Idrija turist guide
Idrija is a historical town full of stories and fairy tales some 60km west of Ljubljana. It is well known for its Idrija laces, mercury mine, world famous bikers with some of the cutest bike destinations over the hils arround it, dwarfs and fairy tales, tango festival....and so much more.
Interesting in Idrija
Idrija laces and exhibition of Evrope laces:
Idrija lace - traditional wear
Belgijska čipka
Janez Vajkard Valvasor - rekonstrukcija oblačil
Mercury mine turist attraction
How to get to Idrija
How to get to Idrija from Ljubljan: Go to Destination Koper, Trieste and exit high way at Logatec, then follow Idrija (some 30min on not so pritty road from there).
From Trieste: go to high way destination Ljubljana and exit at Unec (destination Ljubljana), Kalce, Idrija.
From Udine: highway destination Gorizia and exit in Ajdovščina for the destination Idrija (Črni vrh -> Godovič -> Idrija)
Find Idrija on Google map
Where to sleep in Idrija
you can find accomodation in hostel or castle and many private places. You can even sleep in entrance of Mercury mine...
Youth Hostel Idrija: http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostels-Idrija---Youth-Hostel-Idrija-092534...
Antonijev rov - entrance to mercury mine - Gostišče Barbara: http://www.barbara-idrija.si/