Krško, the largest municipality in the Posavje region in eastern Slovenia situated on the banks of the Sava River on the northwest edge of the Krško Plain, which is part of the larger Krka Flat, has officially joined the Association of Historic Towns of the country as its 24th member, marking an important milestone in its journey to preserve and promote its cultural heritage.
The formal requirement for joining the Association was met when the Krško Municipal Council adopted a decree designating the town's historic centre as a cultural monument of local importance.
With this move Krško has reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding its cultural identity and breathing new life into the stories that shaped it and increasing its visibility in the international landscape.
Walking through Krško's charming streets visitors will uncover a cultural treasure cover where history, creativity and local life come together.
This Slovenian town invites tourists to discover it exploring its rich history, unique landscapes, the view of the Sava River among fields and vineyards, and the energy of the locals.
This centre pulses with stories, not just from the past, but from today's artists, artisans and entrepreneurs who breathe new life into tradition.
Krško is a place of literary legacy it was home to Adam Bohorič, a Slovene Protestant preacher, teacher and author and Jurij Dalmatin, Lutheran minister, reformer, writer and translator, both pioneers of the Slovenian written language.
A further iconic character linked to Krško is the polymath and historian Janez Vajkard Valvasor, a prominent figure in the study of karst topography. His name lives on in the award - winning Valvasor Library, which also houses the first Slovenian translation of the Bible.
In the town do not miss one of Slovenia's most beautiful mausoleums, where philanthropists ,politician, businessman and patron of the arts, Martin Hočevar Hočevar and his wife Josipina, enterprenueur and benefactor rest, their history brought to life in the engaging exhibition of the Krško Municipal Museum, which spans three architecturally distinctive buildings.
Crowning the town's cultural offer is Rajhenburg Castle, considered one of Slovenia's finest examples of medieval castle architecture, built between 1131 and 1147 by the mighty owner of the estate the Archbishop of Salzburg Conrad, which is demonstrated by the oldest Romanesque part of the building, a gem developed above the confluence of the Brestanica brook and the Sava River, where history meets beauty amidst stunning landscapes.
Once home to the country's only Trappist Monastery, famed as the first industrial chocolate producers in Slovenia, the castle is now a museum celebrating this rich and surprising history.
Their legacy is honoured every November at the Rajhenburg Day of Chocolate and Liqueurs, while August brings a spectacular Medieval Day at the Castle, transporting visitors back in time.
The Association of Historic Towns of Slovenia is delighted to welcome Krško into its network. With nearly all key historic towns now connected under its mission of heritage preservation and cultural promotion, the Association anticipates no further major expansion, but continues to shine a spotlight on Slovenia's most storied destinations.
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