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Josipina’s Exhibition, photo by Nina Sotelšek.

TAKING A WALK AROUND THE TOWN OF KRŠKO

Th e town of Krško is located where the river Sava valley widens up into the vast Krško fi eld and was set up on both banks of the river. It is the central town of the Posavska region and also its central municipality. Th e Krško area is easily accessible by motorway (Ljubljana – Zagreb) and regional roads from Celje, Maribor, Novo mesto, as well as with international and local trains. Krško is located 98 km from Ljubljana and 51 km from Zagreb.

Population of the Krško municipality: approximately 26,000Population of the town Krško: 7,059Area: 286.5 km2

Average altitude: 163 m

Krško has a rich history, as it has witnessed the destinies and life stories of many important local personalities. Even today, the renovated cultural and historical buildings in the old part of town tell stories about the lives and achievements of the past.

KRŠKO TOWN MUSEUM

Upon entering Krško visitors are greeted by Valvasor's complex of the three houses of Valvasor, Jarnovič and Kaplan, which are the best historical part of the town from an architectural point of view. Th e Late Renaissance Valvasor house from 1609 was determined in 1894 to have been the house where Janez Vajkard Valvasor (1641 –1693) had spent the last days of his life. Today we know that the actual house is just meters away and is also an important part of the town's history, as it is where writer, lawyer and politician Janez Mencinger (1838 –1912) used to live. In 1966, a statue of Valvasor made by the academic sculptor and medallist Vladimir Štoviček was erected in front of the Valvasor house. In Valvasor complex has its place the Krško town museum, where you

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A permanent exhibition of Vladimir Štoviček, photo by Goran Rovan.

can visit the permanent exhibition of sculptor and medallist Vladimir Štoviček, who contributed some of his work to the Krško municipality for the Valvasor house specifically. The museum also displays handicraft products of the border area as part of the project Honey and gingerbread trail between Krško and Zagreb.In 2011, an exhibition on Josipina Hočevar (1824 –1911) will be introduced (she was a great benefactor of the city in the 19th century) and in 2013, an exhibition on the life and works of Adam Bohorič (c. 1520 –1598) and Jurij Dalmatin (c. 1546 –1589) will follow.

 Information:Krško Town museumValvasorjevo nabrežje 48270 KrškoT: 00386 (0)7 492 11 00E: info@mestnimuzejkrsko.si W: www.mestnimuzejkrsko.si

Krško Town Museum, photo by Marinšek&Marinšek

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KRŠKO GALLERY

Th e gallery is located in the former Church of the Holy Spirit which was built in 1777. From 1939 on, the town museum was being created there and this was also the time the church was deconsecrated. Since 1966, this is where the gallery has been located; it is home to diverse art exhibitions. Th e Krško town museum and Krško gallery are units of the Krško Cultural Centre and are managed by the institution.

Information: Krško GalleryValvasorjevo nabrežje 4, 8270 KrškoT: 00386 (0)7 492 11 00E: info@galerijakrsko.si W: www.galerijakrsko.si

Th e Krško Gallery, photo by Boštjan Colarič

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Th e Hočevar square, photo by Boštjan Colarič

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HOČEVAR’S SQUARE

Th e town of Krško has developed into an important university center in the Posavska region, as Hočevar’s square is home to the Faculty of Logistics and Faculty of Energetics, located in a building from1877 which functioned as a civil public school. It was built by the architect Martin Hočevar and his statue can be seen in the middle of the square.During Valvasor’s lifetime, the square was already known for its St. John the Evangelist church, which got its present features in 1894 when it became the town’s parish church. In 1899, it was further decorated with three medallions, two lunett es and a statue of Maria, all works of the sculptor Ivan Zajc who created the Prešeren monument in Ljubljana a few years later. His university education was enabled by Josipina Hočevar.

