The city offers tourists at any time of the year practically the whole spectrum of recreation and entertainment from sightseeing of ancient monuments to walks on beautiful nature, gastronomic tourism and active rest. Having a good location, Kranj will help you discover Slovenia.
The Kranj occupies an extremely good location. A 30-minute drive to romantic Ljubljana and 40 minutes to the picturesque Lake Bled. This is a very convenient starting point for exploring all of Slovenia's most important sights. This place located at the foot of the Alps on the banks of two rivers has attracted many people for millennia and has always been the lively center of the region.
Kranj is a town in northwestern Slovenia located on the banks of the Sava River 20 km from Ljubljana . It is the fourth largest city in the country and the ancient capital of the historical region of the Krajina. Kranj is one of the oldest cities in Slovenia the historical center of which is one of the most interesting and beautiful in the whole country.
Kranj is considered the capital of the Slovenian Alps and the cultural center of the country.
Kranj
History
The old town of Kranj is located between the Sava and Kokra rivers. The first settlements in this place existed during the Celts. Further development of the city was associated with its important strategic position and function of the outpost on the way of the Germanic tribes.
The city quickly became the Slavic center of the region. In the 13th century, Kranj was granted city privileges. In the Middle Ages the city was surrounded by fortified walls with defensive towers. At this time Kran is actively growing and developing - new buildings and structures, temples are being built. In the 19th century the city became a powerful industrial center of the region.
The main attraction of Kranj is the charming old town. This monument of history and culture has preserved many monuments and ancient architecture. The old part of the city was once completely surrounded by fort walls with eight defensive towers. Up to now only three towers have been preserved.
Getting acquainted with the sights of the city can start from the main square. This is the true heart of the Old Town. Today the appearance of the square was in the 16-17 centuries.
In the northern part of the square is installed a city fountain, restored in the first half of the 19th century. The first fountain on this site was built in the 16th century. There are several important historic buildings on the main square.
St. Kantian's Church is one of the symbols of the historic center. Beautiful 15th century Gothic church. One of the most important monuments of gothic architecture in Slovenia. Not far from the church is a 5-meter bronze statue of the greatest Slovenian poet - Franz Presern.
The Town Hall is an old Renaissance 16th century palace. Today there is a museum and art gallery on the ground floor.
Church of Our Lady - Protestant Church of the first half of the 16th century.
Khislstein Castle is an ancient castle, purchased in the 16th century by nobles of the Khisl family and later rebuilt by them. It now houses the National Museum.
On the street. Tomšičeva is an old defensive tower that used to be part of the city wall and the Armory.
In the center of Kranj is a very romantic place - a wolf garden. The garden is surrounded by the remains of old fortress walls and defensive towers.
In the Old Town you can also visit the dungeons. These are artificial underground structures that have long since lost their original purpose. The cost of their visit - 3 euros.
On the small hill near the town of Stražišce is a small chapel of St. Petra. Its exact time of occurrence is unknown. But scientists believe that its construction goes back to the 11th century.
A very interesting area of the old town is Pungert located near Trubarjev Square. Here you can see the only fully preserved defense tower built in the 16th century. Nearby is a beautiful Gothic church of the 15th century.
In the suburbs of the crane is a beautiful Renaissance castle of 16th century Brdo with a rich historical heritage.
How to get there
The city has probably the best transport infrastructure in Slovenia. The international airport is located only 7 km from the city. And Kranj itself is connected with transport not only with Slovenian cities but also with Austria and Italy. Postojna is 75 km away and 145 km to the Adriatic coast of Piran .
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