present-day Prevalje was settled in the ancient past, and many Roman remains have been excavated here. The Roman sarcophagus from the beginning of the 3rd century that stands in front of the BranÄurnik gostilna is particularly well known and is called the ?BranÄurnik bench? by the local people. The idyllic village of Å entanel adds to the municipality?s hospitality with its numerous tourist farms and is known far and wide for its kitchen specialties, cultural activities, and beautiful views toward the peaks of Peca, UrÅ¡lja Gora, Raduha, and Obir and over the Jaunfeld/Podjuna Valley. The ?Cesta MoÅ¡ta? (?Cider Road?) tourist trail runs through the area and is of particular interest to mountaineers and mountain bikers. LeÅ¡e, a former mining town, is adorned by the outstanding ?twin? Gothic churches of Sv. Ana and Sv. Volbenk. No one knows why they stand so close to each other, but they are something special for this very reason.'}, 328{id:3735, ll:new GLatLng(46.127,15.4788), l:'Prevorje', d:'This settlement in the south of the municipality of Å entjur takes its name from the numerous passes (preval or prevoj) in this hilly area forming part of the Kozjansko Hills. The settlement is reached by taking the regional road from Å entjur in the direction of Kozje. Interesting sights include the baroque church of St Anne, the farm in StraÅ¡ka Gorca with its well-preserved old farm buildings, and the hayrack where the brigand Guzaj was killed. This legendary brigand, who like Robin Hood robbed from the rich and gave to the poor, lives on in many folk tales. An organised walk along the Guzaj Trail takes place in early November, followed by an event called Grapes, Wine and Song. In early July, or by prior arrangement, it is possible to set off towards a far more distant destination â outer space â through the eye of the telescope at the astronomical observatory based in the local primary school. The Kosci Astronomical Society and the Prevorje Cultural Association jointly organise a "gathering under the stars" in July, an event which includes a talk on astronomy and the chance to observe the stars through a telescope.'}, 329{id:3001, ll:new GLatLng(46.1962,15.5957), l:'Pristava pri Mestinju', d:'This small spread out settlement encircles the viniferous sloping hills of the area, some of which have markedroutes for cyclists and also marked footpaths. The area also contains a subsidiary primary school, a kindergartenand a post office. The community center offers inhabitants the opportunity for socializing and recreation.The pilgrimage church of Saint Ema stands on a hill of the same name. The existing church was built in 1717and is the successor to an older medieval church from the 15th century. The church was renovated in 1835and in 1927 and is considered to be among the most important examples of sacral baroque architecture in this area.The Emina pilgrim path runs through this area linking others to it, which creates an immediate connectionto the life lead by Saint Ema. Scattered around the small surrounding hills and valleys are the four subsidiary churches of Saint Vida, Saint Areh, Saint Urban and the church of Saint Katarina.'}, 330{id:4033, ll:new GLatLng(46.7885,16.1434), l:'ProseÄka vas', d:'The history of ProseÄka Vas dates back several centuries, although it is not precisely known when the village first appears in historical records. The first houses were in the hamlet of Bezjak. The village expanded from here and was originally known as KöleÅ¡ Völj. In time the name changed to ProseÄka Vas. Some people connect the name to mendicancy or pigs, while it is also true that in ancient times much millet (proso) was grown here. There are no significant buildings in the village, but the natural setting is beautiful, particularly in Vreja, which is the location of the PeÄarovci hunting lodge. Weekend cottages are also starting to appear here, meaning that Vreja is starting to thrive again. The people of ProseÄka Vas can also boast a special "healing water". This is the name they give to a spring where, according to legend, a chapel once stood, before sinking into the ground. At one time large numbers of people used to come to this spring for water, because it was said that once a deaf man got his hearing back after washing with this water. Hence the name "healing water". As regards local clubs and societies, the volunteer fire brigade was founded in 1930 and the fire station was built in 1968, with a dairy shop and sanitary facilities added later. A five-a-side football club was founded 14 years ago and today has a well-maintained floodlit pitch. A lack of snow in recent years has meant that night ski jumping, a popular activity in ProseÄka Vas, has had to be cancelled. It may be true that there are few notable buildings and no major events in the village, but on the other hand it is surrounded by still-untouched nature. It is also home to people who, by the sweat of their brow, strive for a better tomorrow. They try to ensure a bright future for the younger generation while at the same time remembering a past that was not always happy. They endeavour to model themselves on their ancestors, who always had time for their neighbours and were always ready with a friendly word and willing to help those in need. As the old saying so rightly puts it: "A good neighbour is worth more than a bad relative."'}, 331{id:3321, ll:new GLatLng(45.8903,13.7222), l:'PrvaÄina', d:'The heart of the village is attached to the gentle hill of Kamno Äelo. PrvaÄina consists of seven parts: Gorenji and Dolenji konec (known as Upper and Lower End), Struga (Riverbed), Cesta (Road), Britof (Graveyard), Frijula and the Lažniva pot (Liarâs Path). It is definitely worth visiting.The visitor can stroll along a wonderful tree-lined avenue up to St Andrewâs church. Its interior is graced by the paintings by the Slovenian artist Tominc. The orchards surrounding PrvaÄina come to life when the peaches start to bloom and reach the climax when the flowers turn to fruits.'},
332{id:2905, ll:new GLatLng(46.4166,15.8692), l:'Ptuj', d:'It is much easier to describe Ptuj\'s location between Slovenske gorice and Haloze and between Dravsko polje and Ptujsko polje than to write a short history of the city. Its history is rich and the city has numerous monuments to prove it. Its history reaches back to the Stone Age, but the city experienced its greatest flowering in the Roman period. The name originates in the times of Emperor Trajan, who granted the settlement city status and named it Colonia Ulpia Traiana Poetovio. In 69 A.D., Emperor Vespasian was elected in Ptuj, and the first written mention of the city of Ptuj is from the same year. Roman Poetovio developed into an important military, commercial, customs, and administrative center. Forty thousand people lived in the Ptuj area in this period, a number never since reached. It was later burned by the Huns and occupied by the Avars and the Slavs. In the period of the Slav prince Pribina, it was incorporated into the Frankish state. Later, it became the property of the Salzburg archdiocese and experienced the Hungarian attacks. The city recovered and when city rights were granted, it was able to build a wall around the city. The first city statutes from 1376 provided the legal regulation of the city and contributed to its economic power. Sadly, this declined under the pressure of Turkish attacks and major fires, floods, and epidemics. Today, this important economic center of the lower Podravje region is a city of fairs, a city of excursions into unspoiled nature, a city with a rich culinary offer, and a city of wine cellars and thermal springs.Ptuj (360°) Ptuj arkade (360°) Ptuj monastery (360°)'}, 333{id:4004, ll:new GLatLng(46.3545,15.7601), l:'Ptujska Gora', d:'Historical documents offer obsolutely no information about the origin or the formation of Ptujska Gora. Today´s church in Ptujska Gora has no elder predecessor and remains the first such bilding built on this site. As a totally new institution it recieved its German name Neustift, meaning »New fund« or in Slovene »nova Å¡tifta« because it arose with a certain purpose. According to the archives of the Styrian noble family Stubenberg, pope Boniface IX had allowed Ulric IV of Walsee to build a church. One of the oldest obsevations is from the year 1442. Ptujska ora was heavily damaged by Turkish Incursons which was also discribed by Paolo Santonino wha visited the settlement in 1467. The church was therefore heavily fortified. The name Ärna Gora, or in English Black Mountain, derives from a legend about Mary and showing the way she protected Gora from Turks by sending a big black cloud over the settlement. In 1447 Ptujska Gorais became a market with its own judicature, annual fairs and weekly market days and so successfully competed with Ptuj. A small remainder of that time is the old market hall.The pilgrimage church of St. Mary is one of the most beautiful and important cultural and historical monuments that Gothic art created on Slovene soil. Ptujska Gora had numerous different crafts but after the war, most of them died out. From 1951 to 1957 the church was closed. Ptujska Gora is a cloddy settlement on the top of the area Savinsko with its core around the parish church of St. Mary (Sv. Marija), the twn´s greatest peculiarity and one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in Slovenia. A bit lower we find a plague monument reminding people of 1682 when this hirrible disease came stealthily upon this area. In the hamlet Podlože near Ptujska Gora a sepulchral mound from the 7th and 6th century B.C. can be visited. Once also the Roman road ran through it. Among vineyards at JanÅ¡ki Vrh there is a church of St. Janez Krstnik dated in the 15th century. The local community of Ptujska Gora comprises the settklements Ptujska Gora, Podleže, Doklece, Slape, JanÅ¡ki Vrh, Stogovci and BoleÄka vas and numbers 1097 inhabitants. The most important events in Ptujska Gora are certainly the church festivals attracting several pilgrims and tourists. The four most important ones are the Whitsuntide (last Sunday in May), the Assumption (August 15th), the so called Å entvorca (in the month July) and the Nativity of Our Lady (September 8th). For more information please visit us in Tic Haloze or check our web page www.halo.si'}, 334{id:4032, ll:new GLatLng(46.7034,16.155), l:'Puconci', d:'In 1995, after having formed part of the municipality of Murska
334Sobota for 40 years, Puconci once again became the centre of its own municipality, with an area of 107.66 square kilometres and a population of 6,000, in 23 settlements. The village of Puconci is expected to experience considerable economic and spatial growth in the coming years, above all in conjunction with the municipality, the leaders of the local administrative community and the villagers themselves. Activities currently under way in the village of Puconci, in particular the numerous building sites, confirm the optimistic hope that Puconci is on the way to becoming an important and well-kept local and municipal centre. This is something of which the people of Puconci will be justifiably proud. A sundial on the former office building of the Puconci brickworks shows local time. The people of Puconci would like this interesting feature to be protected as an example of cultural and scientific heritage. The local fire brigade is today very well equipped, with two tanker trucks and a fire engine. The local administrative community of Puconci helped with the purchase of equipment and the construction of a hydrant network in the village. The Puconci Beekeeping Society is very active and has 37 members and 1,365 bee colonies. Next year it will celebrate its 50th anniversary. The Puconci Hunting Association, which looks after its own hunting grounds, was founded after the war. Today it is known as the Dolina Hunting Association. The most important sport in the village is football, played here in an organised form since 1951. Today\'s football club NK Kema competes in the national third division (east) and is currently at the very top of the table. The club also has a youth team who won the league in the 1999/2000 season but owing to financial difficulties and staff problems were not able to compete in the national second division. NK Kema also has cadet, pioneer and young pioneer teams. There are currently around 100 footballers training at this well-organised club. Puconci also has a volleyball club and in recent years the women\'s volleyball club has become increasingly important. The latter club has four teams â first team, cadets, girls and younger girls â all competing in the national league. There is a lot of interest in volleyball, with between 70 and 80 girls currently training at the club. The youngest organised club in the village is the Puconci table tennis club, which this year is competing in the national first division â a great success if we consider that the club was only founded in 1997. The club\'s table tennis school attracts large numbers of young players. All these clubs are financially supported by Kema d.d., the local administrative community of Puconci, the municipality of Puconci and numerous sponsors.'}, 335{id:4031, ll:new GLatLng(46.7064,16.0807), l:'Puževci', d:'Puževci is a linear settlement with its lower part on flat ground and its upper part on the slopes of GoriÄko. It is divided into Zgornji (Upper) and Spodnji (Lower) Puževci. The lower part of the settlement lies along the asphalt road linking Murska
335Sobota and Cankova, with part of it situated on the Bodonski Potok stream. Zgornji Puževci lies along the road that branches by the fire station and joins up with the asphalt road between Murska Sobota and Grad. The village is currently home to 57 families and a total of 193 inhabitants (in 1698 the village had a population of 30, while in 1910 the population reached a peak of 289). Forty-two villagers are currently in employment, while 51 are retired. Most of the villagers are involved in farming (livestock, milk, sugar beet), although livestock farming is declining dramatically. There are currently just 18 farms in this sector (compared to 42 just 10 years ago). There is only one "pure" farm whose inhabitants are involved in farming and nothing else (11 years ago there were 18 pure farms). On all the other farms, at least one member of the household has some other form of employment.'}, 336{id:3091, ll:new GLatLng(46.6423,16.045), l:'Radenci', d:'Radenci lies in north-eastern Slovenia, in a region of thermal and mineral springs and vineyards. The oldest recorded mention of Radenci dates from 1436, when it appears as Radein. It became famous as a health resort in 1833, when Karel Henn discovered an exploitable mineral water spring here. In 1869 Dr Henn tapped the first spring. That year, which saw 37,000 clay bottles filled with water from the spring, is considered to mark the start of exploitation of Radenci\'s mineral water. Farmers with carts distributed the water around the area and it was even sent to the Pope and the Emperor. The mineral water and health resort were soon famous throughout the world. Many visitors are attracted here by the favourable climate and the medicinal water with the "three hearts" label. '}, 337{id:3556, ll:new GLatLng(46.614,15.2256), l:'Radlje ob Dravi', d:'Radlje ob Dravi is a kilometre and a half long town that was originally settled in the Antiquities. Today Radlje is the administrative, economic and industrial
337centre of the middle region of the Drava Valley. The settlement was first mentioned in 1139 and as a marketplace in 1268. The most respectable age of the town is also supported by finds dating back to Roman times. Today, Radlje still retains its marketplace origins. A number of smaller neighbouring villages are also worthy of a visit, namely: Brezni vrh, Dobrava, Kozji vrh, Radelca and RemÅ¡nik. The Middle Ages appearance and feeling of the town were influenced by the Dominican monastery (1250) which nestled in the Kozjan hills, and was part of the church of the Annunciation of Mary. In 1782, Joseph II disbanded the monastery. Later a hospital was housed in the remodelled monastery buildings, and today there are residential apartments there. The statue of Mary which stood in front of the church and monastery was moved to the main square, Glavni trg, where the church of St. Michael stands. On the side of the hill Perkolica, there are stone statues depicting the suffering of Calvary, the work of J.J. Schoya. Of particular interest in the area are the caves in the side of the Perkolica hill: Palijeva luknja (hole) and Huda luknja.  '}, 338{id:4025, ll:new GLatLng(46.7796,16.1079), l:'Radovci', d:'The village of Radovci is first mentioned in 1365 as "Ladafolua", something revealed by a comparison of documents from 1365 and 1366. The word "Ladafolua" is of Hungarian origin and may be translated as follows: Lada is a shortened form of the name Ladislav, while folua means "village". Later, the village had many other names, e.g. Radachowcz in 1499. Radovci lies in the valley of a stream called Spuniki and on the neighbouring slopes and ridges. The village includes a number of larger and smaller hamlets: VuÄa Dolina, Koncvenklinovi, Balažinova Graba, SukiÄova Dolina, DrvariÄeva Ravnina, Sabotinovi, Fertelov Rob, LonÄarova Dolina and Melinova Graba. The average height above sea level is 300 metres. In 1971 Radovci had around 400 inhabitants. There were 80 houses, 90 households and 361 farmers in the village. Today the decline in the population may be noted. Some houses are empty and a few of them are already falling into ruin. The reason for this is that villagers have left to seek work in towns or even abroad, and in many cases have not returned. A significant drop in the farming population in comparison to 1971 may also be observed. Even so, there are still a number of larger farmers in Radovci, particularly those involved in livestock farming. The appearance of the village remained largely unchanged until 1971, as may be seen from the many carefully conserved photographs of our grandmothers and grandfathers. Despite the fact that the past was a time of many deprivations, people still have fond memories of a period in which they enjoyed so many wonderful moments. If nothing else, people used to know how to make time for each other and share the good and bad sides of everyday life.'}, 339{id:3015, ll:new GLatLng(45.9293,15.3816), l:'Raka', d:'Raka is today the centre of the local administrative community of the same name and has around 1,900 inhabitants. In the second half of the 19th century it was the centre of a predominantly agricultural municipality that also incorporated within its boundaries the settlements of the present-day local administrative community of Veliki Trn. Raka once again appears as the centre of a municipality in the period 1952 to 1961. The area covered by the two communities, with its considerable differences of relief, descends towards the Sava in the north and onto the plain by the forest of Krakovski Gozd in the south. It is bounded to the west by the municipality of Sevnica and to the south by the municipality of Å entjernej. The entire area still has a typically agricultural appearance, with numerous fields, orchards and vineyards. Among the wooden wine cellars, vineyard cottages and other farm buildings are some that may be classified as significant examples of local cultural traditions and heritage. Shortly after the Second World War, with farming becoming less profitable, people began to seek employment in non-agricultural sectors, with the result that the settlements gradually began to lose their original appearance.'}, 340{id:4745, ll:new GLatLng(45.4689,13.9707), l:'Rakitovec', d:'The village is located on the slope of the hills Žbevnica and Kojnik. Leading to Rakitovec can be reached via the road from Ärni Kal past PodpeÄ and Zazid, or via the road over GraÄiÅ¡Äe. The village lies in the immediate vicinity of the Croatian boarder and the boarder crossing Rakitovec â Slum. Located close to the village was once the boarder between the Habsburgs and the Venetians; in one of their battles in 1615, the village was plundered and burnt down. Today, the village has about 130 inhabitants. It is worth seeing due to its almost entirely preserved architecture, interesting portals and balconies. The village St. Cross Church was built in 1520. Rakitovec is also a popular cycling destination and a starting point for mou
