Visit the Slovenian towns

Slovenian historical towns

Old Slovenian towns that are proud of their uniqueness are united in the Association of Slovenian historical towns. The easily accessible towns with architectural heritage exhibit the diversity of culture from prehistory through the Middle Ages to the Baroque and the present day. As many as one-third of Slovenia’s town have the status of a protected monument. The towns united in the Association ensure they preserve and revive their uniqueness and host an abundance of events through the year. But why would you visit just one? In Slovenia in just a short time its easy to experience a whole string of town experiences.

Travel from town to town of specialities, get to know the Slovenian towns and their cultural heritage!

Krško
Semič
Ribnica
Ptuj
Idrija
Škofja Loka
Piran
Ravne na Koroškem
Črnomelj
Šentjur
Kamnik
Jesenice
Celje
Brežice
Slovenj Gradec
Tržič
Metlika
Kostanjevica na Krki
Radovljica
Novo mesto
Žužemberk
Slovenske Konjice
Kranj
Koper

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Krško

A medieval town embraced by green forests and vineyards, pulsing with energy.

Krško is a late medieval town set along the right bank of the Sava River. Shaped by centuries of change, the town expanded to the left bank in modern times through the rise of industry and later the development of energy production. Once a vital hub of the Protestant movement and the final home of ...

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Center mesta Semič - Zgodovinska mesta

Semič

The Heart of Bela krajina

Semič is the heart of one of the three municipalities of Bela Krajina—fondly nicknamed Šokarija by locals. Overlooking the town, the picturesque Semiška gora Hill, adorned with vineyards, lends the area its distinctive charm. Renowned for its exquisite wines, exceptional honey and breathtaking ...

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Ribnica - most - Zgodovinska mesta

Ribnica

A town of authentic craftsmanship stories and a forest full of inspiration

Visit the town nestled between Mala and Velika Gora, proud of its rich heritage of craftsmanship. Centuries of uninterrupted tradition and the vibrancy of craftsmanship are the pride of the area, calling for respect for manual work and reflection on sustainable living. Ribnica's old town center, es...

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Ptuj

AN OLD TOWN OF NEW EXPERIENCES

A walk through the oldest Slovenian town takes you past Roman monuments to the wonderful facades of medieval buildings. The paved streets and squares lead to one of the most magnificent castles in Slovenia, from where the views extend over the mosaic of brick roofs of medieval buildings, monasteries...

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Idrija

THE TOWN OF MERCURY

Idrija is one of the most beautiful gems of Slovenia. The town is known for its intricate bobbin lace – Idrija lace – delicious Idrija žlikrofi, and its mercury mine, which, thanks to its legacy, has been inscribed into the UNESCO List of World Heritage. The Idrija UNESCO Global Geopark is a...

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Škofja Loka

THE PASSION PLAY TOWN

The old town centre of Škofja Loka is one of the best preserved medieval towns of its type in Europe. Škofja Loka is known for its Passion Play, the first Slovenian drama and biggest outdoor theatre show. This live masterpiece is inscribed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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Piran

A TREASURE TROVE JUST WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED

The influence of Venice, and its close proximity, has left its mark on this small medieval town, which undoubtedly belongs among the most beautiful, best preserved and most pristine coastal towns. Piran offers wonderful, unspoilt nature and culture at every turn. And the best part is that all this b...

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Ravne na Koroškem

The heart of Koroška

The largest town in the Koroška region, a town of ironworkers, sport, iron sculptures called Forma vivas and rich literature. Its cultural growth is shown through vast collections at the Central Carinthian Library and its ironwork industry is portrayed in interesting museum collections. Located at ...

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Črnomelj

Life in the town from ancient times until today

The town of Črnomelj, whose name translates roughly as ‘blackmill’, got its name when a miller gave a fairy, who was dressed up as an old woman, black flour instead of white, therefore she cursed him and his mill. In addition to the name, another distinctive characteristic of Črnomelj is its t...

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Šentjur

A SONG BESIDE THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY

A town where the locals have music in their genes, and a town which has long been shaped by the railway. Experience it through the museum collections and learn about important people from Šentjur. The pristine nature offers opportunities for hiking, fishing, hunting and cycling.

