{"id":17446,"date":"2023-05-12T23:03:37","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T23:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitkranj.com\/?page_id=17446"},"modified":"2023-06-07T09:21:32","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T09:21:32","slug":"the-town-of-preseren","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.visitkranj.com\/en\/meet-kranj\/the-town-of-preseren\/","title":{"rendered":"The town of Pre\u0161eren"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The old town of Kranj is one of the most charming centres in Slovenia. On every step you can feel the fondness towards culture and tradition. In the many interesting personalities left its mark on the town during its rich history of six thousand years, among them also the greatest Slovenian poet, France Pre\u0161eren.<\/p>

In Kranj there is hardly a corner that would not bring back the memory of this famous poet, a great cosmopolitan and philanthropist who introduced the pan-European spirit of the romantic era to Slovenia. His poem Zdravljica (A Toast) that was later chosen to be the Slovenian national anthem praises the friendship between all nations.<\/p>

Embark on the path of the poet and visit the sights that he inspired:<\/p>

1. Gallery of the Pre\u0161eren Award Laureates<\/a> and Pre\u0161eren Theatre<\/a><\/h3>

The Pav\u0161lar house hosts the prestigious Gallery of Pre\u0161eren Award Laureates. Its exhibitions present the works by artists who have been awarded the highest Slovenian prize for visual arts. So it offers the best insight into contemporary art in this country. In its vicinity is the Pre\u0161eren Theatre which is famous for its outstanding ensemble and socially engaged performances.<\/p>

2. Pre\u0161eren\u2019s House<\/a> and Pre\u0161eren Grove<\/a><\/h3>

The poet lived in Kranj in the mid-19th century. The best way to get to know him is to visit the house where he lived and where the original furniture is still preserved. His final resting place is now a memorial grove, where you can see also the monuments to other well-known Slovenes. The mood in that park is very relaxed and calming.<\/p>

3. Pre\u0161eren’s rose<\/h3>

Did you know that the first Slovenian rose with a registered and protected name \u2013 Rosa Pre\u0161eren \u2013 grows also in the Pre\u0161eren grove in Kranj? After many years of crossing different types of roses, it was created by the writer Dr. Matja\u017e Kmecl. In 2013, it was first planted in Pre\u0161eren’s home village of Vrba and in 2017, it found its home also in Kranj. The large flowers of the shrub rose have pink petals with white shades and brown tints on the edges.<\/p>

4. Kranj Town Library<\/a><\/h3>

The verses of Pre\u0161eren in his characteristic writing can be seen on the glass fa\u00e7ade of the library. It is something like the living room of Kranj and you can spend the whole day here. In addition to the large selection of books and magazines, there is also the opportunity to surf the internet, watch movies or listen to music in a special room. The modern architecture of this Globus building is also interesting, designed by the famous architect Edvard Ravnikar.<\/p>

Shush, an insider tip!<\/strong><\/p>

Follow your heart \u2192 Near the Pre\u0161eren grove is a small, but a very attractive piece of nature \u2013 a garden that simply has to be discovered!<\/p><\/blockquote>

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