Taking a walk around the town of Krško by visitkrsko

The Park Hall, photo by Goran Rovan.

Krško panorama, photo by Marinšek & Marinšek.

TAKING A WALK AROUND THE TOWN OF KRŠKO The town of Krško is located where the river Sava valley widens up into the vast Krško field and was set up on both banks of the river. It is the central town of the Posavska region and also its central municipality. The 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 26,000 Population of the town Krško: 7,059 Area: 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

Josipina’s Exhibition, photo by Nina Sotelšek. 1

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. The 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 3

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.

Krško Town Museum, photo by Marinšek&Marinšek

Information: Krško Town museum Valvasorjevo nabrežje 4 8270 Krško T: 00386 (0)7 492 11 00 E: info@mestnimuzejkrsko.si W: www.mestnimuzejkrsko.si 4

KRŠKO GALLERY 2

The 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. The Krško town museum and Krško gallery are units of the Krško Cultural Centre and are managed by the institution.

The Krško Gallery, photo by Boštjan Colarič Information: Krško Gallery Valvasorjevo nabrežje 4, 8270 Krško T: 00386 (0)7 492 11 00 E: info@galerijakrsko.si W: www.galerijakrsko.si 5

HOČEVAR’S SQUARE

The Hočevar square, photo by Boštjan Colarič 3

The 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 lunettes 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 4

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 unfinished Monks memories. He was among the founders of the Slovenian Writers' Association in 1872, two years latter he was also a Mayor of Krško (1894-1896). Two above mentioned houses were renewed during 2010-2012 and after 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 6

Mencinger house, photo by Boštjan Colarič 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 Krško Valvasorjevo nabrežje 4, 8270 Krško T: 00386 (0)7 492 11 00 E: info@mestnimuzejkrsko.si W: www.mestnimuzejkrsko.si

TOWN PARK 5

The 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. Their statues were made by renowned male and female sculptors and the statue of Josipina Hočevar, an important benefactor, will be unveiled in 2011. The 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 first years after World War II. After 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. The 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. The western part of the park is 7

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.

The Hočevar mausoleum, photo by Boštjan Colarič

KRŠKO OLD TOWN CENTER 6 The 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 defined 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 after 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.

Street in the old town, photo by Marinšek & Marinšek 8

KRŠKO VALVASOR LIBRARY 7

Krško Valvasor library has been the central library of the Krško municipality since 1965. Since 1988, its home has been the Capuchin monastery. Throughout 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. The library is dedicated to homeland studies and is very active in lifelong education, organizing diﬀerent bibliopedagogic activities for children and adults as well as cultural events for children, the youth and adults. While fulfilling their mission they cooperate with educational, local and other institutions and societies. The collection currently consists of about 145,000 units. There is also a Speedway room in the library, where a permanent special exhibition called Speedway in Slovenia is located. This 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. The 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 films from the history of Slovene speedway.

The Speedway room, photo by Goran Rovan. 9

CAPUCHIN MONASTERY AND ITS LIBRARY 7

Capuchins came to Krško in 1644 and needed a libary to work in. The splendid Baroque Capuchin library is still located on the top floor of the monastery, next to the modern Valvasor library. The more than 300 years old library keeps around 1500 books, among them works of Janez Svetokriški. The 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.

Pater Roman in the monastery library, photo by Marinšek & Marinšek. Information: Valvasorjeva knjižnica Krško Cesta krških žrtev 26, 8270 Krško T: 00386 (0)7 490 40 00 E: knjiznica@knjiznica-krsko.si W: www.knjiznica-krsko.si

JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHAPEL 7

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.

ST. ROSALIE’S CHURCH 8

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. The side altars depict St. Rok (guardian against the plague) and St. Nicholas, patron saint of sailors. Valvasor mentions this in his The Glory of the Duchy of Carniola from 1689. The altar of St. Nicholas is now the altar of St. Anton Puščavnik. The church has one of the most valuable and best preserved wooden ceilings, and with 84 cassettes it is one of the largest and most beautiful wooden ceilings in Slovenia and the only one preserved in the surrounding area. There is a group of 9 cassettes in the middle of the ceiling depicting the entire figures of popular saints St. Catherine, St. Ellen, St. Lucia, St. Apollonia, St. Rosalie, St. Cecilia, St. Ursula, St. Margaret and St. Barbara.

Coﬀered ceiling in St. Rosalie’s Church, photo by Marinšek & Marinšek. Information: Župnijski urad Krško Pod Goro 6, 8270 Krško T: 00386 (0)7 492 28 70 11

KRŠKO YOUTH CENTER AND YOUTH HOSTEL MC HOTEL 9

The area of youth activities is dominated by the Krško Youth center which organizes numerous projects and event as well as offers 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 floor of the Krško Youth center and will provide accomodation for 24 people. The hostel is meant for young travelers as well as different organizations offering 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 different activities within the framework of the youth center.

Krško Youth center

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

The statue of Matija Gubec, photo by Boštjan Colarič

MATIJA GUBEC SQUARE 10

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. The 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 field with the help of Uskoki. This is also where the Krško Cultural Centre is located. 13

KRŠKO CULTURAL CENTRE 10

The Krško Cultural Centre is an independent institution working in the fields of culture and education. It also organizes diﬀerent 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. The Cultural Centre was built in 1977, for the 500-year anniversary of town rights by architect Franc Filipčič. The City Hotel is located nearby.

