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The picturesque Škofja Loka, proudly standing at the confluence of Poljanska and Selška Sora rivers at the crossing of Sorško polje field into the diverse world of the hills of Škofja Loka and Polhov Gradec, is the best preserved medieval town in Slovenia and the economic, cultural, educational and administrative center of the Škofja Loka municipality.

Archaeological findings indicate that the territory of Škofja Loka has been inhabited since the Copper Age (4th and 3rd millennium BC) onwards. At the time of the great migration of peoples, the Slavic inhabitants settled here, since the settlements carried Slavic names even before the granting of the territory to the bishops of Freising.

The history of the city begins with the year 973, when Emperor Otto II. donated the local territory to Bishop Abraham of Freising in Bavaria. However, Loka, named in the gift certificate, is not today's Škofja Loka, but so-called Stara Loka. At the confluence of the Selška and Poljanska Sora rivers, the settlement Loka began to develop in the Middle Ages (the name stands for the grassy area by the water). Freising's bishops later renamed the administrative and economic center of the Loka’s lordship into Škofja Loka (Bischoflack). In the 1274 document, the settlement was named as a city. For the sake of greater security, the city was protected with a town wall at the beginning of the 14th century. Five gates led through that wall and they were protected by guard towers and are preserved to a great extent to this day. In its history, the city experienced attacks, plagues, fires and earthquakes. The worst, in 1511, severely damaged the city, which was soon restored by Bishop Philip. Since then, the image of Škofja Loka has not changed significantly, therefore it is considered the best-preserved medieval town in Slovenia. The old town center is formed by the Upper Town Square or “Plac” and the Lower Town Market or “Lontrg”, above which the Škofja Loka castle arises. The population of the city and its surroundings was engaged in numerous crafts, from which strong craft associations - guilds - developed towards the end of the Middle Age.

In the natural and artistic rich environment of Škofja Loka, a number of renowned artists, writers and scientists have been active, and they managed to create a rich cultural heritage of Škofja Loka.

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Celje / Grosuplje / Hrastnik / Krško / Ljubljana / Novo mesto / Ptuj / Škofja Loka / Trebnje / Tržič / Welfare and Health

Slovenia extends and expands anti-pandemic measures

For another 2 weeks, starting today

Nov 13, 2020 08:16
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Škofja Loka / Tržič / Culture and Tourism

EU-funded initiative brings traditional Slovene house and field names back to life

The endeavour even made it to the final selection of good practices on cultural heritage of the European Union

Nov 12, 2020 11:18
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Celje / Grosuplje / Hrastnik / Krško / Ljubljana / Novo mesto / Ptuj / Škofja Loka / Trebnje / Tržič / Welfare and Health

Slovenia bans movement between municipalities for a week

The curfew and the ban on gatherings continue to apply

Oct 26, 2020 14:05
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Celje / Grosuplje / Hrastnik / Krško / Ljubljana / Novo mesto / Ptuj / Škofja Loka / Trebnje / Tržič / Welfare and Health

Slovenia contains Covid-19 with a curfew and ban on public gatherings

The measures enter in force on 20 October

Oct 20, 2020 07:32
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Celje / Grosuplje / Hrastnik / Krško / Ljubljana / Novo mesto / Ptuj / Škofja Loka / Trebnje / Tržič / Welfare and Health

Slovenian government presents new coronavirus restrictions

They will be in effect from Friday, 16 October

Oct 15, 2020 09:04
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Celje / Grosuplje / Hrastnik / Krško / Ljubljana / Novo mesto / Ptuj / Škofja Loka / Trebnje / Tržič / Welfare and Health

Slovenia to ban Sunday shopping

In an attempt to protect the rights of 115,000 retail workers

Sep 30, 2020 11:53
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Celje / Grosuplje / Hrastnik / Krško / Ljubljana / Novo mesto / Ptuj / Škofja Loka / Trebnje / Tržič / Energy efficiency

EU project calls on Slovenians to help save wild chestnuts

Once loved and cherished by emperors, the wild chestnut tree is now in danger

Sep 15, 2020 11:26
Aseniya Dimitrova
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Tine Radinja: I want green Škofja Loka to stay green

Interview with the Mayor of Škofja Loka, Slovenia

May 21, 2020 12:41
Monika Dimitrova
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Slovenia / Ljubljana / Novo mesto / Ptuj / Škofja Loka / Trebnje / Tržič / Energy efficiency

New investments in electrical distribution in Slovenia

Integrating renewable energy sources into the distribution network

Feb 03, 2020 14:16
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Slovenia / Ljubljana / Ptuj / Škofja Loka / Mobility

Slovenia to introduce tax on polluting vehicles

The government believes that the new tax will help people move on to greener alternatives

Jan 18, 2020 14:17
Anton Stoyanov

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