Tolmin SloveniaTolmin Slovenia is the economic, cultural and administrative center of the Upper Soca Valley. It has a population of just over 3,800 visitors and offers an old town center, a modern sports park and outstanding view of the surrounding mountains. spectacular views of the Julian AlpsThe area surrounding Tolmin Slovenia presents many rivers and lakes and is very picturesque.This reagion boasts the well known Tolminka and Zadlascica basins that are at the entrance to the Triglav National Park. The basins have a natural thermal spring. World War I RelicsThe area around Tolmin is home to many relics of World War I. The church of the Holy Spirit at Javorca stands above the Polog shepherds station and was built by Austro-Hungarian soldiers to honor their fellow soldiers who lost their lives in the war.Perfect backdrop for a variety of eventsIn Tolmin the schools, library and museum as well as the wide open spaces of the town provide the perfect backdrop for a variety of events and exhibitions that occur year round in Tolmin. Foreign artists consider Tolmin a favorite spot to travel to.The Metalcamp Rock festivalAre you a heavy metal fan? Then you shouldn't miss Metalcamp, a heavy metal festival that takes place for one week every summer in Tolmin. It brings thousands of festival-goers from all over Europe to this small town and for the entire week of the festival, Tomlin is transformed into a heavy metal mecca.Do you prefer Regae? Then you shouldn't miss the Soca Reggae Riversplash festival in the summer.
HistoryIn ancient days, the Tolmin area was inhabited by the Romans and the Illyrians. The Slavs settled the area in the sixth century. The area was owned by the Patriarchate of Aquileia until 1420 when it was taken over by the Republic of Venice.Ancient documents attest to several uprisings that ended with a peasant revolt in the early 1700s. The uprising was stopped without mercy by the imperial army and the leaders of the revolt were beheaded. Later in the sixteenth century the Tolmin area became part of Gradisca. Tolmin was a base in World War I and it was considered a part of the Kingdom of Italy between 1918 and 1943. It was finally liberated in 1947 and was annexed to the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It has been a part of Slovenia ever since.
Bottom Line:Apart from the Metalcamp Festival, Tolmin is a quiet slovene town that is a natural draw for nature lovers. It attracts many hang gliders to the area that enjoy sailing over the beautiful valley and along the mountainsides.The surrounding area is breathtaking and the Soca River runs beneath the village and has an unusual emerald color that is eye catching - don't miss this wonderful area! back from "this" page to Slovenia Cities Overview back from "Tolmin Slovenia" page to All Slovenia Holidays
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