Prešeren House

When the poet Dr. France Prešeren (1846–1849) lived here, the house was owned by the merchant and brewer Franc Mayr. Today, this is a memorial museum, where one can learn a lot about the poet’s life, see his original manuscripts and valuable editions of books, as well as a room with original furniture from that time.

On the ground floor there is a gallery with various exhibitions, including those related to the life, work and the name of the poet.



Location
: Prešernova ulica 7, 4000 Kranj (Google Maps)

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Closed on Mondays, on 1 January, 1 May, 1 November, 25 December and on Easter

Entrance fee: see complete price list here.

Contact: Museum of Gorenjska / tel: 00 386 51 615 388 / info@gorenjski-muzej.si

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