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A Complete Description
of Škocjan Caves Park (Monograph) |
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In addition to
wonderful photographs depicting the beauty
of the Park and the Reka River, the reader
will become acquainted with the Park's cultural
heritage, archaeologically interesting features
as well as natural characteristics, which
are unique for this part of the world. Most
of the book is dedicated to the Škocjan Caves,
which have been entered on UNESCO's world
heritage list. The book invites readers to
embark on a journey into the past, familiarizing
themselves with the history of discovery
and exploration of the Škocjan Caves.
The book is in A4 format and has 106 pages.
Available in Slovenian, English, German and
Italian.
Price: € 10.00
Contact: souvenir@psj.gov.si,
tel. +386 (0)5 708 2113 |
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A Concise Description
of Škocjan Caves Park (Minigraph) |
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The Park and the Škocjan Caves are presented
on 44 pages of this small book. The text
is enriched with wonderful photographs
and illustrations. Available in nine languages:
Slovenian, English, German, Italian, French,
Polish, Hungarian, Spanish and Hebrew. The book is in A5
format.
Price: € 4.30
Contact:souvenir@psj.gov.si,
tel. +386 (0)5 708 2113 |
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DVD – Škocjan Caves Park,
Slovenia |
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A 24-minute presentation
of the Škocjan Caves Park. Available in four
languages: Slovenian, English, German and
Italian.
Price: € 10.00
Contact: souvenir@psj.gov.si,
tel. +386 (0)5 708 2113 |
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Škocjan Education Trail
Guidebook |
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Soft cover booklet
in pocket-size format (21 cm x 10 cm), 98
pages. Take a walk along the Škocjan Education
Trail with this booklet as the text is complemented
with explanatory sings along the path. Available
in four languages: Slovenian, English, German
and Italian.
Price: € 4.00
Contact: souvenir@psj.gov.si,
tel. +386 (0)5 708 2113 |
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Getting to know the
Park with work sheets |
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We have prepared
work sheets for the school excursions. Work
sheets include both natural science as well
as cultural themes on the special characteristics
of the Škocjan Caves system and the Park
in general. The themes are presented with
detailed photographs emphasising key phenomena
and processes that are explored in the Park.
The contents of the work sheets have been
designed in such a way that visitors are
actively involved and can use the material
for later work at home or school. |
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| Work sheets – Wetlands |
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| A collection of work sheets
that familiarize visitors with the importance
of wetlands, their conservation and the influence
of sustainable development. |
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| Ethnology |
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A brochure that provides
a short description of the J’kopin barn and
presents cultivation methods and the production
of grain crops in the past. The text is beautifully
illustrated.
(Each visitor to the museum is presented
with this short brochure.) |
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| Archaeology |
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This brochure presents the
significance of the village of Škocjan and
its surroundings from a historical and archaeological
perspective. Some important archaeological
finds are presented and supported with pictorial
material.
(Each visitor to the museum is presented
with this short brochure.) |
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| History of exploration
of the Škocjan Caves |
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The history of the exploration of the
Caves is described in this brochure.
In addition to the sketches made by the
first explorers, the brochure contains
the first map of the Škocjan Caves produced
by Anton Hanke in 1888.
(Each visitor to the museum is presented
with this short brochure.)
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| Protected areas in the
Karst and surrounding areas |
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A presentation of protected
areas, interesting features and education
trails on both sides of the border.
(This small brochure is available at the
Information Centre.) |
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| Škocjan Education Trail |
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The brochure contains a short
description of the education trail with photographs.
It also includes a map of the trail for orientation
purposes when visiting the trail.
(This short brochure is available at the
Information Centre.) |
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| Ramsar |
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The Škocjan Caves as a wetland
of international importance.
(This small brochure is available at the
Information Centre.) |
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| MAB |
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The Škocjan Caves Park as
a MAB (Man and Biosphere) reserve – Karst
biosphere reserve.
(This small brochure is available at the
Information Centre.) |
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| UNESCO |
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The Škocjan Caves as World
Heritage.
(This small brochure is available at the
Information Centre.) |
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| Mušja jama |
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| Description of Velika jama
on Prevala or the Mušja jama Cave, one of
the most important archaeological sites in
this
area. |
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| Karst wetlands |
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| The brochure presents the
network of Karst wetlands and their significance.
The importance of preserving the wetlands
and their impact on sustainable development
are described. Also presented is the Cerknica
Lake situated in the Notranjska Regional
Park. |
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| Network of schools |
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| A poster presenting the schools,
and their activities, involved in the international
network of schools of the Škocjan Caves Park. |
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