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Skofja Loka -
The Walled City
Skofja Loka is a perfect place to spend some days and forget about city life. Here you can calm down and enjoy some peace and quiet.
The diocese city is more than thousand years old. It was proclaimed a cultural monument in 1987.
Medieval Architecture
The village is medieval in architecture and offers many hiking trails nearby.It was developed on a terrace above the Soca river and below the castle hills – a natural protection for the city.
The town reached its peak during the late gothic and rennaicance period. That’s why you’ll find here numeruous stone windows and portals, overhanging stories and picturesque arcaded courtyards.
The Castle
The ancient Skofja Loka castle rises above the city and was first mentionned in the 13th century. Today it’s home to the museum that offers a rich exhibition of the guilds that dominated here until the 19th century: shoemakers, silver makers, bakers and tailormen. These were also the most powerful guilds in the Freising archdiocese and therefore survived the longest. By the way, the name Škofja Loka translates to Bishop’s Meadow or Lawn.
Mestni Trg (Plac)
Below the castle hill lies mestni trg sqare (plac) with its rich architectual details and colourful facades. This place was once the residences of rich merchants. The skilled tradesmen lived in the lower and more modest "Spodnji Trg" Square or "Longtrg".
Things to do
- 1. Castle with courtyard
- 2. Town Walls
- 3. Stone Bridge
- 4. Cappuchin Church and Monastery
- 5. Homan House
- 6. Loka Museum
Restaurants & Coffees
At "Homan" you find the best icecream and cakes in town.
Under a large lime tree, In the middle of the "Plac" the Homan restaurant is located.
As no vehicle traffic allowed you’ll find here a quiet moment where you can sit and look at the various buildings with their painted facades. below a picture of Homan in winter...
Address: Mestni trg 3
Skofja Loka Art:
The area here is strewn with galleries, museums and churches. Many Painters and writers have come to the region for their inspiration. Enjoy here the offert arts, crafts and culinary products.
Home products
We recommed visiting the 100 years-old beehouse, unique laces in the gallery or shops and also a demonstration of bobbin lace making.
Skofja Loka honeybread
Honeybread "mali kruhek" from Skofja Loka and around is a soft, honey-sweet and unleavened bread made from wheat flour or rye, honey, cinnamon, pepper, potash and cloves.
The dough was usually formed, by pressing it into special wooden, handcarved moulds.
Special tip: annual medieval days
The annual medieval days present numeruous ancient medieval music, dance and crafts. Also you can watch a tournament of knights which return Skofja Loka to the middle age. Usually on last Saturday in June.
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