BACK TO CULTURE
Dust yourself off and step back in time for a few hours – its stories will bring your imagination to life and tell you interesting tales from the time of our ancestors.
Visit of the Olimje Friars Minor Monastery and tasting of the Friar's drops
In the foothills of Mount Rudnica, in the small village of Olimje lies the famous Olimje Friars Minor Conventual Monastery. This former beautiful castle, once owned by the Counts of Attems, is now a monastery, home to the Franciscan Friars Minor Conventual. You will also visit the magnificent Church of the Assumption, one of our country’s most beautiful baroque buildings, adjacent to the monastery. Hidden in the monastery is a priceless work of art – the old monastic pharmacy adorned by frescoes. The visit includes the presentation of the garden with over 200 species of medicinal plants and a stop at the shop that sells herbal remedies, where you will taste the Friar’s drops.
VISIT TO PILŠTANJ
A local tourist guide will show you around the market town. You will see the pillar of shame, old school with a museum classroom, the parish church with the fresco and statue of Slovenia’s only saint (Saint Hemma of Gurk), who was born at Pilštanj. You will also hear many interesting stories and find out why cornel is held in such high esteem at Pilštajn. You will learn lesson from the days of old at the museum classroom, sing Pilštajn’s anthem, the song ‘Water flows past Pilštanj’.
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Kozje with My mother's school and the old jail
The first mention of the Kozje settlement dates back to 1016, when it was a manor with 30 farms. It was built next to the Kunšperk – Pilštanj road as a fairground. You will visit of the market town and the so-called My mother’s school, i.e. a museum classroom from the period of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, set up in the very centre of Kozje by its famous inhabitant Marjan Marinšek. The exhibition includes the original door of the old school and the entire classroom, with wooden benches and teaching aids. You will also visit the old jail that belonged to the former District Court of Kozje. The jail consists of five cells of which the exhibition takes up four.
Tour of Podsreda Castle with a snack
The paths of the Kozjansko hills lead to hidden corners, where time stands still and history is still alive. Here, Podsreda Castle rises above the valley and the medieval square, which has defied the test of time for almost 900 years. Step into the past with a tour of the castle and exhibitions, with the opportunity to get to know and feel the history of our castle, which lives a full and rich life even today.
Accessible and Inclusive Experiences for All Visitors
Our experiences are designed to be accessible and welcoming to all visitors, regardless of their needs or limitations. We pay special attention to including vulnerable groups, such as individuals with special needs, the elderly, and those with limited mobility. By providing appropriate infrastructure, adapting our programs, and having trained staff, we ensure that everyone can safely and comfortably enjoy the beauty of our area.