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Vipavska burja Na prepihu rada odkriva strehe, zato so “korci” pogosto obteženi s kamni. At the crossroads Strong Vipava bora winds frequently unroof buildings in the valley and are the reason why roof-tiles are often weighted down with rocks.

Vipavska dolina leži na prepihu The Vipava valley Slikovita dolina je le slabo uro vožnje Dolina vabi z milimi zimami, zgodnjo has a turbulent past and for oddaljena od prestolnice, številnih pomladjo in vročimi poletji, Trnovska zgodovine, narodov in kultur. mednarodnih letališč, morja in visokih gora. planota, Hrušica in Nanos pa poleti vabijo Skoznjo potekajo tisočletne poti millennia it has been Ime je dobila po reki Vipavi. Na severu jo nad dolino s svežino, pozimi pa z obiljem med Italijo in Podonavjem. a passage way between obkrožajo planote Trnovski gozd, Hrušica snega. in Nanos, na jugu pa Vipavski griči, Naseljena je bila že v kameni Italy and the Danube region. ki prehajajo v Kras. The valley invites its visitors with mild dobi, poseben pečat pa so dolini It was settled already in the winters, early springs and hot summers, This picturesque valley is located less whilst the Trnovo, Hrušica and Nanos vtisnili Rimljani, ki so med Stone Age, but the main legacy than an hour drive away from the capital of Plateaus invite them above the valley with drugim vanjo zanesli naše danes was left by the Romans, who Slovenia, international airports, Adriatic Sea, fresh climate in the summer and plenty največje kmetijsko bogastvo – had brought its main agriculture and high mountains. It was named after of snow in the winter. the Vipava River and is surrounded by the vinsko trto. treasure – the grape vine. high plateaus of Trnovski gozd, Hrušica and Nanos in the north and by the Vipava Hills merging with the Karst in the south. Vipavska dolina | Vipava Valley

Sončna južna pobočja in mediteransko podnebje so kot nalašč za vinsko trto. Staro Dolina vina znanje in sodobni pristopi uvrščajo vipavske vinarje med odlične pridelovalce vin, ki že in sadja stoletja slovijo doma in v tujini. Če želite občutiti pristnost in svojstvenost vipavskih vin, Na Vipavskem so gojili vinsko trto Z vipavskim sadjem, sočnim in okusnim, že v rimskih časih. O tukajšnjih se lahko sladkate od prvih češenj zgodaj potem morate poskusiti domači Valley of Wine vinih in vinogradih je pisal že Janez spomladi, do kostanja, oljk in kakija pozno sorti zelen in pinelo. Vajkard Valvasor v Slavi vojvodine jeseni, glavna sadna sezona pa je poleti, Kranjske (1689). Na Vipavskem je leta ko zorijo marelice in breskve. The sunny southern slopes 1844 nastala Vinoreja, prva slovenska Budanje so bile že davno nazaj znane and the Mediterranean climate knjiga o vinogradništvu, pred stodvajsetimi and Fruit leti pa je bila tu ustanovljena prva vinarska po marelicah, češnjah, hruškah in grozdju. are ideal for winegrowing. zadruga na Kranjskem. Domačini so bili podjetni in so sadje Ancient knowledge and odkupovali po vsej vipavski deželi ter Grape vines have been grown in the ga v posebnih lesenih škatlah že pred 200 leti modern approaches place the Vipava Valley since the Roman times. tovorili na tržnice velikih mest (Trst, Gorica, winegrowers of Vipava Valley Local wines and vineyards were already Ljubljana, Idrija) in prebivalcev Budanj described by Janez Vajkard Valvasor in se je prijelo ime »škatlarji«. among the most excellent wine his book Slava vojvodine Kranjske (1689). producers who have been well- In 1844, Vinoreja, the famous first Slovenian You can enjoy in juicy and delicious fruits of the Vipava Valley, like cherries, chestnuts, renowned at home and abroad book on winegrowing was published in the Vipava Valley, whilst 120 olives, and kakis, all from early spring for centuries. If you would like years ago the valley witnessed to late autumn, but the main fruit season to experience the authentic the foundation of the first comes in summer with the ripening apricots and peaches. and specific taste of the Vipava winegrowing co-operative in the Carniola region. wines you should try local grape The village of Budanje has been well- known for its apricots, cherries, pears, and varieties Zelen and Pinela. grapes since the ancient times. The local population was very enterprising and already 200 years ago used to purchase the fruits from all over the valley and later on sold it in wooden boxes on markets of larger cities (Trieste, Gorizia, Ljubljana, and Idrija). Such form of trade also gave name to the villagers of Budanje who are still referred to as “škatlarji” (Box people).

