Skofja Loka - Slovenia

Capuchin bridge across the Sora river

Skofja Loka is a beautiful medieval town on the way to Bled. I really enjoyed wandering the streets, marvelling at the old buildings. The crescent bridge was built on orders from King Leopold in the 14th century, making it one of the oldest of its kind in Europe.

Homan House, the 16th-century house at the Town Square in Skofja Loka.


There are cute alleyways, and narrow streets to explore.



The first written records of Skofja Loka date to 1248, when it was a bustling market town. Historically, Skofja Loka was enclosed by stone walls and could only be entered by way of one of five gated towers. Not much evidence of the fortifications remains today, but Skofja Loka still retains its original city plan: An Upper Square, the Plac, is separated from a Lower Square, the Lontrg, with the Old Town’s narrow alleys neatly contained, and the hilltop castle standing guard from atop a nearby hill.



My favourite old buildings around the town square.



The castle sits at the top of the hill, with some of the town wall remaining.


The church dominates the roof line, and can be seen from most places in Skofja Loka.