The Pilgrimage-Historical Jewel of the Tolmin Area

Guided tours Walk along the of Peace Cross executed by in the mosaic painter Marko Rupnik. attract visitors again they –with scenes ofthe Way ofthe to Mengore but were hill, later down. Nowadays, pulled Cross in the form ofchapels were the along built path for the justice. old In 1932,stations ofthe Way ofthe of Tolmin where rebels, peasant planned they their fight place the protection rally Visit seek of the Holy Virgin. and other natural and historical disasters to drove people due to harvests of locusts,droughts, earthquakes poor ever since the 14th century. Ottoman inroads, plagues in the Tolminpeople area and the Upper region Soča closelyrelated haswhich been to the destiny ofthe Tone Kraljwife and Mara his Kralj on Mengore hill, the churchVisit ofthe with Holy paintings by Virgin Holy Virgin's Name pilgrimage the and church ofthe The Way Cross ofthe byM.Rupnik of the Holy Virgin's Name on the top ofthe hill. cemetery, churchonetime to the military all pilgrimage memorials, awater reservoir, remains ofcabins and the take the along awalk circular path numerous past caves, stories about the ofsoldierson the life Isonzo Front and day, an outdoor museum here. isarranged Listen to the Austro-Hungarian firstline ofdefence ran across it. To in thebridgehead time ofthe Isonzo Front, and the of hill The Mengore (453of part m) the was Tolmin museumoutdoor Mengore The First World War of the Isonzo Front, take trip aboat on the lake the aboard “Lucija”. Take through awalk the forest, admire the beauties ofnature, enjoy the panoramic view, learn about the heritage The pilgrimage-historical jewel Tolmin ofthe area

- 25 eur/hour for agroup ofup to 30persons priceforguidedGeneral tour: Difficulty: Undemanding Tour duration: 4,5–6hours ...... (bora). You(bora). have can also alunch on the boat. condition except in ofthe case storm north-east wind happyboat end. The trippossible is in any weather atmosphere with legend an almost and youalocal tell During the trip calm the captain provide will for agood near Most isan additional na attraction Soči, ofthe tour. is dammed to formaccumulation abluish-green lake tripA boat the aboard “Lucija” on which the river Soča, A boat aboard “Lucija” trip the penalties. either and many executed or jailed, other were imposed of the who rebels were after the suppression of the revolt in this famous revolt. peasant Learn about the fate cruel reactions among the peasants, eventually which resulted a of themwave This imprisoned of triggered in Gorizia. toable pay, the debtcollector, named Bandel,had some on the ofmeat and sale wine. Since the peasants were un the increasedstate arevolt against in 1713as taxes began was the last major one on the Slovenian territory. It Try and explore the great Tolmin revolt, peasant which The Tolmin revolt peasant -

foto: Tamino Petelinšek foto: Tamino Petelinšek Guided tours Walk along the of Peace barracks. At the at well-preserved combat Polog, block Italy to construct asystem began offortifications and dom Croats ofSerbs, and Slovenes, the of Kingdom Upper the along border with Region, the Soča King later, until under 1947,fell different authorities. In the nexed the west ofthe part Slovenian territory, which theOn signing Treaty in 1920,Italy ofRapallo an Fortifications at Polog Heritage in 2007. Label of harmony It and peace. the European was assigned auniqueis notonly artistic monument but asymbol in the exceptional natural ofthe Julian scenery Alps, and discover on your own that the church, situated the horrors ofwar oftime spell for ashort at Try least. by the atheists, had since they achance there to forget tants, the the Orthodox, Jews, the Muslims and even invisited harmony the Catholics, by all, the Protes- Sundaywas celebrated every and the church was of their comrades. fallen During the War, mass aholy by their donations in order the to memory preserve the hands ofAustro-Hungarian soldiersand funded It was constructed in the time ofthe Isonzo Front by Javorca plateau The Holy memorialchurch ofthe Spirit at forgotten resourceful shepherds. of the Isonzo Front, find out the cheese-making secretslisten and to the stories about already the Enjoy the beauties ofunspoiled nature, breathe the fresh mountain air, learn about the history TriglavA hidden inthe nook National Park

foto: Janko Humar, LTO Sotočje

foto: Janko Humar, LTO Sotočje - - 25 eur/hour for agroup ofup to 30persons priceforguidedGeneral tour: Difficulty: Undemanding Tour duration: 3–5hours ...... the time ofagreater water amount. the Tolminka isworth which particularly seeing in adventures. In the vicinity, there the isalso source of in abounded fun and and shortage, spite ofpoverty the herdsman Ludvik take youto the times in which, taste named the Tolminc. cheese the Let stories of making secrets on the mountain pasture ofPolog and are still active nowadays. Try and find out the cheese- Of the former mountain seventy pastures twenty only The to life. traditionaland curd cheese- making starts. mountain pastures in the Upper come Region Soča from up flocks to the the mountainsvalleys and the At the end ofMay, farmers drive their herds and The mountain pasture ofPolog tunnels.branched tion, youare invited to examine asystem oflong and an entrance isalso which to the multi-level fortifica

