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Square · Škofja Loka, Gorenjska
Town Square (Mestni trg) of Škofja Loka
The main square of Škofja Loka’s medieval centre, called Plac by locals, with painted façade houses including the Homan House, and the town hall. The lower street leads to Spodnji trg and the Church of Saint James.
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About Town Square (Mestni trg) of Škofja Loka
Mestni trg, known to locals as Plac, is the main square of Škofja Loka. It is an elongated, gently sloping square surrounded by burgher houses rebuilt after the 1511 earthquake and decorated in the following centuries. Many have painted façades, stone portals and inner courtyards.
The Homan House (Homanova hiša), at one end of the square, is one of the city’s best-known buildings, with a decorated façade and a linden tree in front. The old town hall is also on the square. Trade from the Sora valleys ran through here, and the craftsmen’s guilds shaped the town’s life for centuries.
A parallel street descends to Spodnji trg, the lower square, where the old bishops’ barn is located. At the southern end of the centre, the 15th-century Church of Saint James is the parish church.
When the Passion of Škofja Loka returns to the streets, the procession passes through these squares with hundreds of participants in costume.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About an hour to walk both squares and visit the Church of Saint James.
Best time
In the morning, when shops are open, or early evening when the centre is quieter. In summer there are events in the square.
How to get there
The old town is pedestrian-only. If arriving by train, take a local bus from Trata station, about 3 km away; by car there are parking areas on the edges of the centre.
Tip
Look closely at the façade details and enter open courtyards. The tourist information centre in the old town has walking maps.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Town Square (Mestni trg) of Škofja Loka
What is the Homan House in Škofja Loka?
It is one of the best-known houses in the old town, on Mestni trg square, with a decorated façade and a linden tree in front.
Why is Škofja Loka’s square called Plac?
It’s the local name for Mestni trg, the town’s main square, used by residents.
Is the center of Škofja Loka pedestrianized?
For the most part, yes. Cars are parked in lots on the edges of the old town, which is explored on foot.