340ntain hikes and walks. '}, 341{id:2605, ll:new GLatLng(46.477,13.7243), l:'RateÄe - Planica', d:'This si a village right by the borders of Austria and Italy whose pride is Planica - the cradle of ski jumping - which even after the ski jump loses its snow, remains an attraction. The picturesque Alpine valley of Tamar at the source of the river Sava attracts many a romantic soul.Planica (360°)'}, 342{id:2681, ll:new GLatLng(46.5447,14.9659), l:'Ravne na KoroÅ¡kem', d:''}, 343{id:3555, ll:new GLatLng(46.5354,15.2682), l:'Ribnica na Pohorju', d:'Ribnica na Pohorju is a small, clustered settlement on the Ribnica plain, on the flat pass between the Velka in VuhreÅ¡Äica valleys. In Roman times a road passed through Ribnica from Slovenske Konjice to the Drava Valley. As the area is surrounded by expansive, dark, \'pohorje\' forests, the inhabitants here have, since old times, been involved with forestry, sawmilling, and animal husbandry. The area was also known for the production of glass, however, this activity died out at the turn of the 20th century. Today Ribnica is an idyllic climatic tourist town with bungalows, ski slopes, and well developed farm tourism. It is also a pleasant starting point for hiking excursions to Ribnica cottage and Jezerski vrh (summit). From the church of St. Leonard above the lower part of the village, to the parish church of St. Bartholomew (documented in the 14th century, today the building has an addition of a Baroque shell dating from the 18th century), there are 14 chapels depicting the Stations of the Cross, which were erected in 1774. A road to Ribnica cottage leads from the village, and from there a walking trail goes to Ribnica Lake.'}, 344{id:4407, ll:new GLatLng(46.2354,15.6382), l:'RogaÅ¡ka Slatina', d:'The municipality of RogaÅ¡ka Slatina, encompassing local communities of RogaÅ¡ka Slatina, Kostrivnica, and Sv. Florijan, is situated in eastern Slovenia. The town of RogaÅ¡ka Slatina has been the centre of the municipality since 1994. The municipality has a population of more than 11,500, nearly half of which (5,500) live in the town of RogaÅ¡ka Slatina. Spaning three valleys and surrounded by hills BoÄ (980 m), PleÅ¡ivec (832 m), DonaÄka gora (883 m) and others, the municipality is situated along two streams, Ratanski and Irski potok, both of which flow into the Ložnica. Around the spa complex there are alluring slopes just waiting to be climbed: Bellevue, CvetliÄni and TavÄarjev hrib, Janina, Rodne, and TržaÅ¡ki hrib. Vast woodlands give warmth and humidity, so the municipality has a pleasant subpannonian climate with mild winters. Different grape varieties thrive on the slopes up to 500 metres above sea level.'}, 345{id:2959, ll:new GLatLng(46.2284,15.699), l:'Rogatec', d:'Rogatec Municipality is located in the southeastern part of Slovenia (Savinja Statistical region), close to the border with the Republic of Croatia; it has international border crossing Dobovec and the interstate border crossing Rogatec and is approximately 40 square kilometres large. The natural and cultural heritage is especially recognisable and interesting in the municipality. The foundational bearer of the development of tourism is represented by the rounded complex, which includes the Reneissance Baroque Strmol Mansion, the largest ethnological open-air museum, town nucleus and equestrian centre. A special stress in the development strategy of tourism is on the development of eco-tourism. The inner potentials of the area enable the tourist to experience pleasant spending of free time in the sense of education and relaxation, however the stress is also on local cuisine.'}, 346{id:3320, ll:new GLatLng(45.9372,13.6549), l:'Rožna Dolina', d:'Rožna Dolina is an elongated settlement lying at a height of 86 metres above sea level. It extends for four kilometres along the valley of the same name, which stretches from AjÅ¡evica to the national border at the RdeÄa HiÅ¡a international border crossing. The valley is bounded to the south by the slopes of Stara Gora and Markov Hrib, and to the north by the forest of Panovec. Urban agglomerations are located on the valley bottom and the slope of the nearest elevations. After the Second World War a residential district grew up by the junction near the international border crossing. Several shops, office
346s and a bank are located here.'}, 347{id:4231, ll:new GLatLng(46.0005,15.4307), l:'Rožno-Presladol', d:'Rožno-Presladol is a hilly and sparsely populated area with around 475 inhabitants. The local administrative community borders the local administrative communities of Blanca, Senovo, Brestanica and, across the Sava, KrÅ¡ko. Most of the population are involved in farming while some go to work in nearby Brestanica or KrÅ¡ko.'}, 348{id:4215, ll:new GLatLng(45.8359,13.7439), l:'Rubije', d:'Rubije is the village north from Komen on the border with Vipava valley. The village is surrounded by hills with beautiful walking trails: St. Martins hill (476 m) and Å umka (or Å unka, 518 m) at north east side, at the north side OvÄjak (575 m), Lipanjski vrh (536 m) and St. Katarina, and at north west Trstelj (643 m). On the St. Martinâs hill there are remaining of an old prehistoric settlement and ruins of medieval church. On the nice day on the top of St. Katarina and St. Martinâs hill there is a wonderful view to the sea. There is a small chapel dedicated to Virgin Marie in the village. You can still see two quarries where a lot of local people where employed as stonecutters and quarrymen.'}, 349{id:4841, ll:new GLatLng(46.107,15.626), l:'Sedlarjevo', d:'Sedlarjevo is one of the oldest settlements with respect to its location and ground plan. This mostly holds for the eastern part where farm houses were planned and built in clusters around the central place. In the western part of the village, parallel-type farm houses were built along the main communication line. This part is probably newer and dates back to times of lowland colonisation. The mill standing next to the bridge across the Sotla is also a constituent part of the settlement. More than half of the inhabitants are still farmers, which keeps the village alive. There are numerous buildings that are considered a part of cultural heritage or a cultural monument. The special value of Sedlarjevo is also in the well-preserved original ground plan. '}, 350{id:3446, ll:new GLatLng(46.3698,15.8288), l:'Sela', d:'Local cummunity Sela is a very young one, founded in 1998. The records reaching in the 19th century tell us that this settlement once belonged to the cummunity of St. Vitus near Ptuj (Sv. Vid pri Ptuju). School with three classes was founded in 1874. Sela is a wayside village on the left riverbank of Polskava. Inhabitants occupy themselves from old with viticulture, minority goes for work to bigger towns. Our children go to school in Sela (only first four classes) and then continue it in Videm. Now local cummunity Sela counts five villages: Sela, Barislovci, Trnovec, part of Popovci and just a part of Zg. Pristava. In 160 housekeepings live 522 people. River Poslkava is very rich in fish and attracts therefore many fishermen from elsewhere. Once there were also a mill and an oil mill. A small church of the Holy Family (originaly called Sv. Družina) is a small succursal church of St. Vitus ( Sv. Vid), sanctified in year 1904. A plague monument is found along the road from Ptuj toward Sela. This village is well known for its good restaurants, offering you delicious food, and for a traditional festival called "Anina nedelja" (meaning St. Anne´s Sunday). The cultural association is active here, preparing presentations together with the countrywomen club. In december children can hardly await meeting with Jack Frost, bringing them nice presents. Of cultural sightseeings we have to mention the Stainer´s chapel (ËÅ tajnerjeva kapelaË), build after the First World War, and the plague monument which bears witness that inhabitants of Sela could not get away from this disastrous disease. For more information please visit us in Tic Haloze or check our web page www.halo.si'}, 351{id:4171, ll:new GLatLng(45.821,13.6174), l:'Sela na Krasu', d:'Sela is a small village on the edge of the Karst plateau and has a magnificent view on the Gulf of Trieste. By the main road are several houses with walled yards. On the village square is a parish church of Maryâs Assumption which was built in 1929 and a recently renovated village well. Not far from the road Sela â VojÅ¡Äica is an ancient fort with a partially preserved defence wall. In the village vicinity you can explore some Karst caves: TrÅ¡Äica, Ljubljanca, Figovca, Dolina and DrejÄkova jama. Between Sela and Rebro is a small hollow. In Sela is also a building of KraÅ¡ki vodovod (water supply) with a reservoir. Here it is possible to see the course of the water supply in Karst. In Sela lived Filip Peric (1886 â 195
3515), a journalist and the last chief editor of Edinost of Trieste.'}, 352{id:3891, ll:new GLatLng(45.8954,14.8885), l:'Sela pri Å umberku', d:'Sela pri Å umberku is a clustered village which is known by many for the romantic and somehow mysterious ruins of the Å umberk Castle. The village is located in the south-west part of Trebnje municipality and at the same time also represents the north-east area of the Suha krajina region. It is located quite high among the woody hills in the middle of an area of sinkholes, nestled into the foot of the peaks. On the lowest Å umberk peak lie the ruins of one of the oldest »real« castles in Kranjska. To the east, above the village Selce are the remains of the Kozjak Castle which had been levelled to the ground. Local tales speak of the origin of both castles, and it is from this that the writer Josip JurÄiÄ derived material for his novel Jurij Kozjak.'}, 353{id:3639, ll:new GLatLng(45.6519,15.182), l:'SemiÄ', d:'"My home is joyous. When the SemiÄ hills become gilded in the Autumn sun they are as beautiful as the queens from fairy tales prepared for a large feast.\'\' This is how our renowned poet Lojze Krakar celebrated SemiÄ in a verse of a few words. SemiÄ or Å okarija as it is called by the inhabitants of Bela Krajina, covers an area of 147 km2. It spreads to the north, to the sunny edge of Bela Krajina and the foothills of KoÄevski Rog and to the slopes of the Gorjanci Hills. Other municipalities here include Ärnomelj and Metlika. It takes its name from the family of SemeniÄ, who lived here in the Middle Ages. Today the famous hill Smuk, which is one of the starting points for tourists\' exploration of the area, together with Mirna gora, Planina and the Bela ski centre, stands a little beneath the original residence of the SemeniÄ family. In the middle of SemiÄ is the Church of St. Stephen (Sv. Å tefan) which was first mentioned in the year 1228, while SemiÄ itself was first mentioned in the beginning of the 13th century when Henrik AdeÅ¡ki was ruler in Bela Krajina. From SemiÄ there is a most beautiful view of the SemiÄ mountains planted with vines. In the spring, when the sun casts away snow from the sunny
353slopes, the peaks (Smuk, Mirna gora...) are donned with a green cap. SemiÄ is famous for its production of good wine, rich cultural heritage and the Peasant wedding which is organised every year in July, and for its culinary offer, which is another reason for you to visit SemiÄ, interwoven with vineyards and white birches. '}, 354{id:4990, ll:new GLatLng(46.0578,13.5292), l:'Senik', d:'The road between Golo Brdo and Neblo leads through Senik, a clustered village where the influence of Venetian architecture can still be seen today. There is an interesting fountain in the center of the village, made by the villagers in 1907, and a water tank by the road SenikïGolo Brdo made by Italian soldiers in 1915 for supplying soldiers and horses. Just outside the village stands a small Gothic Church of St. Magdalene, renovated after World War I, the most recently in 1996. On St. Magdalene\'s day, they used to organize gatherings by the church where wine and cakes were sold.'}, 355{id:3018, ll:new GLatLng(46.0191,15.4759), l:'Senovo', d:'Far from main routes and important events, for a long time the Senovo-Brestanica Valley remained closed in its own isolation. It was only in the last century that it shook off this isolation and began a period of rapid development. The main role in this development was played by the coal mine, that actually opened over 200 years ago. The high quality of the coal drew more people here and they began to settle throughout the valley. A typical mining settlement thus developed. As the mine grew, so did Senovo and the nearby settlements. The place became larger and more modern. Houses were built, old buildings were renovated and the road through the village was asphalted, followed gradually by most of the other village roads. Today the local administrative community is home to a little over 4,000 inhabitants in Senovo, ReÅ¡tanj, Mali Kamen, Å edem, Dobrova, Brezje, KaliÅ¡evec, Gorenji Leskovec, Stranje and DovÅ¡ko.'}, 356{id:3019, ll:new GLatLng(45.9364,15.4269), l:'SenuÅ¡e', d:'SenuÅ¡e is the smallest local administrative community in the municipality of KrÅ¡ko. It borders the local administrative communities of Raka, Veliki Trn and Leskovec pri KrÅ¡kem. SenuÅ¡e consists of six villages â SenuÅ¡e, Drenovec, Brezovska Gora, Brezje, Straža and Dedni Vrh â which are home to around 450 inhabitants. The centre of the local administrative community is the village of SenuÅ¡e. The community has a volunteer fire brigade and a sports club. A marked path leads to the famous cave of Ajdovska Jama. There is also a fish pond known as RaÄjak. This is a rural area where most of the people are involved in viticulture and fruit growing (fruit trees and fruit bushes).'}, 357{id:3162, ll:new GLatLng(45.908,13.9354), l:'Sinji Vrh', d:'The visitor who comes to Sinji vrh for the first time is fascinated by the wonderful view of the Vipava Valley, which stretches all the way to Venice and Istria. At a height of more than 1,000 metres one can experience many pleasant things: some withdraw up here in order to move away from the heat of the summer, others enjoy strolling along infinite forest footpaths, others paraglide, cycle and shoot with a bow. Sports climbers, who discovered cliffs for climbing in the vicinity, also found their place there. Sinji vrh is additionally an excellent starting point for the tours of nearby attractions: caves, sinkholes, \'Å¡kraplje\', ice pits, Smrekova draga, Otlica natural Window, stone column like sign in the shape of a lighthouse by the main road at Predmeja and other points of interest. '}, 358{id:3942, ll:new GLatLng(45.7738,13.8225), l:'Skopo', d:'The first record of the village dates back to the year 1100. On its highest point stands the church of St Michael. Long ago, a castle presumably stood there. Its image is kept in the hands of the statue of St Leopold standing on a pilaster at the entrance to the graveyard. Next to it is the statue of St Michael stabbing the devil. According to ethnologist Merk, the village was originally called Skopa vas, indicating the metaphorical comparison of the areaâs empty land. However, according to oral tradition the name descends from the Slovene expression âskupajâ meaning âtogetherâ as it used to be the gathering point of Count of Skopo, Duino and Å tanjel. Besides the richly decorated stone doors (portoni), there is also a stone cross from 1721, symbolizing the plague, one of the oldest stone pils in Karst and a NOB monument.'}, 359{id:3154, ll:new GLatLng(45.8921,13.8494), l:'Skrilje', d:'The village of Skrilje lies in the central part of the Vipava Valley on the sunny area at the foot of Mala Gora (1034) and Kucelj (1237), at the edge of Äaven (1185). The village was inhabited already in the 11th century. Skrilje is a compacted settlement with coastal region-karst characteristics. The level above the sea at the Church of St. Margaret (Sv Marjeta) is 160 metres. The village is divided into three smaller villages: ValiÄi, RuÅ¡tji, BajÄi. To ValiÄi joins the small village of Kisel hrib. Through the village flow several streams which unite into the SkrivÅ¡ek, which continues its way towards Dobravlje and flows into the Vip