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foto: Tomaž Ovčak Guided tours Walk along the of Peace trekking pleasures in the unspoiled beautiful, nature. ofthe Firstthe history World War offers italso many ofstill livingity mountain pastures. In addition to within the Triglav National Park area and in the vicin The outdoor museumZaprikraj (1259 m) islocated atbrief the look ofsoldierson the life Isonzo Front. partly restored trenches, explore the caves and have a defence. Take and the along awalk wellpreserved offersrange an insight into the organization of Italian onetimeThe fortified well line inItalian the Krn museum Zaprikraj The First World War outdoor Triglav National Park and the museum. Trentavillage hosts the Information center ofthe and the most beautiful European natural The parks. Tolmin–Bohinj mountains. It to the oldest belongs and the ofČadrg, village altitude, the ecological then the Tolmin where itreaches the gorge, lowest in theleys Upper i.e. Trenta Region, Soča and Lepena, apart from the Krn encompasses val also two range Take through awalk the Triglav National Park, which The Triglav National Park taste on the oflife mountain pasture, learn about the ofthe heritage Isonzo Front. Enjoy the magnificent view, breathe the fresh mountainair and admire beautiesthe of unspoiled nature, have a majestic Mt. ofthe Inspiring proximity Krn

foto: Srdjan Živulović

foto: Tamino Petelinšek - - 25 eur/hour for agroup ofup to 30persons priceforguidedGeneral tour: Difficulty: Undemanding/medium demanding Tour duration: 6–7hours ...... extensive knowledge. by told by supported their thewillingly collectors, and listen to the stories tradition oforal are which their Take homes. at avariety acloselook ofobjects many rich museum years and staged in collections thehave remains collected ofthe Isonzo Front for There are several enthusiasts who Region in Soča the First World War Private museum collection ofthe continues ancient avery tradition. with acustom masks, wooden in which agenuine way for its carnival korita typical Drežnica isalso gorge. wonderfulwaterfallsare two and the also Koseška water isopen to visitors, near the mill there village Heart ofJesus, in was which built 1912.Arestored church andparish big pilgrimage oftheful Sacred It inplace Slovenia. beauti for its noted very isalso - the declared most beautiful mountain twice has been the picturesque underVisit Mt. village Krn which The village ofDrežnica

foto: Tamino Petelinšek

foto: Marko Razpet foto: Tadej Koren Guided tours Walk along the of Peace and Polog. secrets on the mountain pastures ofPretovč, Sleme vrh, some insight into youcan get cheese-making and curd making starts. In the ofMt. vicinity Mrzli up to the mountains and traditional the old, cheese- Farmers drive their herds from and flocks the valleys These mountainpastures comelife to in summertime. and cows on those ofthe Tolmin and Kobarid areas. on those ofthe area, graze sheep Bovec Region; Soča There are numerous mountainpastures in the Upper Mountain pastures the altar by was which erected the Hungarian soldiers. one ofthe Austro-Hungarian caves youcan still see is crisscrossed with numerous trenches and caves. In Upper in the First Region World Soča War. The ridge of Mt. Mrzli vrh battlefield was the bloodiest of the the Austro-Hungarian firstlines ofdefence. Theslope trekkers move amidst the remains ofthe Italian and During the ascent to Mt. Mrzli vrh (1359m) the vrh Mrzli The First World War museum outdoor the high-mountain pasture and learn about the ofthe heritage Isonzo Front. Enjoy the panoramic view, breathe the fresh mountain and admire air the beauties ofnature, have ataste on oflife Historical tour trekking to Mt. vrh Mrzli 25 eur/hour for agroup ofup to 30persons priceforguidedGeneral tour: Difficulty: Undemanding/medium demanding Tour duration: 7hours ...... Heritage in 2007. Label of harmony It and peace. the European was assigned auniqueis notonly artistic monument but asymbol in the exceptional natural ofthe Julian scenery Alps, and discover on your own that the church, situated the horrors ofwar oftime spell for ashort at Try least. by the atheists, had since they achance there to forget tants, the the Orthodox, Jews, the Muslims and even invisited harmony the Catholics, by all, the Protes- Sundaywas celebrated every and the church was of their comrades. fallen During the War, mass aholy by their donations in order the to memory preserve the hands ofAustro-Hungarian soldiersand funded It was constructed in the time ofthe Isonzo Front by Javorca plateau The Holy memorialchurch ofthe Spirit at

foto: Peter Kelih foto: Tomaž Ovčak Guided tours along the Walk of Peace : Željko Cimprič : Željko foto

Discovering the past of the historical place of Kobarid The Kobarid Museum, the Kobarid Historical Trail, the archaeological site of Tonocov grad, the Museum of Alpine-dairy cheesemaking in the Dairy Planika.

