Top 10 Historic Sites in Upper Carniola Region, Slovenia

The former blacksmith, where you can find a press and wooden chamber, both remnants from the old building, has recently been renovated and is now maintained by the local development society. Members of the society named the house "Pr Katr" in Dovje. Katra, who used to live in the house, was a hardworking and virtuous lady who cared for the exterior of the house, thus making the blacksmiths’ shop a focal point of Dovje.

The house was built in the 16th century though its current form dates from 1856 when it was rebuilt following a fire. Opened as a museum in 1939, Slovenia's first protected cultural site continues to attract thousands of visitors annually. Whilst it's mainly Slovenes who make the pilgrimage here the museum offers all visitors a window into the life and times of this literary master.

Linhart Square is situated on a promontory above the Sava river and is akin to an open-air museum. There are preserved houses from the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. At the viewpoint at the end of the square there are wonderful views of the Sava river valley and the Julian Alps. The old town centre of Radovljica is enriched by numerous museums, galleries and restaurants, and hosts a variety of events throughout the year. During a stroll through Linhart Square you can visit: The Lectar Honeybread Workshop and Museum Radovljica Manor The Šivec House Gallery The Museum of Apiculture and Municipal Museum The medieval defence trench The viewpoint at the end of the square The square in front of the church with an exhibition about the town's development St. Peter's church and the surrounding walls The rectory Magušar's House and Manufaktura Farmacy and Alchemy Museum

Slovenia's former iron forging centre is tucked away in the lush Lipnica valley and invites you to explore its preserved cultural heritage. The history of iron forging shaped the appearance of Kropa's present-day heritage protected market centre. You are welcomed by distinguished ironworkers houses, water barriers and other equipment on the gushing Kroparica stream and the unique preserved Vigenjc Vice forge. From the 15th century onwards Kropa was the centre of manual iron forging. The main production was nails which were transported and sold throughout Europe. centuries-old tradition of iron forging continues in the UKO Kropa artistic-blacksmiths workshop where wrought iron products are skillfully made.