359ava river.'}, 360{id:4985, ll:new GLatLng(46.0437,13.5528), l:'Slapnik', d:'In the completely deserted Slapnik you will ask yourselves who were these people, how they lived, why they left and where to. Namely, after World War II most of the villagers emigrated to the Koper littoral region as well as to Argentina and other places around the globe. Slapnik is accessible from the road VrhovljeïKorada, preferably on foot. Although in deteriorating state, the village is full of interesting motifs and magnificent stone-cutting details that remind a visitor of a lively past. Slapnik awaits better times and represents one of the most beautiful motifs for photographers and painters.'}, 361{id:2909, ll:new GLatLng(46.509,15.0793), l:'Slovenj Gradec', d:'The name of the town was first mentioned in 1091. The town developed between Mount UrÅ¡lja gora and the western Pohorje mountain range at the confluence of the Mislinja and Suhodolnica rivers. Its history is rich and linked with that of Stari trg where Roman settlement of Colatio was built. The town was founded by the Counts of Andechs and then experienced turbulent centuries passing from one owner to another while its crafts and commerce flourished. With the granting of city rights, Slovenj Gradec acquired walls, fair privileges, a court, and its own mint. Commerce and crafts were joined by the arts. Today\'s Slovenj Gradec continues the tradition of the past; numerous exhibitions and events have brought international fame, and in 1989, the town was given the honorary title of Peace Mesenger City. Slovenj Gradec â Old City CoreThe old city core of Slovenj Gradec has preserved its original outline, which today makes it an important monument of city planning. Of special interest are the former City Hall housing the KoroÅ¡ka Art Gallery and the KoroÅ¡ka Regional Museum, the Church of Sv. Elizabeta from 1251, the birth house of composer Hugo Wolf, Rotenturn Manor, the SokliÄ Museum, and the Church of Sv. Duh.'}, 362{id:3190, ll:new GLatLng(46.3835,15.5745), l:'Slovenska Bistrica', d:'Slovenska Bistrica is one of the oldest cities in Slovenia. Slovenska Bistrica Castle with its park and Graslov Tower, the churches of Sv. Jernej, Mary of Seven Sorrows, and Sv. Jožef, the shrine of the Virgin Mary on Alfonz Å arh Square, and other buildings erected along the once busy ViennaâTrieste road give the city core a special stamp.'}, 363{id:2685, ll:new GLatLng(46.3376,15.4227), l:'Slovenske Konjice', d:''}, 364{id:4752, ll:new GLatLng(45.4916,13.9006), l:'Smokvica', d:'The most well-known event in this typical clustered Istrian village is âÅ¡agraâ. It is traditionally organised by the local association for the development of the village, with the locals preparing excellent fig desserts. The name of the village namely comes from the word âfigâ (Smokvica or Figarola). It was first mentioned in 1028, when the village was given to the Aquileia Patriarchs. The jewel of the village is definitely the farmhouse Bržanova domaÄija from the 16th century, a wonderful example of Istrian village architecture. It is one of the hundred most beautiful Slovenian farmhouses; its special feature is the nine portals connecting the entire premises. '}, 365{id:4876, ll:new GLatLng(46.0057,13.5287), l:'SnežeÄe', d:'In the vicinity of Dobrovo, opposite the Drnovk village, lies the village of SnežeÄe. A castle stood here in the Middle Ages â its remains can be seen in the renovated PolenÄiÄ house where coat of arms of the barons of Conti can be seen. The church above the village has a simple front with a tympanum and an Aquileia-type bell tower. Initially, this was a chapel of Troillo counts who had a farm here. There is a story related to the church saying that a pregnant countess felt disgust towards a crippled man and chased him away, afterwards giving birth to a crippled child.'}, 366{id:2773, ll:new GLatLng(46.3424,13.6681), l:'SoÄa', d:'The little village of SoÄa, which takes its name from the alpine beauty, the SoÄa River, is located half way between Bovec and Trenta. The almost one kilometre long village is nestled beneath the slope of BavÅ¡ki Grintovec. The once very famous climatic health resort has changed greatly in the last decades, as stationary tourists have been replaced by daily guests. With the development of
366kayaking, fishing, and hiking, more and more lovers of these kinds of recreational sports have also been coming to the village.The Church of St. Joseph (Sv. Jožef) with its interesting paintings, the military cemetery from WWI, and the great gorge of the SoÄa River are also worth visiting in the village. '}, 367{id:2733, ll:new GLatLng(46.4195,14.6907), l:'SolÄava', d:'SolÄava is a linear village situated in the deep narrow upper valley of the Savinja along which it stretches for some 3 km - from the lower end of the Socka Gorge to the Savinja"s confluence with the KlobaÅ¡a stream. The area was first settled between 1000 and 1200 when it was ruled over by Bavarian Prince Diebald de Chagere, feudal lord of the Oberburg (Gornji Grad) estate. In 1140, de Chagere sold SolÄava to Peregrin, Patriarch of Aquileia. The village itself was first mentioned in 1268 as "Silva Sulzbach", and the monasterial land register of 1426 mentions SolÄava as the seat of the district administerial office. Later this territory became a possession of the Counts of Cilli (Celje) and, after 1456, the Habsburgs. In 1473 Habsburg Emperor Frederick III bestowed all these estates on the newly created Ljubljana Diocese. Today SolÄava is developing into the administrative and service centre for the district with which it shares its name. It is also a good starting point for a number of excursions into the local area. SolÄava (360°)'}, 368{id:3063, ll:new GLatLng(45.9727,13.6501), l:'Solkan', d:'According to the archaeological finds which date back to the Early Stone Age, to the metal ages, the Roman era and the Early Middle Ages, Solkan is considered to be one of the oldest settlements in the Valley of the River SoÄa. It was first mentioned as castle or as settlement with castle together with Gorica/Gorizia in the Emperor\'s document on 28th April 1001. The very name of the place originates in the pre-slavic era and has changed in history several times: Silikanum, Syliganum, Salcanum, Zelcanum etc., to the present day Solkan.The characteristics of the place: the Solkan bridge (the old and the new one) the Basilica on Mt. Sveta Gora â the Holy Mountain; the Parish church of St. Stephen with its old centre of the village; the cemetery of the soldiers who perished during World War I; the Mt. Sveta Gora Museum collection of the Isonzo front; paths, tracks, trenches and caverns on the slopes of Mt. Skalnica and Vodice, War memorial of World War I on Vodice; Mt. Sabotin with its characteristics; the River SoÄa/Isonzo â kayaking and fishing; Sports and recreation zone by the River SoÄa.'}, 369{id:3521, ll:new GLatLng(46.0314,14.0262), l:'Spodnja Idrija', d:'Spodnja Idrija, with its 1800 inhabitants, is the second largest settlement in the Idrijan municipality. Spodnja Idrija is actually much older than the neighbouring and larger Idrija, the settlement boasts a rich cultural heritage and an 800-year-long documented historical past. The oldest farms in the area may trace their roots back to the Middle Ages, according at least to some documents from the 14th century, when around 1355, a colonisation along the upper Idrijca River took place. Today is Spodnja Idrija a modern industrial zone (electro industry â Rotomatika). On the other side of the riverbank, at the same altitude as the church, the Kenda Mansion shows off its charms. It is the successor of a former, monumental farm estate, which has been reconstructed into a modern high-class catering complex. The most massively visited celebration is the Assumption Day (15. August).'}, 370{id:3488, ll:new GLatLng(46.3967,16.2715), l:'SrediÅ¡Äe ob Dravi', d:'The settling of SrediÅ¡Äe ob Dravi reaches back to the times of Neolithic, however, SrediÅ¡Äe ob Dravi was only first mentioned in the year 1255 when the castle, which was later only rarely mentioned, had been supposedly built in the location of the present Trate. In the year 1532, the castle was said to have been destroyed by the Turks and due to that reason SrediÅ¡Äe ob Dravi obtained the name \'Eastern Styrian Fortress\'. In the year 1704 Kruci invaded SrediÅ¡Äe, and when the locals found out they headed to Ormož castle, the people of SrediÅ¡Äe gladly joining them. In the year 1848 the Programme for the Unity of Slovenia was strongly supported in SrediÅ¡Äe which was proven by the signing of a petition. The town obtained the right for its Coat-of-Arms which, according to oral tradition, originated on the basis of the well-concluded blacksmith\'s work at the feudal lordâs which is portrayed with circles representing the wheels in the Coat-of-Arms.The Church of the Mother of Sorrows, which has a Gothic image, is from the year 1637. The fittings are from the 18th century. In the interior, our eyes are automatically attracted to the Baroque altar painting of the Virgin Mary, the Protectress with the Mantle.In SrediÅ¡Äe there is also an oil producing factory where, already for 100 years, excellent natural pumpkin oil from SrediÅ¡Äe has been produced, renowned at home and abroad. Most importantly, the production procedure has not been altered through all these years, but the experiences of employees have been passed down from generation to generation. For improving knowledge of pumpkin oil and dishes, the event Open Door is organised in the oil producing factory at the time of the gathering of pumpkins every first Saturday in October, which has an ethnological and entertaining character.In SrediÅ¡Äe is also the Local National Liberation War Collection where battles against the aggressor are presented. By it stands an exhibition of the society life of SrediÅ¡Äe ob Dravi between WWI and WWII, as well as an exhibition of postcards and photographs of SrediÅ¡Äe ob Dravi today. A local tourist guide of Ormož municipality will be glad to take you along the wine roads and show you the attractions of Ormož municipality (see the list of local guides).'}, 371{id:4843, ll:new GLatLng(45.989,15.5925), l:'Sromlje', d:'Todayâs Church of St. Martin is from 1750. In the past the church was a branch of the old parish church in Videm. In 1753, it became an independent parish. In the second half of the 18th century a new chancel with the main altar and pulpit was added. The front face of the church was renovated in the 19th century. The cemetery wall, which is connected to the square outlined curacy, probably belongs to the former âtaborâ (church fort) walls.'}, 372{id:5060, ll:new GLatLng(46.2912,13.4996), l:'Srpenica', d:'After the wide-open gravel-beds, the SoÄa river again shows its wild side. Where the houses are already flirting with coastal styles of architecture, the river tumbles into the Srpenica Gorge. The bolde
372st of visitors can taste the challenge of its devilish water rodeo. A little further down is the Trnovo Gorge, which is so wild and boulder-strewn under its 60-metre walls that only the top kayakers can master it. The best in the world have come here to test their skills in competitions. Nearby is the gorge of the SuÅ¡ec Stream, which is a perfect spot for some adrenaline-rush canyoning.The village is located by the SoÄa river, just 11 km from Bovec.'}, 373{id:3913, ll:new GLatLng(46.8115,16.1873), l:'Stanjevci', d:'The village of Stanjevci lies in the municipality of Gornji Petrovci in the far NE of Slovenia, within the GoriÄko Nature Park. The houses are spread over the slopes to the left and right of the main Murska Sobota-HodoÅ¡ road, between MaÄkovci and Gornji Petrovci. Once a very large village with a large number of farms, Stanjevci has grown smaller and smaller over the years. Today only 68 houses are inhabited and only a few farms remain. A railway line passes through the village, through a tunnel, but there is no station in the village. The rail line follows the course of the Peskovski Potok stream, which flows in the direction of Peskovci and Å alovci. A fire station/community station stands in the village by the main road, as does the old school, a local architectural monument built in 1913 which the municipality of Gornji Petrovci is converting into a cultural centre. In the upper part of the village there is an attractive little chapel with a belfry. The chapel was renovated in 2005. A board containing tourist information stands next to it, and there is a rest area for walkers and cyclists. The village is famous as the home of the poet and novelist Milan VincetiÄ, the winner of a PreÅ¡eren Fund Award in 2005. Stanjevci is also the home of the mayor of the municipality of Gornji Petrovci, Franc Å lihthuber. As well as a volunteer fire brigade, which has been operating for 73 years, the village has a very active sports club. Football is particularly popular and the club has a well-maintained sports centre with a football pitch and basketball court, covered stands and changing rooms. The sports centre is mainly used by young people but there is also a veterans\' team competing in the veterans\' football league. Various friendly matches and other events are held here.'}, 374{id:3694, ll:new GLatLng(45.4925,15.077), l:'Stari trg ob Kolpi', d:'Stari trg (âThe Old Marketâ) is the largest settlement in Poljanska dolina, and lies 15 km from Ärnomelj. Its name originates from the period of the Turkish invasion, when Stari trg played a strategic role and was an important trade centre. The wide central street, surrounded by one-storey houses, ends with a parish church of St Jožef. The church of St Andrej na Kalvariji lies outside the settlement, along the road Stari trg â Deskova vas. The path to the church twists among 12 chapels â the Calvary, erected in the year 2000. Fourteen original chapels, which stood on both sides of the road, were destroyed during the Second World War. Stone gates of some houses in Stari trg might be a particular point of interest to some visitors.'}, 375{id:3172, ll:new GLatLng(45.9003,13.8569), l:'Stomaž', d:'Stomaž (Å tomaž) is a scattered settlement on the ridge below Äaven, with a beautiful view across the Vipava Valley and the Karst. On the main road AjdovÅ¡Äina âNova Gorica soon after the settlement Cesta a side road leads off towards Stomaž. The village is comprised of several smaller villages: Britih lies in an open position at the church and is very exposed to the bora wind; besides it is Dolenja vas; southeast from there is Hrib; east from there is the Ljubljanica; Griže is a little higher; and finally Ärnigoji, Bratini and Batagelji (named after the last names of the original inhabitants). On the steep inclines around the village there are some fields, however, below Äaven are mainly meadows and pastures. In the past mainly potatoes and corn were produced as well as some fruit and wine. There was quite a lot of cattle breeding, however the main income especially recently has been from industry in the surrounding places, mainly AjdovÅ¡Äina. The village water supply was connected from the Studenec by the inhabitants. East of the small village Dolenja is the source of the PetrÄevec stream. After the confluence with the Studenec it is called the Vrnivec, which flows past Cesta to Vipava. The latter also takes in the Curlja stream, which springs west of Bratini and flows past Skrilje. However, there is something about the number of inhabitants: in 1900 in Stomaž 417 inhabitants were numbered and after the last count only 282 remained, out of that 141 women and 141 men living in 77 households all together. '}, 376{id:3448, ll:new GLatLng(46.2902,15.7174), l:'Stoperce', d:'The village Stoperce is located in the centre of the western Haloze, along the road Ptujska Gora - Rogatec where the narrow and long valleys of Haloze fall into. Bernard, the count of Ptuj, imparted Ptuj´s Minorite and Dominician monasteries land properties in Podlehnik and Jesenica but they received the rights to use it only after the counts of Ptuj had died out. This occured 1438. The Minorites kept the uninhabited wooded area from MajÅ¡perk to RogaÅ¡ko hribovje or later known under the name DonaÄka Gora. In the middle of the wooded valley they had built the chapel of St. Anton (Sv. Anton). Locals started to clear forests for homes which arose on steep hills. During Turkish incursions from 1532 till 1622 the forests westwards of DonaÄka Gora and Resenik offered shelter to many people. New settlements arose here named "shelter from Turks" or ZveÅ¡e or ZaveÄa (todays hamlets ZavrÅ¡e and SveÄa). After Napoleonic Wars a general economic crises started in this area. Rich merchants and farmers from the region of the Drava field (Dravsko polje) credited people. Because they latter could not settle their debts , the creditors gained a part of the people´s forests and vineyards. Bad crops worsened the situation which led to rich peo
376ple taking over a great part of land whereby farmers became vinedressers at their own farms. Stoperce started having lessons in 1819 but a school was built three years later. The local cummunity comprises the villages: Stoperce, Grdina. KupÄinji Vrh, Dol pri Sopercah, Zgornja SveÄa and has 772 residents. Stoperce is a scattered village with a cloddy core in the valley of the rivulet Skralska. Only a small number of so called "Ärna kuhinja" (that is a rustic black kitchen with a open fireplace) and old vinedresser´s cottages has been preserved till today. The church of St. Anton PuÅ¡Äavnik was first mentioned in 1441. The original Gothic building was rebuilt several times. Those who enjoy walking will find a marked Alpine path to DonaÄka Gora through the village ÄermožiÅ¡e. Stoperce celebrates a farm festival where old peasant labour in different seasons is presented. On the last Sunday of August hunters compete in Shooting clay pigeons. Very liveli also July and the Angel´s Sunday in September. For more information please visit us in Tic Haloze or check our web page www.halo.si'}, 377{id:3921, ll:new GLatLng(46.6605,16.3194), l:'Strehovci', d:'Strehovci is a settlement lying on flat land by the Murska Sobota-Lendava road and among the vineyards of the hill area known as Strehovske Gorice. Crosses stand at the centre of the village and at all five entrances to the settlement. The flat part consists of carefully tended farmland, while the higher, hilly areas are given over to viticulture. A number of old wine cellars still survive here. In shady woodland near the village, the BukovniÅ¡ki Potok stream has been dammed to form a lake. Above it stands the little forest chapel of St Vitus. A large crowd gathers here every year on 15 June, the Feast of St Vitus, to hear Mass. Some years ago radiesthesia practitioners discovered sources of earth energy near the chapel. Earth energy is believed to have a beneficial effect on the human organism.'}, 378{id:3061, ll:new GLatLng(46.5963,14.911), l:'Strojna', d:'Strojna (1,055 metres) is an outcrop of the Central Alps extending from Suhi Vrh all the way to the border with Austria. The hill settlement of the same name, consisting of scattered farms, is famous for the precipitous slopes on which w
