Books and Publications

A Complete Description of Škocjan Caves Park (Monograph)
knjige 1 In addition to wonderful photographs depiciting 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 EUR
Contact: #EM#736e7775616b6f7548797961227e67#EM#, tel. +386 (0)5 70 82 113


A Concise Description of Škocjan Caves Park (Minigraph)
knjige 2 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 ten languages: Slovenian, English, German, Italian, French, Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Spanish and Hebrew. The book is in A5 format. 

Price: 5 EUR
Contact: #EM#736e7775616b6f7548797961227e67#EM#, tel. +386 (0)5 70 82 113


DVD - Škocjan Caves Park, Slovenia
knjige dvd 1 A 24-minute presentation of the Škocjan Caves Park. Available in four languages: Slovenian, English, German and Italian. Sold out!

Price: 10 EUR
Contact: #EM#736e7775616b6f7548797961227e67#EM#, tel. +386 (0)5 70 82 113



Škocjan Education Trail Guidebook
knjige 5 t 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: 5 EUR
Contact: #EM#736e7775616b6f7548797961227e67#EM#, tel. +386 (0)5 70 82 113

Getting to know the Park with work sheets
knjige 6 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. Available in two languages: Slovenian and Italian.            

Price: 2,50 EUR
Contact: #EM#736e7775616b6f7548797961227e67#EM#, tel. +386 (0)5 70 82 113


Tourist Map of the Park
knjige 7 t Price: 2,50 EUR
Contact:#EM#736e7775616b6f7548797961227e67#EM#, tel. +386 (0)5 70 82 113


Calendar of the Park
koledar Contact:#EM#736e7775616b6f7548797961227e67#EM#, tel. +386 (0)5 70 82 113




Other publications

Work sheets - Wetlands
A collection of work sheets that familiarize visitors with the importance of wetlands, their conservation and the influence of sustainable development.


Ethnology
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.)


Archaeology
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.) 


History of exploration of the Škocjan Caves
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.)


Protected areas in the Karst and surrounding areas
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.)


Škocjan Education Trail
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.) 


Ramsar
The Škocjan Caves as a wetland of international importance.
(This small brochure is available at the Information Centre.)


MaB
The Škocjan Caves Park as a MAB (Man and Biosphere) reserve – Karst biosphere reserve.
(This small brochure is available at the Information Centre.)


UNESCO
The Škocjan Caves as World Heritage.
(This small brochure is available at the Information Centre.)


Mušja jama
Description of Velika jama on Prevala or the Mušja jama Cave, one of the most important archaeological sites in this area.


Karst wetlands
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.


Network of schools
A poster presenting the schools, and their activities, involved in the international network of schools of the Škocjan Caves Park. 


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