We cycled up to this hilltop church in Slovenia, overlooking Maribor, . Built in the 16th century, it was abandoned between 1784 and 1855. It was restored in 1860. Nous avons grimpé en vélo jusqu’à cette église qui surplombe Maribor en Slovénie. Construite au 16ème siècle, elle fut abandonnée entre 1784 et 1855 avant d’être restaurée …
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Postcard #4 – Drava River, Slovenia
When we were riding along the Drava River in Maribor today, we saw this old raft. Just after it, we saw a new one, then we saw the sign explaining the tradition of timber rafting that dates back to at least 1280. The Drava was once the main transport link between Austria, Croatia and Serbia. …
Postcard #3 – Maribor, Slovenia
This Žametovka” or “Modra Kavčina” vine is is said to be the oldest vine in the world, planted 400 years ago just before the Ottoman invasion. It has survived war and fire and bombing by the Allied forced in World War II. With a yearly harvest of 35 to 55 kg of grapes, it fills about …