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Located at the junction of the Karst and Alpine landscapes, Slovenia’s oldest mining town is surrounded by stunning nature. Idrija’s old town, the old mercury mine, and the natural beauties of Idrija Geopark are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This small treasure chest of world-class heritage brings together the legacy of former generations and modern creativity.
Discover the mysterious world of mercury in Anthony’s Main Road and modern interactive Hg Smelting Point, then let yourself slip into gentler content and admire the thousand threads of the handmade Idrija lace in the Slovenian capital of bobbin lace. Take a hiking or cycling trip to the picturesque ‘klavže’ water dams, along the mine water channel Rake or experience the mystical atmosphere of the Wild Lake.
Idrija, a UNESCO heritage gem attracts with culinary delights too. Don’t miss the traditional ‘Idrija žlikrofi’, the staple of the restaurant offered in Idrija. It is a type of pasta filled with spiced balls made of cooked potato, sautéed onions, and lard. There is even a festival dedicated to this dish.
Green good practice
- The collective trademark Idrija Selected connects local providers and showcases a wide selection of Idrija’s products and services.
- Discovering the special features of Geopark Idrija smartly – with the TurfHunt app, which guides you from point to point with GPS and gives you tasks and challenges to solve.
- Idrija is also the European Destination of Excellence 2011 on the topic of ‘tourism and revitalization of immovable cultural heritage’.
Idrija CONNECT
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