In summer, this Romanesque Chapel sitting atop Mali Grad opens up for visits so you can view its 15th-century frescoes and Gothic stone reliefs.
Romanesque Chapel
Eastern Slovenia
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From near central Glavni trg (main square), climb the steps up history-filled Mali Grad hill to enjoy great panoramas from the 'balcony of Kamnik', taking…
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West of Glavni trg, the Franciscan monastery has a rich 10,000-volume library of manuscripts and incunabula (including an original copy of the Bible…
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Kamnik's main street is trimmed with fine pastel-washed buildings, some dating back to the medieval era. Many sport guild and craft signs from when this…
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8. Logarska Dolina Country Park
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