Škofja Loka: Slovenia's Medieval Masterpiece

☘Step into a storybook world in Škofja Loka, where time seems to pause amid pastel-hued houses, arched stone bridges, and a hilltop castle straight from a Brothers Grimm tale. ☘Just 30 minutes from Ljubljana, this perfectly preserved medieval town (Slovenia's oldest, dating to 973 AD!) offers an enchanting day trip. 🏰 Castle Chronicles 💦Begin at the 12th-century Škofja Loka Castle, its cream-colored walls glowing against forested hills. 💦Climb the tower for panoramic views of: 💦 The Capuchin Bridge – a photogenic semicircular stone bridge 💦 Selška Sora River winding through candy-colored buildings 💢 The "Bishop's Meadow" valley that gave the town its name 💢Don’t miss the castle museum’s quirky exhibits, from medieval armor to a reconstructed 19th-century pharmacy. 🚶 Wander the Old Town 💢Lose yourself in cobblestone alleys where every turn reveals: ✨Gothic frescoes on house façades ✨Artisan workshops selling traditional honey cakes ✨ The Plague Column with its golden Madonna 🌿 Nature Interlude 🔷Follow the riverwalk to Sora River Gorge for forest trails and waterfalls, or picnic where three mountain ranges converge. 🔷Pro Tip: Visit in March for the Škofja Loka Passion Play – a UNESCO-listed living history performance with 900 locals in medieval costumes! #Slovenia #HiddenEurope #MedievalMagic