Idrija Half Day Excursion: UNESCO Town including Castle and Mine Tour from Ljubljana
5 h
Half Day
Instant confirmation
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Quecksilberbergwerk Idrija, Antonijev Rov Kosovelova Ulica 3, Idrija 5280 Slovenia
Small group approach with carefully planned time, where experienced local tour operator’s chauffeur guide will collect you at designated location for an informative hourly ride to inner part of Slovenia for your UNESCO experience.
The history of mining in Idrija dates back to the 15th century when, according to a legend, a bucket maker working in a local spring spotted a small amount of liquid mercury. That happened in 1492, the year that Columbus set sail for the Americas. Only the Almadén mercury mine in Spain was bigger. Both towns were so famous that their names were used in North America for the mining towns of New Idria and New Almadén (both in California).
Visitors decent into the mine with professional guide through Anthony's Shaft, dug back in 1500. They explore the underground world of the mine where they find hidden pockets of cinnabar ore and droplets of mercury, learn about the method of mining mercury, are introduced to life-size mannequins of workers over the ages and see the mid-18th century unique underground chapel Chapel of the Holy Trinity.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Gewerkenegg Castle, Prelovcheva ulica 9, Idrija 5280 Slovenia
The old town is dominated by the Gewerkenegg Castle which in German means mine castle. It was built in the period from 1522-1533. On display in the castle is an exhibition of the five hundred-year history of the mercury mine's operation and an impressive retrospective exhibition of Idrija lace. The castle courtyard is beautifully decorated.
The craft of bobbin lace-making occupies a very important place in the history of Idrija for more than 300 years ago. Cloths and napkins, curtains and bed linen, clothes and ornaments for clothes, even earrings, necklaces and gloves are all products made of Idrija lace.
After a nice half day experience we will return back to Ljubljana.
Drop off will be at same location as pick up.
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Quecksilberbergwerk Idrija, Antonijev Rov Kosovelova Ulica 3, Idrija 5280 Slovenia
Small group approach with carefully planned time, where experienced local tour operator’s chauffeur guide will collect you at designated location for an informative hourly ride to inner part of Slovenia for your UNESCO experience.
The history of mining in Idrija dates back to the 15th century when, according to a legend, a bucket maker working in a local spring spotted a small amount of liquid mercury. That happened in 1492, the year that Columbus set sail for the Americas. Only the Almadén mercury mine in Spain was bigger. Both towns were so famous that their names were used in North America for the mining towns of New Idria and New Almadén (both in California).
Visitors decent into the mine with professional guide through Anthony's Shaft, dug back in 1500. They explore the underground world of the mine where they find hidden pockets of cinnabar ore and droplets of mercury, learn about the method of mining mercury, are introduced to life-size mannequins of workers over the ages and see the mid-18th century unique underground chapel Chapel of the Holy Trinity.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Gewerkenegg Castle, Prelovcheva ulica 9, Idrija 5280 Slovenia
The old town is dominated by the Gewerkenegg Castle which in German means mine castle. It was built in the period from 1522-1533. On display in the castle is an exhibition of the five hundred-year history of the mercury mine's operation and an impressive retrospective exhibition of Idrija lace. The castle courtyard is beautifully decorated.
The craft of bobbin lace-making occupies a very important place in the history of Idrija for more than 300 years ago. Cloths and napkins, curtains and bed linen, clothes and ornaments for clothes, even earrings, necklaces and gloves are all products made of Idrija lace.
After a nice half day experience we will return back to Ljubljana.
Drop off will be at same location as pick up.
Duration: 45 minutes
Included
- Transport
- English speaking chauffeur guide
- Mercury mine guided tour
- Idrija Castle Museum entrance fee
- Entry/Admission - Quecksilberbergwerk Idrija
- Entry/Admission - Gewerkenegg Castle
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children below 4 years are not allowed to participate a mine tour
- At the time of booking please provide a full international mobile telephone number or accommodation telephone number where you can be reached before and on your travel date.
- A minimum of 4 people per tour is required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- We are communicating with our clients exclusively through the point of booking, in this case TripAdvisor Interface
- Not recommended for travelers with clavstrophobia
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
25%
Collections
This experience is part of these collections
You may also like
Click to discover other experiences
See all
Collections
Food & Drink
30 Activities
Collections
By bike
13 Activities
Collections
Lake Bled
56 Activities
Collections
Skocjan Caves & Lipica Farm
13 Activities
Collections
Wine
37 Activities
Collections
Slovenian Coast
13 Activities
Collections
Slovenia Tour
18 Activities
Collections
Walking Tour
29 Activities
Collections
Hiking
10 Activities
Collections
Original
34 Activities