Finžgar House

#153 among destinations in Slovenia

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The Finžgar House is a house in the village of Doslovče in the Municipality of Žirovnica in Slovenia. It is the house where the Slovene writer Fran Saleški Finžgar was born in 1871. Administratively, it is part of the Upper Carniola Museum from Kranj. As well as a museum about the writer, it is a museum of rural architecture and life in the Upper Carniola during the late 19th century. It is outfitted with original furniture from the period, some from the actual house and some gathered from elsewhere. ()

Local name: Finžgarjeva rojstna hišaCoordinates: 46°23'37"N, 14°9'47"E

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GorenjskaSlovenia

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Finžgar House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Vintgar Gorge, Bled Castle, Lake Bled, Stol.

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Scenic walkway along a historic gorge
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Museum, Historical place, History museum
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2.7 miN
Hiking, Alpine hut
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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Locality
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46°21'44"N • 14°5'24"E
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