In 1895, composer, priest and zealous mountaineer Jakob Aljaž purchased the summit of Mount Triglav for the sum of one Austro-Hungarian gulden and had the Triglav Tower or Aljaž Tower erected on his plot of land. Cylindrical in shape, the tower provides storm shelter to mountain climbers. Over the following years, Aljaž’s patriotic act was
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Commemorative Plaque to Jakob Aljaž
In 1935, on the initiative of the Glasbena matica Music Society Ljubljana, an elaborately designed relief memorial plaque dedicated to composer and keen mountaineer Jakob Aljaž was attached to the church tower on the top of Šmarna gora hill. The plaque bears a representation of the composer by sculptor Tone Kralj. The engraved verses by
Commemorative Plaque to Janez Kuhar
In 2012, the Janez Kuhar Cultural and Arts Society commemorated the 101st anniversary of the composer’s birth by attaching a memorial plaque to the facade of his birthplace in Vevče near Ljubljana. Put up on the initiative of Janez Kuhar’s family members, the plaque bears the inscription, “Janez Kuhar (1911–1997), a Slovenian composer, choirmaster and
Commemorative Plaque to Jakob Aljaž
A memorial plaque to Jakob Aljaž was attached to his birthplace in 1970. Jakob Aljaž Slovenian composer, choirmaster, singer and priest Jakob Aljaž (1845–1927) dedicated himself to vocal music, finding in the genre the perfect vehicle to sing praises to the beauties of the Slovenian countryside and foster patriotic sentiments. It is thus not surprising
The Birthplace of Jakob Aljaž
The birthplace of Jakob Aljaž was built in the 19th century in Zavrh pod Šmarno goro, and now serves as a memorial to the composer, priest, passionate mountain climber and ardent proponent of national identity. The building houses a small-scale exhibition of the composer’s legacy. Along with his photographs and binoculars, the collection includes an
Rado Simoniti Commemorative Plaque
On 12 October 2014, a commemorative plaque was attached to the house where Rado Simoniti was born to mark the centennial of the composer’s birth. Rado Simoniti The enduring legacy of Rado Simoniti (1914–1981) renders the prolific composer and conductor, popularly known as “the songsmith of Goriška brda”, one of the leading figures of Slovenian
Monument to Rado Simoniti
In 1987, a bronze statue of Rado Simoniti by Negovan Nemec was mounted on a stone column. Rado Simoniti The enduring legacy of Rado Simoniti (1914–1981) renders the prolific composer and conductor, popularly known as “the songsmith of Goriška brda”, one of the leading figures of Slovenian music tradition. His impressive output includes choral music,
Monument to the Anthem of the Slovenian Littoral
The monument dedicated to the anthem of the Slovenian Littoral, Vstajenje Primorske (The Rise of the Littoral), was erected in 2013 in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of its genesis. The memorial enjoys the spectacular view that inspired the author of the lyrics, Lev Svetek-Zorin. In 1944, the day after he arrived at the frontier
Aljaž Lodge
Aljaž Lodge in the Vrata Valley (1015 m) is a mountain hut situated in the upper end of the Vrata Valley near the Triglavska Bistrica stream. It was named after the Slovenian priest and composer Jakob Aljaž who originally had a wooden hut built on this site. It opened on 9 June 1896. The present-day
Slavko Osterc Memorial Room
The memorial room dedicated to Slavko Osterc (1895–1941) is in a municipal building in the composer’s birthplace, Veržej. The exhibited programme notes, scores and manuscripts of Osterc’s well known compositions as well as family photographs provide an insight into his musical creativity and life. Among the most compelling exhibits are the notebook Osterc used for