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− | The house in which linguist, literary historian and librarian [[Matija Čop]] (1795-1835) was born is that of an average well-off family in Gorenjska, with a history that dates back to the 16th century. Opened by the Upper Sava Valley Museum, Jesenice on 26 January [[established::1997]], the 200th anniversary of the birth of Matija Čop, the house has been restored in period style and now contains the permanent collections The Life and Times of Matija Čop, Čop’s Creative Work, Matija Čop and France Prešeren and Matija Čop - Librarian. | + | The house in which linguist, literary historian and librarian [[Matija Čop]] (1795-1835) was born is that of an average well-off family in Gorenjska, with a history that dates back to the 16th century. Opened by the Upper Sava Valley Museum, Jesenice on 26 January [[established::1997]], the 200th anniversary of the birth of Matija Čop, the house has been restored in period style and now contains the permanent collections The Life and Times of Matija Čop, Čop’s Creative Work, Matija Čop and France Prešeren and Matija Čop - Librarian. Čop is an important figure in Slovenian literature and is also known as a great companion of [[Birthplace of Dr France Prešeren, Vrba| |
+ | France Prešern]]. | ||
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On a Biedermeier desk in the centre of the room photocopies of manuscripts and published texts are exhibited, and in a showcase published issues of Čop's works are on view. An important element of the exhibition is a multimedia programme, which can be viewed in the adjacent former cellar. A collection of archaeological material from the late Roman upland outpost on [[Ajdna over Potoki]] is also on display. At the site Ajdna there are archaeological remains from Roman time: six residences, sacral object, and eleven tombs, dating from 5th to 6th Century AD. | On a Biedermeier desk in the centre of the room photocopies of manuscripts and published texts are exhibited, and in a showcase published issues of Čop's works are on view. An important element of the exhibition is a multimedia programme, which can be viewed in the adjacent former cellar. A collection of archaeological material from the late Roman upland outpost on [[Ajdna over Potoki]] is also on display. At the site Ajdna there are archaeological remains from Roman time: six residences, sacral object, and eleven tombs, dating from 5th to 6th Century AD. |
Revision as of 12:14, 18 October 2010
On a Biedermeier desk in the centre of the room photocopies of manuscripts and published texts are exhibited, and in a showcase published issues of Čop's works are on view. An important element of the exhibition is a multimedia programme, which can be viewed in the adjacent former cellar. A collection of archaeological material from the late Roman upland outpost on Ajdna over Potoki is also on display. At the site Ajdna there are archaeological remains from Roman time: six residences, sacral object, and eleven tombs, dating from 5th to 6th Century AD.
The homestead of Matija Čop is also used for a variety of activities organised by the Žirovnica Primary School under the heading ‘The Path of Cultural Heritage'. It is a venue for cultural activities connected with the Cultural Heritage Path and is also used by locals of the new Municipality of Žirovnica.
See also
- Birthplace of Dr France Prešeren, Vrba
- Birthplace of Franc Saleški Finžgar, Žirovnica
- Birthplace of Matija Čop
External links
- Birthplace of Dr Matija Čop website (in Slovenian)
- Article on Dr Matija Čop on Wikipedia (in English)