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Technical Museum of Slovenia
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Founded in 1951, the Technical Museum of Slovenia (TMS) aims to to research, collect and exhibit Slovenia's technical heritage, as well as to protect the historically important technical buildings, installations and machines. Its collections (historically) elaborate on various topics such as cars, bicycles and other vehicles; the sawing, woodworking, textile and milling industries; printing and bookmaking; telecommunications services; and so on.
Aside from its core premises and collections, the museum also manages various satellites, including the Bogenšperk Castle, the Pantz Forester's Gravity Cableway, the Museum of Post and Telecommunications, and the Soteska Depot of Vehicles. In 2017 the Open Depot exhibition of the three national museums opened in the Park of Military History Pivka.
National Museum of Slovenia
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Established in 1821, the National Museum of Slovenia is the country's oldest cultural and scientific institution. It holds major historical artefacts and sets museum guidelines and education standards for Slovene museums and the public. Museum experts and associates publish relevant literature on objects and documents that represent Slovene history and culture. The National Museum of Slovenia comprises an Archaeological Department, a Numismatic Cabinet, a Department of Prints and Drawings, a Department of History and Applied Arts, Conservation and Restoration Department and a library. In 2008 the museum opened additional premises at the Metelkova street.
Celje Castle
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Situated on a promontory two miles south east of the town, Celje Castle was built in the early 13th century by the Vovbržani family. During the early 14th century it was acquired by the Žovnek, later counts of Celje, who started to transform the stronghold into a more comfortable residential building. After the demise of the Celje Counts in 1456 it reverted to the Habsburgs. By the 17th century the castle was in decline, and had lost part of its roof by 1755 when it was purchased by Count Gaisruck for use as a quarry. After 1846 the walls were protected and the restoration of ruins slowly began. The maintenance and repair of the walls of Celje Castle is the oldest continuous action of renovation in Slovenia yet today the castle is an attractive tourist destination well worth a visit as the "home of the most influential Slovenian ruler dynasty of all times".
Slovenian Cinematheque
updated 21 hours ago
Established in 1996 the Slovenian Cinematheque is one of the youngest public institutions of national importance in the field of culture. Its main tasks are to form, maintain, and present its collection of world film; to prepare regular programming and retrospectives in its hall; to exhibit artefacts which are important for the history of film and cinema; and to carry out research and publishing activity in the history of cinema. The Slovenian Cinematheque has its hall on Miklošičeva 28 and it publishes the monthly bulletin Kinotečnik.
Brežice Castle
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Located on the left bank of the Sava River, Brežice Castle is an excellent example of fortified Renaissance castle architecture on a plain. In the 16th century it formed part of the military frontier against the invasion of the Turks. This Renaissance castle has rich Baroque architectural elements and interior decorations and has offered home to the Museum of the Posavje Region, Brežice since 1949. Numerous cultural events take place here, especially in the beautifully preserved Knight's Hall, among the most notable being the Seviqc Brežice Festival international music festival.
In 1990 the interiors of the Brežice Castle, especially the Knight's Hall, provided a splendid backdrop for the Tom Stoppard's art film Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead starring Gary Oldman and Tim Roth.
Ljubljana Castle
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The Ljubljana Castle is situated on a small hill in the centre of Ljubljana. Rebuilt several times, some parts of today's structure originated in the 15th century. The castle complex has been renovated over a 40-year period by various architects; one can even trace Jože Plečnik's various ideas at the Castle Hill. Ljubljana Castle serves as a venue for a number of cultural events, including weddings and exhibitions. Over 400 events attract up to a million visitors per year.
Since 2011, the venue programme has been managed by the Ljubljanski grad Public Institute. In May 2015, a newly established Museum of Puppetry opened at the Ljubljana Castle.
University of Primorska
updated 3 days ago
The University of Primorska, the third university to be founded in Slovenia, was established in 2003 as one of the major projects entrusted to the Primorska region by the the country of Slovenia after it had become independent. As a border-region educational institution, the university welcomes international exchange. The restructuring of its programme in accordance with the Bologna Declaration proceeded in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport.
University of Nova Gorica
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The University of Nova Gorica, the fourth university to be founded in Slovenia, was established in 2006 on the foundations of the former Nova Gorica Polytechnic. The latter grew out of the School of Environmental Sciences, the first international graduate school in Slovenia, which was founded in 1995 by the Municipality of Nova Gorica and the Jožef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana.
University of Ljubljana
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Established in 1919, the University of Ljubljana is the first and the largest university in Slovenia. With an enrollment of around 57,000 students, it ranks among the largest universities in the world. For several years the University of Ljubljana has been listed on the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities. It currently has 23 faculties and three academies, scattered around urban Ljubljana. Nearly one tenth of the inhabitants of the capital city are students.