Uživajte v: Enjoy in: • vinih na Vipavski vinski cesti (www.ra-rod.si); • Wines along the Vipava Wine Road (www.ra-rod.si); • obisku kmečke tržnice v Ajdovščini, • Visiting the farmer's market in Ajdovščina drugo soboto v mesecu; (the second Saturday in the month); • sladkanju s sočnim vipavskim sadjem • Juicy fruits of the Vipava Valley; • dobrotah iz Vipavske doline (www.faladur.si). • Delicacies of the Vipava Valley (www.faladur.si). Vipavska dolina | Vipava Valley

Gradovi, dvorci, številne cerkve, Ob Mrzli reki je 5. in 6. Čez Hrušico je vodila septembra leta 394 potekal eden pomembna rimska gručaste vasi, ozke ulice - gase in največjih antičnih spopadov, cestna povezava med značilno grajene vipavske kamnite znamenita bitka pri Frigidu. Apeninskim polotokom Dediščina vipavska in Podonavjem. Tu je bila hiše pričajo o razgibanem Njen izid je odločila burja, ki je Teodozijevim vojščakom sprva poštna postaja, kasneje življenjskem utripu v prejšnjih podeseterila moč puščic, Evgenijevim pa so na Hrušici zgradili obdobjih. vojakom pa trgala ščite iz rok, puščice in utrdbo, kjer je danes urejen Heritage kopja pa obračala v lastne vrste. arheološki park Ad Pirum. Castles, manors, numerous churches, clustered villages, On the 5th and 6th September in 394, one An important Roman road link between of the greatest battles of the antiquity took the Apennine Peninsula and the Danubian narrow streets and distinctively place next to the Cold river – the famous region used to lead across Hrušica. At first, constructed stone houses of the Battle of the Frigidus. Its outcome Hrušica included a postal station, but later was decided by the Vipava bora wind witnessed the construction of a fortification Vipava Valley represent silent which increased the strength of arrows which now homes the archaeological park witnesses of the dynamic life of by Theodosius’ soldiers by tenfold and Ad Pirum. previous times. snatched the shields out of the hands of Eugenius’ soldiers and redirected their arrows and spears straight back to them.

Vipavska dolina je bila od nekdaj navdih The Vipava Valley has always been mnogim umetnikom, tudi Venu Pilonu. an inspiration to many artists, including Njegovo bogato umetniško zapuščino hrani Veno Pilon whose rich artistic legacy has Pilonova galerija Ajdovščina. Dolina been preserved in the Pilon Gallery in je tudi zibelka slovenske himne. Ajdovščina. The valley is also the cradle Prešernovo Zdravljico, ki je nastala na of the Slovenian national anthem. The pobudo vipavskega rojaka Matije choral composition for the poem Zdravljica Vertovca, je uglasbil Stanko Premrl, was composed by Stanko Premrl, born in rojen v Podnanosu. Danes v dolini delujeje the village of Podnanos. Today, there are mnogo ustvarjalcev, Ajdovščina pa je močno numerous artists active in the Vipava Valley, središče alternativnih kultur in cilj številnih Ajdovščina is an important centre for mladih glasbenikov. alternative cultures and a destination for many young musicians.