378ork in the fields and pastures becomes an extremely difficult everyday operation. Some of the farms are extremely large and almost appear to be self-contained hamlets. Fresh, healthy mountain air blows in Strojna and beautiful views can be enjoyed in all directions. Some interesting rustic wooden cottages and wonderful granaries can still be seen here. The large farm known as "Pri Janežu" is one of the most important monuments of vernacular architecture in Slovenia. Little chapels and other religious monuments decorated in the local Alpine style stand at many of the junctions of paths and trails in Strojna. The autodidact folk poet Blaž Mavrel is buried in Strojna.'}, 379{id:4030, ll:new GLatLng(46.709,16.0625), l:'Strukovci', d:'Strukovci is a little village slightly off the beaten track. It appears in historical records for the first time in 1365 as Zthrykolch and then in 1499 as Zthrykowcz. This is evidence that our village was already registered in those days. We villagers have divided the village more or less into four parts. Spodnji (Lower) Strukovci stands on the main road, while the "LedavÅ¡Äanci" live along the road leading to Zenkovci. Their name probably derives from the Ledava, the stream flowing past their homes. Continuing on past the Ledava, we come to Bacov Kot on the left-hand side. Further down the road we come to Kustov Brejg and the start of Zgornji (Upper) Strukovci. The rich plain provides plenty of food for the people of the village. The fields and meadows grow richer in the direction of KranjÄki Les and all the way to Skakovci. The fertile soil of Zgornji Strukovci borders on the territory of Zenkovci. Although we are an apparently unimportant village, in 1867 the people of Strukovci and Skakovci founded a one-class Protestant elementary school. Lessons began in 1868 with the arrival of the first teacher, Janas Bako. During the time of the Hungarian occupation, Strukovci was known as Cürühaz. Today the village belongs to the local administrative community of Zenkovci and the municipality of Puconci. Most of the population are involved in agriculture, while some work in Murska Sobota. The village has some tradesmen and artisans and a 250-year-old inn: the Gostilna Å iftar. The people of Strukovci are proud of Å tefan KüzmiÄ, the Lutheran writer born here 250 years ago. A monument in his honour stands in the centre of the village. The villagers of Strukovci are satisfied with what they have achieved so far, but many ideas and plans still await realisation. A marked cycling route (L 610) running through the village is part of a route linking places connected to the history of Protestantism in this area.'}, 380{id:2665, ll:new GLatLng(45.5261,13.6113), l:'Strunjan', d:'In 1990 the area of the green Bay of Strunjan between Izola and Piran was protected as a natural reserve because of its geological and geomorphological characteristics, great biotic diversity, and the fact that it encompasses the longest unbroken natural section of coast on the entire Bay of Trieste. It occupies 160 hectares of land area.Its most remarkable part is the 80-meter overhanging wall of the cliff composed of soft flysch layers that the sea, wind, and rain constantly shape and change.Beside the four kilometres of coast, which is unique on the whole of the Adriatic Sea, the typical flora and fauna of this region is worth mentioning. The estuary part of the river Roja was turned into salt pans already in the middle ages. Today, alas, only a tiny fraction of these, is still active. In the direct vicinity to the salt pans, a kind of a lagoon Stjuža, is encountered, once purportedly very rich with fish. When the steep, granite cobbled path, leading to the north, is overcome, the St. Mary Ascension Church is reached. The legend is saying that on the night between 14th and 15th August in the far year 1512, the Mother Mary appeared to two vineyard watchmen. She begged them to relay a message to authorities regarding the renovation of the church, which was in very bad shape. In the following years the church was enlarged. In the year 1520 it was adorned with the painting Apparition of St. Mary by Francesco Valerio. Eventually the church became the most important pilgrimage centre of the entire Istria. '}, 381{id:4759, ll:new GLatLng(45.5264,13.8272), l:'Sv. Anton', d:'The village scattered in the vicinity of Koper lies along the path leading into the heart of Istria towards GraÄiÅ¡Äe. It consists of the village centre around the St. Anthonyâs Church and of numerous hamlets. Perched upon the Kortina hill above the village used to be a fortification; a prehistoric burial site and remains from the Illyrian and early Slavic periods have also been discovered. The most interesting village sight is the St. Anthonyâs Church from 1582. Its most famous possessions are âMary with Jesus and Saintsâ, a famous painting by Zorzi Ventura, and a Glagolitic inscription in the sacristy. '}, 382{id:3491, ll:new GLatLng(46.4833,16.0785), l:'Sveti Tomaž', d:'Sveti Tomaž is a larger village with its centre at the Parish Church St Thomas (sv.Tomaž) which stands below the cumulous summit of the hill Kostanj. Sveti Tomaž lies in the middle of the west Ljutomer - Ormož Hills, between Ormož, Ptuj and Ljutomer. The hilly landscape is comprised of wide ridges between branches of the sources of the LeÅ¡nica and Sejanski potok stream. On the largest hill Gomila stands a tower from which there is a wonderful view far around in good weather. The main economy branches there are mainly farming and cattle breeding, in some places also wine growing has found its place. The Baroque parish church was constructed
382in the year 1715â1727 with the help of the feudal patrons: the countess Elizabeth Saurau â Pethe, Muhr Barons and the superintendent Gvido Starhemberg. The church was consecrated in the year 1742. It is a large piece of modern architecture, which was among the first ones in our territory to introduce a uniform, centrally arranged building with the ground plan in the shape of the isosceles cross (in our case the emblem of Teutonic Knights\' of the Cross) and with a semi-cupola shape accentuated central area. Visitors can also visit the pond and Stajnko\'s water mill in Savci (info: + 386 2 719 52 66).A local tourist guide of Ormož municipality will be glad to take you along the wine roads and show you the attractions of Ormož municipality (see the list of local guides).'}, 383{id:3526, ll:new GLatLng(46.4622,16.1699), l:'Svetinje', d:'Svetinje is located among the vineyards. In the place where the church stands today, a chapel was constructed already in the year 1603 in honour of all the saints. In front of that chapel our ancestors stopped, prayed to God, and at the end exclaimed: \'All Saints, please pray for us\'; and afterwards, they continued on their way or to work. Then originated a desire to turn a small chapel into a church. Diligent local people rolled up their sleeves, wealthy landowners â some of them only had properties in that place â gave goods and the church started to be formed which was consecrated to all the Saints in 1730. From its construction in the year 1730 until the year 1788 it was a branch of the old parish of St. Nicholas (sv. Miklavž) and under the patronage of the Teutonic Order of the Cross. However, in the year 1788 it became the Parish Church of All Saints and due to that, the parish and the town around the church obtained the name Svetinje. Svetinje Parish is comprised of the villages: Svetinje, Mihalovci, Ivanjkovci, Žerovinci, Hujbar, Cerovec (Stanko Vraz was born there), VeliÄane, Mali Brebrovnik, Pavlovski Vrh and Libanja.Between the two wars, the main forms of income in the Svetinje municipality were fruit and wine growing; yearly they produced up to 5,000 hectolitres of sorted white wines which were mainly sold to the merchants in Ormož and Ljutomer. The inhabitants were also occupied with farming and the products were mainly used for their own needs; however, they sold larger quantities of fruit, mainly apples and some animals. A local tourist guide of Ormož municipality will be glad to take you along the wine roads and show you the attractions of Ormož municipality (see the list of local guides).'}, 384{id:4220, ll:new GLatLng(45.8244,13.7316), l:'Sveto', d:'Sveto is situated in the heart of the Komen Karst. Its main interesting features can be found in the village centre. The first one is the church of St. Tilen, which represents one of the most important monuments of sacral architecture in Slovenia (it is unique thanks to its octagonal nave from 1579 and its umbrella-shaped roof construction, which leans on a single column). The second feature, standing by the church is a lime tree, which is approximately 500 years old. Apart from this, the village includes a burial place from the First World War, NOB monuments and numerous caverns in the village surroundings. The local âosmicaâ also opens during the holidays for the first of May.'}, 385{id:4029, ll:new GLatLng(46.727,16.137), l:'Å alamenci', d:'The village of Å alamenci lies at the point where the flat region of Prekmurje begins to climb up to the first terrace and the hilly region of GoriÄko can be said to begin. It is just under five kilometres from the municipal centre and 12 kilometres from the regional capital. Å alamenci covers an area of 538 hectares and has around 90 households, with a total population of 350. There are also several dozen weekend cottages or wine cellars whose owners do not live in Å alamenci. The first groups of houses considered to be the basis of the village of Å alamenci stood by the Matulek Well in Grube. Other hamlets began to expand from here: Griže, BükovÅ¡Äek, Vas, Borovje and Breg. Today these hamlets are neat and well maintained. An asphalt road leads to each of them, paid for to a large extent by the villagers themselves. As well as its two inns or pubs â venues for social activities of various kinds â the village had a shop, a sawmill and a windmill. The lack of premises for social gatherings and activities led to a plan to build a village community centre. In 1981 some new commercial buildings were constructed
385in the village, along with an ecumenical chapel dedicated to St Peter, for which reason his feast day is celebrated every year. Å alamenci has hosted the carnival event known as Borovo Gostüvanje ("pine wedding") five times: in 1931, 1952, 1957, 1971 and, most recently, 1994. The profits deriving from the event have on each occasion been used for community needs, most notably for the construction of a chapel of rest. An account of all the above, and its depiction in miniatures, may be seen at the home of Mr Å tefan Sever. It is thanks to him that we have an antiques museum, located at his home. We also have him to thank for the fire brigade museum in Å alamenci. The volunteer fire brigade is the oldest established society in the village. The people of Å alamenci have long been known for their harmonious work and good results.'}, 386{id:4266, ll:new GLatLng(46.8245,16.2947), l:'Å alovci', d:'The settlement of Å alovci lies in the valley of the Velika Krka stream 27 kilometres from Murska Sobota and four kilometres from the international road and rail border crossing at HodoÅ¡. Å alovci currently has a population of under 500, although at the start of the 20th century it was one of the largest settlements in the GoriÄko region. In the 16th century Å alovci was an important centre known by the name of Sal. The land registers describing the Upper Lendava estates in the period from 1541 do 1566 mention Å alovci as a commercially significant market town and the seat of a judicial district. Before 1600 Å alovci was also an independent parish. The church was burnt down in around 1605 â during the Bocskai revolt â by Hungarian rebels rampaging through Prekmurje under the command of Gregor Nemethy. According to a contemporary account, "The rebels burst into the church at Å alovci and tore from the image of the Virgin Mary the many valuable silver gifts that believers had hung upon it. One of the soldiers, standing on the altar, made to jump down but his spurs caught in the altar cloth and he fell heavily. This made him so angry that, with curses and imprecations, he threw the cloths, vestments and wooden items together in a heap and set fire to them." As a result the church burned to the ground and the parish ceased to exist.'}, 387{id:4628, ll:new GLatLng(45.5106,13.6549), l:'Å ared', d:'A view that you will not forget Until 1980 Å ared was a village with dispersed farms, clustered on a high hill that extends above Izola at 268 m above sea level. There are many new houses, which are mainly located at the top of the hill. From there you can admire the amazing view of the whole coast of the North Adriatic Sea with Friuli, Karst and high plateaus and the mountains in the background, such as the Dolomites, the Julian Alps, Nanos, VremÅ¡Äica, ÄiÄarija with UÄka and Snežnik. Traces of the past Above the village are the ruins of the succursal church of St. Jacob, which was renovated in 1729 and once again a couple of years ago because it was ravaged by time. In front of the church is a monument to three partisans who were killed . During the construction of the new part of the settlement at Grublje were discovered archeological findings from the 1st and the 2nd Century AD, which are a proof that the Romans colonized this area'}, 388{id:3329, ll:new GLatLng(45.9279,13.7437), l:'Å empas', d:'The first written evidence of the settlement dates back in the year 1200.Since the late Middle Ages Å empas has preserved the status of a Parish. The oldest part of the village developed around the fortification called âTaborâ (Stari grad â the Old Castle) which was built to defend the local people against the Turkish attacks. The fortification was probably raised from a former feudal manor.An old twisty road called the Napoleonic Road takes you up to the village of Vitovlje, across Krnica to the Trnovo Forest. The Äuk house (the todayâs house number 161) is a perfect example of the architectural and cultural heritage of the place, together with the two mansions belonging to the Mainardi (Monardi) Family and to the Voccani nobles, as well as the Baroque St Silvestre church, the village centre Tabor and the PotoÄevo farm.'}, 389{id:3432, ll:new GLatLng(46.2562,15.1221), l:'Å empeter v Savinjski dolini', d:'Å empeter v Savinjski dolini lies in the heart of Slovenia. In Pre-History, the amber road from the Baltic to Italy wound through the valley, later the Roman Road EmonaâCeleiaâPetovio led through Å empeter. Å empeter is mainly famous for the Roman necropolis where one can view extremely well-preserved Roman excavations - the tombstones of wealthy inhabitants from Celeia; and for Pekel Cave â a real karstic pearl in the middle of the Å tajerska region, carved out by the PeklenÅ¡Äica stream. The name originated from the superstition of the locals who saw a figure of the devil in the rocks by the entrance and imagined that the door led to hell. '}, 390{id:4370, ll:new GLatLng(46.0316,14.2254), l:'Å entjoÅ¡t', d:'The village of Å entjoÅ¡t is perched on a ridge, its centre by the road in the southwesternmost part of the Polhov Gradec Hills. It is the centre of economic, cultural and social life of the village and the surrounding area, which is evident from the year-round activities of cultural, sports, mountain and student communities, even a sailing club. Sporting activitiesâmostly skiing and cyclingâalso include an off-road race on Planina above Horjul. There are two churches in the area. The older, St JoÅ¡tâs Church, dates from the 13th century. The village was named after it. The belfry houses two bells of respectable age. The bell dating from 1354, made by bellmaker Viventius, is known as the oldest bell in Carniola; the other was made around 1400. The other is the Church of St John the Evangelist, a parish church dating from 1664. Å entjoÅ¡t offers a wide range of possibilities for tours to the surrounding hills or along the Å entjoÅ¡t circular trail. You can refresh yourself with food and drinks at Brunarica GriÄ or, if you are a cheese fan, you can visit Sirarstvo OreÅ¡nik, a cheese shop where you can taste different kinds of homemade goat cheese.'}, 391{id:2971, ll:new GLatLng(45.9765,15.09), l:'Å entrupert', d:'Å entrupert, a pleasant small town in the Mirna Valley, lies in the embrace of winegrowing hills close to the road between Trebnje and Sevnica. Its greatest attraction is the Church of Sv. Rupert, the local patron saint, which is one of Sloveniaâs most beautiful Gothic churches. You are also invited to enjoy the hiking trail in the nearby vineyards and to visit Vesela gora with its Museum of Farm Tools and one of the most beautiful traditional Slovene hayracks in Bistrica.'}, 392{id:3941, ll:new GLatLng(45.7501,13.8688), l:'Å epulje', d:'The Gothic church of St Anthony stands in solitude, a kilometre away from Å epulje. It can be reached following a macadam path and passing by a dry-cured ham factory. The church was built in Romanesque style, though a Gothic presbytery was added later. It was completed and consecrated in 1470, with the recommendation to Anton Opat to keep the cattle safe. It was renovated for the first time in 1641, as the inscription on the arch inside the church shows. Ultimately, the church and the nearby pond (where women used to do the laundry), were renovated in 1966. According to oral tradition, a cloister also stood there. The Turks plundering the Karst presumably kept their horses in the church, as a fresco on the eastern part shows. The girls from the region used to come and pray to St Anthony for a husband, as he is the patron of marriage. On 17th January, a ball on ice was held on the frozen pond near the church. If the ice was too thin, a dance floor âflosâ was built next to it. Turkov pil in Å epulje from 1849 was, according to oral tradition, erected when all of the vines in the Karst were about to dry off. The members of the Turk family were well-off peasants owning vast vineyards, so they ordered a statue to Mary, Jesus and St Joseph to be made. A 200 year-old teran vine boasts near the Turksâ house. The village also keeps a well preserved and walled village well. The surrounding landscape is renowne for its vineyards, where the excellent teran wine is made.'}, 393{id:4222, ll:new GLatLng(45.8503,13.7216), l:'Å ibelji', d:'Å ibelji is very small village at the north part of Komenski Kras. There are hills Trstelj (the highest hill in the Karst area) and Lipnik above the village and pass Železna vrata (Iron door) between the two, which is a connecting road towards Vipava valley since Roman times. There is a pilgrimage way to the hill St. Katarina where you can find prehistoric settlement and ruins of a roman church. Today there are two bells for good luck at the top of the hill. There are also many others remains around this area, also close to the empty village Mihalji. Just to mention as interesting fact: there is also a deserted house close to Å ibelji which was flooded with water from swift spring and that is way it was left empty. There is a word around that there was so much water that it was decanting from one valley to another.'}, 394{id:4224, ll:new GLatLng(45.7833,13.7356), l:'Å kofi', d:'âThe republic of Å kofiâ is the smallest village in the community of Komen. It is situated on a small rising by the local road KregoliÅ¡Äe â Brje. The Å trekelj family, who immigrate from Gorjansko, was very important for the entire village. The entrance of their home is adorned with a magnificent âkalunaâ (arch). Due to the villageâs good geographical position numerous partisan units stayed there during the Second World War. On the house number 4 is a memorial symbol, which was placed there in the memory of a partisan unit, detachment of marines. At he end of the village is also a monument dedicated to three partisans that were killed in the war.'}, 395{id:4766, ll:new GLatLng(45.5689,13.7908), l:'Å kofije', d:'This village at the Italian border is now divided into Spodnje Å kofije and Zgornje Å kofije (âUpper and Lower Å kofijeâ). The locals further divide Zgornje Å kofije into Druga Å kofija, Tretja Å kofija and Äetrta Å kofija (âthe Second, Third and Fourth Å kofijaâ). The name is first mentioned in written sources in 1203, when the entire area was owned by Trieste Bishops â hence the name (Å¡kof = bishop). Å kofije was also one of the stops of the Parenzana railway. From 1945 to1954, Spodnje Å kofije was divided by the boarder between Zones A and B of the Julian March and later that of the Free Trieste Territory. With the signing of the London Memorandum, the boarder moved to where it is today. Located in Spodnje Å kofije is the Church of St. Matthew; it was built in 1943 and has a bell tower unusual for the area. Spodnje Å kofije is also the birthplace of the Istrian painter Herman PeÄariÄ, who lived and created in Piran (1908-1981). '}, 396{id:2745, ll:new GLatLng(46.1651,14.3078), l:'Å kofja Loka', d:'Å kofja Loka, a thous
