Sobre Tolmin
DESCRIPCION Y UBICACION
Tolmin, la ciudad que da nomvre a toda la región, es el asentamiento más grande en Zgornje Posocje (Valle del Alto Soca) así como el centro económico, cultural y administrativo del valle. Its streets and houses bask in sunlight on a terrace above the confluence of Soca and Tolminka rivers. It is positioned at the right distance from the steep mountainous valleys, so that inhabitants may enjoy mild winters, and from the sea and Gorica plateau, so that they may take pleasure in enjoyable summers. This section includes the area of valleys and mountain villages above Tolminka and Zadlašcica, and continues through the hinterland of Volce and Ciginj all the way to the state border on Kolovrat.
Tolmin
HISTORY
The Tolminsko region has a historical reputation of being a rebellious land. Medieval documents testify to a long series of uprisings, culminating in the Tolmin peasant revolt of 1713. That particular insurgence spread from the Tolminska to Goriška region, Brda and further on to northern Istria. The uprising was mercilessly crushed by the imperial army and its eleven leaders were beheaded. During the World War I, Tolmin served as a base for the victorious breach of the Soca Front. The history of the town and its wider area is picturesquely presented in the Tolmin museum.
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Tolmin's special features are its old town centre, a modern sports park and thousand year old castle ruins at Kozlov Rob. Throughout the region one may come across a multitude of vestiges from the World War I. The most beautiful monument from that time is undoubtedly the church of the Holy Spirit at Javorca , which was built on a superb location above the Polog shepherds outpost in the Tolminka valley by Austro-Hungarian soldiers to commemorate their deceased comrades. The museum, library, schools and the town's open spaces provide venues for a variety of events, exhibitions and presentations all year round. Tolminska proves also a popular destination with Slovene and foreign artists.
NATURAL HERITAGE
Ravines and basins: The most famous are the Tolminka and Zadlašcica basins at the entrance to the Triglav National Park, which are also its lowest point (180 m). A special feature of the Tolminka basins is a thermal spring at the end of the path. Waterfalls: The region boasts several record-holders (Brinta Waterfall 104 m, Gregorcic Waterfall 88 m) and several smaller but no less ravishing jewels hidden in the ravines of the Mrzli Potok, Godica, Pšcak and Sopotnica. Since the access to majority of waterfalls is fairly difficult, you are strongly recommended to hire a guide. Caves: Although caves in the area are not equipped for massive tourist visits, many of them can still be visited under the guidance of experienced cavers.
Tolmin gorge Mrzli potok waterfall
EXCURSIONS AND TOURS
Kozlov rob: The ascent up the forest path past the castle ruins to the top of the hill is rewarded with a wonderful view.
Confluence: A leisurely stroll to the confluence of the Soca and Tolminka can be extended into a trip upstream Tolminka all the way to Tolminka basins.
Tolminka valley: The valley can be accessed by car or on foot as far as the Polog shepherds outpost, from where you can continue on foot to Javorca or to mysterious Tolminka springs. The mountain villages positioned on the sunny terraces below the towering mountain summits Cadrg, Tolminske Ravne) can be accessed on foot, by car or by mountain bike.
Mengore: There you may visit an old pilgrimage church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary on top of a hillock above Kozaršce, which is surrounded by fortifications from the World War I.
Tolmin, la ciudad que da nomvre a toda la región, es el asentamiento más grande en Zgornje Posocje (Valle del Alto Soca) así como el centro económico, cultural y administrativo del valle. Its streets and houses bask in sunlight on a terrace above the confluence of Soca and Tolminka rivers. It is positioned at the right distance from the steep mountainous valleys, so that inhabitants may enjoy mild winters, and from the sea and Gorica plateau, so that they may take pleasure in enjoyable summers. This section includes the area of valleys and mountain villages above Tolminka and Zadlašcica, and continues through the hinterland of Volce and Ciginj all the way to the state border on Kolovrat.
TolminHISTORY
The Tolminsko region has a historical reputation of being a rebellious land. Medieval documents testify to a long series of uprisings, culminating in the Tolmin peasant revolt of 1713. That particular insurgence spread from the Tolminska to Goriška region, Brda and further on to northern Istria. The uprising was mercilessly crushed by the imperial army and its eleven leaders were beheaded. During the World War I, Tolmin served as a base for the victorious breach of the Soca Front. The history of the town and its wider area is picturesquely presented in the Tolmin museum.
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Tolmin's special features are its old town centre, a modern sports park and thousand year old castle ruins at Kozlov Rob. Throughout the region one may come across a multitude of vestiges from the World War I. The most beautiful monument from that time is undoubtedly the church of the Holy Spirit at Javorca , which was built on a superb location above the Polog shepherds outpost in the Tolminka valley by Austro-Hungarian soldiers to commemorate their deceased comrades. The museum, library, schools and the town's open spaces provide venues for a variety of events, exhibitions and presentations all year round. Tolminska proves also a popular destination with Slovene and foreign artists.
NATURAL HERITAGE
Ravines and basins: The most famous are the Tolminka and Zadlašcica basins at the entrance to the Triglav National Park, which are also its lowest point (180 m). A special feature of the Tolminka basins is a thermal spring at the end of the path. Waterfalls: The region boasts several record-holders (Brinta Waterfall 104 m, Gregorcic Waterfall 88 m) and several smaller but no less ravishing jewels hidden in the ravines of the Mrzli Potok, Godica, Pšcak and Sopotnica. Since the access to majority of waterfalls is fairly difficult, you are strongly recommended to hire a guide. Caves: Although caves in the area are not equipped for massive tourist visits, many of them can still be visited under the guidance of experienced cavers.
Tolmin gorge Mrzli potok waterfall
EXCURSIONS AND TOURS
Kozlov rob: The ascent up the forest path past the castle ruins to the top of the hill is rewarded with a wonderful view.
Confluence: A leisurely stroll to the confluence of the Soca and Tolminka can be extended into a trip upstream Tolminka all the way to Tolminka basins.
Tolminka valley: The valley can be accessed by car or on foot as far as the Polog shepherds outpost, from where you can continue on foot to Javorca or to mysterious Tolminka springs. The mountain villages positioned on the sunny terraces below the towering mountain summits Cadrg, Tolminske Ravne) can be accessed on foot, by car or by mountain bike.
Mengore: There you may visit an old pilgrimage church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary on top of a hillock above Kozaršce, which is surrounded by fortifications from the World War I.