Vipavski Križ je bil nekoč sodno, upravno in kulturno središče doline. Že leta 1532 je dobil mestne pravice. Ob grajskem obzidju je Kapucinski samostan z bogato knjižnico in meniško celico njegovega najbolj znanega meniha, pridigarja Janeza Svetokriškega. Oglejte si: Visit: Vipavski Križ is a former judicial, • rimsko utrdbo in antične terme v Ajdovščini; • The Roman fortification and the Roman baths administrative and cultural centre of the • Lanthierijev dvorec in izvire reke Vipave v Vipavi; in Ajdovščina; • mediteransko arhitekturo starih vaških • The Lanthieri Manor and the springs of the Vipava River valley which acquired town privileges in mestnih jeder; in Vipava; as early as 1532. Located at the castle walls • vodni stolp v Vrtovinu, ki je najvišja še ohranjena • The old village and city centres reflecting the is the Capuchin convent with a rich library rimska arhitektura v Sloveniji. Mediterranean architecture; and the friar’s cell of the most famous • The aquatic Roman tower in Vrtovin - the highest, still preserved Roman architecture in Slovenia. monk, the preacher Janez Svetokriški. Vipavska dolina | Vipava Valley

Ajdovščina je gospodarsko in kulturno središče Vipavske doline. Današnje stavbe Dediščina v središču mesta so zgrajene na temeljih rimske Castre. Utrjeni vojaški tabor, ki je bil Heritage vključen v obrambni sistem vzhodnih meja rimskega cesarstva, so začeli graditi okoli leta 270. Arheološke najdbe iz rimskega obdobja so shranjene v Muzeju Ajdovščina, ki na ogled ponuja tudi obsežno zbirko fosilov. Ajdovščina represents the economic and cultural centre of the Vipava Valley. Present buildings in the centre of the city are built on the foundations of the Roman Castra. The construction of the fortified military camp, which represented a part of the defence system of eastern Roman Empire borders, began around 270. The archaeological findings of this period are preserved in the Ajdovščina Museum which also houses a large fossil collection exhibition.

