The Associations of Historic Towns of Slovenia represents the interests of economic institutions in the field of the preservation, encouragement and development of life in old town centres and at the same cares for the cultural heritage of Slovenia. The basic aim of the Association is an organised and joint appearance and activity of historic towns of Slovenia in their pursuit of their common interests and goals. The aim is to promote the development and new life of historic towns in Slovenia.

The project "Land of Art and Wine" - »Po poteh umetnostne obrti in vina«, as a common project of the Italian and Slovene partners, is a continuation of various activities that had been done in the fields of Idrija Lace and wine within two borderland winegrowing areas – the Vipava valley and the Brda wine route – in the previous years in the Northern Primorska region.
Idrija Lace and wine certainly represent a very important heritage element of the entire area. Their widespread recognition and possibility to apply them in various fields they represent an element which can be used for building a high quality and interesting tourist destination. At this point the Italian partners from Venice with their traditional arts and crafts products join the story.

Links:
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http://europa.eu.int/

                                                                           
"The project "Land of art and wine" is partly financed by the European Union within the INTERREG IIIA Slovenia - Italy 2000 – 2006 Community Initiative". "The national body of the INTERREG IIIA Slovenia - Italy 2000 – 2006 Community Initiative is the Government Office for Local Self-Government and Regional Policy of the Republic of Slovenia." "The contents of this website are the sole responsibility of ICRA d.o.o. Idrija and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.”

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Form: workshop or an activity day on natural science
Starting point: Idrija – by bus towards Spodnja Idrija, two km out of Idrija the road turns right for Žiri. Continue up the hill till the village Ledine (about 6 km).
Time necessary: 4-5 hours
Guidebook: Idrijski svet vabi na obisk

In the past farmers in Ledine used to grow a lot of cereals and bred a lot of cattle. Nowadays this tradition is kept alive by the Tourist farm Pr' Jureč. A valuable collection of old farming tools and machines with a high ethnological importance is displayed in their shed. Groups with arrangements in advance are shown and can participate in a presentation of old farm work and in a workshop where you will get to know the process of growing and processing grain and baking bread in a wood-fired oven.

From the Ljubljana-Koper expressway, take the exit to Logatec. The unique Tomažinov mlin mill awaits you in the village of Hotederščica. The route continues on to Zgornja Idrijca Landscape Park.
Below an almost vertical cliff, discover Divje jezero lake, from which Slovenia’s shortest river, the Jezernica, runs into the Idrijca River. Along the Belca River, inspect the amazing “klavže” sluice dams. Continue on to Idrija, the oldest mining town in Slovenia.

(Bovec – Kobarid – Tolmin – Kanal – Dobrovo – Nova Gorica – Šempeter – Miren – Ajdovščina – Vipava – Idrija – Cerkno)
 
Experience the unspoiled nature of northwestern Slovenia in the refreshing pools and rapids of our mountain beauty the Soča River. Feel the softness of Idrija’s bobbin lace and the snowy whiteness of aragonite in the Ravenska jama cave. Enhance the taste of alpine freshness in the Krn mountain chain with a glass of Vipava’s Pinela wine and rock your children to sleep with fairy tales about the trolls in the Antonijev rov mine shaft. Re-experience the Soča (Isonzo) Front at the authentic scene of Hemingway’s Farewell to Arms. And wish a happy descent to a rafter on the wild river.