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Skofja Loka is the one-thousand year old town, about 25 km northwest of the capital Ljubljana in Gorenjska region. This old town is located at the confluence of the Selska Sora and the Poljanska Sora Rivers.
The beginnings of the town, date back to 983. The Bishops of Freising, who ruled the Skofja Loka region, made impact on the town. (the name Skofja - bishop) The abundant cultural heritage set in beautiful natural surroundings, gave the town its nickname - "the Gallery in Nature". The picturasque facades of the houses gave it another nickname "Colourful Loka"
Skofja Loka today pleasantly combines a thousand years of tradition with a modern touch. In recent times there has been substantial development of the textile, wood and machine industries, but this has been deliberately kept to the outskirts of the town. |
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Painting by Ivan Grohar |
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JLBG Sun Sep 20, 2009 21:15 UTC
I was in kofja Loka a few weeks ago and your page reminds me of this fascinating town! Great travelogues! | marinarena Wed Aug 26, 2009 19:23 UTC
I'm getting a bit of Slovenian culture from a Paulo Coelho book I'm reading but your tips go in such rich detail. Pretty pictures as well++ | Pawtuxet Sat Aug 22, 2009 13:38 UTC
What a great collection of architecure .. and wonderful castle. Old crafts, beautiful landscape, and a shady spot to rest... all good. Thanks for the tour. | Daja123 Sun May 17, 2009 19:31 UTC
Skofja Loka is a Slovenian jewel indeed. Due to its long history there are very unique buildings which can be admired also today. You found very nice views Thank you Olga. |
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