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DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION
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Tolmin,
the town that gave the name to the entire region,
is the largest settlement in Zgornje Posočje (Upper
Soča Valley) as well as the economic, cultural and
administrative centre of the valley. Its streets
and houses bask in sunlight on a terrace above the
confluence of Soča and Tolminka rivers. It is positioned
at the right distance from the steep mountainous
valleys, so that inhabitants may enjoy mild winters,
and from the sea and Gorica plateau, so that they
may take pleasure in enjoyable summers. This section
includes the area of valleys and mountain villages
above Tolminka and Zadlaščica, and continues through
the hinterland of Volče and Čiginj all the way to
the state border on Kolovrat. |
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HISTORY
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The Tolminsko
region has a historical reputation of being a rebellious
land. Medieval documents testify to a long series
of uprisings, culminating in the Tolmin peasant
revolt of 1713. That particular insurgence spread
from the Tolminska to Goriška region, Brda and further
on to northern Istria. The uprising was mercilessly
crushed by the imperial army and its eleven leaders
were beheaded.
During the World War I, Tolmin served as a base
for the victorious breach of the Soča Front.
The history of the town and its wider area is picturesquely
presented in the Tolmin museum. |
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CULTURAL HERITAGE
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Tolmin’s
special features are its old town centre, a modern
sports park and thousand year old castle ruins at
Kozlov Rob.
Throughout the region one may come across a multitude
of vestiges from the World War I. The most beautiful
monument from that time is undoubtedly the church
of the Holy Spirit at Javorca , which was built
on a superb location above the Polog shepherds outpost
in the Tolminka valley by Austro-Hungarian soldiers
to commemorate their deceased comrades.
The museum, library, schools and the town’s open
spaces provide venues for a variety of events, exhibitions
and presentations all year round. Tolminska proves
also a popular destination with Slovene and foreign
artists. |
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NATURAL HERITAGE
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Ravines
and basins: The most famous are the Tolminka
and Zadlaščica basins at the entrance to the Triglav
National Park, which are also its lowest point (180
m). A special feature of the Tolminka basins is
a thermal spring at the end of the path.
Waterfalls: The region boasts several record-holders
(Brinta Waterfall 104 m, Gregorčič Waterfall 88
m) and several smaller but no less ravishing jewels
hidden in the ravines of the Mrzli Potok, Godiča,
Pščak and Sopotnica. Since the access to majority
of waterfalls is fairly difficult, you are strongly
recommended to hire a guide.
Caves: Although caves in the area are not
equipped for massive tourist visits, many of them
can still be visited under the guidance of experienced
cavers. |
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EXCURSIONS AND TOURS
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Kozlov
rob: The ascent up the forest path past the
castle ruins to the top of the hill is rewarded
with a wonderful view.
Confluence: A leisurely stroll to the confluence
of the Soča and Tolminka can be extended into a
trip upstream Tolminka all the way to Tolminka basins.
Tolminka valley: The valley can be accessed
by car or on foot as far as the Polog shepherds
outpost, from where you can continue on foot to
Javorca or to mysterious Tolminka springs.
The mountain villages positioned on the sunny
terraces below the towering mountain summits (Čadrg,
Tolminske Ravne) can be accessed on foot, by car
or by mountain bike.
Mengore: There you may visit an old pilgrimage
church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary on top
of a hillock above Kozaršče, which is surrounded
by fortifications from the World War I. |
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| TOLMINSKI
MUZEJ (TOLMIN MUSEUM) |
Mestni trg 4,
SI - 5220 Tolmin
tel.: +386 (0)5 381 13 60, faks: +386 (0)5 381 13
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e-mail: muzej@tol-muzej.si
http://www.tol-muzej.si |
The
museum is based in the 17th century Coronini
Mansion in the centre of Tolmin. It houses a rich
ethnological and arheological collection. The attractive
display on life in the Tolminsko region includes
a presentation of the rich local history and life
through the ages in the area as well as the struggles
for justice, the most important of them being the
Tolmin peasant uprising of 1713. On prior arrangement,
the curators of the museum organise guided tours
for groups to cultural monuments in the immediate
surroundings of Tolmin, such as the German Ossuary,
the church of the Holy Spirit in Javorca and the
Most na Soči archaeological site.
The museum includes a wedding hall, a gallery with
regular exhibitions and a museum shop.
Location: the centre of Tolmin. |
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