Kropa's Old Town

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Slovenia's former iron forging centre is tucked away in the lush Lipnica valley and invites you to explore its preserved cultural heritage. The history of iron forging shaped the appearance of Kropa's present-day heritage protected market centre. You are welcomed by distinguished ironworkers houses, water barriers and other equipment on the gushing Kroparica stream and the unique preserved Vigenjc Vice forge. From the 15th century onwards Kropa was the centre of manual iron forging. The main production was nails which were transported and sold throughout Europe. centuries-old tradition of iron forging continues in the UKO Kropa artistic-blacksmiths workshop where wrought iron products are skillfully made.