Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Visit the haunt of the Partisans at Base 20 ( Click here ) in the virgin forests
of Kočevski Rog
Walk back in time at Bogenšperk Castle ( Click here ) , especially in the
study of the late, great Janez Vajkard Valvasor
Enjoy the almost-medieval merrymaking of the Jurjevanje ( Click here )
festival in Črnomelj in mid-June
Kayak the rapid-water run on the Kolpa River ( Click here ) from Stari Trg
to Vinica
Cock your ear to Bela Krajina folk music, especially around Adlešiči ( Click
here )
Ribnica & Around
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Ribnica is the oldest and most important settlement of western Dolenjska. It sits in the
area known locally as Kočevsko - all woods, underground rivers and brown bears. It is an
excellent springboard for the unspoiled forests of the Kočevski Rog.
Ribnica's main street, Škrabčev trg, lies on the east bank of the tiny Bistrica River and
runs parallel to it. Buses stop in front of the Parish Church of St Stephen.
Sights
Ribnica Castle
(Ribniški Grad; Gallusovo nabrežje 1) Ribnica Castle was originally built in the 11th cen-
tury and was expanded over the centuries. Only a small section - a Renaissance wall and
two towers - survived bombings during WWII. Today the castle houses a small ethno-
graphic collection ( 041 390 057, 835 03 76; www.miklovahisa.si/muzej ; adult/child
& student/senior €2.50/1.70/2.10; 10am-1pm & 4-7pm Tue-Sun) showcasing the tradi-
tional crafts of the area.
CASTLE
Parish Church of St Stephen
CHURCH
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