Vipava je kraj izvirov istoimenske reke, Najstarejše vasi na Vipavskem Obiščite: ki si z deltastim izvirom utira pot na več so naslonjene na strmo in naravno • Vipavski Križ, Goče, dvorec Zemono; kot desetih mestih in potem vijugasto teče • Lokavec z bogato kovaško tradicijo, kovaški muzej, zavarovano pobočje Čavna, ki je po dolini. Zaradi prepredenosti z brvmi etnološko zbirko Batičeva hiša in Bavčerjevo in mostovi ter čudovitih izvirov reke kotlarno; v veselje današnjega pohodnika • bogato zbirko v Pilonovi galeriji Vipave, ki se razprostirajo za mogočnim (www.venopilon.com); prepredeno s starodavnimi potmi. dvorcem Lanthieri, pravijo kraju tudi • arheološko zbirko in zbirko fosilov v Muzeju »slovenske Benetke«. Ajdovščina; The oldest villages of the • številne glasbene in kulturne festivale. Vipava Valley lean on the steep Na vinorodnem griču blizu Vipave je že od daleč viden lepo obnovljen renesančni Vipava is a place of numerous springs of the One of the wine-growing hills in the vicinity The village of Goče boasts with an Visit: and naturally protected slope lovski dvorec Zemono iz 17. stol. river with the same name. Because Vipava of Vipava includes a well preserved hunting outstanding stonecutting and architectural • Vipavski Križ, Goče, the Zemono Manor; Danes je dvorec pogost cilj številnih is crisscrossed with footbridges, bridges, and manor Zemono from the 17th century heritage – more than 60 “velbani hrami” • Lokavec with its rich blacksmith heritage, of Mt. Čaven which is, at the Forge Museum, Batič House ethnological collection and great delight of present hikers, dobrojedcev in priljubljen kraj za poroke. the wonderful deltoid spring of the Vipava which today represents a popular wedding (vaulted wine cellars). the Bavčer Foundry; River, spreading out behind the magnificent place and a destination frequently visited • The rich Pilon Gallery collection (www.venopilon.com); crisscrossed with ancient roads. Goče se ponašajo z izjemno kamnoseško Lanthieri Manor, the place is also referred to by fans of good food. • The archaeological and fossil collections in stavbarsko dediščino – več kot 60 as the “Slovene Venice”. in the Ajdovščina Museum; »velbanih hramov«. • Numerous Music and Cultural Festivals. Narava je na tem majhnem kosu zemlje ustvarila številne lepote. Eno od čudes je Otliško okno na robu Gore. Skozi »votlo steno« se odpira nenavaden pogled na dolino. Po ljudskem izročilu ga je naredil sam hudič. Na Trnovski planoti in Nanosu buri domišljijo jamski svet brezen in ledenic. Tudi reka Hubelj je, poleg Vipave, odigrala Nature has created numerous pomembno vlogo v zgodovini. Voda, ki se zbira v notranjosti gore, privre na dan beautiful phenomena in this iz številnih lukenj kraškega podzemlja, izvir small piece of land. One of the je še posebej veličasten po obilnem deževju. wonders is the natural “Otliško Konec 3. stoletja so ob tej Mrzli reki, kot so jo poimenovali Rimljani, zgradili okno” (Otlica window) located utrdbo Castra. Ob Hublju so že v 16. in on the edge of the Gora Plateau. 17. stoletju delovale fužine in kovačije za The view towards the Vipava železo, nato pa je moč tega nikoli presahlega Valley through its “hollow wall” hudournika izkoriščalo še mnogo drugih obrtnih delavnic. Hubelj je bil tudi meja is truly exceptional. The folk med Goriško in Kranjsko deželo. tradition says that this window Besides the Vipava River, the Hubelj River was formed by the devil himself. Vipavska dolina | Vipava Valley also played an important role throughout On the Trnovo and Nanos the history. The water accumulating Plateaus, the imagination gets in the mountain interior bursts to the excited by the hidden world of surface from numerous holes of the Karst subterranean world and forms a mighty abysses and ice caves. spring which is especially magnificent after heavy rain downpour. At the end of the Dediščina 3rd century, the Romans built the Castra fortification next to this Cold river. Kar nekaj fosilov, prič nekdanjega življenja, As early as in the 16th and 17th je bilo prvič odkritih prav v teh krajih in century, many ironworks and Sprehodite se: imenovanih po njih. Tudi rožo hladnikovko Heritage iron forges operated by the • do izvira reke Hubelj nad Ajdovščino; (Hladnikia pastinacifolia) najdete samo Hubelj. Later on, other • do Otliškega okna; v Trnovskem gozdu in nikjer drugje na svetu. • mimo izvirov reke Vipave v Vipavi; crafts workshops also took • do jame Ledenice in po Smrekovi dragi. Many fossils, witnesses of the ancient advantage of this powerful, life, were first discovered in these places never dried-up torrent. In Visit: and were named after them. The same previous times, the Hubelj • The source of the Hubelj River above Ajdovščina; goes for the Hladnikia flower (Hladnikia River also represented the • The Otlica window; pastinacifolia) which can only be found in border between the Gorizia • The springs of the Vipava River in Vipava; • The Ledenica cave (ice cave) and Smrekova draga. the Trnovo Forest and nowhere else. and Carniola regions. Zimski in pomladni čas ponujata obisk osmic, ko lahko vinarji, še po stari pravici iz časov Marije Terezije, osem dni prodajajo viške vina pretekle letine in ostale domače dobrote. In winter and spring you can visit “osmice” (eight day country feasts) where winemakers are allowed to sell the surplus of their last year’s wine and other home-made delicacies. Such rights were Vipavska dolina | Vipava Valley given to winemakers already by the Austro- Hungarian ruler Maria Theresa. Kulinarika Cuisine