MENCINGER HOUSE

Janez Mencinger (1838-1912), writer, lawyer and politician, came to Krško in 1882. Five years later he chose two marvelous houses in old part of town to be his home. Mencinger is known as a writer of novels, like Abaddon, My walking on Triglav and unfi nished Monks memories. He was among the founders of the Slovenian Writers' Association in 1872, two years latt er he was also a Mayor of Krško (1894-1896). Two above mentioned houses were renewed during 2010-2012 and aft er revealed their real beauty. Today, the house address is Cesta krških žrtev 2, the two houses are united, but until around 1930 they had address Krško 37 and 38. Both houses have indoor atrium and a number of interesting elements that bear witness to centuries of life in them. Southern house is particularly famous because today we know that this is the traditional Krško house in which has lived and died a

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Mencinger house, photo by Boštjan Colarič

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famous polymath Janez Vajkard Valvasor (1641-1693). About the Northern house, where Renaissance painting were discovered during the renovation, we know less but an insight into the restoration allowed depth insight into the architectur which has grown for centuries and left a priceless material to follow. Exceptional portraits from the mid-16th century testify of city and its inhabitants importance. In addition to the public availability of portraits, Mencinger's room is part of a renewed and publicly accessible houses with original furniture.

Information:Mestni muzej KrškoValvasorjevo nabrežje 4, 8270 KrškoT: 00386 (0)7 492 11 00E: info@mestnimuzejkrsko.si W: www.mestnimuzejkrsko.si

TOWN PARK

Th e town park is dedicated to important personalities who have played an important role in the development of the town and the area. In the part of the park known as the »Meritorious citizens grove« we can see psyhcologist Mihajlo Rostohar, academic sculptor and medallist Vladimir Štoviček, scholar and grammarian Adam Bohorič, translator and author Jurij Dalmatin and botanist Franc Vardjan. Th eir statues were made by renowned male and female sculptors and the statue of Josipina Hočevar, an important benefactor, will be unveiled in 2011. Th e park was once a graveyard located adjacent to the Holy Cross burial church, which still stands today, but hasn’t served its religious purpose since the fi rst years aft er World War II. Aft er thorough renovation in 2003, it is known as the Park room and it organizes several cultural and other events and people can also get married there. Th e park is also home to the Hočevar mausoleum, an octagonal Neo-Gothic chapel with a pyramid roof, where the married couple Martin and Josipina Hočevar, important benefactors to Krško who gave their money to various charity purposes, are burried. Th e western part of the park is

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Th e Hočevar mausoleum, photo by Boštjan Colarič

Street in the old town, photo by Marinšek & Marinšek

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graced by the memorial for deportees and victims of World War II, there is a water fountain nearby as well as the Capuchin monastery with the KrškoValvasor library.

KRŠKO OLD TOWN CENTER

Th e town of Krško is located between the river Sava and valley hills. Its important strategic position gave meaning to the town throughout the centuries; on March 5, 1477 the square of the time was declared a town. Only a few rocks remain from the former castle, and the town center is defi ned by numerous interesting buildings, famous for their architecture and importance to the town. In the southern part of the center, a short stroll from Dalmatin street, awaits the beautiful Secession style house which was once known as the Engelsberger shop and the inhabitants of Krško are still guarded by Merkur, the patron of trade. In front of the municipality building which has served its purpose since the 19th century lies the Cesta krških žrtev street with the most beautifully decorated Secession facade of the Župnek house (also known as the Scagneti house aft er the architect). Carefully designed ornaments, a rounded balcony and a picturesque front door are parts of the most beautiful Secession house built around the 1900s.

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KRŠKO VALVASOR LIBRA RY

Krško Valvasor library has been the central library of the Krško municipality since 1965. Since 1988, its home has been the Capuchin monastery. Th roughout the years, the library evolved into a modern cultural, educational, informational and social center of the area, whose goals are providing and ensuring a library for all generations. Th e library is dedicated to homeland studies and is very active in lifelong education, organizing diff erent bibliopedagogic activities for children and adults as well as cultural events for children, the youth and adults. While fulfi lling their mission they cooperate with educational, local and other institutions and societies. Th e collection currently consists of about 145,000 units. Th ere is also a Speedway room in the library, where a permanent special exhibition called Speedway in Slovenia is located. Th is is the only publicly accessible collection in Slovenia of this type and it contains numerous artifacts, such as motorbikes, motorcycle gear, start numbers, trophies, etc. Th e artifacts tell a story of a more than half a century old tradition of Slovene speedway, certain racers and past events which helped shape this special and interesting sport. You can also watch short fi lms from the history of Slovene speedway.

Th e Speedway room, photo by Goran Rovan.

