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The [[Park of Military History Pivka]] is one of the biggest and possibly most diverse military history collections in this part of Europe. It was established in [[established::2006]], when the first so-called pavilion was opened on the grounds of abandoned Italian (and later Yugoslavian) army barracks in the town of Pivka, which is also the main initiator of the project. The park deals with military history of Slovenia and also of the region around Pivka, as well as with the wider military related technical and political heritage of Europe.
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The [[Park of Military History Pivka]] holds one of the biggest and possibly most diverse military history collections in this part of Europe. It was established in [[established::2006]], when the first so-called pavilion was opened on the grounds of the abandoned Italian (and later Yugoslavian) army barracks in the town of Pivka, which is also the main initiator of the project. The park deals with the military history of Slovenia and also of the region around Pivka, as well as with the wider military related technical and political heritage of Europe.
 
   
 
   
Today being the biggest museum-like complex in Slovenia, the park has grown and developed gradually, renovating and occupying the barracks houses one at a time. Yet, as of 2015 there are four main exhibition spaces, a courtyard and even a history trail in the surrounding area. The park host various lectures and educational events, organises an annual festival and partakes in other occasional events.
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Today the park represents the biggest museum complex in Slovenia, it has grown and developed gradually by renovating and occupying the barracks. As of 2015, there are four main exhibition spaces, a courtyard and even a historical trail in the surrounding area. The park hosts various lectures and educational events, organises an annual festival and presents other occasional events. Since 2017 one of the buildings in the complex has featured as the Open Depots exhibition of the three national museums - [[National Museum of Slovenia]], [[Technical Museum of Slovenia]], and [[National Museum of Contemporary History]].
 
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The place has been set up in tight cooperation between the Pivka municipality, the Ministry of Defence, the curatorial department of the [[Military Museum of Slovenian Armed Forces]] and also a number of enthusiasts and collectors from the area, who contributed greatly both in terms of artefacts as well as knowledge.   
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The park has been set up in close cooperation among the Municipality of Pivka, the Ministry of Defence, the curatorial department of the [[Military Museum of Slovenian Armed Forces]] and a number of enthusiasts and collectors from the area who contributed greatly both in terms of artefacts as well as knowledge.   
  
 
==Artefacts and exhibitions==
 
==Artefacts and exhibitions==
  
The park has four main parts, which are thematically segmented into pavilions A, B and C and the ''Komanda'' building. The latter used to be the barracks headquarters, with is nowadays again serving as headquarters of the park. Besides the office spaces, there is a multimedia room, a museum shop and the Pivka Canteen, a restaurant that offers an army-like ambient and the food to match (groups can even order dinners in the caverns from the 1st World War). Komanda also houses the exhibition called ''Regio Carsica Militaris'', presenting the historical trajectories that crossed the area around Pivka from the Roman time onwards, where the occupying and passing armies have among other things also left a trail of forts and barricades.
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The former barracks headquarters building is nowadays again serving a similar function with office spaces, a multimedia room, a museum shop and the Pivka Canteen, a canteen that offers an army-like ambient and the food to match (groups can even order dinners in the caverns based on menus from World War I). It also houses the exhibition called ''Regio Carsica Militaris'', presenting the historical trajectories that have touched the area around Pivka since the Roman times onwards, with the occupying and transient armies leaving, among other things, a trail of forts and barricades.
  
An array of the bigger and more imposing artefacts is housed in the pavilions, with the newest and biggest one of them being foremost dedicated to the Slovenian war of independence and the historical currents surrounding it. There is the equipment Slovenian Territorial Defence forces, the infamous Gazelle helicopter (associated with one of the more curios chapters of the war), tanks and other vehicles from the old Yugoslavian army, and also the explanatory context of these events. It is the first of this kind of comprehensive exhibition in Slovenia  
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An array of the bigger and more imposing artefacts is housed in the three big pavilions, with the newest one dedicated foremost to the Slovenian War of Independence and its historical context. Also on display are the equipment of the Slovenian Territorial Defence forces, the infamous Gazelle helicopter (associated with a very curious chapter of the war), tanks and other vehicles from the old Yugoslavian army, etc. Accompanied by additional explanatory materials, together they form the most comprehensive exhibition of this kind in Slovenia.
  
In the same space, there are also a few aeroplanes from around the world (among them the American F-86 Sabre and Yugoslavian SOKO 522) and a Yugoslavian submarine P-913. These pieces are presented not only as the industrial and technical heritage but are also accompanied by materials that offer a more personal historical perspective. The same goes for the materials exhibited in the other two pavilions,with the most prominent among them being the many tanks and artillery pieces. Some of them were provided to the Yugoslavian army during the cold war by the USA, while others – like the famous German cannon Flak 88 and the American Long Tom 155mm cannon, both used during the 2nd World War – have been acquired by various other means.
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Other pieces include aeroplanes from around the world (among them the American F-86 Sabre and Yugoslavian SOKO 522), a Yugoslavian submarine P-9, quite a few tanks and an array of heavy artillery (like the famous German cannon Flak 88 and the American Long Tom 155mm cannon, both used during World War II). These pieces are presented not only as part of the industrial and technical heritage but are also accompanied by objects that offer a more personal historical perspective.  
  
