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Culture from Slovenia World Map
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Culture.si collects information about upcoming cultural events and activities abroad, involving Slovene artists and researchers. The Culture from Slovenia interactive World Map is a unique source of information that offers a preview of future events around the world and a growing archive of international activity in the field of arts and culture.
Since 2010 we have published news about circa 8000 events in 120 countries. Our archive of events can be filtered by year, country, and discipline. Search the events 2010–2026.
Jelšingrad Mansion
updated 14 hours ago
Jelšingrad Mansion, located in the municipality of Šmarje pri Jelšah, was first mentioned in written records in 1424 under the name Erlach. Its present-day appearance was shaped most decisively during two historical periods: the 18th century, when the mansion was renovated in the style of Baroque, and the second half of the 19th century, when its owner, Rudolf Gödel Lannoy, redesigned it in a Neo-Islamic (Neo-Moorish) style. Lannoy also established a private museum in the mansion, displaying antiquities and archaeological artefacts that he obtained while serving as the Austro-Hungarian consul in the Middle East. After World War II, the mansion was used for a time as a retirement home. In 1974, it was heavily damaged by an earthquake. In recent decades, it gradually fell into disrepair until a major restoration project began in 2023.
Docomomo Slovenia
updated 17 hours ago
DOCOMOMO is an acronym for DOcumentation and COnservation of MOdern MOvement buildings, sites, and neighborhoods. Docomomo Slovenia is a working group that is part of the Docomomo International network. It brings together a wide range of professionals: architects, conservators, art historians, sociologists, urban planners, and landscape architects. The initiator and the first coordinator from 1990 to 2004 was the art historian Stane Bernik. From 2004 onwards, the architect Nataša Koselj has been appointed as the Docomomo Slovenia Chair. Docomomo Slovenia's main task is to register relevant Slovene Modern Movement architecture in the Docomomo International Heritage Register. The first 5 Slovene structures listed in the register are: the National and University Library (NUK), Ljubljana, by Jože Plečnik; Nebotičnik, Ljubljana, by Vladimir Šubic; Villa Oblak, Ljubljana, by France Tomažič; the Assembly of Kranj Municipality (OLO) and Trg Republike, Ljubljana, by Edvard Ravnikar.
Rural Transport Museum
updated 2 days ago
In 2025, the Rural Transport Museum was founded in a newly renovated medieval tollhouse in Senožeče. The museum’s theme is closely tied to its location, as the tollhouse once stood along a major historic trade route between Central-Western Europe and the Adriatic Sea. Through interactive content, digital narratives, personal testimonies, and other educational tools, the museum offers an insight into the development of transport and freight through the centuries, the lives of rural traders, horse-cart drivers, smugglers, and craftsmen, and the history of historic tollhouses. In addition to visiting the museum, visitors can also explore the Djestence Forest Educational Trail and discover the mausoleums of the prominent Garzarolli and Dejak families near the parish church.
Negova Castle
updated 2 days ago
The Negova Castle is located in northeastern Slovenia, west of Gornja Radgona. Although it was first mentioned in written sources in 1425, it was probably built even earlier, at least in the 13th century. Its first known owner was the provincial governor Janez from Vinden while from 1539 to 1945 it remained in the possession of the noble Trauttmansdorff family. On several occasions, it was severely damaged, for instance during the Hungarian siege in 1487 and during the Ottoman attack in 1605. From 1945 to 1993, the castle was used for public housing.
Črnomelj Castle
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Črnomelj Castle is located on the northern side of the main town square in Črnomelj, close to the confluence of the Dobličica and Lahinja rivers. Although its origins date to the 13th century, it underwent frequent renovations over the centuries, acquiring its final form only in the 20th century. Today it serves as the seat of the Municipality of Črnomelj and hosts frequent cultural, social and official events, such as concerts, exhibitions, weddings, and more.
Tolmin Castle at Kozlov Rob
updated 2 days ago
The Tolmin Castle at Kozlov Rob hill was first mentioned in written sources in 1188. Throughout its history, it served as a strategically important fortress, controlling nearby trade routes. Consequently, its ownership frequently changed hands: among its owners were the Patriarchs of Aquileia, the Counts of Gorizia, the town of Cividale del Friuli, the Republic of Venice and the Habsburg family. In 1348 and 1511, the castle was damaged during earthquakes. After 1651 its then-owners, the Coroniny family, chose to abandon its premises and built a new building in the town of Tolmin. From that time onward, the castle fell into disrepair and today exists only as a ruin.
Podčetrtek Castle
updated 2 days ago
The Podčetrtek Castle is situated on top of the hill above Podčetrtek in the Savinja region. It was first mentioned in written sources in 1261 under the name of castrum Lansperch. The original castle building dated from the Romanesque period but it was completely demolished in the war with the Hungarians in the 15th century and was subsequently rebuilt. In the early 16th century, the castle was briefly captured in the Slovenian Peasant Revolt of 1515. Among its later owners, the most significant for its present day appearance was the noble Attems family that renovated the castle in the Baroque style. After World War II, the castle fell into disrepair until a major renovation project began after 2020.
Week of Slovenian Drama
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Organised annually by the Prešeren Theatre Kranj since 1971, the prestigious theatre festival Week of Slovenian Drama presents the most successful performances based on a Slovenian text and staged in the last season by Slovenian or foreign theatres. The festival, which runs for nearly 2 weeks, concludes with an awards ceremony. Among the bestowed awards are two distinguished ones supporting playwriting, the Slavko Grum Award for the best new Slovenian play and the Young Playwright Award, as well as the Grün-Filipič Award for excellence in dramaturgy. In addition, two awards are given for the best performances at the festival: the Šeligo Award, decided by an expert jury, and the Audience Award, voted by the festival audience.