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Kamnik

A MEDIEVAL TOWN

In the Middle Ages, Kamnik, a town in the embrace of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, was a booming commercial town where the Bavarian Counts of Andeches had their seat. The town’s magnificent architectural heritage is a reminder of the time when Kamnik was the most important town in Carniola.

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Jesenice

ALPINE BEAT. IRON WILL.

Jesenice is situated between the Mežakla plateau and the Karavanke mountains. The town is best known among historians for its ironworks, among sports enthusiasts for its ice-hockey, and among lovers of nature for its daffodils. Visitors enthuse about the Stara Sava museum area, with its preserved e...

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Celje

A TOWN OF TIMELESS HUSTLE AND BUSTLE

Celje – varied and various experiences packed into a small area. The romantic streets of the old town centre, small corners for secretive chats in the town park, architecture which depicts the richness and diversity of the past, the varied content of museums, galleries and theatres. All this packe...

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Brežice

AT THE CONFLUENCE OF RIVERS SAVA AND KRKA

Visit the town at the confluence of the rivers Sava and Krka, a place that boasts vineyards, thermal springs and a rich cultural heritage. Discover beautiful Baroque paintings in the Knight’s Hall of Brežice Castle, walk past the imposing Water Tower and wander down the picturesque streets that a...

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Slovenj Gradec

PEACE MESSENGER CITY

The ancient town, located in the basin between Pohorje and Uršlja gora and boasting with the title of “Peace Messenger City”, is a Slovenian synonym for a cultural center, where the rich tradition of the past lends a hand with a modern pulse. The venerable urban tradition and cosmopolitan openn...

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Tržič

THE DRAGON’S TOWN OF THE ENTERPRISING AND THE SKILLED

The Ancient Romans forged a transportation route through Tržič and over a millenium later Tržič’s shoemakers followed in their path. The town has its roots in dragon mythology, and the longest tradition of shoemaking in Slovenia.

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Metlika

A TOWN OF MANY FACES

Where can paradise be sought these days if not in a remote and unspoilt landscape where tranquility, diversity and a wealth of natural and cultural heritage are intertwined? Therefore, welcome to the heart of Bela krajina, where the ancient town of Metlika is hidden between the Gorjanci hills and th...

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Kostanjevica na Krki

A SMALL TOWN FOR BIG ADVENTURES

The only Slovenian town on an island, with a rich natural and cultural heritage, which enables unique adventures and visits to the attractions of the historic town centre, the Kostanjevica cave, the Forma Viva Sculpture Park, and the Božidar Jakac Gallery. The town is a popular place for a relaxed ...

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Radovljica

SLOVENIA’S SWEETEST TOWN

Visit the capital of Slovenian beekeeping and chocolate. Quaint Linhart Square is full of houses from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries adorned by colourful facades where the heritage of beekeeping and honeybread making can be discovered. The town with the most hours of sunshine in Gorenjska is als...

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Novo mesto

A CITY OF SITULAE

A city, which is new in name, reveals its heritage from the times before Christ. Between the hills with their vineyards and the bend on the Krka river, Novo mesto surprises with its precious objects from the Iron Age. Situlae, skillfully decorated bronze pails, were once used at feasts. If they were...

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Žužemberk

A CRADLE OF HEROES

The medieval square with the magnificent Žužemberk Castle, which stands on a cliff above the Krka river, is a place where time passes differently. The ever-present history, heroism and the sounds of the Krka river give the castle and square their name.

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Slovenske Konjice

IN THE EMBRACE OF ENCHANTING STORIES

Slovenske Konjice is an attractive medieval town located between the mysterious Konjiška gora mountain and the sunny hills of the wine-growing Škalc. The numerous small surrounding villages round off the unique appearance of the valley along the Dravinja river. They subconsciously touch your emoti...

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Kranj

THE CULTURAL HEART OF SLOVENIA, PREŠERN’S TOWN

Kranj is Slovenia’s oldest settlement, having been populated continuously for 6,000 years. Kranj stands on a 30m-high promontory in the embrace of the Sava and Kokra rivers and is the capital of the Gorenjska region. Many interesting stories have been formed over the course of its 6,000 year hi...

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Koper

THE TOWN OF A HUNDRED SUNS

When you come to Koper, you come to a place where everything is constantly connected because of the sun. Here the sea perpetually laps the edges of the former island; the town palace from the times of the Venetian Republic touches preserved treasures of nature; the green countryside stimulates the p...

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