Place to visit
Birthplace of Matija Čop, Slovenia: what it is and when to go
Birthplace of Matija Čop is a museum in Slovenia (Žirovnica). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Slovenia · Museums and art
- Where
- Slovenia · Žirovnica 14, 4274, Žirovnica
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 32 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 46.40463, 14.13754
What it is and where
Birthplace of Matija Čop is a museum in Slovenia (Žirovnica).
It is in Žirovnica, where this site lists 52 more places to see, 3.6 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.40463, 14.13754; the nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 32 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovenia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art places in Slovenia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Birthplace of Matija Čop is April to October.
- JanPossible8:47
- FebPossible10:05
- MarPossible11:36
- AprBest time13:20
- MayBest time14:47
- JunBest time15:35
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time13:59
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:09
- DecPossible8:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Slovenia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Slovenia
To enter Slovenia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Slovenia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 113 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- AjdnaMountain in Slovenia1.9 km
- Finžgar HouseHouse in Žirovnica, Slovenia2.3 km
- Valvasorjev dom pod StolomMountain lodge in Slovenia2.5 km
- Sts. Ingenuin and Albuin ChurchCatholic church in Jesenice, Slovenia3.9 km
- Prešeren Lodge at StolMountain lodge in Slovenia4.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovenia guide.
More in Slovenia: Museums and art
- National Gallery of Slovenia: art museum in Ljubljana
- National Museum of Slovenia: Slovenian museum
- Maribor Synagogue: former synagogue and current museum in Maribor, Slovenia
- Snežnik Castle: medieval Slovenian castle
- Velenje Castle: castle in Slovenia
- Koper Regional Museum: Museum in Koper, Slovenia
Every Slovenia place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Birthplace of Matija Čop?
It is a museum in Slovenia.
When is the best time to visit Birthplace of Matija Čop?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 25.
How do you get to Birthplace of Matija Čop?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 32 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovenia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovenia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ajdna, Finžgar House, Valvasorjev dom pod Stolom. The rest is in the Slovenia guide.
Keep reading
- Žirovnica52 places to see in and around Žirovnica, Slovenia: Bled Castle, Stol, Golica. Best time: April to October.
- Museums and art59 places for museums and art in Slovenia, from National Gallery of Slovenia to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by alti
- SloveniaBefore travelling to Slovenia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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