Slovenj Gradec

Herald of peace

The Slovene name of the town was first mentioned in 1191. The town developed between Mount Uršlja gora and the western Pohorje mountain range at the confluence of the Mislinja and Suhodolnica rivers.
Its history is rich and linked with that of Stari trg where Roman settlement of Colotio was built. The town was founded by the Counts of Andeches and then experienced turbulent centuries passing from one owner to another while its crafts and commerce flourished.

With the granting of city rights, Slovenj Gradec acquired walls, fair privileges, a court, and its own mint. Commerce and crafts were joined by the arts.

Today’s Slovenj Gradec continues the tradition of the past; numerous exhibitions and events have brought international fame, and in 1989, the town was given the honorary title of "Herald of Peace."

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