Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(Župnijska Cerkev Sv Štefana; Škrabčev trg)
Built in 1868 on the site of earlier churches,
this parish church would not be of much interest were it not for the two striking towers ad-
ded by Jože Plečnik in the form of his signature pyramids in 1960 to replace the ones
toppled during WWII.
Štekliček House
(Štekličkova Hiša; Škrabčev trg 16)
Opposite the parish church is Štekliček House, where
the 19th-century poet and patriot France Prešeren spent two years (1810-12) in what was
then the region's best-known school.
HISTORIC BUILDING
Mikel House
(Miklova Hiša; 835 03 76; Škrabčev trg 21; 8am-4pm Mon-Fri)
The gallery at
Mikel House, a lovely cream-and-white building dating from 1858, has exhibitions of
contemporary art and does double duty as the town's library.
GALLERY
Activities
Ribnica is the base for many excellent walks. A well-marked trail leads north of the town
for about 4.5km to the summit of
Stene Sv Ana
(963m), with fantastic views over the
Ribnica Valley; ask the TIC for a copy of the
Natural Heritage of Ribnica
pamphlet.
From the Jasnica recreational centre (on the way to Kočevje), a more difficult path
leads north about 6km to the junction with the Ribnica Alpine Trail. This joins up with the
E7 European Hiking Trail about 5km west of Velike Lašče.
Festivals & Events
Dry Goods and Pottery Fair
(Ribniški Semenj Suhe Robe, in Lončarstva;
www.ribnica.si
;
Sep)
Ribnica's main
event is the Dry Goods and Pottery Fair held on the first Sunday in September.
CRAFT FAIR
Sleeping
Pri Boltetnih €
GUESTHOUSE
