Idrija is a town, which is situated in a basin in the middle of Idrija Hills. It lies on the area, where are connecting the Karst and the prealpine world. Idrija is the municipal centre and unites the important cultural, administrative, educational, tourist and other public functions. Idrija is the oldest mining town in Slovenia.
The early beginnings are connected with the discovery of mercury, growth, development and extent of the city were associated with the growth of the underground mine. At the end of the 15th century was made a mining settlement that got the market rights in the 17th century. Among the most important urban centres in Slovenia was Idrija ranked in the 18th century. Until the First World War was Idrija the second largest city in Carniola.
In the past was famous for its technological achievements, intensive contacts with the European cities, developed countries and to attracting many top scientists. In Idrija we can visit many cultural, natural, architectural and engineering attractions. The most important are Castle Gewerkenegg with museum, Kamst, Klavze, the walking path by Rake, Antony's shaft, Miner's House, the oldest town Church of the Holy Trinity, Lance School Idrija, Regional park Zgornja Idrija with the lake called Divje jezero. The lake belongs among the famous natural attractions of the Slovenian heritage. Idrija is also famous for delicious food, called idrijski zlikrofi.
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Idrija
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Idrija along river Idrijca
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Industrial zone
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Idrija Old Town Centre
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Miner's House
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Monument for victims of mine's fire in year 1...
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Church of the Holy Trinity
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First Slovene Secondary school - Nowadays hig...
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Scopoli's House - Svica and well with miner
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Chapel and public aquarium on the crossing of...
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Well with the statue of miner
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Magazin - Mine granary
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Entrance into Theatre
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Anthony's shaft - Selstev
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Idria lace
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Pri crnem orlu
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Town Hall
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Lace School Idrija
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Church of St. Anthony
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Calvary
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Hanging bridge at shopping centre and footbal...
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Gregorciceva Street
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Vodnik Street where is Inzaghis' Shaft
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Tourist Information Centre Idrija
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Bus station Idrija
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Primary School Idrija from the bridge for wal...