Municipality of Radovljica

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Radovljica's Essential Gems

Radovljica’s historic center features well-preserved medieval architecture, including the 16th-century Šivec House and the Gothic Church of St. Peter. The surrounding landscape is marked by significant cultural landmarks, such as the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Brezje, Slovenia's primary pilgrimage site, and the birthplace of national poet France Prešeren in Vrba. Defensive history is visible at the ruins of Kamen and Lipnica castles, while architectural heritage continues in Begunje with Jože Plečnik’s Murke Pavilion.

Radovljica's Essential Gems — Map

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Bazilika Marije pomagaj

Slovenia's most important pilgrimage site, this Neo-Renaissance basilica houses the renowned 1814 painting of Mary Help of Christians by Leopold Layer, located within the Chapel of Grace.

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Prešeren House

The Prešeren House is a house in the village of Vrba in the Municipality of Žirovnica in Slovenia.

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Kamen Castle

An impressive ruin situated on the foot-hills of the mighty Slovenian Alps. A great sight surely worth visiting.

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Lipnica Castle

Lipnica Castle, also known as Deserted Castle above the Lipnica, is a castle ruin near the settlement of Zgornja Lipnica in Upper Carniola,…

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Cerkev sv. Petra

A Gothic church in the old town center featuring a distinctive net-vaulted ceiling, a black marble altar, and integrated remains of the medieval town's defensive walls.

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Grad Podvin

A former manor house with origins dating back to the 14th century. Rebuilt in the 19th century, the estate now functions as a hotel and restaurant set within a landscaped park.

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Cerkev svetega Urha

Located in Begunje na Gorenjskem, this Baroque church stands near Katzenstein Mansion. It contains frescoes by Leopold Layer and serves as the burial site for the noble Lamberg family.

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Sveti Peter

Situated on a hill above Begunje, this 16th-century pilgrimage church is known for its internal frescoes and panoramic views of the Julian Alps and the Sava River valley.

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Šivec House

This fascinating and well preserved 16th century bourgeois house today hosts numerous exhibitions of Slovenian as well as foreign art.

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Paviljon Murke / Jožamurka paviljon

A small wooden garden pavilion designed by the renowned Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik in the late 1930s, located in the park of the Katzenstein Mansion.