Prešernova hiša

Kranj's also called the City of Prešeren because Slovenia's greatest poet, Dr France Prešeren (1800-1849), lived, worked and died here.

You can visit his memorial museum, where the bedroom and barrister's office are equipped with authentic furniture. You can also see the originals and facsimiles of the poet's works, such as 'The Baptism by Savica'. Prešeren's personal archives are also on display.

The picture's showing the poet's monument done by Frančišek Smerdu and Peter Loboda in 1952.

Address: Prešernova 7

Gorenjski muzej

There are two collections on display: the works of academically trained sculptor Lojze Dolinar (1893-1970) and an ethnological collection entitled Folk Art in Gorenjska featuring the beautiful heritage of painted and carved peasant furniture, tools, festive costumes and pottery of the region.

The translation of the Bible into Slovanian dating from 1545 is also displayed in the Gorenjska museum.

During Xmas time you can see some beautiful decorations made of wax.

The museum's open on Tue-Fri from 10-12 and 17-19, weekends from 10-12. It's closed on Mon.

Address: Tomšičeva 44

Phone: 04-2021-071

Don't Miss Orehova Potica!

,po'tica

Favourite Dish: Orehova potica (Walnut cake) is a traditional Slovenian speciality you mustn't miss.

Here's the recipe:

Dough:
20g yeast
500g plain flour
80g butter
200-250ml milk
80g sugar
2-3 egg yolks
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon rum
lemon rind
butter and breadcrumbs
icing sugar

Filling:
150-200ml milk
400g ground walnuts
lemon rind
cinnamon
2 teaspoons rum
100g sugar
100g honey
2 egg whites
40g butter

Events

• New Year Concert of Classical Music-1 January
• Easter Concert of Classical Music-Easter Sunday
• Alpine Night-2nd Saturday in May
• Medieval Days in Radovljica-1st weekend in June
• Bled Nights-2nd week in July
• Rikli Days tourist event-4th weekend in July
• Okarina Folk Festival-1st 2 weeks in August
• Radovljica Festival-3rd and 4th weekend in August

No cameras in the museum!

There are a lot of wonderful old exhibits in this castle museum, that I simply had to take pictures of.

Later I found out that taking pictures wasn't allowed.

Easy Access!

the church on the island

Bled's located at the main road and has very good railway connections. It's at 35km distance from the international airport of Ljubljana and at about 45km distance from the Austrian and Italian border.


Website: http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en?ld=5

An Oasis Of Alpine Tranquillity

At the southern corner of Triglav National Park, there's the beautiful valley of Bohinj. It's perfect for all who enjoy peace and natural surroundings. The heart of the valley is the glacial lake where you can go swimming, walking round it or just relaxing at its banks. There are also numerous footpaths, so you can discover other hidden beauties.
Don't miss visiting Savica Waterfall or Vogel!

Website: http://www.bohinj.si

Medieval Charm

Linhart's Square

Radovljica is a charming town on the Sava River, not far from the place where the Sava Dolinka joins the Sava Bohinjka. The town was 1st mentioned in 1510, almost 2 centuries after its Linhart's square (1343).

In the centre of old town, there's the memorial to famous Slovenian dramatist Anton Tomazh Linhart, a drinking fountain built in the memory of the town's benefactor Josipina Hocevarjeva (Yosipina Hochevaryeva), and also many lovely old houses from the 16th century, some of which turned into museums.

Visit the unique Shivec's house at 33 Linhart's square with its gallery and register office and baroque Thurn Castle that houses the museum of apiculture and a memorial exhibition dedicated to Linhart.

St Martin's

The Parish Church (Župnijska cerkev) of St Martin was built in 1905 on the site of the previous Gothic church from the 15th century. It was built following the plans of Friedrich von Schmidt, the architect of the Vienna City Hall.

Josip Vancaš designed the interior. Most of the sculptures were made by Ivan Vurnik from Radovljica whereas the frescoes were done by painter Slavko Pengov between 1932 and 1937.

Christmas concerts are organized in this church.

Blejski Grad

winter scene

Visit the old castle, now an exhibition area, and find out more about the ancient history of Bled from the 1st excavations, see the furniture characteristic of those times, take a look at the castle Herbal Gallery offering herbal medicine and health products, Wine Cellar and Printing House...

Bled Castle's open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Entrance fee's SIT 1200 for adults and SIT 1100 for students.

Phone: 578 05 25

A Jewel Among The Alpine Resorts

The church on the island, the old castle, mysterious gorges and waterfalls, endless possibilities for sport and recreation, and much more, make Bled a beautiful mountain resort with a rich tourist tradition.