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Idrija and its valley: the UNESCO mercury mine, bobbin lace, žlikrofi dumplings and the Wild Lake, an hour from Ljubljana.
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Articles about Idrija
3 September 2026
Slovenia on a Rainy Day: Things to Do When It Rains (Caves, Spas, Museums, Cellars) 2026
Raining on Bled or Ljubljana? Postojna Cave, thermal spas, museums, Brda wine cellars, gostilnas: things to do in Slovenia when it rains, area by area, with prices and distances.
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9 August 2026
Idrija Žlikrofi: Slovenia's First Protected Dish — and My Grandmother's Recipe
Hat-shaped dumplings born in the mining town of Idrija, žlikrofi were the first Slovenian dish protected by the EU. History, family recipe and where to eat them.
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