Kavčnikova domačija
Zavodnje 43, SI-3325 Šoštanj
Phone386 (0) 3 898 2630
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Whole farm was built around its heart Dimnica made out of bricks the rest of the buildings are wooden also the roof. Around main living quarters with a stowe, thare are barn, hayrack, herbal garden, tool sheds, vine press, field toilet.... But most important and the oldest is Dimnica that prevailed in northern Slovenia from 11th until the late 18th century when, because of frequent fires, the authorities began to adopt strict measures to ban them. Kuhna as smokehouse was called by former inhabitants has little window with their unique sliding mechanism, and details of the wooden hinges at the entrance door to the shed, confirm that the core of the building, including the shed, probably dates from the 17th century. At that time it was the only living quarter in the Kavčnik homestead. Nowadays, the fire is kept burning in the hearth, filling the room with smoke. Red eyes and irritated lungs do not fail to convince the visitor that life may have been much more relaxed in the past, but hardly as romantic as we like to imagine. By previous announcement visitors can also roast apples on a open fire.
See also
- Velenje Museum
- Velenje Castle
- Velenje Library
- Velenje Gallery
- Velenje Artists' Colony
- Memorial Room at Topolšica
- Slovene Coal Mining Museum, Velenje
External links
- Kavčnik Homestead on Velenje Museum webpage (in English)
- Kavčnik Homestead on Wikipedia in Slovene
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Kavčnik Homestead in Zavodnje near Šoštanj is a splendid example of Slovene vernacular architecture, with 400 years old smoke house (dimnica). +
Kavčnik Homestead in Zavodnje near Šoštanj is a splendid example of Slovene vernacular architecture, with 400 years old smoke house (dimnica). +
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