Museum of Hostages features records of prisoners who suffered in Begunje prison during the Second World War. During your visit, you will come across harsh stories of the prisoners, scribbled on the walls of Katzenstein Mansion. A documentary features atrocities committed by the Nazis including the shooting of war prisoners. You can also visit Draga Valley situated nearby where several prisoners of war have been buried.
Muzej jaslic or the Nativity Museum is a fascinating establishment. Nestled in the quaint town of Brezje, this museum boasts an extensive collection of cribs from all across the globe. A tour through the numerous rooms of the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the splendid world of cribs, their history and their many varied forms. The Passion, Pentecost and Resurrection cribs are among the most noteworthy and highlighted exhibits of the museum. While Slovenia boasts a bevy of ecclesiastical landmarks, this one-of-a-kind museum in Brezje stands out among all.
Slovenia is steeped in rich history of ironworks. The Kropa Blacksmith Museum, located in the sleepy town of Kropa, is a testament to the country’s ironworks and blacksmith heritage. Beginning with the origins of the industry, the museum takes visitors through the many milestones that led to the success and eventual collapse of the industry. Home to the famed Vigenjc Vice, a sprawling display of 19th-century hand-forged nails, the museum is a curious destination for history buffs. If you too find yourself yearning to learn about a pivotal chapter in the history of Slovenia, do head to the Kropa Blacksmith Museum.
Housed within the Kropa Blacksmith Museum is the fascinating Vigenjc Vice. Offering a glimpse into the blacksmith heritage of the country, this ancient foundry was the site where blacksmiths hand forged hundreds of types of nails. A visit to the blackened interiors of the museum reveal a well-preserved display of 19th-century equipment. The interactive experience on offer allows you to try your hand at the art of forging nails. When in Kropa, one must plan a combined visit of the Kropa Blacksmith Museum and the Vigenjc Vice.
An unmissable brilliant-red tower top marks the quaint landscape of Ljubno. This rising structure is the famed Župnijska cerkev Marije Pomočnice or the Parish of Ljubno. A must-visit attraction for tourists and a prominent place of worship for townsfolk, this Roman Catholic Church holds a special place in the town. Although set in the heart of the town, the church makes for a picturesque sight with the clear blue skies and the enveloping verdure adding to its charm. When in Ljubno, do head to the famed Župnijska cerkev Marije Pomočnice.
Lake Trboje was created as an artificial reservoir on the Sava river in 1986 for a hydro electric plant, but today serves as a popular nature attraction due to its beautiful surroundings and rich natural habitat. Over 140 bird species have been spotted here along with a number of fishes, plants and trees which make it an ideal spot for bird watching and fishing. Visitors can also hire a small boat and have a lovely time rowing in the large lake.
The 16th Century Kos Manor is housed in the Murova region of Jessenice. This Slovene manor house was commissioned by an iron-lord before being converted into a museum in the recent past. At present, the mansion is managed by the Upper Sava Museum of Jesenice. Used for various purposes, the mansion is used mainly for public events and exhibitions. The two halls are often used jointly for weddings and other social functions.
Schloss Hollenburg proudly stands at Carinthia in Austria. The medieval castle rests on a rock overlooking the Drava valley, at an elevation of 561 meters (1840.5 feet). Built in 1100, it held strategic importance, controlling the Drava river crossing towards the Loibl Pass and the March of Carnolia. The castle belonged to the Hollenburg dynasty, and then the Pettau Styrian Lords, and is now the property of the Wittgenstein family. It was another victim of the Fruili earthquake in 1348 and was rebuilt in the later half of the 16th Century and boasts of the beautiful Renaissance architecture now.