Old Town of Radovljica
The Old town of Radovljica is one of the best-preserved town architectures in Slovenia with houses dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. The lovely old town charms with its location atop a natural promontory, with a wide selection of original preserved architecture, as well as museums, galleries, and other attractions. The history breaths from every corner of the town and tells stories from the past.
Must-visits include the Radovljica Mansion, the queen of Radovljica architecture with a Baroque hall, which hosts concerts, receptions, weddings, and other events. On the same street is the Live Gingerbread Workshop living museum where you see the staff produce the traditional red gingerbread hearts (a guided tour and explanation in English and other languages are available). There is also the Gothic church of St. Peter and various church buildings - a collection of architectural marvels. The Tourist Office is near the entrance of the new town. Surrounding the old town are vestiges of the medieval defense system with the only remaining town moat in Slovenia. They are viewing points along the wall where you can see the surrounding area.
Radovljica has a little of everything: It’s not too big but not too small and occupies an idyllic location on the vast plains nestled between the Karavanke range, the Jelovica plateau, and the Julian Alps. The Old town of Radovljica is one of the three best preserved of its kind in Slovenia and has countless places to walk, hike, cycle, and enjoy nature.
Some of the top attractions in Radovljica’s Old Town are the frescoed Gothic and Renaissance townhouses in Linhart Square, the Radovljica Manor with the Museum of Apiculture, the Municipal Museum, the Sivec House Gallery, St. Peter’s Church, and the Town Moat.
Every year, on the first Sunday of August, Radovljica celebrates Medieval Day honoring its history and recreating some of its medieval crafts and traditions. Medieval Day attracts both visitors from Slovenia and tourists who come to watch the displays, browse the market stalls and buy handicrafts, sample the local cuisine, and enjoy the medieval atmosphere.
Apart from the fair, there are many other activities taking place during Medieval Day which are of interest to locals and tourists alike. These include a parade of nobles and cavalrymen, jousting and archery tournament, theater and street theater performances, the tasting of medieval cuisine, and demonstrations of ancient trades.
Location: Radovljica
