Senegačnik’s cimprača
Senegačnik’s cimprača has retained its original appearance. There are both residential and working farm buildings under one roof. Cimprača was built in the middle of the 19th century. Oak tree beams were used as the basic building material, which are coved in the inside with reed and roughcast. The roof was originally covered with straw, which was replaced by tiles at a later date.
The residential buildings are typically set out: by the entrance there is a hall (lojpa), to the left there are a “big house” and “štibelc” (arch for a small room used usually for sleeping), to the right a “little house” and straight ahead a “black kitchen”. Until recently, there were people living in Cimprača.
Slamnik's drying rack
Slamnik's drying rack, located in Kočno ob Ložnici, is an example of a toplar drying rack which is very rare for this part of Slovenia. The drying rack is an oak construction covered with red brick. It was put up in 1884 by carpenters from Šentjur who took three months to complete the carpentry and construction work. Beautifully designed wooden nets have been used to form the shape of the rack.
In the past the rack was used for drying hay, whereas today it serves as a place for storing rustic tools and machinery.
A little museum of theatre in Levič
There is a little museum of theatre in Levič, which was created by Slovene stage manager Branko Gombač. The homestead was a meeting place of Slovenska Bistrica’s amateur actors for many years.
The interior of the house is particularly interesting, with antiques collected by Gombač on display. The house has a beautiful façade with a fresco of St. Joseph built into it, the work of a folk painter from Cigonce.
Kavkler's vineyard cottage
Kavkler's vineyard cottage, built in the 19th century, stands in Vrhole pri Laporju. When Mala Borštnikova meetings took place, a room in the cottage was turned into a memorial room dedicated to Josip Vidmar, a known Slovene publicist and writer.
The official opening of Vidmar's room was on 3rd October, 1987. It became a kind of refuge for cultural workers. One year before the opening, Kavkler's vineyard cottage hosted an important symposium on modern Slovene drama.
Wooden presses
Wooden presses are extremely rare nowadays, which is why the villagers from Levič and Razgorje decided to restore their presses and put them somewhere visible. In 2001, when the presses were set, two limes were planted and between their roots two bottles containing the signatures of everyone participating in the opening were also planted.
The beautifully restored presses are a place where people meet, talk and spend their free time. The press in Razgor is at the same time a well thought out version of a bus stop.
Old wells
Many old wells have been preserved in Laporje and the surrounding area. The locals still use them and some of them were recently renovated, such as the one in Žabljek that was renewed in 2001.
In the past these wells were the only sources of drinking water for people and cattle. Today the renovated well is significant not only because it is helping to preserve the ethnological heritage of the area, but also as a source of clean drinking water.
The Windmills in Hošnica
According to the oral tradition there were seven windmills in Hošnica village. The first one was built around 1920. They disappeared after the Second World War when they were replaced by electricity.
Text and photos: Marjetka Čas with pupils
Translated by: Ines Kovačević in Danica Š. Novosel
Proof-reading of the English text: Kirsten Hempkin