Vipavske kuhinje ni brez jote (mineštra iz There would be no Vipava cuisine without Vipavska dolina se je tudi The Vipava cuisine also Okusite: kulinarično razvijala na prepihu. developed quite turbulently. zelja ali repe, kisane na grozdnih tropinah, “jota” (minestrone made from cabbage • domače jedi in vina na osmicah ter turističnih, fižola in po možnosti kosa svinjine) in or turnip acidified on grapeskins, beans izletniških in vinogradniških kmetijah; Kuhinja v teh krajih je It is seasonal and simple štrukljev iz kvašenega testa, polnjenih z orehi and, if possible, a piece of pork) and “štruklji” • tradicionalne jedi s sodobnim pridihom v gostilnah in rozinami ali s skuto in zelišči. Posebnost (dumplings) made with yeast-raised dough in restavracijah; sezonska, preprosta, a okusna yet delicious and diverse • festival vina in kulinarike – Okusi na Vipavskem. je polenta, prelita s »šelinko« (mineštra filled with walnuts and raisins or with curd in raznovrstna. Še vedno so žive and includes old Vipava iz zelene). • Ob kozarcu vipavskega vina and herbs. The special dish of the Vipava vipavske jedi pripravljene po dishes prepared according to ne smejo manjkati tukajšnji siri in okusni cuisine is polenta with “šelinka” (celery Taste and visit: • Home-made dishes and wines at traditional events receptih naših non. Tradicionalne the recipes of our grandmas. suhomesnati izdelki, zoreni na vipavski burji. soup). • A glass of the Vipava “osmica” and tourist, excursion and wine farms; wine must not go without local • Traditional dishes prepared with a modern jedi, pogosto s pridihom Traditional dishes, often prepared cheese or dried meat products touch in restaurants and inns; sodobnosti, ponosno ponuja večina with a modern touch, are proudly matured in the Vipava bora wind. • The Wine and Cuisine Festival – Okusi na Vipavskem. tukajšnjih restavracij in gostiln, offered in the majority of local restaurants tudi najbolj uglednih. and inns, including the most renowned. Vipavska dolina | Vipava Valley Ne bo vam dolgčas Vipavska dolina ponuja tudi dobre možnosti za kolesarjenje, saj teren omogoča lažje in težje kolesarske podvige - s strmimi vzponi in spusti. V Športnem parku Pale je You won’t na voljo proga za 4-kros, ki omogoča treninge skozi celo leto. The Vipava Valley also offers excellent cycling opportunities, as the terrain allows easier and more difficult cycling ventures – get bored with steep ascends and descends. The Pale Sports Park also offers a 4-cross track allowing practice throughout the year.

Podajte se: • s kolesom po Vipavskih gričih in planotah (več na: www.tic-ajdovscina.si, www.izvirna-vipavska.si); • na panoramski polet nad Vipavsko dolino; • na spust z jadralnim padalom ali zmajem; • na plezanje v urejenih plezališčih; • na progo za 4-kros, ki v Športnem parku Pale omogoča treninge skozi celo leto; • na Čaven, Golake ali Nanos; • po Vertovčevih poteh (tematska pohodna pot skozi vasi zgornje Vipavske doline).

You can: • Take a bicycle ride across the Vipava Hills and Plateaus (www.tic-ajdovscina.si,www.izvirna-vipavska.si); • Take a panoramic flight over the Vipava Valley; • Take a flight with a paraglider or a hang-glider; • Try climbing on arranged natural climbing walls; • Try the 4-cross track which allows practice in the Pale Vse leto se lahko podajate na Throughout the year, the valley Sports Park throughout the year. • Go hiking on Mt. Čaven, Golaki or Nanos; urejene pohodne poti, ki vodijo offers well-maintained hiking • Take a trip along the Vertovec Trails (Po Vertovčevih trails routed through the vineyards, poteh - themed hiking trail routed through the villages med vinogradi, sadovnjaki, of the upper Vipava Valley). polji in travniki, vzdržljivejši pa orchards, fields and meadows, whilst se lahko podate v objem Čavna, Mt. Čaven, Mt. Golaki, or Mt. Nanos are Golakov in Nanosa. Skorajda vse reserved for more experienced hikers. poti spremljajo čudoviti razgledi, Almost all trails are accompanied ob lepem vremenu se s 1000 with splendid views. In good weather metrov visokega Sinjega vrha conditions, even the Adriatic Sea can be na robu Trnovske planote odpre seen from the 1000 m high Sinji vrh located razgled do morja. at the edge of the Trnovo Plateau. Prenočišča Accommodation Ajdovščina ponuja hotel in mladinski hotel z mnogimi športnimi The city of Ajdovščina offers a modern hotel and a youth hostel in rekreacijskimi površinami v bližnji okolici. V poletni sezoni with many sports and recreation areas in its vicinity. During bodo predvsem za ljubitelje narave in pohodništva privlačni kampi, the summer, especially nature and hiking aficionados will podeželje pa ponuja namestitve na turističnih kmetijah, ki so običajno appreciate different camps in the valley. In rural areas, visitors will združene z odlično vipavsko kulinariko ter prijetnimi doživetji. find their accommodation on tourist farms which usually also offer the exquisite Vipava cuisine and pleasant adventures.

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