Description
This half-day excursion takes you to see two
Slovenian towns. Kranj is Slovenia's fourth largest
town with an attractive Old town. The old town of
Kranj is placed on an escarpment above the rivers
Kokra and Sava and attracts with many beautiful old
buildings.
Another old town is Škofja loka with most preserved
medieval parts in Slovenia. Throughout the centuries
the inhabitants of the town and its surroundings
were occupied in many trades, which (were) developed
at the end of the Middle Ages into the trade unions
- guilds. There were many famous artists, writers
and scientists who created a rich cultural
inheritance of the town, as a result of constant
working in an environment full of art and nature.
Sightseeing tour in Škofja Loka takes you through
its narrow streets to the 15th ct. Jacob's parish
church, to the old Town Hall from the 16th ct. and
other medieval buildings nearby and eventually to
the Friezing bishops' castle boasting on a hill
above the town. Afterwards you will have some free
time for refreshments, snacks or further exploring
of the town.