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Monuments, parks and modern design in Radovljica

 

Take a rest in the shade of trees and find out about the creativity of local and foreign artists.

 

Seek out landscaped areas with views of the surrounding hills. The parks in Radol'ca contain contemporary art works by local and foreign artists. During a walk through Radovljica and the surrounding smaller villages, you will see numerous monuments to important people that hailed from Radovljica and diverse reminders of the past.

 

Villas with wonderful secessionist and historic elements can be found beside the main road towards Lesce, whilst some close to the old town centre are the work of the Slovenian architect Ivan Vurnik.

 

Alongside Jože Plečnik and Maks Fabian, Ivan Vurnik is considered a pioneer of modern Slovenian architecture and the founder of urbanist architecture in Slovenia. A number of his works can be seen in his birth town of Radovljica.

Unique wrought iron lights in Radovljica's park

Radovljica is adorned by modern wrought ironwork produced by Slovenian designers and blacksmiths from Kropa.

In front of Radovljica's church stands a bronze statue of Cene Avguštin. Behind the statue is an exhibition, based on his work, that details the development of the town.

The fountain built in memory of Josipina Hočevar

Quench your thirst at the fountain dedicated to the benefactress Josipina Hočevar.

Decor on the Čebelica (Little Bee) building

Take a walk through Radovljica and look at the secessionist villas built at the start of the 20th century.

The Monument to Anton Tomaž Linhart in Radovljica

The memorial to the first Slovenian playwright, Anton Tomaž Linhart, is the work of a local sculptor.

Silvo Jelenc, an artistic blacksmith from Kropa

Traditional wrought iron window grilles, shutters and railings go hand-in-hand with modern designed wrought iron products.

Numerous memorials and burial grounds of hostages and partisans, reminders of the second world war.

 

News & Blog

 

29.11.2023 11:49
Linhart square

This year's festive decoration of Radovljica's old town centre is once again really special. In addition to lights and decorations made from natural materials, festively painted windows are the icing on the cake of the fairytale atmosphere.

01.12.2023 00:00
Linhartov trg, Radovljica

December festive atmosphere in the old town centre of Radovljica.

25.10.2023 10:33
Taste Radol'ca anniversary

Taste Radol'ca is a special culinary union. Excellent cooperation between partners is the number one reason for the 10+ years of local integration. Four of Radol’ca’s chefs tell us how and why they are so successful at what they do.

01.10.2023 00:00
Taste Radol'ca

Local ingredients, the finest preparation and an unforgettable experience. Visit Radol'ca this October, where you can visit open days at local farms and take part in a guided culinary experience, while in November the best of Radol'ca's restaurants invite you to enjoy selected menus made using local ingredients.

07.09.2022 14:10
Be aware of your footprint

Below we have put together some simple tips for a sustainable visit to Radovljica.

Radovljica on the terraces of the Sava river
The capital of beekeeping and chocolate

Radovljica is the sweetest Slovenian town, also known as the town with the most sun in Gorenjska.

Kamen Castle
The home of popular folk music

Begunje is the birthplace of Slovenian popular folk music and the inspiration for numerous songs by Slavko Avsenik.

Traditional houses by the Kroparica stream
The cradle of Slovenian iron forging

Slovenia's former iron forging centre is tucked away in the lush Lipnica valley and invites you to explore its preserved cultural heritage.

The old village forge
A 'mini Venice' beneath the Jelovica plateau

A picturesque iron forging village beneath the Jelovica plateau with numerous water troughs and small bridges, which has earnt it the name 'Mini Venice'.

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