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The Skyscraper

13. 1. 2015 - Cultural attractions
The Skyscraper
The building was built in 1910 by the Slovenian entrepreneur Anton Kajfež for his workers at the sawmill. He was also the founder of the Tekstilana textile factory. As it was then the tallest building…
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The Sajovic Villa

13. 1. 2015 - Cultural attractions
The Sajovic Villa
Ursula Nosan built the Sajovic villa in 1909. In 1915 she married a famous Kočevje attorney Ivan Sajovic, PhD. The villa is the most typical example of the Art Nouveau architecture in Kočevje. Up until…
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The Mary’s Home

13. 1. 2015 - Cultural attractions
The building was constructed in 1887 – 1995. After the completion the building was used as a one-classroom private school managed independently by the nuns of the Order of St. Vincent of Paul. It was…
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The Kajfež Villa

13. 1. 2015 - Cultural attractions
The Kajfež Villa
The villa was built in 1901 and is classified among the finest examples of Art Nouveau architecture in Kočevje. It was built by one of the most important businessmen in Slovenia, Anton Kajfež. The half…
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The Danish House

13. 1. 2015 - Cultural attractions
The Danish House
The house is a town attraction. The style of the house is atypical not only for Kočevje but also for the entire country and even Central Europe. The exterior is reminiscent of the exterior of…
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