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Museum · Kranjska Gora, Gorenjska
Liznjek House (Liznjekova domačija)
An 18th-century farmhouse in central Kranjska Gora converted into an ethnographic museum, with painted furniture, an open-hearth kitchen and an exhibition about the writer Josip Vandot.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Liznjek House (Liznjekova domačija)
Liznjekova domačija is an 18th-century farmhouse in Kranjska Gora’s old town, on Borovška cesta, the village’s former main street. The Liznjek family were the village’s wealthiest residents, owning 84 hectares, and the house, with the date 1781 carved on a beam, shows how a prosperous peasant family of the Upper Sava valley lived in the mid-19th century.
The building follows the local type: a masonry ground floor with the stable and cellar below, a wooden upper floor, a black open-hearth kitchen and rooms with hand-painted furniture, a craft that developed strongly in the region. Among the objects are a saints’ corner, a built-in cabinet for valuables, looms, carpentry tools and sledges. Opposite the courtyard stands a large barn from 1796.
The house was restored in 1983 and operates as a museum, managed by the Upper Sava regional museum based in Jesenice. In the basement an exhibition presents Josip Vandot, author of the Kekec children’s books, a very well-known character in Slovenia. The visit is short and pairs well with a stroll through the village center.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 45 minutes to an hour.
Best time
Any time of year, especially on rainy days when trails are less inviting. The museum usually closes on Mondays; check opening hours before you go.
How to get there
It’s on Borovška cesta, in the center of Kranjska Gora, a few minutes’ walk from the Assumption Church and the bus stop.
Tip
Notice the painted furniture and the built-in cabinet in the main room, where the family kept money, documents and holy water.
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Frequently asked questions about Liznjek House (Liznjekova domačija)
What is in the Liznjekova domačija?
An 18th-century farmhouse with original furniture and objects from the Upper Sava valley, an open-fire kitchen, a barn and an exhibition about the writer Josip Vandot.
Who was Josip Vandot?
A Slovenian writer born in Kranjska Gora, author of the Kekec children’s stories — a well-known mountain boy character in the country.
How long does a visit to Liznjekova domačija take?
About 45 minutes to an hour.