Things to see and do Nazarje

You will first arrive at the Chapel of Loreto built in 1635, where the coat of arms of the Bishop of Ljubljana, Thomas Hren, the sponsor, and those of the Archdiocese. Thomas Hren gave his words of gratitude and thanked the intercession of the Virgin. A wooden statuette of the Queen of Nazareth is placed on the altar. As a result, the village took its name. The Franciscans settled on these heights after their flight from Bosnia, faced with the Turkish invader. The church is Renaissance style with a baroque interior. The altar was designed by Janez Vurnik in 1885. The altar of Saint-François-d'Assisi is a work by Francesco Robba, the altarpieces of side altars are due to Fortunat Bergant, Valentin Metzinger, Potočnik. There is also a convent in. since 1978.

The museum is housed in the former Altenburg castle dating from the th century, the former possession of the counts of Celje, who also houses the music school today. The museum highlights the importance of wood-related activities in the valley, especially wood flotation, carpenters'work… During the visit, the scents of wood and sawdust are present at any time. A pretty little museum ideally located opposite the local wood company.