Tolmin

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Občina Tolmin

Area:

381.5 km²

Population

12,198

- males

5,966

- females

6,232

Mayor:

Jožef Ernest Kemperle

Average age:

40.3 years

Residential areas:

34.57 m²/person

- households:

4,339

- families:

3,218

Working active:

5,379

- unemployed:

605

Average monthly salary (August 2003):

- gross:

209,914 SIT

- net:

137,176 SIT

College/university students:

564

Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, census of 2002.

Tolmin (in Italian Tolmino, in German Tolmein) is a small town and municipality with the same name in Slovenia

1 Description and Location
2 External links

[edit] Description and Location

Tolmin, the town that gave the name to the entire region, is the largest settlement in Zgornje Posočje (Upper Soča Valley) as well as the economic, cultural and administrative centre of the valley. Its streets and houses bask in sunlight on a terrace above the confluence of Soča and Tolminka rivers. It is positioned at the right distance from the steep mountainous valleys, so that inhabitants may enjoy mild winters, and from the sea and Gorica plateau, so that they may take pleasure in enjoyable summers. This section includes the area of valleys and mountain villages above Tolminka and Zadlaščica, and continues through the hinterland of Volče and Čiginj all the way to the state border on Kolovrat.

[edit] History

The Tolminsko region has a historical reputation of being a rebellious land. Medieval documents testify to a long series of uprisings, culminating in the Tolmin peasant revolt of 1713. That particular insurgence spread from the Tolminska to Goriška region, Brda and further on to northern Istria. The uprising was mercilessly crushed by the imperial army and its eleven leaders were beheaded. During the World War I, Tolmin served as a base for the victorious breach of the Soča Front. The history of the town and its wider area is picturesquely presented in the Tolmin museum.

[edit] Cultural Heritage

Tolmin’s special features are its old town centre, a modern sports park and thousand year old castle ruins at Kozlov Rob. Throughout the region one may come across a multitude of vestiges from the World War I. The most beautiful monument from that time is undoubtedly the church of the Holy Spirit at Javorca , which was built on a superb location above the Polog shepherds outpost in the Tolminka valley by Austro-Hungarian soldiers to commemorate their deceased comrades. The museum, library, schools and the town’s open spaces provide venues for a variety of events, exhibitions and presentations all year round. Tolminska proves also a popular destination with Slovene and foreign artists.

[edit] Natural Heritage

Ravines and basins: The most famous are the Tolminka and Zadlaščica basins at the entrance to the Triglav National Park, which are also its lowest point (180 m). A special feature of the Tolminka basins is a thermal spring at the end of the path.
Waterfalls: The region boasts several record-holders (Brinta Waterfall 104 m, Gregorčič Waterfall 88 m) and several smaller but no less ravishing jewels hidden in the ravines of the Mrzli Potok, Godiča, Pščak and Sopotnica. Since the access to majority of waterfalls is fairly difficult, you are strongly recommended to hire a guide.
Caves: Although caves in the area are not equipped for massive tourist visits, many of them can still be visited under the guidance of experienced cavers.

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[edit] External links

Tolmin, official page of municipality (in Slovene)
Tolmin museum, the history of the Tolmin area, which once included also the Bovec and Kobarid areas, boasts a rich archaeological, ethnological cultural and historical heritage (Slovene, English)
LTO Sotočje, local tourist board - tourist info about the area: lodgings, natural features... (Slovene, English, German, Italian)