396and-year-old city at the confluence of the Poljanska Sora and SelÅ¡ka Sora rivers, was the center of the Loka dominion owned for 830 years by the Bishops of Freising, who placed an indelible stamp on the city.The old city core boasts numerous points of interest from the past, and the Loka Castle, built before 1202, reigns above the city.Å kofja Loka is considered the most beautifully preserved medieval city in Slovenia.Its rich cultural heritage intertwines with unspoiled nature, earning the city the name âGallery in Nature,â while the picturesque and colourful house facades fostered yet another: âMotley Loka.âÅ kofja Loka (360°)'}, 397{id:4226, ll:new GLatLng(45.8422,13.7351), l:'Å krbina', d:'The village was forst mentiond in the year 1200 on the list of Gorica counts as Serbin. There are many signs and monuments in the memory of world wars. The village Mihalji was burned by the Germans and it is empty now, there is only a hunterâs cottage. The parish church of St. Anton Opat from 1501 with interesting square nave and the bell tower. There are also other religious signs: St. Anton Padovanski chapel from 1888, relief of Crucifixion at house number 29. In the lower part of Å krbina there is a farm house of famous artist (graphic) Lojze Spacal, who is also buried at village cemetery. Important person from Å krbina was also Anton Fakin (1885 â 1963) teacher and biologist, writer of articles, books and textbooks from biology field. There is a village celebration on Sunday after St. Antons name day on the 13th of June.'}, 398{id:4957, ll:new GLatLng(46.0097,13.5145), l:'Å lovrenc', d:'The village of Å lovrenc that used to be a border village between Austrian monarchy and the Venetian Republic until 1798 is also interesting. The Church of St. Lawrence was built in late Baroque. It has a semi-circular apse and an Aquileia-type bell tower built partly in 1667 and partly in 1898.'}, 399{id:4773, ll:new GLatLng(45.5009,13.7157), l:'Å marje', d:'Formerly known as Sveta Marija (âSt. Maryâ), Å marje is a large village stretched along the ridge of the hill range Å avrinsko griÄevje at a height of 280m. Already before 1048, Å marje had its parish and a parish church, dedicated to the Immaculate Virgin Mary. In the church bell tower, there is a stone window dating back to the 9th century. The church was somewhat expanded in 1222, which is testified to by the stone plaque on the outer south wall. Adjacent to the parish church in the cemetery is also the Church of St. Anthony the Hermit from the 15th century. One of the most precious treasures of the parish archives is the Glagolitic missal from 1631. Å marje was burnt down twice during the Second World War, with the new construction thoroughly altering its former layout. '}, 400{id:3431, ll:new GLatLng(45.9757,14.6115), l:'Å marje Sap', d:'Å marje Sap is the second largest town in the county. It is located 3 km from Grosuplje towards Ljubljana. Å marje has been inhabited since Roman times and for more than 700 years had been the ecclesiastical, cultural and economic centre of a wide region of the North-western part of Dolenjska (from Ljubljana to ViÅ¡nja Gora). The church of Mary\'s birth bears witness to these times. It is built in the style of a Roman basilica and is the oldest church in the county.'}, 401{id:2853, ll:new GLatLng(45.8685,15.241), l:'Å marjeÅ¡ke Toplice', d:'The central point of this area is the health resort hotel complex which is enveloped by a vast health resort park laid-out for your enjoyment and through which leads a botanical path. The place is surrounded by green hills thus distinguishing it from being an urban centre. Peace and a beneficial climate supplement the healing effects of the thermal waters, which are hypoacratothermal, with a temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and enriched with carbon dioxide, magnesium and calcium. The health resort is orientated towards the healing of cardio-vascular diseases. At the hotel park besides the indoor pools, outdoor ones are also available to visitors. For health, well-being and to complete your free time you can visit the Vitarium Spa & Clinique centre, where they try hard to satisfy the demands and wishes of modern day living by offering a better quality of life and well-being.In the framework of the health resort there is also a sports centre which has tennis courts, mini golf, football and basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, trim path, and rentals of bicycles. The place and its surroundings offer numerous walking and hiking paths and are the right starting points for visiting numerous excursion places and tourist points in the vicinity. The Nordic Walking Centre, Å marjeÅ¡ke Toplice operates in the town, which is the first centre of its kind in Slovenia. For you they have prepared nine well-marked trails on which you will get to know the wonderful surroundings of Å marjeÅ¡ke Toplice.The town has a large accommodation capacity with four star hotels, private rooms and other accommodation facilities. '}, 402{id:3419, ll:new GLatLng(46.0042,13.5549), l:'Å martno', d:'A former medieval border military fortress and today a largely renovated village is one of the most beautiful cultural monuments in Slovenia. The picturesque walled village with five preserved towers, perched on a panoramic hill (as the poet Alojz Gradnik would say) like an eagle\'s nest, can be seen from every corner of Brda. The settlement that was probably built on Roman foundations used to be a fortification on the strategic Venetian-Austrian border. Today it is an architectural jewel, a cultural monument, unique as a whole and in numerous details. Between 16th and the second half of 18th century, Å martno was an important strategic defense post incorporated in the system of fortifications and never taken by the Venetians. The border was defended by contract soldiers coming from far away; many were of Uskok (Croatian) origin. The wall between the seven towers was built in a way that the passages were spacious enough to allow movement of soldiers in different directions. It seems that the settlement had a drawbridge in front of the entrance and was surrounded by a deep moat. Military origin of the village is also testified by a crenellated church bell tower and by both squares ï upper and lower square ï which were intended for gathering of soldiers in case of an enemy assault through the main entrance. The village derives its name from the Church of St. Martin, the largest church in Brda, with a bell tower which was once a fortification tower. A bell made in 1857 with a motif of the three holy kings is installed in the tower. The Baroque church has three magnificent marble altars, the main altar being especially rich. Presbytery and Stations of the Cross were painted by the painter Tone Kralj. The white marble pulpit on the right side of the nave is also a beautiful work. The villagers started to modify the military character of the village in 19th century, while the professional renovation of the village was initiated at the end of 1970s on the initiative by Emil Smole, at that time director of the Institute for the Protection of Monuments in Nova Gorica. In Å martno today, you can visit any of the exhibitions in the House of Culture, while in BriÅ¡ka House (Brda House) you can take a look at old furnishment of a simple farmers\' house with a fireplace. The village is especially lively during the festivals Brda and Wine (Brda in vino) and during St. Martin\'s feast. '}, 403{id:3056, ll:new GLatLng(46.2838,14.8891), l:'Å martno ob Dreti', d:''}, 404{id:3324, ll:new GLatLng(45.9538,13.7355), l:'Å mihel', d:'The first records of âSannt Michelâ date back as far as 1471. Later, in 1485, it was mentioned in the Rihemberk Register of land properties. The torrential stream of Lijak flows on its western side. The name (the Lijak stream and plain â âaput Liachâ) is found in a document dated 1200 in which the estates of the Gorizia counts are listed. Their coat-of-arms can still be seen on the central vault stone of St Michaelâs church in Å mihel.A story tells that at that time there was a mansion standing on the banks of Lijak stream. There are also records of the life of peasants â villeins doing soccage-service on this estate at the time.'}, 405{id:3907, ll:new GLatLng(46.8279,16.1956), l:'Å ulinci', d:'Å ulinci is a relatively large village forming part of the local administrative community of Å ulinci in the municipality of Gornji Petrovci, in the furthest NE corner of Slovenia. The population are mainly involved in agriculture, although many people work in Murska Sobota, at the Mura factory outside Murska
405Sobota and the RLS textile factory in Gornji Petrovci. Children attend the nursery school and primary school in Gornji Petrovci. The Å ulinci Sports Club, which has a football pitch located towards Ženavlje, is very active, as is the volunteer fire brigade, founded in 1932.'}, 406{id:2931, ll:new GLatLng(45.8234,13.8457), l:'Å tanjel', d:'Stanjel – the jewel of the Karst regionThe Romans turned the top of the hill into an ancient fort, in the Middle Ages the village expanded over the hill, and later on the settlement was enclosed by defence walls to protect it against Turks invasions. However, the most dominant features of the village are the Castle and the Church of Saint Daniel, which make Stanjel so remarkable. While walking through the narrow streets, the houses built in stone are telling you the story of stonemasons, who portrayed their experience of the Karst through stone. The streets end up in small squares, which were once popular meeting places for the youth and elderly. Late Gothic St. Danijel\'s church was built in the second half of 15th century. Later, in the 17th century, particularly outstanding church tower was built. In its interior there is very interesting marble slab on the high-altar showing the image of the castle at the end of the 17th century. However parish Saint Daniel\'s church has two succoursal churches: The St. Gregory church and the church of St. Joseph. Badly damaged during the Second World War, the part of the castle has been restored. The oldest remains of the castle reach back into the Middle Ages. In that time the castle was owned by the Counts of Gorica, then by the Cobenzls, and later on the ownership passed on to many others. In the 17th century it was rebuilt into a renaissance and baroque residence. The Karst people always had to cope with the problem of the shortage of drinking water. A proof for that is also Stanjel with its numerous stone wells built in the squares. Very interesting is also the Romanic or Karst House with its ethnological collection. You can experience the Karst from a different perspective in the renovated part of the castle. The castle\'s halls, where you can meet bridegrooms and brides on Saturdays, host a collection of the recognized painter and graphic Lojze Spacal. While walking through the streets, you are also invited to visit the gallery in the exhibition tower with the gateway to Kobdilj and the small gifts’ shop. A very interesting passage from the stone village to the green surroundings is represented by Ferrari\'s Garden, a unique masterpiece of the architect Max Fabiani. You can continue your walk from Ferrari\'s Garden to Kobdilj on a path named after Max Fabiani, discovering the beauty of green surroundings. Tower with gateway to Kobdilj became part of the Villa Ferrari in 1928. Enrico Ferrari was a well-known doctor from Italy, Trieste. There was a dining room on the first floor and a beautiful terrace on the roof. In 1944 the tower was half ruined. It has been restored and today there is a gallery in it with exhibitions and a souvenir shop on the ground floor.Å tanjel (360°)'}, 407{id:4232, ll:new GLatLng(45.8448,13.6761), l:'Temnica', d:'The name of the village presumably derives from the word âtemeâ or peak, because Temnica is the highest village in the community. Another statement says that the name derives from the word âtemaâ (the dark) due to a dark chestnut forest TrepetiÄje that grow in the vicinity. The position of the village offers a magnificent view on the Gulf of Trieste, Friuli and on the entire Karst. Church of St Peter and StepanÄiÄev portal in the centre of the village are entirely made of handmade stone. North-East from Temnica is St Ambrož where are the remains of an ancient fort with walls that is 550 metres long. There are also some Austro-Hungarian bunkers dug into the fort. In the Northern part of the village raise four hills: Trstelj, Stol, Stolovec and RenÅ¡ki vrh. In their vicinity are several caves among which is the GrobiÅ¡eva jama cave, in which are nesting wild pigeons and also Pirotova
407jama cave where was a military hospital. In the Krompirjeva jama cave the villagers organize various events and prepare live Christmas crib.'}, 408{id:2705, ll:new GLatLng(46.1842,13.7327), l:'Tolmin', d:'Description and locationTolmin, the town that gave the name to the entire region, is the largest settlement in Zgornje PosoÄje (Upper SoÄa Valley) as well as the economic, cultural and administrative centre of the valley. Its streets and houses bask in sunlight on a terrace above the confluence of SoÄa and Tolminka rivers. It is positioned at the right distance from the steep mountainous valleys, so that inhabitants may enjoy mild winters, and from the sea and Gorica plateau, so that they may take pleasure in enjoyable summers. This section includes the area of valleys and mountain villages above Tolminka and ZadlaÅ¡Äica, and continues through the hinterland of VolÄe and Äiginj all the way to the state border on Kolovrat. HistoryThe Tolminsko region has a historical reputation of being a rebellious land. Medieval documents testify to a long series of uprisings, culminating in the Tolmin peasant revolt of 1713. That particular insurgence spread from the Tolminska to GoriÅ¡ka region, Brda and further on to northern Istria. The uprising was mercilessly crushed by the imperial army and its eleven leaders were beheaded.During the World War I, Tolmin served as a base for the victorious breach of the SoÄa Front.The history of the town and its wider area is picturesquely presented in the Tolmin museum. Only a hort walk from the town we can admire the untamed Tolmin gorges, the lowest entrance into the Triglav National Park, and a few kilometres away we can see Javorca, the most beautiful monument from the times when the First World War unleashed upon the PosoÄje region. It was entered into the list of European cultural heritage in 2006. The Tolmin municipality consists of several regions.The tradition of alpine cattle ranches and with them the famous Tolmin cheese still survives in the surrounding mountain pastures. '}, 409{id:4234, ll:new GLatLng(45.8165,13.7736), l:'TomaÄevica', d:'Around the year 1200 the area was in property of the counts of Gorizia and is inscribed as Tulmascowiz in the land register. During the Second World War, the villagers were deported to Bavaria, while the German soldiers burnt the village to the ground. The village centre exhibits several interesting features, for example a pil from 1937, a monument to those who perished during the fights for national liberation and on house number 6, there is a memorial plaque dedicated to the local hero Anton Å ibelj â Stjenka (1914 â 1945), after whom the elementary school in Komen bares its name. A path of pilgrimage led through TomaÄevljani to the church of the Virgin Mary from ObrÅ¡ljan, which stands on a small hill near the village. A strolling path has also been arranged, taking the visitors among the pine forest to hill ZajÄevica (415 m) to see an abandoned quarry (also known as java), a cave for slaking lime (japlenca), several precipices, dry walls and much more.'}, 410{id:3939, ll:new GLatLng(45.756,13.8551), l:'Tomaj', d:'The old part lies on the slope of hill Tabor, around which the ground sinks from time to time, due to the Karst phenomena. Excavations from the Bronze and late Iron Age give evidence that the Ancient fort on Tabor was inhabited even before the 8th century BC. Remains of Roman graves are kept in the Museum of Trieste. Later, the tabor (the largest fort in the region, covering an area of 1 ha) was built on the spot as a defence against pirates, Hungarians and Turks. In 1895, a convent (Zavod Å¡olskih sester) was built from the remains of Tabor, in which schooling began to take place in 1898. Today it is rearranged into an apartment block. The oldest church in the Karst region, dating back to the 11th century, used to stand where today is the parish church of St. Peter and Paul. The inside was painted by Tone Kralj. Near the graveyard also stands the church of the Virgin Mary covered with limestone plates (skrle). The Kosovelova domaÄija house was rearranged as a memorial collection of the Kosovel family.'}, 411{id:2837, ll:new GLatLng(46.153,15.0474), l:'Trbovlje', d:''}, 412{id:4829, ll:new GLatLng(46.045,15.6282), l:'TrebÄe', d:'The Kolar House in TrebÄe, the nearby hayloft and the JeverÅ¡ek Farm with Neža\'s House and the lime kiln are all closely connected with the life and work of Josip Broz, better known as Marshal Tito. It was here, in this place to which he always liked to return, that Tito had his Slovene roots. Next to the Kolar House is a fish pond to which amphibians return every spring to deposit their spawn.'}, 413{id:4236, ll:new GLatLng(45.8138,13.9048), l:'Trebižani', d:'This lumpy village is situated in the upper part of the river Branica valley, which represents the North edge of the Karst plateau and the South edge of the Vipavska valley. The village is surrounded by hills Lukovnik, Äela and Stara reber. In the village vicinity, on KomarÄe, is the main spring of the river Branica. In the village are also a chapel and a memorial plaque, at the foothills of the hill Å tjaÅ¡ki hrib, dedicated to the camp of the first group of partisans in Primorska region. On the areas exposed to the sun are several vineyards.'}, 414{id:2865, ll:new GLatLng(45.9077,15.0064), l:'Trebnje', d:'The Municipality of Trebnje is located in central Slovenia-in central Dolenjska to be exact-and lies at the junction of the Alpine, Dinaric, and Pannonian regi
