Vinica pri Šmarjeti – Culture, Cycling Route and Hotels

In Vinica pri Å marjeti, named cultural sites, rural locations and a challenging cycling route come together. The Church of St Martin, the Gabrina burial mound field, the Å krbina tourist farm and the Kmetija Zalokar estate give the place a range of historical and cultural points of reference. This picture is complemented by Pleterje Monastery in the surrounding area, as well as several mountains and a peak in the wider regional area.

Culture and History

Outside Vinica pri Å marjeti, the Church of St Martin stands on a slight elevation amid fields and meadows. Its history probably dates back to the Middle Ages; the church was later extensively given a Baroque makeover. The year 1742 is located on the wall of the triumphal arch. It probably indicates the period of the Baroque renovation or another major rebuilding.

Gabrina is a burial mound field from the Early Iron Age. More than 20 burial mounds have been identified there. Gabrina is one of the larger and better-preserved Iron Age burial mound fields in Slovenia.

Memory and Agriculture

At the Kmetija Zalokar estate in Vinica pri Å marjeti, an old house was restored for tourism purposes. A memorial room can be visited in the house. There is also a museum of old agricultural tools and equipment.

The Å krbina tourist farm is also one of the places with an agricultural character. In Vinica pri Å marjeti, it offers catering for groups and farm tours.

Cycling Route

The Princ Vinji vrh route is a challenging 22 km-long cycling route. It runs through the centre of Vinica pri Å marjeti and then towards the local church. The route therefore connects the town centre with the aforementioned church location, while its length and classification as challenging define its sporting character.

Landscape and Surroundings

Pleterje Monastery is located in the vicinity of Vinica pri Šmarjeti. In the wider regional area are Trdinov Vrh, Oklinak and Ravnina mountains. The Boršt peak is also located there. These geographical references range from a monastery in the nearby surroundings to mountains and a peak in the wider regional area.

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Other Places

Other places in the same overarching area: Dolenje Kronovo, Škocjan, Novo Mesto, Straža, Šmarješke Toplice, Šentjernej, Šmarjeta, Mali Ban.

To the overarching travel overview: Novo Mesto.