{"id":157573,"date":"2024-05-22T03:33:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T01:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/slovenija\/kam-na-izlet-idrija-copy\/"},"modified":"2024-05-20T15:42:21","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T13:42:21","slug":"where-to-go-on-a-trip-idrija","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/slovenija\/where-to-go-on-a-trip-idrija\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Go on a Trip? Idrija"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Town of Mercury, Idrija Lace, and Excellent Cuisine<\/strong><\/h2>

When mentioning Idrija, most Slovenians immediately think of mercury and Idrija lace, sometimes followed by Idrija dumplings (\u017elikrofi). In 1490, the world\u2019s second-largest mercury deposit was discovered here, leading to nearly 500 years of prosperity and mining-related growth. Among the women and daughters of miners, a unique tradition of lace-making developed, which continues to this day.<\/p>

This important trio is completed by Idrija dumplings, a ravioli-like culinary specialty that became Slovenia\u2019s first officially protected dish in 2010 and the first Slovenian product to receive the Traditional Speciality Guaranteed designation from the European Union. For most places with around 12,000 residents, this would be enough to put them on the map. However, Idrija\u2019s tourist offer extends well beyond these most famous elements. Idrija is easily accessible from the Mediterranean coast and Ljubljana, yet it seems hidden by three plateaus that surround it on all sides. Thanks to this natural beauty (which includes Slovenia\u2019s first protected natural monument) and the foresight of local industries to develop other sectors alongside mining, Idrija has managed to avoid the economic hardships that affected other former mining towns and has flourished as a tourist destination. Its tourism pinnacle came in 2011 when it received the European Destination of Excellence award, followed by its inclusion on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012.<\/p>

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