===History trails===
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===Historical trails===
  
The park also established two historical trails in the surrounding area. They connect the old barracks in Pivka with an abandoned military polygon, an underground fort built by the Italians in the 1930s, the accompanying underground tunnels and some other relevant points of interest.  
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The park has also established two historical trails in the vicinity. The trails connect the old barracks in Pivka with an abandoned military polygon, an underground fort built by the Italians in the 1930s and its accompanying underground tunnels and other relevant points of interest.  
  
 
==Festival of military history==
 
==Festival of military history==
  
Similarly as the park, the Festival of military history has also been running since 2006. It has taken different forms, but its main component are still battle re-enactments, usually based on important historical moments. For example, to commemorate the 70 years since the end of the 2nd World War, the battle for Berlin between the Red Army and the German army was re-enacted in 2015.
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Like the park, the annual festival of military history began in 2006. It has taken different forms, but its main components are still battle re-enactments, usually based on important historical moments. For example, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in 2015, the battle for Berlin between the Red Army and the German Army was re-enacted.
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The festival also features lectures, additional exhibitions, a flea market of military artefacts, children's workshops and other events.
  
There are also lectures, additional exhibitions, flea market of military artefacts, children’s workshops and also some other events. 
 
 
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
* [[Military Museum of Slovenian Armed Forces]]
 
* [[Military Museum of Slovenian Armed Forces]]
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== External links ==
 
== External links ==
 
*[http://www.parkvojaskezgodovine.si Park of Military History Pivka website]  
 
*[http://www.parkvojaskezgodovine.si Park of Military History Pivka website]  
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Park of Military History Pivka 2020 Exterior Photo Kaja Brezocnik (2).jpgPark of Military History Pivka, 2020. The Park of Military History Pivka holds one of the biggest and possibly most diverse military history collections in this part of Europe. It was established in 2006, when the first so-called pavilion was opened on the grounds of the abandoned Italian (and later Yugoslavian) army barracks in the town of Pivka, which is also the main initiator of the project. The park deals with the military history of Slovenia and also of the region around Pivka, as well as with the wider military related technical and political heritage of Europe.

Today the park represents the biggest museum complex in Slovenia, it has grown and developed gradually by renovating and occupying the barracks. As of 2015, there are four main exhibition spaces, a courtyard and even a historical trail in the surrounding area. The park hosts various lectures and educational events, organises an annual festival and presents other occasional events. Since 2017 one of the buildings in the complex has featured as the Open Depots exhibition of the three national museums - National Museum of Slovenia, Technical Museum of Slovenia, and National Museum of Contemporary History.


The park has been set up in close cooperation among the Municipality of Pivka, the Ministry of Defence, the curatorial department of the Military Museum of Slovenian Armed Forces and a number of enthusiasts and collectors from the area who contributed greatly both in terms of artefacts as well as knowledge.

Artefacts and exhibitions

The former barracks headquarters building is nowadays again serving a similar function with office spaces, a multimedia room, a museum shop and the Pivka Canteen, a canteen that offers an army-like ambient and the food to match (groups can even order dinners in the caverns based on menus from World War I). It also houses the exhibition called Regio Carsica Militaris, presenting the historical trajectories that have touched the area around Pivka since the Roman times onwards, with the occupying and transient armies leaving, among other things, a trail of forts and barricades.

An array of the bigger and more imposing artefacts is housed in the three big pavilions, with the newest one dedicated foremost to the Slovenian War of Independence and its historical context. Also on display are the equipment of the Slovenian Territorial Defence forces, the infamous Gazelle helicopter (associated with a very curious chapter of the war), tanks and other vehicles from the old Yugoslavian army, etc. Accompanied by additional explanatory materials, together they form the most comprehensive exhibition of this kind in Slovenia.

Other pieces include aeroplanes from around the world (among them the American F-86 Sabre and Yugoslavian SOKO 522), a Yugoslavian submarine P-9, quite a few tanks and an array of heavy artillery (like the famous German cannon Flak 88 and the American Long Tom 155mm cannon, both used during World War II). These pieces are presented not only as part of the industrial and technical heritage but are also accompanied by objects that offer a more personal historical perspective.

Historical trails

The park has also established two historical trails in the vicinity. The trails connect the old barracks in Pivka with an abandoned military polygon, an underground fort built by the Italians in the 1930s and its accompanying underground tunnels and other relevant points of interest.

Festival of military history

Like the park, the annual festival of military history began in 2006. It has taken different forms, but its main components are still battle re-enactments, usually based on important historical moments. For example, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in 2015, the battle for Berlin between the Red Army and the German Army was re-enacted.

The festival also features lectures, additional exhibitions, a flea market of military artefacts, children's workshops and other events.

See also

External links

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