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Turjak Castle
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Turjak Castle is located in the village of the same name approximately 20 kilometers from Ljubljana. It was first mentioned in written records in 1220 but was probably built even earlier, in the 10th or 11th century. It acquired its present-time appearance after an earthquake in 1511. It features the largest round bastion in Slovenia and a distinctive Renaissance defensive corridor in the shape of a triangle. The castle underwent a major renovation, initiated by the Ministry of Culture, between 2024 and 2026.
Tolmin Castle at Kozlov Rob
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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. It did, however, undergo extensive renovation between 2019 and 2025.
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. Between 2021 and 2025, the castle underwent an extensive renovation.
Negova Castle
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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. It was partially renovated in 2007 and 2008 and is currently undergoing another renovation that will be completed in the summer of 2026.
Birthplace of France Prešeren
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The Vrba village house Pr' Rib’ču (At the fisherman’s) in which Romantic poet France Prešeren (1800–1849) was born was restored in period style and opened as a museum in 1939. It underwent another major renovation, initiated and supported by the Ministry of Culture, between 2024 and 2026. Together with the birthplaces of Matija Čop, Fran Saleški Finžgar and Janez Jalen the house is included on the Path of Cultural Heritage route in the Municipality of Žirovnica.
Trnje Festival
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Trnje Festival is an annual two-day festival which takes place some time in July in a clearing surrounded by the pine forest in Trnje village near Pivka (Postojna). It is a festival of alternative and unconventional music of many musical genres featuring unknown music bands which present new initiatives against the trends of consumerism. The first festival took place in 1998 and since then it has gained a notable status among alternative summer festivals that are affordable yet offer a rich and diverse musical programme. The organisers like to refer to Trnje Festival as "a festival for those who cannot afford to go to the seaside". It is organised by a joint team from Postojna Youth Centre and Pivka House of Culture.
Tartini Festival
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Established in 2001 the Tartini Festival is an international music festival dedicated to one of the greatest violinists of the Baroque period, the Piran-born Guiseppe Tartini (1692–1770). The programme directors and founders of the festival, Jasna Nadles and Milan Vrsajkov, strive to bring world renowned performers of Classical and Baroque music to Piran and the Slovene Istria.
Slovene Book Days
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Along with some 30 countries around the globe, Slovenia celebrates World Book Day every year on 23 April, which has been designated by UNESCO as the day of worldwide celebration of books and reading. To observe this occasion, the Slovene Writers’ Association organised the first Slovene Book Day as a one-day event in 1996. Since 1998, the event has grown into a five-day open-air book fair, involving the majority of Slovene publishers. The event takes place in Ljubljana and other Slovene towns.
The book fairs are accompanied by daily literary readings, book launches, concerts, workshops, book presentations, and performances, discussions and a rich cultural entertainment programme.
Seviqc
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Today, the Seviqc Festival is synonymous with early music in Slovenia. Over four decades, it has solidified its reputation both domestically and internationally. At home, it is considered a crucial national development programme and one of the most significant cultural events. Globally, it is renowned as an exceptional and highly esteemed event, garnering acclaim from artists, producers, critics, the business world and music enthusiasts alike.
The Seviqc Festival exclusively features world-class artists performing top-tier programmes offering a comprehensive exploration of European and world musical heritage from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. The festival places great emphasis on cultivating the local early music scene and fostering connections between Slovenian and international musicians. Emphasising the living nature of art, as reflected in the festival’s motto “SEmper VIva Quam Creata” or “always alive as created,” the Seviqc programme is meticulously crafted according to historical performance practices and presented in Slovenian cultural heritage sites.