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Pater Roman in the monastery library, photo by Marinšek & Marinšek.

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CAPUCHIN MONASTERY AND ITS LIBRA RY

Capuchins came to Krško in 1644 and needed a libary to work in. Th e splendid Baroque Capuchin library is still located on the top fl oor of the monastery, next to the modern Valvasor library. Th e more than 300 years old library keeps around 1500 books, among them works of Janez Svetokriški. Th e library was renovated between 1980 and 1984 and is open to the public. Both institutions take care of valuable cultural heritage and invite people to visit the library’s rich collection.

Information:Valvasorjeva knjižnica KrškoCesta krških žrtev 26, 8270 KrškoT: 00386 (0)7 490 40 00E: knjiznica@knjiznica-krsko.siW: www.knjiznica-krsko.si

JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHAPEL

Next to the Capuchin monastery there is a small roadside chapel, dedicated to the town’s patron saint John the Evangelist since 2004. His statue for the altar was made by Vladimira Štoviček.

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Coff ered ceiling in St. Rosalie’s Church, photo by Marinšek & Marinšek.

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ST. ROSALIE’S CHURCH

St. Rosalie's church is located amongst trees on a hill plane above the old town center and was built as a memorial for the plague which was common in Krško in the 17th century. It was built as a thank you to St. Rosalie for saving the town from the plague. Th e side altars depict St. Rok (guardian against the plague) and St. Nicholas, patron saint of sailors. Valvasor mentions this in his Th e Glory of the Duchy of Carniola from 1689. Th e altar of St. Nicholas is now the altar of St. Anton Puščavnik. Th e church has one of the most valuable and best preserved wooden ceilings, and with 84 cassett es it is one of the largest and most beautiful wooden ceilings in Slovenia and the only one preserved in the surrounding area. Th ere is a group of 9 cassett es in the middle of the ceiling depicting the entire fi gures of popular saints St. Catherine, St. Ellen, St. Lucia, St. Apollonia, St. Rosalie, St. Cecilia, St. Ursula, St. Margaret and St. Barbara.

Information:Župnijski urad KrškoPod Goro 6, 8270 KrškoT: 00386 (0)7 492 28 70

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Krško Youth center

KRŠKO YOUTH CENTER AND YOUTH HOSTEL MC HOTEL

Th e area of youth activities is dominated by the Krško Youth center which organizes numerous projects and event as well as off ers professional guidance, organization and technical help to the youth of the area. In May 2011, the youth hostel MC hotel will be opened. It is located in the top fl oor of the Krško Youth center and will provide accomodation for 24 people. Th e hostel is meant for young travelers as well as diff erent organizations off ering youth programs. Visitor will be able to use other rooms of the center as well (music rooms, recording studio, video production room, conference rooms, multipurpose room, etc.), and take part in diff erent activities within the framework of the youth center.  

 

Information:Krško Youth centerCesta krških žrtev 105, 8270 KrškoT: 00386 (0)7 488 22 80E: info@mc-krsko.si W: www.mc-krsko.si

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Th e statue of Matija Gubec, photo by Boštjan Colarič

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MATIJA GUBEC SQUARE

Matija Gubec Square is the central square in Krško where a monument dedicated to Matija Gubec is located. It was made in 1977 by Tone Kralj and numerous cultural, sports and entertainment events are hosted here. Th e monument is dedicated to the events that took place in 1573, when Baron Turn defeated a peasant army and captured the leaders of the revolt on Krško fi eld with the help of Uskoki. Th is is also where the Krško Cultural Centre is located.

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An event in the Krško Cultural Centre, photo by Goran Rovan

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KRŠKO CULTURA L CENTRE

Th e Krško Cultural Centre is an independent institution working in the fi elds of culture and education. It also organizes diff erent music, theater and dance events, lectures and exhibitions and shows movies as well. It is also appropriate for congress tourism, as the multipurpose and conference rooms (Big room, Small room, KDK club, Project room) enable business and motivation meetings, lectures, team buildings and workshops. Th e Cultural Centre was built in 1977, for the 500-year anniversary of town rights by architect Franc Filipčič. Th e City Hotel is located nearby.

