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Idrija

Town in Inner Carniola, Slovenia

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Overview

Idrija lies among the green hills of western Slovenia in the Julian Alps. The is between the Alpine and the Karst regions.

Sights and activities

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Anthony Mine Shaft
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Rudnik živega srebra Idrija Mercury Mine
An old mercury mine that is now open for exhibition to guests. Guided tours available..
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Raufnk
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Raufnk (dialectal, literally 'chimney') is a 454 m high hill with nice overview of Idrija above the former mercury mine smelting area. Smeltery smokestack was built on top of the hill during the smeltery modernisation in 1872. At first, the chimney was 14 meters tall, but was later lowered. This was one of the most mercury polluted areas in Idrija, however the nature started reclaiming the area once the mine closed down in 1996.
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Mercury mine smeltery
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Topilnica
Mercury mine smeltery is part of the Idrija mercury mine where cinnabar, the main mercury ore was roasted to extract mercury. The smeltery presents the evolution of metallurgical processes through history in the visiting centre with renovated examples of Čermak-Špirek and rotational furnaces outside. Tourists may also see the receiving station of a mining cable car system from the 1970s and its belonging sorting and crushing machines. Smeltery is also part of the UNESCO programme Heritage of Mercury: Almadén and Idrija.
Hours
09:00-18:00
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Wild Lake
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Divje jezero
Wild Lake is a karst spring, 2 km to the south, is at least 160 m deep. You can enjoy the rich flora and fauna in its serene surrounding.
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat8 places

Geruš
An alcohol drink made out of water, spirit, and sagebrush (wormwood). The invention of this drink was caused by high prices of wine and abundance of sagebrush. Drink was popular among miners
Gostilna Pr' Gantari
Hours
Thu - Fri 13:00–22:00; Sat 12:00–23:00; Sun 12:00–22:00
Address
23 Dole
Phone
+386 5 3747314
Website
prgantari.si
Gostišče Kos
Hours
Mon–Sat 07:00–15:00
Address
1 Tomšičeva ulica
Phone
+386 041 222 901
Website
gostilna-kos.si
Slaščičarna Gabron
Ice cream and bistro.
Address
52 Lapajnetova ulica
Na Vas’ Pizzerija
Local Italian pizzeria.
Hours
Wed–Fri 11:00–21:00; Sat Sun 11:00–17:00
Phone
+386 599 58 223
Website
navas.si

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Beli Kamen
Local, Žlikrofi
Hours
Fri–Sun 10:00–22:00
Kavarna Vega
Hours
Mon–Thu 08:00–22:00; Fri Sat 08:00–00:00; closed Sun and public holidays
Address
1 Mestni trg
Mlinar
Address
4 Žirovska cesta
Phone
+386 5 377 63 16
Website
gostilnamlinar.si

Drink5 places

Kuncl Gostinsko - Trgovsko Podjetje D.O.O.. Spodnja Idrija
Hours
Sun–Thu 07:30–23:00
Address
29 Slovenska cesta
Phone
+386 5 377 66 37
Trgos 3x3
Hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–23:00; Sat Sun 09:00–14:00
Galerija bar d.o.o
Address
4 Ulica Sv. Barbare
Bar Bernjak, gostinjstvo d.o.o
Hours
Wed–Mon 07:00–23:00
Address
21 Na Vasi
Phone
+386 64 126 124
Website
moja-dejavnost.si
Star Bar
Hours
Mon Tue 15:00–23:00; Wed–Sat 15:00–00:00; Sun 09:00–23:00
Phone
+386 53747482

Sleep6 places

Turistična kmetija Pr'Mark
Phone
+386 5 3778646
Hostel Idrija
Hours
Mon–Fri 16:00–20:00, Sat Sun 14:00–20:00
Address
17 Ulica IX. korpusa
Phone
+38640808022
Hotel Jožef
Address
9a Vojkova ulica
Phone
+386 0820 04250
Kmečki hram Fortuna
Address
1a Idršek
Phone
+386 40 600 811
Relais & Châteaux Kendov Dvorec
Address
2 Na Griču
Phone
+386 5 37 25 100
Website
kendov-dvorec.com

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Hiša na griču / House on the hill
Address
40a Idrijske Krnice

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UnderstandAs the oldest Slovenian mining city, Idrija grew with the development of the mercury mine. A mining settlement was founded at the end of 15th century.

BuyOne of the most adored Slovenian traditional crafts is Idrija Lace.

EatThe traditional local cuisine is both rich and diverse in which the foremost place belongs to the delicacy popularly known as idrijski žlikrofi. It is a bit similar to ravioli stuffed with potato and chives.

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