Muzejska zbirka Kraška hiša
Ethnological collection on the material folk culture of the Karst in one of the oldest houses in Štanjel, with a well and stone gutters.
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About the museum
The Kraška hiša (Karst House) is set up in the so-called Romanesque house at the crossroads of the upper streets of Štanjel. The building, considered one of the oldest in Štanjel, shows the architectural features of the original Karst houses from the Romanesque and Gothic periods.
The carefully restored house tells of the ingenuity of its inhabitants, who built mainly with stone. Rainwater runs from the slate roof through stone gutters into the monumental well beside the house, which clearly shows how important water was for the Karst.
The collection is devoted to the material folk culture of the Karst. The story of the life of the Karst people is complemented by the kamishibai (picture-story) tale “Od kamna do kraške hiše” (From Stone to the Karst House).
Highlights
- Ethnological collection on the material folk culture of the Karst
- One of the oldest houses in Štanjel, built in the Romanesque and Gothic styles
- Stone gutters and a monumental well for rainwater
- Kamishibai tale “Od kamna do kraške hiše” (From Stone to the Karst House)
Permanent exhibition
- Kraška hiša – etnološka zbirka – A collection on the material folk culture of the Karst in a restored Romanesque house.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €1.50pensioners, school pupils and students (with proof of status) |
| Children & teens | €1.50Children aged 6 to 15. |
| Seniors | €1.50With proof of status. |
| Students & apprentices | €1.50School pupils and students with proof of status. |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Avtobusna postaja Štanjel
Nomago buses from the direction of Sežana and Nova Gorica to the Štanjel bus stop below the old village.
By car
Paid parking
Two gravel car parks in the centre of the settlement; payment at the ticket machine by the bus stop or with the EasyPark app (every day 8:00–20:00). Only residents have car access to the old village.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | For a guided tour, report to the Grajžar family in the house opposite (Štanjel 24). The tour takes 45–90 minutes; guided tours are in Slovenian and English. |
