Location: Stanjel
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Štanjel (pronounced [ˈʃtaːnjɛu̯]; Italian: San Daniele del Carso) is a village in the Municipality of Komen in the Littoral region of Slovenia. It is located on the Karst Plateau overlooking the Vipava Valley. In the 17th century it was fortified to defend it against Ottoman raids. It was heavily damaged during World War II and it has been slowly rebuilt since.
Restaurants in Stanjel
1. Derenda
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Beti and Dare Derenda are relative newcomers to Kras. Forever smitten by Kras, in 1996 they bought an old house and a plot of land in Hruševica. The work on rebuilding the house and planting the vineyard was going on at the same time. With every stone set into the right place, with every vine planted into the soil their connection to Kras deepened. The home was built, the vines grew stronger. In 1999 the first vintage was ripe for picking. With a lot of help from their winegrowing friends they overcame many a barrier and soon they were able to present their first vintage - pure Teran. Today, they are already transferring their experience and knowledge to their daughter Nina and son Andrej. Both like to join Dare and Beti in vineyard work, in the wine cellar, and at wine presentation events.
2. Ferrari Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By krogb23 - Ljubljana, Slovenia
If you are the type of person who enjoys nature, then this place is definitely worth visiting. Designed by famous architect Max Fabiani as part of Villa Ferrari offers a beautiful area to relax, enjoy and also maybe read a book ;)
3. Vina Kobal
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
4. Vina Fabjan
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
5. Grad Stanjel
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4.0 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By maksmatejc
Štanjel Castle is one of the largest castle buildings in the Karst and a dominant part of the old settlement. Originally a much smaller medieval building owned by the Counts of Gorizia, it was inherited by the Habsburgs in the early 16th century and given to the feudal Counts of Cobenzl. With the exception of the brief Venetian occupation and possession of the Coronini family of Kromberk, the Cobenzli ruled Stanjel until 1810, when the family became extinct. The commemorative plaques testify that the Cobenzli castle began to be remodeled in 1583, and today it was given a Baroque-Renaissance appearance around 1661. During the First World War, a hospital for officers was set up in the castle. In the period between World War I and WWII, the castle was transformed into the central space of social events by the idea and merit of Max Fabiani.
6. Lojze Spacal gallery
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4.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By maksmatejc
Lojze Spacal (1907-2000), one of the most prominent Slovenian visual artists in the post-war period, reached the top in graphic techniques. He was born in Trieste, where he lived and worked. He had one of the studios in nearby Škrbina, where he is buried. In the castle of Štanjel, the Spojalo Gallery was opened during his lifetime.