414ons at an altitude of 280 meters. This is a major transit region that will be further distinguished in the future by the Karavanke-Obrežje expressway. This diversity of the region is reflected as much by its natural assets as by its cultural heritage. In the middle of the Dolenjska hills, along the Temenica, Mirna, and Radulja rivers, an unusual story unravels of the country, the life, the work, and the culture of the people who have lived here since prehistoric times as in a fairy-tale and who know how to look after the abundant life of the Trebnje Valley. That Trebnje has been an important traffic crossroads since ancient times has been proven by excavations of the old Roman settlement Praetorium Latobicorum. The region enjoys a temperate continental humid climate with an annual precipitation of around 1,200 millimeters. Visit internet page: www.trebnje.si !'}, 415{id:2777, ll:new GLatLng(46.3815,13.7539), l:'Trenta', d:'A horseshoe-shaped valley, cut deep into the mountains, opens up into wide gorges. Along these flow many water sources which feed the SoÄa River:- the Mlinarica, which thrusts water across almost impassable channels; - the Krajcarica, which does not lose its force when it disappears and then sources again in a multitude of springs; - the Vrsnik with its blue-green pools and - many other water sources which in rainy weather transform the valley into a fairy tale land of a hundred waters.From the source of the SoÄa River to Velika korita (the Great gorge) and Mala korita (the Small gorge) there are many typical houses with shingle roofs and wooden outer staircases and balconies. Their former solitude is now enriched by boarding houses, tourist farms and friendly guest houses. There are only two villages in the valley: - the village of SoÄa gained its name from the river, - the elongated village of Trenta gave its name to the whole valley. Its central part is Na Logu, where the Information centre of the Triglav National Park and guide service, Trenta Museum and the lodge Dom Trenta can be found.In Zadnja Trenta, the most remote part of the valley, in a basin, we can find Zapotok - a 180 m high steep rock face boasting the highest waterfall in the Triglav National Park.The SoÄa River chisels its most remarkable troughs near the village of SoÄa where the Velika korita are located. These are 750 m long and plunge to a depth of 15 m between the sides that are, in places, only 2 m apart. A little higher up the SoÄa River carves out Mala Korita (small gorge), about 100 m long, up to 6 m deep and in places no more than 1 m wide. '}, 416{id:2713, ll:new GLatLng(46.3644,14.3086), l:'TržiÄ', d:'The appearance of the old city core of TržiÄ was particularly marked by the fire in 1811. After the fire, the authorities passed a regulation that required the installation of metal shutters and doors, a unique measure in Europe. The Classicist facades of the buildings have been preserved, and other characteristic features of the buildings in the city core also attract looks: drying vents in the roofs, portals with rosettes, dates of construction, the initials of the owners, and âGodâs eyesâ with house numbers them, milestones, and âfirbecâ windows.  The explicit alpine climate that prevails in the community is shown in nicely fresh summer evenings whereas snow remains in mountains by late spring time offering ideal conditions for winter sports. With its woods and mountainous meadows as well as with its rich natural and cultural heritage the TržiÄ community is attractive for anyone longing for a quiet moment among natural beauties, enjoying it either during a long trip or a short excursion. Friendly staff in nearby restaurants and taverns will warmly welcome you after trips around TržiÄ.  Welcome to the city where tradition and nature meet!'}, 417{id:4238, ll:new GLatLng(45.8141,13.8135), l:'TupelÄe', d:'The village of TupelÄe is embraced with forests that expand over the risings Tolsti vrh (366m) and Krajni vrh (352m) in the North and with several sinkholes and collapse dolines in the South. One of the most important remain of our cultural heritage is the communal well, which has a well preserved pump on a spindle. A recently renovated village kal, which represents a nice spot for villagersâ and visitorsâ gathering, is an important piece of the natural heritage.'},
418{id:3118, ll:new GLatLng(46.6278,16.0619), l:'Turjanci', d:'Turjanci (Pomurska Ravan, Radenci), 202 metres, population 116. The centre of this dispersed settlement on the Radenci Plain lies to the south of the Radenci-Ljutomer road, from where fields and meadows stretch beyond the Ljutomer-Gornja Radgona railway line to the foot of the Radgonsko-Kapelske Gorice hills, while in the north, below the terrace, damp meadows with patches of forest by the river Mura give way to dense floodplain forest. Among the rural cottages are the newer houses of inhabitants who for the most part work in Gornja Radgona, Radenci and Murska Sobota. Sources: Milan Orožen AdamiÄ, Drago Perko, Drago Kladnik, PriroÄni krajevni leksikon Slovenije, Ljubljana, 1996. '}, 419{id:4579, ll:new GLatLng(46.6161,16.0469), l:'Turjanski Vrh', d:'Turjanski Vrh (Slovenske Gorice, Radenci), 290 metres, population 91. This dispersed settlement in the Kapelske Gorice hills lies on a broad ridge above a gorge called Å utijeva Graba. Among the former vineyard cottages are the newer houses of inhabitants who for the most part work in Radenci and Gornja Radgona. Below them are extensive vineyards belonging to an agricultural combine and, further down, fields and forest. Sources: Milan Orožen AdamiÄ, Drago Perko, Drago Kladnik, PriroÄni krajevni leksikon Slovenije, Ljubljana, 1996. '}, 420{id:3149, ll:new GLatLng(45.8698,13.8947), l:'Ustje', d:'Ustje is a pleasant Primorska village with approximately 400 inhabitants. It lies in the upper Vipava Valley - at the confluence of the Vipava and the Hubelj. Its protector is St. Just. On 8/8/1942 the village was burnt down to the ground by Italian soldiers. At the old Church of St. John the Baptist (sv. Janez Krstnik) on the hill Britih stands a historically interesting encampment. In the nearby forest are important fossil finds. Here, two new fossils were discovered - the protozoa Nummulites ustjensis - named after Ustje and Nummulies vipavensis - named after Vipava Valley. If we ascend to the Church of St. John the Evangelist (Sv. Janez Evangelist), a wonderful view over the Vipava Valley spreads out in front of us. The Church stands on the top of a hill 147m above sea level. It is a plain church with a tower in which hang two bells. The interior is very simple. The walls are rough-coated. The ceiling of the presbytery is decorated with ribs leaning on eight chapters. Between the nave and the altar part there is a wonderful stone vault. '}, 421{id:4240, ll:new GLatLng(45.8149,13.6714), l:'Vale', d:'A small village with the hamlet of Majerji is situated in a hollow where the Karst plateau sweeps down to the sea. North from the village is a rising Tabor; south from the village is a border with Italy. âJerihovcaâ or Valska jama cave at the crossroads for Vale should also be mentioned. In the First World War it was used probably as a hospital for Austro-Hungarian soldiers. Stairs and remains of a kitchen of Austrian soldiers are still preserved. Visits of the cave are organized by a caving club on a previous arrangement.'}, 422{id:4028, ll:new GLatLng(46.7272,16.16), l:'VaneÄa', d:'VaneÄa is a village that extends to the left and right of the valley of the MaÄkovski Potok stream, through which the railway line to Hungary also passes. Most of the houses are on the slopes of the first two big hills of the GoriÄko region: Ribnjek (317 metres) and Vrbnjek (298 metres). The village is divided into several areas, known by their country names: Å avlov Rob, Rastike, Hermanov Breg, Berketov VaraÅ¡, Cigutovi, TrokÅ¡arov Breg, Pavlov Rob, VrÅ¡iÄ, Slivnjekov Rob and so on. Today VaneÄa is the fourth largest village in the municipality in terms of population (after Puconci, PeÄarovci and Bodonci), with 124 households and 432 inhabitants. In terms of agriculture, viticulture is the most developed sector in this area, and always has been. There are around 25 hectares of vineyards and over 200 winemakers. Most vineyards have an area of between 0.05 and 0.15 hectares. These are followed by vineyards with an area of between 0.15 and 0.4 hectares. Finally there are the vineyards larger than 1 hectare.'}, 423{id:4780, ll:new GLatLng(45.5178,13.7792), l:'Vanganel', d:'The name of Vanganel allegedly comes from the Italian word vanga (âshovelâ). It is located 6 km from Koper along the road towards Marezige. The archaeological findings (coins and others) show that the area was populated in ancient times. One of the modern features of Vanganel is the artificial lake with the surrounding sports facilities, such as sports and tennis courts and riding facilities. Vanganel is also the starting point of the âHeart Trailâ (Pot za srce), a popular circular footpath to Marezige. At the time of cherry picking, you can also visit the traditional cherry festival. '}, 424{id:4242, ll:new GLatLng(45.8118,13.8808), l:'VeÄkoti', d:'A roadside village lies in a valley where the torrential river RaÅ¡a flows into the river Branica, which in small torrents flows into the river Vip
424ava. By the river Branica once milled four mills that are now abandoned and in ruins. The inhabitants of the Branica river valley are well-known after the production of tasteful white wines and the growing of apple and plum trees. '}, 425{id:4949, ll:new GLatLng(46.0148,13.5422), l:'Vedrijan', d:'The village of Vedrijan is a true landmark visible from everywhere in Brda due to its church and a bell tower from 16th century. It was first mentioned in 1319. During World War I, a refugee center for refugees from other Brda villages and a hospital were located in the village, while during World War II, the Kojsko command headquarters was stationed there. VedrijanÅ¡Äek, the creek below the village, was once crossed by two bridges from the period of Illyrian Provinces. Only one of the five mills that used to operate on the creek is partly preserved today.'}, 426{id:2717, ll:new GLatLng(46.3579,15.1087), l:'Velenje', d:'Velenje, with its more than 30,000 inhabitants, is the centre of the Å alek Valley. The modern town originated after WWII in the vicinity of the old town core under the Velenje Castle. The coalmine and the world famous factory Gorenje have not long been the only two points of distinction of Velenje. The town is not only modern on the outside, also its inhabitants are modern and give a unique pulse to the wonderful nature, and create conditions for a comfortable, creative and relaxed feeling. Not only for themselves but also for the numerous guests who they warmly welcome at every moment. Velenje is the town of opportunities for everyone. In this small piece of the world there is practically nothing which you could not do. Would you like to fly with a micro-light? Would you like to ski or skate? Or maybe you prefer swimming in the healing waters? What about a good local lunch? Would you like to try your luck with fishing, hunting? How about visiting a museum or a gallery? You can experience all these and more in Velenje and its nearby surroundings - there is an opportunity for everyone! Text: Darja VerbiÄ (catalogue Velenje - the Å alek Valley)'}, 427{id:4054, ll:new GLatLng(46.335,15.1159), l:'Velenje - ArnaÄe', d:'A dispersed village in the norhern part of the Å entilj basin, beneath the northern hillsides of Koželj and the plateau of Ponikva with SevÄnik Mountain to the south. The valley bottom used to be fairly marshy, but drainage has provided favourable conditions for fruit-growing and a well known tree nursery. ArnaÄe is the seat of the parish Å entilj pri Velenju with the Church of St. Ilja (St. Egidij), a first through fourth grade primary school, an inn and a fire station.'}, 428{id:4055, ll:new GLatLng(46.357,15.1452), l:'Velenje - BevÄe', d:'A settlement in the valley system Velenje and Vinska Gora (below the southern slopes of DobraÄa), comprising the nucleated hamlet of Spodnje (Lower) BevÄe in the valley formed by the stream DrajÅ¡nica (whose source is in the centre of the village) and the more dispersed village of Zgornje (Upper) BevÄe west of Lopatnik. The newly built settlement along the main road between Velenje and Celje is also part of BevÄe. Slightly above the valley Bottom, near the centre of Spodnje BevÄe, is the Church of St. Miklavž (Nicholas).'}, 429{id:4058, ll:new GLatLng(46.3254,15.1908), l:'Velenje - Ärnova', d:'A dispersed settlement with more than one central point scattered farms in predominantly hilly setting southeast of Velenje. It s made up of the hamlets Spodnja Ärnova, Zgornja Ärnova (Lower and Upper Ärnova, respectively) and Dobrova. Near the manor house Dobrova (Gutenhart) from the 17th century a new settlement of one-family houses has grown up recently. In Spodnja Ärnova there is an intersection where roads to the Dobrna valley, Velenje in the lower Savinja valley meet.'}, 430{id:4059, ll:new GLatLng(46.3869,15.1138), l:'Velenje - Hrastovec', d:'A dispersed village on the southern slope of Vodemlja, more densely settled along the lower course of the Lepena River and along the roads to Å kalske Cirkovce and Konovo/Velenje. There are practically no true farms left, and the settlement consists mainly of one-family workersâ houses. Near the castle (on TiÄnica) is a large fruit orchard belonging to the Å alek valley agricultural cooperative.'}, 431{id:4060, ll:new GLatLng(46.3445,15.1871), l:'Velenje - JanÅ¡kovo selo', d:'A dispersed settlement on the southern slope of RamÅ¡
431akov vrh and Temnjak between the PireÅ¡ica valley, PaÅ¡ki Kozjak, Velenje and Dobrna. The nucleated hamlet of Vas also belongs to the town. The creek TemnjaÅ¡ki potok flows along the eastern part and Å entjanÅ¡ki potok along the western (there used to be numerous famous mills along both of these in earlier times). JanÅ¡kovo selo has besome urbanized, with a number of new, one-family workerâs houses.'}, 432{id:4061, ll:new GLatLng(46.3429,15.1015), l:'Velenje - KavÄe', d:'A dispersed settlement on highly dissected and fertile hills near the source of the Ložnica. It has become highly urbanized in recent years. There are a number of new, one-family dwellings while true farms â despite favourable conditions for fruit â and wine-growing on the adret slopes â have virtually disappeared. Mixed forest predominates on the northern hillsides and in the numerous gorges and narrow valleys. The settlement is made up of Spodnje (Lower) and Zgornje (Upper) KavÄe as well as the hamlet of Babja Klada.'}, 433{id:4062, ll:new GLatLng(46.3382,15.1419), l:'Velenje - Laze', d:'Trnava Creek. The settlement consist of Zgornje (Upper) and Spodnje (Lower) Laze. Favourable location for growing grapevines and fruit trees. Along the stream Podkoželjski potok are several wet meadows, while mixed forest predominates at higher elevations. The castle GradiÄ (Schwarzenstein) from the 14th, century is located here, and has interesting architectural features and frescoes in the chapel.'}, 434{id:4063, ll:new GLatLng(46.3522,15.1529), l:'Velenje - Lipje', d:'Dispersed settlement in the PireÅ¡ica valley south of Velenje, on the southwestern slopes of RadojÄe, which is the extreme southern extension of PaÅ¡ki Kozjak. The settlement consists of Spodnje and Zgornje Lipje and Nanojc. New housing has been built in all three areas nad there are few true farms. The vine does well here, as do fruit trees. The town is home to the ethnological collection of Franc Aubreht.'}, 435{id:4065, ll:new GLatLng(46.3369,15.0971), l:'Velenje - Ložnica', d:'Dispersed settlement in the valley along the Velenje-Å empeter road extending also partlx up the rounded slopes on both sides of Ložnica Creek. The valley between the Ložnica and the ArnaÅ¡Äica, which flows into it from the left, is called Loka. Along the ArnaÅ¡Äica in the vicinity of Vranjek Farm is s natural karst cave called Vranja peÄ, where the creek flows underground for about 50 meters. There is a bauxite mine in the immediate vicinity, abandoned since 1944. There ae good growing conditions here for fruit orchards and vineyards. '}, 436{id:3486, ll:new GLatLng(46.4168,16.1105), l:'Velika Nedelja', d:'Velika Nedelja ranks among urban settlements mainly due to its church-administration functions. Visible signs of its former valuableness are the former parish church and the Teutonic Knights\' of the Cross Velika Nedelja Castle which houses the ethnologic collection. The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity (Nedelja) existed already before the year 1199 as a chapel. It included the present barrel-vaulted belfry and the apse. Frederick II of Ptuj soon had a nave additionally built and changed the chapel into the church. His senior, the Salzburg archbishop Eberhard II granted some parish rights to the church in the framework of the Ptuj parish and entrusted the patronage to Frederic. Around the year 1210, Frederic founded the patronage of the Teutonic Knights\' of the Cross command with the hospital of the Virgin and handed it his patronage and the pertaining half of the tithe. The castle, which stands east of the Church, is the old Teutonic Knights\' of the Cross command post which was first mentioned in the year 1273, but it had certainly originated around a decade earlier. From it, the Teutonic Knights of the Cross managed the estate which, in the year 1259, was called \'terra Nedelk et Zunk sita inter Drauam et Mura\'. The castle remained in their possession until the last war. From the castle chapel originated the famous statue of St. Katharine and St. Barbara and Compassionate from the first quarter of the 15th century, as well as the painting of the Virgin with St. Florian, the work of Martin Altomont from the year 1724. The two sculptures and the paintings enrich the collection of the Regional Museum in Ptuj. The castle houses two more sculptures, which are less famous but of high quality. These are the Coat-of-Arms relief of the commander of a knightly order Markvard Eckh from the year 1612, which is probably the work of the famous Italian sculptor Filibert Pacobell and the sculpture of St. John of Nepomuk from the year 1744, which now stands in front of the parish church. For a tour of the ethnological collection in the Velika Nedelja castle you can call the Ptuj Regional MuseumâVelika Nedelja Unit (+ 386 51 340 257).A local tourist guide of Ormož municipality will be glad to take you along the wine roads and show you the attractions of Ormož municipality (see the list of local guides).  '}, 437{id:3153, ll:new GLatLng(45.867,13.8506), l:'Velike Žablje', d:'By the Vip