Information: Kulturni dom KrškoTrg Matije Gubca 2, 8270 KrškoT: 07/488 01 90E: info@kd-krsko.siW: www.kd-krsko.si

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Th e Jurij Dalmatin memorial park, photo by Boštjan Colarič

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JURIJ DALMATIN MEMORIAL PARK

Th e Jurij Dalmatin Memorial Park is home to a more than 4 meter high sculpture dedicated to Slovene Protestant reformers with special emphasis on the roles of Jurij Dalmatin, Primož Trubar and Adam Bohorič. Th e park is a symbolic gateway between the two river banks and a new area where people can spend quality time together and meet away from the densely populated urban area.

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Th e St. Rupert’s church, photo by Boštjan Colarič

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 ST. RUPERT’S CHURCH

St. Rupert's church on Videm was consecrated in 1897 and is located where the old Baroque church used to stand; a part of the original church's tower has been preserved. Th e building of the church was fi nancially supported by Josipina Hočevar as well. It is the parish church of the largest parish in the entire Posavje region and in the municipality of Krško.

Information:Parish offi ce Krško – Videm ob Savi Savska pot 1, 8270 KrškoT: 00386 (0)7 490 14 00E: zupnija@videmcan.siW: www.videmcan.si

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NEK, photo by Marinšek & Marinšek.

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KRŠKO NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

Krško Nuclear Power Plant (NEK) is located in Vrbina on the left bank of Sava near Krško and is the only nuclear power plant in Slovenia. Th e Krško Cultural Centre also has a movie about the plant's activities which includes an interview with its representative. NEK is open for prebooked visits and visitors above the age of 18 can also have a look at the »classic« part of the plant.

Information: Krško Nuclear Power PlantVrbina 12, 8270 KrškoT: 00386 (0)7 480 21 86, 00386 (0)7 480 23 64E: obisk@nek.si W: www.nek.si

GEN ENERGIJA – THE WORLD OF ENERGY

Th e World of Energy is an interactive multimedia centre that takes visitors on a journey into the world of energy and energy technologies. It provides in-depth, evidence-based insights into: energy and its applications in everyday life, electricity production technologies, and the economic, social and environmental dimensions of power generation.Th e World of Energy is designed for all who: are eager to get to know and learn about the fundamental principles behind the creation of the world and energy as the prime mover; are interested in the broad area of energy production and technologies; are fascinated by exciting experiments; constantly seek to broaden their knowledge.

Information: Svet energije – the world of energyVrbina 17, 8270 KrškoT: 00386 (0)7 491 01 88, 00386 (0)7 491 01 84E: svet-energije@gen-energija.si W: www.svet-energije.si

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RA CELAND

Adrenalin park Raceland have a modern karting race track where kart races, courses in safe driving and go-kart renting take place. Th ey can also organise races for group fi nalists, which creates a real racing atmosphere with racing trophies and champagne.Adrenalina restaurant off ers grill, pasta, pizza and “a la card menu”. It is possible to organize a birthday party or team building.

Information:RacelandVrbina, 8270 KrškoT: 00386 (0)41 379 333E: domen@pagrat.si W: www.raceland.si

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Speedway race, photo by Goran Rovan.

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MATIJA GUBEC STADIUM

Matija Gubec Stadium is where numerous sports events take place, the most famous one being the speedway race for the Golden trophy of the Krško municipality. Th is is also where football practice can take place, matches and other sports activities.  

Information:Auto moto club Krško, Cesta krških žrtev 130a, 8270 KrškoT: 0386 (0)7 492 53 02, W: htt p://speedwaykrsko.si/

Nogometni klub Krško, Cesta krških žrtev 130a, 8270 KrškoT: 0386 (0)7 490 55 75E: info@nkkrsko.com W: www.nkkrsko.com

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Th e wine cellar Krško, photo by Goran Rovan.

KRŠKO WINE CELLAR

Th e Krško wine cellar is part of the Krško agricultural society and its largest organization and production unit. It has a long tradition going back to the 16th and 17th centuries, as it was the cellar of Šrajbarski Turn castle. It has its own vineyards on Sremič, where they produce top quality wines such as Blue Franc, Green Sylvan, White Pinot, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Welschriesling and other predicate wines. Th e most important brand of the Krško wine cellar is Cviček PTP.

