Visit the main sights in town Idrija and its vicinity. Idrija is a charming town, hidden in the deep hollow between the Alpine foothills and Karst plateaus. Nowadays the entire old town Idrija centre is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Get to know the town as such and the museum exhibitions at Gewerkenegg castle and the tourist mine Anthony’s Shaft. Anthony’s Shaft was first opened in the year 1500 and is known to be one of the oldest still preserved entrances into mines in Europe and the second biggest mercury mine in the world that helped Idrija to grow in every aspect. Idrija began to develop with the discovery of mercury back in 1490, 2 years before Christopher Columbus discovered America. You will also see the Kamšt waterwheel, which is known as the largest wooden water wheel in Europe. The renovated castle Gewerkenegg dating back to the 16th century offers visitors the permanent exhibition Five Centuries of the Mercury Mine and the Town of Idrija. The permanent exhibition Idrija Lace – A History Written in Thread tells the story of hand-made Idrija Lace and its makers – lace makers who have been supporting family budgets throughout the centuries. A lace school has been operating in Idrija since 1876, which preserves, develops, and promotes Idrija lace making skills. You will meet Idrija lace up close; a gentile beauty that enchants even the most demanding visitors. Idrija's life is inextricably linked with nature, especially with water. Visit the Zgornja Idrijca landscape park, you will be enchanted by the high river barriers "klavže" to hold and collect water with the purpose of transporting wood to the mercury mine in Idrija. You can feel the mystery of wild nature next to the Wild Lake, natural sights. Also due to the special Idrija hills and complex geological composition, the entire area of Idrija is under UNESCO protection. Global Geopark Idrija is located on almost 300 km2 and combines natural and cultural sights, tradition with many activities