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Land of Hayracks – A World 1st!

1st April, 2016 | Article By Visit Dolenjska

AttractionsCultureHistoric BldgsHistoryMuseums

The world-first open air museum of hayracks is located in the small town of Šentrupert in the Dolenjska region of South-east Slovenia. 19 drying devices are exhibited here, from which 17 are hayracks representing each hayrack type present in Slovenia.

The objective of this installation is to show the entire historic development process of the hayrack and its importance in this region. The museum is renowned for an exhibit named Lukatov Poplar, one of the oldest twin-hayracks preserved worldwide, the origin of which dates back to 1795.

The project is not only important in terms of preserving cultural heritage, but has also significantly contributed to a greater visibility of the Municipalty of Šentrupert and the development of tourism in the region.

(Photos by: Alenka Lamovšek)

Come to the hills of Lower Carniola

29th March, 2016 | Article By Visit Dolenjska

NatureScenerySpas & WellnessTravelWine

Destination Dolenjska, Bela krajina and Kočevsko-ribniško – vibrant, green, sparkling, calm, sociable. Openly boastful and mysteriously sophisticated. A landscape of meadows and forests, pretty green rivers, a cradle of picturesque places and sincere, hospitable people.

Placidly sited in south-eastern Slovenia, between the Ljubljana basin and the Sava river, Dolenjska has many surprising faces. The varied relief, numerous streams, karst features and biodiversity create its unforgettable dynamic.

On the slopes of its hills ripen sun-kissed grapes, which, once they are in the wine cellars, grow into a veritable poetry whose verses run inwards. In the bosom of its deep springs bubble restorative and healing thermal waters.