Information: Kmečka zadruga Krško, z. o. o.Rostoharjeva 88, 8270 KrškoT: 0386 (0)7 488 25 00E: info@kz-krsko.siW: www.kz-krsko.si

ŠRA JBARSKI TURN CASTLE – LESKOVEC PRI KRŠKEMM

Šrajbarski Turn is a typical example of centrally-based defensive architecture with corner towers from the 16th century. Its greatest architectural value is the courtyard arcade, and the parish church of the Mother of Sorrows in Leskovec pri Krškem was built at the same time. Above the main gate there is a relief of the coat of arms of the Auerspergs. Th e castle is closed for tourist visits at the moment, as preparations for its renovation are taking place. Th e former castle park with exotic trees is home to a memorial landmark to Alfonz Pavlin (1853 –1942), renowned Slovene botanist and son of the castle's keeper.

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Th e mausoleum of the Auersperg family, photo by Marinšek & Marinšek.

A coat-of arms above the portal, photo by Marinšek & Marinšek.

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ANASTAZIJ GRÜN MAUSOLEUM

Th e mausoleum of the poet and politician count Anton Auersperg – Anastazij Grün, built in a classicistic, historical manner is located near Šrajbarski turn castle. Th e plans for the mausoleum were made in 1877 by the castle architect Konrad Lueff .

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Accommodatins:

Hotel City KrškoTrg Matije Gubca 3, 8270 KrškoT: 00386(0)7 488 03 00E: info@city-hotel.si W: www.city-hotel.si

Hotel PacificMladinskih delovnih brigad 1, 8273 Leskovec pri KrškemT: 00386(0)7 488 03 00E: info@city-hotel.si W: www.city-hotel.si

Zadruga Turizem v zidanicah, z.o.o.Cesta krških žrtev 46, 8270 KrškoT: 00386(0)7 490 22 20, 00386(0)51 324 420E: info@turizemvzidanicah.si W: www.turizemvzidanicah.si

Hostel MC HotelCesta krških žrtev 105, 8270 KrškoT: 00386(0)7 488 22 87, 00386(0)40 171 371E: katarina@mc-krsko.si W: www.mc-krsko.si

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Important phone numbers:

112 Information center, emergency medical service, firefighters113 Police1987 Roadside Assistance (AMZS)

Bus Station Krško, Kolodvorska 5, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 490 39 70Train Station Krško, Kolodvorska 8, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 298 55 63

Medical Center Krško, Cesta krških žrtev 132c, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 488 02 00Emergency, Cesta krških žrtev 132c, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 488 02 14Pharmacy Krško, Cesta krških žrtev 132c, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 488 10 95Pharmacy Videm, Cesta 4. julija 40a, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 490 31 00

Veterinary clinic Krško, Ulica 11. novembra 43a, Leskovec pri Krškem, T: 00386(0)7 490 53 03

Post office:Pošta Slovenije 8270 Krško, Trg Matije Gubca 1, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 488 07 00Pošta Slovenije 8271 Krško, Cesta krških žrtev 15, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 488 07 10

Petrol Station:Bencinski servis Petrol Krško, Cesta krških žrtev 136a, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 490 13 60Bencinski servis Petrol Videm, Cesta 4. julija 72, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 490 13 70Bencinski servis OMW Krško, Cesta krških žrtev 131a, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 488 17 70

Bank:NLB d.d. – poslovalnica Krško, Trg Matije Gubca 1, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 490 46 00NLB d.d. – poslovalnica Grič, Gubčev ulica 14, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 490 00 72A banka, Cesta krških žrtev 135b, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 488 20 00Nova KBM, Cesta krških žrtev 137, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 620 31 70Deželna banka, Ulica mladinskih delovnih brigad 2a, Leskovec pri Krškem, T: 00386(0)7 488 19 82SKB – poslovalnica Krško, Cesta 4. Julija 42, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 488 26 30Unicredit banka Slovenija, Ulica 11. novembra 53, Leskovec pri Krškem, T: 00386(0)7 600 60 70

Taxi service:Žerjav Janez, Cesta krških žrtev 27, Krško, T: 00386(0)41 615 345

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Informacije:

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8270 KrškoT: 07 490 22 20

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Turistično informacijski center Krško Cesta krških žrtev 46

8270 Krško T: 07 490 22 20

E: tic.krsko@cptkrsko.si W: www.visitkrsko.com