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Join me on a walk through time on the cobbled streets of the idyllic fortified village Šmartno in the picturesque Goriška Brda region in Slovenia.

Highlights

• search for 7 towers of the old fortress
• immerse yourself in the daily life of kolon and his family
• admire the church's vibrant paintings and see their hidden meaning
• take stunning selfies in the most instagrammable places

Description

Learn about Goriška Brda as a whole – what are we most known for and which spots shouldn’t be missed while visiting. Learn about this area from Roman times up to the reasons for building the fortress that gives Šmartno its distinctive skyline even 500 years after it was built. Who built it and why? Who defended it and how was their life like? Visit a fully furnished house of kolon, a typical farmer in this area from cca 1850s. Learn about koloni and their daily life while exploring the (wine) cellar, kitchen and bedroom with a balcony with amazing view of the rolling hills. Watch the 10-minute movie of Brda in the 1960s with live commentary from your tour guide. Take a stroll in the wonderful narrow alleyways called gase and try and find all of the remaining fortress towers… Hint: you can see 5 of them from Šmartno, 1 is not accessible during the tour. Admire charming houses and learn about the genius ways they are built! Why are the roofs not steep and what are those beautiful geometric shapes under the roofs? The church of st. Martin stands on the rised level above the village which was not that peaceful in the past… What all happened here before the largest church in the region was built here in the 18th century and what was so special about its building process? Admire the Tone Kralj’s paintings in vibrant colors and learn about the hidden meaning in some of them.

Includes

tour of Šmartno with a local guide

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund