easy
2–3 hours
Average fitness level; comfortable walking and standing required
Discover the rich cultural and natural heritage of Slovenian Kras at the Škratelj Homestead. Enjoy guided tours, herbal tea tastings, and breathtaking limestone landscapes. Read on for a detailed look.
For all ages! • 1 hour • Guide tour of the Museum of Slovenian Actors with a herbal tea!
Experience the enchanting world of Ita Rina at Škratelj's homestead, where you’ll explore the Museum of Slovenian Film Actors. Enjoy a guided tour and savor fragrant herbal tea made from locally cultivated herbs, all while immersing yourself in the rich biodiversity and cultural heritage of the picturesque karst landscape.
Duration: 1 hour
Ita Rina, whose real name was Ida Kravanja, as a native of Karst, was curiously exploring the smells and tastes of the picturesque karst meadows since she was a child. She grew up on a typical karst homestead in Divača, surrounded by unique dry grasslands and karst gmajna, which is considered one of the oldest European cultural landscapes with exceptional biodiversity.
In the Herbal and ethnological homestead Belajevi (1839) in Kačiče, near the Škocjan Caves Park, they cultivate herbs with care and love, to make the most satisfying tea. At her birth homestead, Andrejka Cerkvenik, as the sixth generation of the Belajevi family, carries on the tradition of devotion to nature and heritage, and is glad to share her experiences with all the enthusiasts of luxurious natural treasures, heritage and authentic tastes. We will also make you feel closer to the latter in the museum ambience of a typical example of karst architecture. You will learn about the life of the first Slovenian film star Ita rina, and at the same time taste a piece of Karst nature.
You are invited to Škratelj's homestead, that today hosts the Museum of Slovenian Film Actors, where you will be served fragrant tea in the house where Ita Rina, the world-famous film diva from Divača, grew up.
Language of the experience: Slovenian, English, Italian
Divača 26-28, 6215 Divača, Slovenia
Starting your visit early allows for a more intimate tour and maximum enjoyment of the surroundings.
Wear sturdy footwear suitable for uneven ground and historical sites.
Don’t miss the herbal tea tasting to experience local flavors firsthand.
These seasons offer the best botanical displays and comfortable weather.
The homestead has been part of the Kras landscape for over 200 years, preserving traditional building styles and local crafts.
The site actively promotes sustainable tourism by supporting local herbal cultivation and preserving natural habitats.
Provides support for uneven terrain around the homestead and natural areas.
Helps prevent sunburn during outdoor tours.
spring;summer;fall;winter specific
Stay hydrated while exploring the site.
Capture memories of the scenery and cultural artifacts.