Olimje is a village in the Municipality of Podcetrtek. It lies on the foothills of the Kozjansko Hills. It was first mentioned in 1208, although the beginnings of the tower castle go to the early 11th century. Olimje is known by the Monastery Olimje, Chocolate Shop, Deer Crest, Witch Hut and other. In the nearness is also Terme Olimia, which is a wonderful place to relax. Monastery Olimje has a varied historical past. Today is in the monastery the oldest pharmacy in Europe. They grown herbs in the garden, which can also be seen by visitors. They have about 200 species of plants. Beside the monastery is the baroque Church of the Mary's Assumption. The three storeyed goldplated altar in black colour is one of the largest golden altars in Slovenia. In the Chocolate Shop they made delicious Slovenian chocolate. Above the monastery is the Deer Crest, where they offer varied food, rooms and many other. In their special offer is a flight with a balloon, which is an unforgettable experience. In the With Hut we can see many historical and fairytale heroes.
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Monastery Olimje from Jelenov greben
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Monastery in Olimje
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Path between Monastery Olimje and Chocolate S...
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Tower with church
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Entrance into monastery
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Southeast part of the monastery
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Corridor at Old Pharmacy
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Monastery Olimje
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Baroque church in Olimje
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Side chapel of Saint Francisek Ksaverij
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Monastery Olimje
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Products in Old Pharmacy
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Old Pharmacy in south tower
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Fresko on the ceiling
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Home-made medicine in Olimje
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Monastery Olimje
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Cokoladnica in Olimje
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Bigger room with chocolates, boxes of chocola...
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Heart - I love you
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Deers feeding
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Deers on Jelenov greben
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Statue of Saint Hubert
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Jelenov greben
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Jelenov greben
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Shop Zlata skrinjica on Jelenov greben
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Land of fairy tales and fantasy in Olimje
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Municipality Butale
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A wedding scene from a Slovene fairy tale
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Kosobrin