Information: Kulturni dom Krško Trg Matije Gubca 2, 8270 Krško T: 07/488 01 90 E: info@kd-krsko.si W: www.kd-krsko.si

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

JURIJ DALMATIN MEMORIAL PARK 11

The 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. The 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.

The Jurij Dalmatin memorial park, photo by Boštjan Colarič

ST. RUPERT’S CHURCH 12

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. The building of the church was financially 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.

The St. Rupert’s church, photo by Boštjan Colarič Information: Parish oﬃce Krško – Videm ob Savi Savska pot 1, 8270 Krško T: 00386 (0)7 490 14 00 E: zupnija@videmcan.si W: www.videmcan.si 21

KRŠKO NUCLEAR POWER PLANT 13

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. The 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.

NEK, photo by Marinšek & Marinšek. Information: Krško Nuclear Power Plant Vrbina 12, 8270 Krško T: 00386 (0)7 480 21 86, 00386 (0)7 480 23 64 E: obisk@nek.si W: www.nek.si

GEN ENERGIJA – THE WORLD OF ENERGY 13

The 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. The 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 energy Vrbina 17, 8270 Krško T: 00386 (0)7 491 01 88, 00386 (0)7 491 01 84 E: svet-energije@gen-energija.si W: www.svet-energije.si 22

photo by Benjamin Kovač.

RACELAND 13 Adrenalin park Raceland have a modern karting race track where kart races, courses in safe driving and go-kart renting take place. They can also organise races for group finalists, which creates a real racing atmosphere with racing trophies and champagne. Adrenalina restaurant oﬀers grill, pasta, pizza and “a la card menu”. It is possible to organize a birthday party or team building.

Information: Raceland Vrbina, 8270 Krško T: 00386 (0)41 379 333 E: domen@pagrat.si W: www.raceland.si 23

Carting Raceland

MATIJA GUBEC STADIUM 14

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. This is also where football practice can take place, matches and other sports activities. Information: Auto moto club Krško, Cesta krških žrtev 130a, 8270 Krško T: 0386 (0)7 492 53 02, W: http://speedwaykrsko.si/ Nogometni klub Krško, Cesta krških žrtev 130a, 8270 Krško T: 0386 (0)7 490 55 75 E: info@nkkrsko.com W: www.nkkrsko.com

Speedway race, photo by Goran Rovan. 24

KRŠKO WINE CELLAR 15

The 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. The most important brand of the Krško wine cellar is Cviček PTP.

The wine cellar Krško, photo by Goran Rovan. Information: Kmečka zadruga Krško, z. o. o. Rostoharjeva 88, 8270 Krško T: 0386 (0)7 488 25 00 E: info@kz-krsko.si W: www.kz-krsko.si

ŠRA JBARSKI TURN CASTLE – LESKOVEC PRI KRŠKEMM 16 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. The castle is closed for tourist visits at the moment, as preparations for its renovation are taking place. The 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.

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

ANASTAZIJ GRÜN MAUSOLEUM 16

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

The mausoleum of the Auersperg family, photo by Marinšek & Marinšek. 26

photo by Boštjan Colarič

Accommodatins: Hotel City Krško Trg Matije Gubca 3, 8270 Krško T: 00386(0)7 488 03 00 E: info@city-hotel.si W: www.city-hotel.si Hotel Pacific Mladinskih delovnih brigad 1, 8273 Leskovec pri Krškem T: 00386(0)7 488 03 00 E: info@city-hotel.si W: www.city-hotel.si Zadruga Turizem v zidanicah, z.o.o. Cesta krških žrtev 46, 8270 Krško T: 00386(0)7 490 22 20, 00386(0)51 324 420 E: info@turizemvzidanicah.si W: www.turizemvzidanicah.si Hostel MC Hotel Cesta krških žrtev 105, 8270 Krško T: 00386(0)7 488 22 87, 00386(0)40 171 371 E: katarina@mc-krsko.si W: www.mc-krsko.si

Important phone numbers: 112 Information center, emergency medical service, firefighters 113 Police 1987 Roadside Assistance (AMZS) Bus Station Krško, Kolodvorska 5, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 490 39 70 Train 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 00 Emergency, Cesta krških žrtev 132c, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 488 02 14 Pharmacy Krško, Cesta krških žrtev 132c, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 488 10 95 Pharmacy 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 00 Pošta 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 60 Bencinski servis Petrol Videm, Cesta 4. julija 72, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 490 13 70 Bencinski 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 00 NLB d.d. – poslovalnica Grič, Gubčev ulica 14, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 490 00 72 A banka, Cesta krških žrtev 135b, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 488 20 00 Nova KBM, Cesta krških žrtev 137, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 620 31 70 Deželna banka, Ulica mladinskih delovnih brigad 2a, Leskovec pri Krškem, T: 00386(0)7 488 19 82 SKB – poslovalnica Krško, Cesta 4. Julija 42, Krško, T: 00386(0)7 488 26 30 Unicredit 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 29

Informacije:

Center za podjetništvo in turizem Krško Cesta krških žrtev 46 8270 Krško T: 07 490 22 20 E: info@cptkrsko.si W: www.cptkrsko.si

Turistično informacijski center Krško Cesta krških žrtev 46 8270 Krško T: 07 490 22 20 E: tic.krsko@cptkrsko.si W: www.visitkrsko.com

Published by Občina Krško in Center za podjetništvo in turizem Krško English translation Optimus Lingua d.o.o. Printing 3000 issues 2010 3000 issues 2014 Printed by Tiskarna Jordan Krško Year October 2014 30 30