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Spa Villas – Jewels of Kamnik’s Historic Spa and Bathing Resort

Objavljeno: 22.07.2026
By the end of the 19th century, Kamnik had become one of the most important spa resorts in the historical region of Carniola. Situated on the left bank of the Kamniška Bistrica River, at the foot of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps, it attracted visitors with its fresh mountain air, ...

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The History of Kamnik Swimming Pool – 95 Years

Objavljeno: 17.07.2026
The area beneath the Old Castle has been home to swimming and bathing activities for 95 years. It was here, on the site of today’s Kamnik Outdoor Swimming Pool, that an important project began in 1930—one that marked a new era in the development of tourism, sport, and community life in ...

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When Summer Became a Season of Leisure: Kamnik, Bled, and Seaside Resorts at the End of the 19th Century

Objavljeno: 09.07.2026
Today, it is difficult to imagine summer without holidays, travel, and the search for a relaxing getaway. Yet the idea of dedicating the summer months to rest, health, and the enjoyment of nature is actually a relatively recent one. During the second half of the nineteenth century, a new custom ...

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UPCOMING: Vlasto Kopač – Creator of Space, Guardian of Heritage and Memory

Objavljeno: 20.01.2026
Vlasto Kopač – Creator of Space, Guardian of Heritage and Memory On 27 April 2026, twenty years will have passed since the death of architect and versatile humanist Vlasto Kopač. On this occasion, the participating museums, institutes, research organizations, associations, and individuals ...

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Old Photographs Tell Stories - In the Courtyard of Zaprice Castle, c. 1928

Objavljeno: 10.11.2025
In 1919, Josip Knight Schneid von Treuenfeld (1869–1929) became the heir to the Zaprice estate in Kamnik. Following family tradition, after completing grammar school in Ljubljana he went on to study law in Vienna. Dr. Josip Knight Schneid von Treuenfeld first served in Silesia, later becoming a ...

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Restoration Works on the Granary

Objavljeno: 17.10.2025
On September 17, 2025, urgent restoration works began on the two-cell granary from 1828, which was damaged in a fire on December 29, 2024. The granary is located within the open-air museum complex at the Zaprice Museum. The restoration was carried out in accordance with the project conditions set ...

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Thonet’s Bestsellers

Objavljeno: 29.09.2025
At the beginning of November 2025, the Kamnik Museum will open the exhibition The Charm and Beauty of Bentwood – From Thonet to Today, showcasing the most beautiful and intriguing chairs from the collections of the Intermunicipal Museum Kamnik and the private collection of Jurij and Ilona ...

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A New Exhibition Coming in Autumn 2025!

Objavljeno: 26.08.2025
The Charm and Beauty of Bentwood: Bentwood Furniture from Michael Thonet to Today This autumn, we are announcing a new exhibition that unveils the fascinating story behind one of the most iconic and groundbreaking achievements in furniture design – the art of bending wood! From Michael ...

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Mayor Maks Samec and the Samec Tunnel

Objavljeno: 19.06.2025
Many residents of Kamnik are familiar with the so-called Samec Tunnel, but few know when and why it was built, or who was behind this important intervention in the urban space. Its initiator was physician and mayor Dr. Maks Samec (1844–1889). His life and work were thoroughly presented by his ...

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Some of Felicita Kalinšek’s recipes for hot summer days

Objavljeno: 18.06.2025
A good housewife must also plan ahead. In Felicita Kalinšek’s book “Slovenska kuharica” (Slovenian Cookbook), a large section is dedicated to food preservation, which is especially useful for the cook in winter, when fresh produce is not available at the market. This way, she will never be ...

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