Place to visit
Antonijev rov, Slovenia: what it is and when to go
Antonijev rov is an entrance shaft to the Idrija quicksilver mine (Antonijev Rov) in Slovenia (Žiri). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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
- Entrance shaft to the Idrija quicksilver mine · Museums and art
- Local name
- Antonijev Rov
- Where
- Slovenia
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- LJU Zgornji Brnik, 42 km as the crow flies
- Website
- cudhg-idrija.si
- Coordinates
- 45.99965, 14.02257
What it is and where
Antonijev rov is an entrance shaft to the Idrija quicksilver mine (Antonijev Rov) in Slovenia (Žiri). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Žiri, where this site lists 35 more places to see, 7.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.99965, 14.02257; the nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU, Zgornji Brnik), 42 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 Antonijev rov is April to October.
- JanPossible8:50
- FebPossible10:07
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:19
- MayBest time14:45
- JunBest time15:32
- JulBest time15:13
- AugBest time13:58
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:39
- NovPossible9:12
- DecPossible8:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28. 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
- Idrija War MuseumMuseum100 m
- Gewerkenegg CastleBuilding in Idrija, Slovenia323 m
- St. Joseph's Parish Church in IdrijaTemples610 m
- Koča na Hleviški planiniMountain hut near Idrija, Slovenia2.5 km
- Hleviška planinaSummit2.8 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 Antonijev rov?
It is an entrance shaft to the Idrija quicksilver mine (Antonijev Rov in the local language) in Slovenia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovenia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Antonijev rov?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 28.
How do you get to Antonijev rov?
The nearest main airport is Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 42 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 Idrija War Museum, Gewerkenegg Castle, St. Joseph's Parish Church in Idrija. The rest is in the Slovenia guide.
Keep reading
- Žiri35 places to see in and around Žiri, Slovenia: Franja Partisan Hospital, Blegoš, Vojko's Plaque. 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.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Antonijev rov on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.