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Signs of Slovenia

Signs of Ljubljana (19)

I like to share some of the signs I encounter during my travels.  They are often entertaining, many being quite clever, and frequently reflect the local culture and customs in some way.

Here are some of the signs I saw in Slovenia.  Many of the signs we encountered during our travels were in Slovenian and make little sense to me, so these aren’t included.  But these photos are representative of what we saw, most originating in the capital of Ljubljana.

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A Bee-Keeper’s Paradise — a Visit to the Museum of Apiculture, Radovljica, Slovenia

00 Radovljica Bee Keeping Museum (47)

Radovljica is a small city that’s close to the popular Slovenian lake town of Bled.  It has a well-preserved Medieval square, with many authentic Medieval-era buildings lining it.  Dominating the square is the large Radovljica Mansion that’s home to several interesting museums, including the Museum of Apiculture.

The Museum of Apiculture was founded in 1959 by the Beekeepers’ Association of Slovenia.  The purpose of the museum was to collect records and artefacts documenting the traditional practice of beekeeping, and to help preserve this heritage.  The museum was incorporated into Radovljica Municipality Museums in 1963.

Apiculture Museum, Radovljica

Apiculture Museum, Radovljica

Beekeeping in Slovenia was at its peak in the 18th and 19th centuries, although Slovenian honey and bee products remain popular to this day.  The museum’s exhibits represent …

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