Šempas: Hotels, Winter Hiking Day and Village History

The traditional winter hiking day through Šempas and its surroundings takes place on the first Sunday in December. The route leads through the village centre and vineyards and is 10 to 12 kilometres long.

Hiking and Cycling

A well-signposted route runs through the villages of Šmihel, Ozeljan, Šempas, Vitovlje and Osek. It enables visitors to discover the natural and cultural heritage, history and local special features. The route also offers hikers a culinary experience.

The “Five Villages, Five Flavors” cycling experience takes you by bicycle through Šmihel, Ozeljan, Šempas, Vitovlje and Osek. It includes the tasting of five different wines and selected regional specialities in a wine cellar.

Another cycling tour through the Lower Vipava Valley passes through Šempas and runs past vineyards and orchards. Along this cycling tour, several winemakers and agritourism establishments in Ozeljan, Šempas and Črniče offer homemade snacks and Vipava wine.

Culture and Nature

The Spominski muzej heroja Mihajla is housed in the old school of Šempas. It displays Mihajlo’s early artworks, photographs, military equipment and numerous objects brought by people from Azerbaijan.

The Church of St Sylvester in Šempas was built as a Baroque church in 1782 according to plans by the architect D. Bona. Its bell tower features swallowtail-shaped battlements and is the only bell tower on this side of the Soča with such architecture.

The tabor in Šempas, also known as Stari grad, was originally an unfortified tower house. During the Turkish invasions, it was later surrounded by a wall with five defensive towers and a moat.

The statue of the Virgin Mary with the Child associated with the Kapelica na Gunu dates from the second half of the 16th century. Franca Krašana Park is dedicated to Franca Krašana’s significant scientific work and love of nature.

Local Products and Crafts

Mohorjevo offers traditional products such as polenta with prosciutto sauce, homemade hand-cut prosciutto, Šempaské Štruklji, homemade pastries, beekeeping products and lavender products.

At Mohorjevo, exhibitions and workshops showcase the production of tapestries, lacework, woodcuts, paintings and other handicrafts.

Events

The Turnir trojk Šempas was scheduled to take place daily from 4 p.m. until 5 July 2024 at the Plošča in Šempas. The Praznik Šempasa Mohorjevo festival took place on 13 July 2024 at 7 p.m. in Šempas.

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