437ava River lies the clustered village of Velike Žablje with a hillside Baroque mansion, which is sadly falling into ruin. In the village stands an interesting house with a wide cornice, whittled rafters and one of the few preserved 19-century murals in the Vipava Region. The area of Velike Žablje and Male Žablje is well known for it\'s vineyards and fertile fields along the Vipava River.'}, 438{id:3012, ll:new GLatLng(45.8988,15.4525), l:'Veliki Podlog', d:'Veliki Podlog is located in the KrÅ¡ko Plain, which extends south of KrÅ¡ko to the Gorjanci Hills. The local administrative community of Veliki Podlog includes the villages of Veliki Podlog, GržeÄa Vas, Mali Podlog, JelÅ¡e, Gorica and Pristava. The villages in the KrÅ¡ko Plain first appear in historical records as follows: Drnovo (Drenav) 1343; Velika Vas (Mcholdarf) 1436; Podlog (Veliki, Mali) (dacz Puedlag) 1330 â these two villages take their name from the fact that they stand in front of a log ("oak wood" i.e. Krakovo); JelÅ¡e (Erlach) 1444, so named because it stands among alders (jelÅ¡e); Gorica (dacz dem Puhel in dem dorf) 1330, so named because of its geographical position, since it is the only hill on the KrÅ¡ko Plain (gorica means "little mountain").'}, 439{id:3016, ll:new GLatLng(45.9679,15.393), l:'Veliki Trn', d:'Veliki Trn is the central settlement of a local administrative community numbering around 700 inhabitants. The names of some of the present-day settlements can be found in as early as the 14th and 15th centuries (1323 KoÄno, 1353 Dole, 1354 Lomno and Ženje, 1436 NemÅ¡ka Vas and Veliki Trn, etc.). After the Second World War, from 1952 to 1961, Veliki Trn was also the seat of a municipality. The following parish priests lived in Veliki Trn until their death: Modest Schrey (died 1821), Enlightenment thinker and translator; Anton Žakelj (who used the pseudonym Rodoljub Ledinski; died 1869), poet and collector of folk songs; Ivan Belec (died 1889), sociologist.'}, 440{id:3440, ll:new GLatLng(46.369,15.902), l:'Videm pri Ptuju', d:'This village and a priest in a church nearby Dravinja were first mentioned in written sources in year 1355. Otherwise this village is mentioned in a document from 1392 with the name "S. Vitus in Tren". Videm pri Ptuju, until 1952 officially still St. Vitus at Ptuj (Sv. Vid pri Ptuju), is a scatterd village on the eastern brink of the Drava field (Dravsko polje), on both sides of the Dravinja riverbanks, which flows into Drava not far away from here. Haloze approaches here the Drava riverbranches the most. Matej Slekovec wrote in a parish chronicle that once a gigantic castle "Tranek"-Dranek, named after river Dravinja stood there at "GradiÅ¡Äe", the highest peak, near the rivermouth of Dravinja into Drava. Nowadays there is no trace of evidence of that castle. The Counts of Dranek (in original gospodje DraneÅ¡ki) were owners of these properties of Haloze, which were later bought by the Counts of Ptuj. Later the castle is mentioned until the second half of the 14th century. Nearby a small church of St. Janez (Sv. Janez) was mentioned, that was erected by the Counts of Ptuj in the 15th century. The village went through many misfortunes. In 1532 Turk incursions demolished several castles and churches in Haloze, besides them also the castle Dranek. The church of St. Vitus (Sv. Vid) was soon restored whereas the castles ruins disappeared. In 1645 plague spread from Ptuj towards Videm, and number of houses was marked by white crosses, symbols for the plague in July. The school has a tradition of many hundred years. First mentions of organists and teachers can be found in the parish chronicle from the year 1692 on. Franz Anton Sutori is mentioned by the name "Schulmeister" in 1719. From that time we can speak of a continuous school in the village. The village´s centre went through many changes in the last two decades. New-rebuilt public houses such as as a fire brigade house, a post office, a modern school, a bank, a hop-dry house, shops and markets, an inn, few bars, a baker´s shop and a bridge over Dravinja give this village an urban, town-like appearance. A local community consists of these villages: Dravci, Dravinjski vrh, Jurovci, Lancova vas, Ljubstava, Majski Vrh, Pobrežje, SoviÄe, Å turmovci, Tržec, Vareja, Videm pri Ptuju, 3308 inhabitants in 1288 housekeepings totaly. We are very proud of a new cummunal house. Performances due to our local festival os St. Vitus are on June 15. There is a traditional Carnival time, traditional masks taking part in it. Among the most important of them one has to mention the "korant" from the village Lancova vas with characteristical horns, "oraÄi iz Haloz" ("Ploughmen from Haloze") and "rusa". Nearby a regional park Å turmovec is spreading out between rivers StudenÄnica and Dravinja, where one managed to preserve some species which became extinct. For more information please visit us in Tic Haloze or check our web page www.halo.si'}, 441{id:4026, ll:new GLatLng(46.805,16.1138), l:'Vidonci', d:'Vidonci is a dispersed settlement lying at the source of three streams that join together in its central part. An important road between the centre of Prekmurje, Murska
441Sobota and the Porabje/Vendvidék region of Hungary runs through Vidonci. The people of Vidonci look with pride at their past. Although life here has not always been rosy, they have managed to overcome many obstacles and continue to do so today. This fills them with optimism when they look to the future. They believe that through their joint efforts they will achieve many goals at which their descendants, too, will look back with pride.'}, 442{id:3683, ll:new GLatLng(45.4624,15.2519), l:'Vinica', d:'Vinica is a clustered settlement situated high above the river Kolpa, next to the Slovene-Croatian border and 18 km from Ärnomelj. Vinica, already inhabited in prehistory, is nowadays marked by an international border crossing. The remains of the Vinica Castle are an important document of the past. The birth house of the poet Oton ŽupanÄiÄ is located in the centre of Vinica and has been renovated, as the original house burned down in the great fire of 1888. The poetâs memorabilia is displayed on the ground floor, while the first floor is dedicated to his Vinica compatriot Oton Berkopec. The bust of ŽupanÄiÄ can be seen in the garden and it is the work of Jakob SavinÅ¡ek.'}, 443{id:3144, ll:new GLatLng(45.8478,13.9599), l:'Vipava', d:'Vipava is also called the Slovene Venice, developed beside numerous springs of the Vipava River, which is internationally renowned for their extraordinary location, their water and speleological characteristics. This wonderful natural heritage is enriched by cultural attractions, especially the castles. The oldest one is Stari grad, which stands on top of a steep hill abowe the square and dates back to the 12th century. In 1762, the Lanthieris built a Baroque mansion on the present main square.The Gothic church of St. Stephen was reconstructed in the Baroque style and is an important art-historical monument. The public cementery contains two original Egyptian sarcophagi, brought from Egypt by the diplomant and Egyptogist Anton Laurin.'}, 444{id:3205, ll:new GLatLng(45.8812,13.8635), l:'Vipavski Križ', d:'Vipavski Kriz is one of the most interesting historical places in the southern Primorska region. In the 13th century it was mentioned for the first time as the Villa Crucis. At the end of the 15th century the count of Gorizia had a castle built there; the building with four towers was surrounded by walls which offered protection against the Turks and Venetians. From 1637 there has been a Capuchin monastery at Vipavski Kriz; it has a rich library, open to visitors.Vipavski Križ (360°)'}, 445{id:4905, ll:new GLatLng(45.9752,13.5364), l:'Vipolže', d:'In nearby Vipolže, a scattered village in lower Brda, you will certainly be enchanted by an old castle from 11th century and enormous cypresses of honorable age growing beside it. The castle used to be a representative villa and a hunting manor of the counts of Gorizia where horses were bred, while later on, it changed hands between members of Herberstein, della Torre, Attems Petzenstein and Teuffenbach families. The building was rebuilt several times, in 17th century into a Renaissance villa in the Venetian style. In front of the castle there used to be a magnificent castle park with a Baroque fountain, several hundred years old cypresses and oaks. During World War I, the castle was used as a military hospital while in 1948 it was damaged in a large fire. It is one of the most beautiful examples of castle architecture in Slovenia built between Renaissance and Baroque. The castle is awaiting fundamental renovation, according to plans, there will be a seat of international center for graduate studies. In the so-called new castle which was built in 18th century in the Baroque style, there was a seat of a cooperative after World War II, while afterwards it was used as an apartment building. In Vipolže there is the only preserved water mill that still operated in 1990s and the village is also known for fossil numulitins that were found there. '}, 446{id:3000, ll:new GLatLng(46.1294,15.5775), l:'VirÅ¡tanj', d:'VirÅ¡tanj is made up of small viniferous hills, which was first mentioned in the 13th century. The area was named after the four stones, which acted as boundary stones to the lords of this viniferous land. In German, the settlement is called âveir Steinâ (four stones). The center of the town boasts the Banovina knight and wine cellar, which continues to cultivate a 120 year old grape vine. Thus the town plays a central role in the viticulture of the area, confirming its value and that of the celebrated VirÅ¡tanj wine. The area is tightly connected to the tradition of wine-making, thus producing the aforementioned VirÅ¡tanj wine and also boasting the Å marsako-VirÅ¡tanj tourist wine road VTC â 10.The church of Saint Philip and Saint Jacob stands on a small hill in Sela. First mentioned in 1545, the basic elements of the building are Gothic
446in origin. The preserved frescos from this era can still be found in fragments in the interior of the church. Newer frescos, dated back to 1862, were the work of Tomaž Fanton. In 1826, the churchâs belfry and presbytery were completed and later, the vestry, at the end of the 19th century. The church is typically Gothic, but was remodeled in the baroque style to be a rural subsidiary.'}, 447{id:3193, ll:new GLatLng(45.9538,14.7393), l:'ViÅ¡nja Gora', d:'ViÅ¡nja Gora, sprawled like a snail on a low ridge, was granted city rights in 1478 and is one of the best-preserved medieval settlements in Slovenia. Above the city are the ruins of Stari grad Castle, once the home of the famous ViÅ¡nja Gora knights. Nearby is the Kosca Valley with the highest waterfall on a travertine foundation in Slovenia.'}, 448{id:4925, ll:new GLatLng(46.021,13.5328), l:'ViÅ¡njevik', d:'ViÅ¡njevik is one of the few Brda villages without a church. In the Middle Ages it became famous for the lords of ViÅ¡njevik and for Rittersberg, the oldest castle in Brda. Remnants of this castle no longer exist. In this scattered Brda village you will find out everything about the birth of rebula which was mentioned for the first time in written sources already in 1336. Namely, Henrik of Rittersberg purchased a vineyard where six buckets of rebula were produced every year. It is known that rebula from ViÅ¡njevik, Gradno and Krasno used to be of the best quality and therefore very much sought after by merchants. No wonder, then, that the Rebula lovers Society was established here and that every year in the beginning of May they honor it with the Festival of Rebula and Olive Oil. Olives that almost disappeared from Brda decades ago also have their honorable place beside rebula. '}, 449{id:3328, ll:new GLatLng(45.9289,13.7764), l:'Vitovlje', d:'Traces of the oldest human settlements in this region were found in GradiÅ¡Äe above Vitovlje. The village was first mentioned in the Land register of the Gorizia counts around the year 1200 and later, in 1361, with the mentioning of the Church of the Assumption. The old centre of the village is located below the Church of the Virgin Mary and extends itself towards the major regional road.On the slope above Vitovlje there are fascinating clusters of chestnut trees growing on the naturally acid grounds. In this area the wine-growing and wine production, as well as other permanent and temporary farm activities (tourist farms, osmice (wine cellar opened to sell the wine of the previous year, horse breeding) are well-developed.The social life of Vitovlje has always been intense and every year the local people organize the Chestnut Feast and celebrate the Midsummerâs Day with a bonfire.'}, 450{id:3433, ll:new GLatLng(46.2885,15.3064), l:'Vojnik', d:'North of the city of the Counts of Celje is a region that hides the treasures of unspoiled nature, bicycling and hiking trails, and friendly people. The “Welcome to Diversity” tourist catalogue guides you to all of the more and less known trails of the area. Sports enthusiasts have tennis, basketball, football, volleyball, and more at their disposal, and popular gostilnas and tourist farms will enable you regain fresh strength and taste delicacies known to our grandmothers.Vojnik (360°)'}, 451{id:3870, ll:new GLatLng(46.0241,13.9034), l:'Vojsko', d:'The Vojskarska planota is a broad and fragmented plain located at an altitude of around 1000 m above sea level and stretches across some 3600 hectares of land, its circumference measuring over 10 km. As the karst part of the Idrijan hills, it extends high above the Idrijca, Kanomljica and TrebuÅ¡a Valleys. During summer months the pristinely natural, serene, and idyllic landscape fanned by fresh air dresses itself in a vivid and variegated carpet of grasses and exceptionally rich flora. Side by side, meadows, pastures, and mixed forests extend in perfect harmony. The core oh the settlement has developed at Planina (1077m), around the church below the hill Å kolj (1129m). The main festivals and tourist attractions: the excellent belvedere Hudournik (1148m), ravine GaÄnik with its numerous waterfalls, hollows, rapids, canyons; Snežna jama (karst cave), âSlovenija¨ Partisan Printery. The villageâs holiday falls on 23 June, and is a commemoration of the day when Italians burnt down the whole settlement in 1943. Vojskoâs inhabitantsâ alos solemnly celebrate Jacobâs Sunday (St. Jacobâs Day on 25 July).'}, 452{id:4244, ll:new GLatLng(45.8252,13.665), l:'VojÅ¡Äica', d:'The name of the village derives from the spoken phrase: âGrem v OÅ¡Äicoâ - I am going to OÅ¡Äica (from the word oÅ¡Äe, ouÅ¡ice, vuÅ¡ice â a narrow). Later a âjâ was added to the word, as this is a common feature in dialects. It is said that Gornja vas (the Upper village) belonged to Counts from Rihenberg while Spodnja vas (the Lower village) was under the Counts of Duino. They fought with each other therefore the village was named VojÅ¡Äica (vojskovati â to fight). The village has some well-preserved Karst houses, wells and a NOB monument. On the rising Tabor, by the cemetery, are the remains of an ancient fort. Here stood a wooden chapel of the Counts of Duino. A well-preserved herdsmanâs cottage near the remains is worth to see. In the village vicinity are two caves: PovÄeva jama cave (it is said that in 19th century many French were thrown in it) GrajÅ¡Äica cave and a hollow valley on Lukovo.'}, 453{id:4246, ll:new GLatLng(45.8004,13.7507), l:'VolÄji Grad', d:'The village was first mentioned in 1257 and supposedly gained its name after a daughter pertaining to nobility Marija Volcija, who was cured in the village. However, the remains of an ancient fort âDebela grižaâ give proof that it has been settled long before. A Roman path also led by. The local stonecutters represented a strong entity in the art of stonecutting for the surrounding area, which can be seen by the finely carved stone details on front doors - kaluna, brackets, pils (a small chapel) etc. In a separated part of the village stands a baroque church of St. John the Baptist. SreÄko Colja (politician, condemned at the 2nd Trieste trial/legal proceeding) and Marjan Rožanc (writer, scriptwriter, winner of the PreÅ¡ernova nagrada award) lived in VolÄji Grad. Every year the Rožanc award is delivered for literary achievements.'}, 454{id:3940, ll:new GLatLng(45.7734,13.961), l:'VrabÄe', d:'Even though the inhabitants of VrabÄe are divided into three groups (Gurenjci, BrÄkarji, Dulenjci), their houses stand closely one to another. Despite the small number oh houses, the village is an important traffic centre, with crossroads for Podnanos, Å tjak, SenožeÄe or Å torje. There is a chapel (kapelica Karmelske Matere Božje) and on the southern part, the local parish church on the Tabor hill (605 m). A good kilometre from the village towards Podnanos, there is a water spring near the road with drinkable water. Every year the mountain races take place. The village offers also a fascinating view of the Vipava valley on one side and of the entire Karst on the other.'}, 455{id:3859, ll:new GLatLng(46.2378,15.1515), l:'Vrbje', d:'This nucleated settlement lies between the Savinja railway in the north (Celje-Velenje) and the Podvinska Struga stream in the south. The settlement is known for a number of features of interest such as the source of the Lava stream and a fish pond covering an area of 13.5 hectares which was badly affected by a flood in 1990. The geological structure of the ground (limestone, marl and clay) has led to the formation of a number of springs right in the middle of the plain. The life of the people of Vrbje has long been connected with water, springs, sawmills, mills, farming and fish farming. The man-made Vrbje fish pond represents a significant part of this and its large water surface is of both environmental and economic importance. The pond was formed in an area previously occupied by gravel pits and illegal rubbish dumps and now represents one of the last wetland areas in this part of Slovenia. It is an important habitat for a number of species and its lush vegetation make it popular with nature lovers. The local administrative community of Vrbje covers an area of just over 2.5 square kilometres and has a population of 586. Clubs and societies: cultural â DK Vrbje; sports â Vrbje Sports Club; tourism â Vrbje Tourism Association; fire brigade â PGD Vrbje; other â DU Vrbje, Mladi Mrhar Vrbje, Savinjska Dolina Auto-Moto Club Vrbje. '}, 456{id:4977, ll:new GLatLng(46.0467,13.5212), l:'Vrhovlje pri Kožbani', d:'In Vrhovlje pri Kožbani they will be glad to unlock the door of the ancient St. Andreas Church with the oldest mural
