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Tribute paid to Renaissance man Ivan Tavčar

Published by The Slovenia Times on Sun, 04/09/2023 - 09:00

As Slovenia celebrates the Year of Ivan Tavčar in 2023 with a number of events dedicated to the Slovenian writer, lawyer and politician (1851-1923) and his legacy, experts note the many fields that captured his interest. Together with his wife, Franja Tavčar (1868-1938), he helped build a liberal stronghold and supported fellow artists.

Writer and politician Tavčar’s home to become medical and tourism centre

Published by The Slovenia Times on Mon, 04/11/2022 - 23:07

Visoko – The Visoko Manor, once home to Slovenian author, politician and Ljubljana mayor Ivan Tavčar (1851-1923), is being renovated with plans to set up a rehabilitation centre and secure tourist accommodation to revive the local economy and enable higher-quality tourist services in the region around the town of Škofja Loka, north-west.