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Vipava's Essential Treasures

Explore the historic architectural and viticultural heritage of the Vipava Valley. This selection features medieval ruins like Vipava Castle and the 17th-century Lanthieri Mansion, which now houses a specialized wine museum. The region's spiritual history is represented by the frescoed Church of St. Stephen and the hilltop St. Paul’s Church. Complementing these landmarks are numerous family-run estates and wine shops offering local varieties such as Pinela and Zelen, alongside the historic Vipava 1894 cellar.

Vipava's Essential Treasures — Map
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Vipava Castle

Vipava Castle is a castle ruin above the town of Vipava in the Municipality of Vipava in southwestern Slovenia.
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Dvorec Lanthieri / Vinarski muzej Vipava

A Baroque mansion built in 1659 by the Lanthieri family. It currently houses the Vipava Wine Museum and a branch of the University of Nova Gorica.
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Grad Lože / Dvorec Cobenzl

A 17th-century Renaissance-Baroque mansion, historically owned by the Cobenzl family, featuring a distinctive rectangular floor plan with corner towers.
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Vino Petrič

Family winery in the village of Slap, specializing in indigenous Vipava Valley grape varieties including Pinela and Zelen.
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Izletniška kmetija Majerija

Traditional restaurant and guesthouse set in a restored 18th-century farmhouse, focusing on seasonal ingredients and local herbal cuisine.
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Cerkev Sv. Štefana

Parish church in the center of Vipava, notable for its 19th-century ceiling frescoes painted by Franz Kurz zum Thurn und Goldenstein.
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Posestvo Ferjančič

Wine estate located in Planina, producing traditional varietals like Pinela, Zelen, and Merlot.
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Posestvo Lavrenčič

Boutique winery offering tastings of local white and red wines in the Duplje area.
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Wines Ranarum

Local wine producer focusing on sustainable viticulture and traditional Vipava varieties.
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Vina Krapež

Wine estate in Vrhpolje known for aging wines in oak barrels and producing indigenous Pinela and Zelen.
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Sts. Primus and Felician Church

Late Gothic church in Vrhpolje, featuring extensive modern mosaics by artist Marko Ivan Rupnik.
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Rondič Wine House

Family-run winery in Slap offering guided tastings of indigenous and international grape varieties.
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Vino Žorž

Large family estate in Slap with a tradition dating back to 1696, specializing in high-quality bottled wines.
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Vina Poljšak

Wine producer in the upper Vipava Valley, specializing in white varietals and traditional winemaking methods.
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Vinska klet Rouna

Winery located in Slap, producing a range of local wines including Zelen and Pinela.
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Vipava 1894 d.o.o.

The oldest and largest wine cellar in the region, established in 1894 as a cooperative.
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Vinarstvo Dora Erzelj

Small family winery focusing on traditional production in the village of Erzelj.
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Sv. Pavel

Hilltop church and archaeological site above Vrtovin, featuring Roman-era fortifications and panoramic views of the valley.
Riverside Hotel
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Vipava's Essential Treasures
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