456s in Brda that decorate the presbytery and the chancel-arch wall. There, we can admire scenes from the life of the Holy Family and depictions of saints and apostles. Images of angels playing various instruments from the second half of 15th century are also very interesting. Similarly as several other churches of a Mediterranean type, this church has a bell gable and a kind of a shack in front of the entrance, covered with stone slates.'}, 457{id:3519, ll:new GLatLng(45.8996,13.8124), l:'Vrtovin', d:'Vrtovin is comprised of a series of small villages from the main road on the south to the higher and steep slope Kucelj. Numerous streams used to power the mills. The territory belonging to Vrtovin, spreads in the direction north - south; the lowest area is the polje, with 120 metres above sea level, however, it reaches its highest point at the edge of the Trnovo Plateau (Trnovski planota) at 1250 metres. After only a distance of approximately seven kilometres the difference above sea level is 1130 metres. The main village lies in the lower part of the area, between Malo and Veliko Brdo. Smaller settlements are scattered south and north of the village. South of the village are Grželi, Äebuli, Fužina, Guli and StovÅ¡ka vas. However, on the north are Krti, Å ateji, Subani, Jame, Kocjani, Rebki, Äermeli, GuÅ¡tini, FevÄi and L
457ozarji.'}, 458{id:3554, ll:new GLatLng(46.5991,15.1642), l:'Vuzenica', d:'Vuzenica is a clustered settlement situated on the alluvial plain of the Crkvenica stream. On the river Drava, in 1954, a run-off power station was built near the town and a year later a foundry was established. The timber industry is also well developed here. Vuzenica is one of the oldest settlements in the valley, first mentioned in 1238 and later in 1288 as a marketplace. The settlement developed in two parts: as the older part or Zgornji (upper), and younger part or Spodnji (lower) trg or market square. In the pasttimber workers floated \'\'flosi\'\' here and transporters happily loaded their vehicles by the river Drava. There was always a lot of activity at the regular fairs held here. Walks through neighbouring DravÄe and Å entjanž nad DravÄami are also beautiful in the autumn months. Above Zgornji trg stands the new castle â Å tok, while above that, the ruins of the Old castle\'s remodelled Renaissance entry tower, with firing lines and the remains of a draw bridge have been preserved. Next to the local road to Vuhred stands the picturesque church of the Virgin Mary on a rock foundation. In the old town centre is the parish church of St. Nicholas. Located within the church are burial sites dating back to the Middle Ages and a plaque with the names of all the parish priests from the year 1045 on. There is a permanent display, dedicated to A.M. SlomÅ¡ek in the presbytery.'}, 459{id:2829, ll:new GLatLng(46.1329,14.9987), l:'Zagorje ob Savi', d:''}, 460{id:4248, ll:new GLatLng(45.8178,13.6985), l:'Zagrajec', d:'Zagrajec is situated in the immediate vicinity of Ivanji Grad that is why their history includes many similarities. In the vicinity the successor of the Lombardian rulers Johannes Astolfa had his castle post. The name Zagrajec means behind a castle and gained its name after its position. One of the villageâs interesting sights is the pil standing in its centre and the water collector â a well with trough. The lawns and commons around Zagrajca are the hiding places of numerous caverns, trenches and remains of a railway station from the First World War. The village offers a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Trieste and the sea.'}, 461{id:3877, ll:new GLatLng(45.9908,14.1306), l:'Zavratec', d:'Zavratec lies at the slightly lower altitude of around 720 metres above sea level. During both World Wars, Zavratec was stuck just beside the state border with Italy and for that reason in its neighbourhood â similar to elsewhere along the Rapalloâs demarcation line- rampant smuggling prospered. Those times are still evoked by the school, the road from MravljiÅ¡e to Zavratec, and military outposts (caverns).'}, 462{id:3438, ll:new GLatLng(46.3851,16.0472), l:'ZavrÄ', d:'ZavrÄ is located in the northeast part of Slovenia, more precisely in the eastern part of Haloze, bordering Croatia. Old Latin and German manuscripts mention ZavrÄ as a parish already in 1430; it was called Saurig or Sauritsch. In ZavrÄ stone tools and Roman coins have been found; after all, the Roman road led through that place. The area is known for excellent its winegrowers and since Celtic times it has been dedicated to wine growing, which is one of the perspective sources of income also for the present inhabitants. The manor from the beginning of the 17th century standing on the rising, where the seat of the court and the political district was until 1850, is of historical importance. In its immediate vicinity is the church of St. Nicholas (sv. Miklavž), protector of boatmen and raftsmen. On the hill above the manor stands the Church of the Virgin Mary (Cerkev Device Marije), which is visited by many people each year on the 15th of August, on St. Mary\'s Day, as it is a renowned pilgrimage trail. The column like sign from the time of the Turkish invasions draws special attention to TurÅ¡ki Vrh as it supposedly marks the Turkish grandmother\'s grave. For more information please visit us in Tic Haloze or check our web page www.halo.si'}, 463{id:3009, ll:new GLatLng(45.9755,15.5424), l:'Zdole', d:'Zdole, the centre of a local administrative community with around 800 inhabitants, lies in the Posavje Hills to the east of KrÅ¡ko. Even the southern part of the community lies at over 250 metres above sea level, while its northern edge rises above 300 metres. Like other communities, Zdole has seen a modernisation of agricultural holdings and increased employment of its inhabitants in non-agricultural jobs in nearby KrÅ¡ko. As a settlement, Zdole is first mentioned in the 13th century as a possession of the Diocese of Salzburg. Even after 1848 the entire area fell into the province of Styria and the Brežice district. After 1936 it was briefly an independent municipality. Zdole has two major irrigation systems â in Anovec and Ravne â which contributes to the intensive organic production of vegetables and berry fruits. Zdole itself has beautiful and unspoilt natural surroundings, plenty of vineyards and orchards, and a rich rural architectural heritage. The famous chef Ivan IvaÄiÄ was born in Ravne and later created culinary masterpieces there. Two well-known media personalities also have their roots here: the singer Simona Vodopivec and the radio presenter and comic SaÅ¡o Hribar. Sights of interest in Zdole include a permanent exhibition of wooden sculptures by local artist Jože Kramžar. A European Long-Distance Path runs through Zdole, giving us the chance to meet walkers from all over the world when they stop here for refreshments. We also have hiking trails that lead to Zdole from every direction. These trails run through the hidden places of unspoilt nature, through forests where wild mushrooms grow, through beautiful clearings and over hills, and among apple orchards and other fruit plantations. Everyone who visits us goes away laden with the gifts of nature, perhaps after enjoying a glass or two of the local wine, and the desire to return to this idyllic spot just a few kilometres away from the urban centre of KrÅ¡ko. The church of St George in Zdole is an essentially baroque building built in around 1700. It was given its present neo-Romanesque appearance in the 19th century. It has been a parish church since 1789. Together with some of the older farmhouses and the Beno ZupanÄiÄ House, the church represents the nucleus of this idyllic little village on a hill in the middle of a gently undulating plateau. St George ("Jurij" in Slovene) also gives his name to the traditional "Jurjevanje" event, including the increasingly famous breakfast omelette that is offered free of charge to the many guests attending the event. The church of St Vitus in Kostanjek is a modest building that is probably medieval in origin. It was remodelled in 1953. The high altar bears the date 1878.'}, 464{id:4027, ll:new GLatLng(46.7299,16.0838), l:'Zenkovci', d:'Zenkovci is a linear village at the foot of the GoriÄko hill region, immediately below Bodonski Breg along the regional Murska
464Sobota-Grad road. The village is 12 kilometres from Murska Sobota. Around it is a plain that has long offered good conditions for agriculture. The village also has two large Roma settlements: the first, called Pesek, by the nearby Zenkovski Potok stream, and the second, Erjavi Breg, in the south-eastern part of the village. The villagers have long been involved in farming, pasturing and viticulture. For the most part they have grown hybrid vines. The village covers a territory of 422 hectares, including 221 hectares of arable land, 67 hectares of meadow and 77 hectares of forest. There are currently 98 households in the village with a population of around 400. The village has three establishments serving food and drink, a dressmaker\'s and a hairdressing salon. Zenkovci also has a Roma community who in recent decades have greatly changed their habits and mentality. Many Roma have gone abroad to Austria and Germany to seek a better living. With the money they have earned, they have built themselves modern houses, bought cars and generally adopted a modern lifestyle.'}, 465{id:4580, ll:new GLatLng(46.6146,16.0487), l:'Zgornji Kocjan', d:'Zgornji Kocjan (Slovenske Gorice, Radenci), 270 metres, population 44. This dispersed ridge settlement in the hills of Kapelske Gorice lies on a spur to the south of Kapela (312 metres). A number of newer houses have been built among the former vineyard cottages. The sunny slopes are planted with modern, well-tended vineyards belonging to the Kapela winery and with some individual orchards. Below them are fields, while the Å utejeva Graba ravine is covered with forest. At the southern edge of the village are the remains of Kocjan Castle, also known locally as Attila\'s Castle, which first appears in historical records in 1443. The present-day Kapela church was built in the 19th century from its ruins. Sources: Milan Orožen AdamiÄ, Drago Perko, Drago Kladnik, PriroÄni krajevni leksikon Slovenije, Ljubljana, 1996.'}, 466{id:5061, ll:new GLatLng(46.3047,13.4808), l:'Žaga', d:'Žaga is a small village near the SoÄa river. Arround it there are various hiking and biking trails that will take you explore the nature.'}, 467{id:2741, ll:new GLatLng(46.2516,15.1662), l:'Žalec', d:'Žalec is located in the centre of the Lower Savinja Valley (Spodnja Savinjska dolina), and is surrounded by the hilly countryside and the Savinja River. Žalec was first mentioned in 1182, and was awarded market rights in 1256. The remains of the rich history can be found in well-reserved buildings of the old town core; one of them is The Blacksmith\'s Workshop of Zotel (Zotlova domaÄija) from the 16th century and the other is Å irca\'s home (Å irÄeva domaÄija) also called the Savin house from the year 1669 which is known as the native house of the composer Risto Savin. The Savin house contains a memorial room and a fine arts salon. The Church of St. Nicholas (Cerkev Sv. Nikolaja) was first mentioned in the year 1173 and in its vicinity is a preserved defence tower. Near the town there is the Manor Novo Celje from the middle of the 18th century, which is a copy of the Vienna Schönbrunn. In the town there are well-organized sport facilities and a sports hall. Žalec and its surroundings are known for their hop plantations and the valley is named after them: âthe valley of the green goldâ.'}, 468{id:2749, ll:new GLatLng(46.2206,14.1564), l:'Železniki', d:'Železniki are the central settlement of the SelÅ¡ka Valley. Natural resources helped make the town an important economic center under the Bishops of Freising: the only completely preserved smelting furnace in Slovenia and the picturesque architecture remind us that the history has always been closely linked to ironwor
468king. Železniki and the nearby villages, are a genuine ethnographical treasury; bobbin lace and dražgoÅ¡ki kruhek (âDražgoÅ¡e rollsâ) introduced the name of the valley to the world, as did the Slovene impressionist Ivan Grohar, whose life and work visitors can get to know in his birth house.'}, 469{id:3911, ll:new GLatLng(46.8388,16.1779), l:'Ženavlje', d:'The village of Ženavlje forms part of the local administrative community of Å ulinci in the municipality of Gornji Petrovci, in the furthest NE corner of Slovenia. The lower part of the village lies on either side of the Merak stream, while the upper part lies on a ridge by the Å ulinci-Martinje road. The village is famous for an event that took place in 1934, when the stratospheric balloon of two Belgian scientists, Max Cosyns and Nérée van der Elst, landed here unexpectedly. The municipality of Gornji Petrovci has erected a monument in the village to commemorate this event: a bronze statue in the shape of a sphere, symbolising the balloon, the work of the sculptor Mirko BratuÅ¡a. Not only that but 18 August, the date of the famous event, has been proclaimed a municipal holiday. The village is also the location of a Pentecostal church. Ženavlje is twinned with the village of Neradnovci and an annual social event is held for the people of both villages. Ženavlje has an active volunteer fire brigade.'}, 470{id:3443, ll:new GLatLng(46.2743,15.7917), l:'Žetale', d:'Žetale was first mentioned very early, in the year 1228. In old parish books stands the name Schiltarin (information taken from the parish Zver). The village was often invaded by Turks. Local cummunity Žetale consists of following villages: Žetale, ÄermožiÅ¡e, Dobrina, KoÄice, Nadole, and there live 1500 inhabitants. The Žetale valley (originally Žetalska dolina) is decorated by many churches. The church of St. Bastian (Sv. BoÅ¡tjan) from 1415 which was built in memory of plague. Nearby is a younger pilgrimage church of "Marija pomoÄnica" from 1725. There is the church of St. Michael (Sv. Mihael) from 1426 in the settlement. At Mohor Stands the church of St. Mohor and Fortunat (Sv. Mohor in Fortunat) from the 15th century. after 1507 it became a famous place of pilgrimage. In "ÄermožiÅ¡e pri Žetalah" we trace ruins of settlement of the neolithic era. From Žetale leads a marked mountain path to DonaÄka gora, passing Resenik and Medgorje on the eastern third peak. One have to walk tightrope over a precipice on the northern side (this path is named after Žetalski Jože). After morning glimpse on Žetale from east side when shady forest slopes of Macelj, the peak of Resenik, Žetale, vineyards of Haloze and the church of MarijatroÅ¡t are all lighted up, this place can be compared with Alpine tourist places. A chestnut picknick in October is a well known festival in Žetale. You can as well participate to the pilgrimage called "Jarmek" on August 15, where you can walk to the church of "Marija pomoÄnica" or "MarijatroÅ¡t" (local name). The word "Jarmek" comes from German meaning "Jahrmarkt" or "market day" when one trades in pardons. For more information please visit us in Tic Haloze or check our web page www.halo.si'}, 471{id:2753, ll:new GLatLng(46.0435,14.1077), l:'Žiri', d:'Žiri is located in the upper part of the Poljanska Valley and borders three regions: Gorenjska, Notranjska, and Primorska. Žiri was part of the Loka dominion of the Bishops of Freising for the entire 830 years of its existence. Its advantageous location helped trade and handicrafts to flourish, and it is therefore no wonder that the town and the surrounding area are famous for their bobbin lace and rich shoemaking tradition. The architecture of past periods is also very rich. The old school, once the dairy of the Loka dominion, houses a museum, and Žiri and its surrounding boast a rich sacral heritage, including the Church of Sv. Martin which is the largest church in Gorenjska.'}, 472{id:4581, ll:new GLatLng(46.6186,16.0166), l:'Žrnova', d:'Žrnova (Slovenske Gorice, Radenci), 230 metres, population 32. This dispersed village in the hills of Kapelske Gorice lies in a ravine called Žrnovska Graba between the settlements of Radenski Vrh and Melanjski Vrh. The houses are surrounded by meadows and individual fields, while orchards and vineyards lie higher up on the sunny
472slopes. Žrnova has been an independent settlement since 1952. Before that it was part of KobilÅ¡Äak. Sources: Milan Orožen AdamiÄ, Drago Perko, Drago Kladnik, PriroÄni krajevni leksikon Slovenije, Ljubljana, 1996.'}, 473{id:4109, ll:new GLatLng(45.5454,13.7031), l:'Žusterna', d:'Once part of the countryside surrounding the island city of Koper, the Žusterna settlement is now Koper’s suburb. It abounded in olive growths, vineyards, orchards and also villas of Koper noble families at the time of the Venetian Republic. Its historical roots go back to pre-Roman times – remnants of an ancient fort were found on the hill Markov hrib above Žusterna.With the discovery of the beneficent influence of the sea and the sun at the end of the 19th century, the area began to develop its tourist potentials, which continues in present day. By World War One, a considerable amount of buildings and infrastructure was constructed. The new houses were primarily built by summer visitors; growing, however, was also the number of private hotels and boarding houses for tourists from other parts of then Austria- Hungary. Žusterna experienced another big wave of private house construction in the 60ies of the 20th century. At the seaside, the old inn and boarding house were replaced by a hotel complex with a seaside resort, motel and swimming pool.The main tourist centre in Žusterna today is a tourist complex with a bathing area, an Olympic pool, a hotel complex and the Aquapark. It offers diverse water sports and numerous events.'} 474];
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