The Kobarid Museum and during the period of the migration of peoples. The museum offers to visitors a most extensive ac- The settlement, built at the end of the 5th century, count of the Isonzo Front and the mountain warfare had more than twenty residential houses and several in the Julian Alps and of the Twelfth Isonzo Battle, churches. The rich finds rank Tonocov grad among named also the Battle of Kobarid. It was awarded the the best preserved late-antiquity settlements located highest Slovenian award for museums – the Valvasor on higher altitudes in the East Alps. Prize – and the Council of Europe Museum Prize. Museum of Alpine-dairy cheesemaking in The Kobarid Historical Trail the Dairy Planika The five kilometers long trail combines historical, Presented in this historical-ethnological collection archaeological and natural points of interest in the is the heritage of Alpine pasturing and alps and the surroundings of Kobarid and is suitable for any visi- tradition of cheese-making in the Soča Region. The tor. The historical heritage along the trail ranges from central part of the collection features an alp abode, prehistorical times to the period after the Second with all the required equipment for cheese making World War; certainly the most important periods on the alps, and a fifteen-minute film which vividly to be met are the time of the migration of Barbaric presents the work and life on the alps in the past and tribes, the Napoleonic military campaigns and the in the present as well as the processing of milk into time of the Great War and its aftermath. From among cheese and other dairy products in the present the natural beauties, the gorge of the emerald Soča Dairy Planika. and the Kozjak fall are the most magnificent...... Tour duration: 6 to 6.5 hours

The archaeological site of Tonocov grad Difficulty: Undemanding Tonocov grad is a rocky hill above the Soča near Kobarid. Having natural protection, the location was General price for guided tour: 25 eur/hour for a group of up to 30 persons settled for long centuries. Tonocov grad played the most important role from the 4th to the 6th century : Željko Cimprič : Željko foto Guided tours along the Walk of Peace : Željko Cimprič : Željko foto

The Kolovrat outdoor history classroom The First World War Outdoor Museum Kolovrat, the story of Erwin Rommel, the story of Ernest Hemingway, the panoramic view, flora and fauna, ornithology.

The First World War Outdoor Flora and fauna on the Kolovrat range Museum Kolovrat On the sunny slopes, which drain to the Nadiža river Within the framework of its third line of defence the basin, several plant species grow which demonstrate Italian army built a whole system of defence- and gun the sub-Mediterranean influence and concurrently positions and observation posts on the Kolovrat range. the proximity of the Julian Alps. Especially during Part of the positions on the slope of the hill Na gradu the migration seasons, i.e. spring and late autumn, the (1115 m) were restored and arranged as an outdoor Kolovrat range is also suitable for birdwatching. museum. Opening from the ridge of the Kolovrat range is an exceptional view over the onetime battle- Listening to and watching birds in the field of the Isonzo Front from Mt. Kanin, over the Krn area of Kobariško blato range to Mt. Sveta Gora; in the opposite direction, the view reaches over the Friuli-Venezia Giulia all to the The area of Kobariško blato belongs to the ecological Adriatic sea. All the time a visitor has a feeling that he/ network of Natura 2000. From the viewpoint of land- she stands on a privileged vantage point, at the contact scape it is exceptionally diverse and it is an important of two completely different worlds, which, however, nesting area of different birds. The unique nesting area are strongly interdependent and bound to interact. The of grey heron adds a special feature to this place. state border, which for centuries ran along these ridges ...... and shaped the destiny of local population, did not Tour duration: 2.5 to 3 hours only separate the people from either side but also con- nected them due to their common culture, mere sur- Difficulty: Undemanding vival and the proverbial disobedience to remote centres General price for guided tour: of political and economic power. Therefore even the 25 eur/hour for a group of up to 30 persons smugglers or contrabanders, who were quite numerous in the mountainous world, can be taken as transferors of culture and different lifestyles, since this is the area of the contact of two large cultural systems – the Slavic and the Romance. : Tamino Petelinšek : Tamino Petelinšek : Tamino Cimprič : Željko foto foto foto