Idrija

The wooded, steep-sided landscape around Idrija is defined by the Idrijca River valley, which has shaped both the town’s compact form and local economy. Mercury was discovered here in 1490, and Idrija became one of the world’s leading mercury-mining centres. Its former mine is part of the UNESCO World Heritage property Heritage of Mercury: Almadén and Idrija. The 16th-century Gewerkenegg Castle, built for mine administration, now houses the Idrija Municipal Museum, while delicate Idrija lace remains a valued local craft. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of the Idrijca Valley and western Slovenia.

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