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Gnidovec Retreat House is located on Mirenski Grad, which nestles in the shelter of Slovenia's Karst plateau. Despite the immediate vicinity of the town, the hill is isolated from busy roads and the everyday hustle and bustle, offering the opportunity for peaceful walks, conversation and contemplation.
beri daljeHouse of Sisters of Mercy
The house built in 1913 was originally the Lazarists’ Missionary House.
beri daljeGnidovec House of spiritual exercise
Before World War I spiritual exercises were held in the Missionary House – the present house of the Sisters of Mercy.
beri daljeLazarists' monastery
Most probably the present Lazarists’ Monastery stands on the site of the former hermits’ residence and curate's house.
beri daljeChurch od Our Lady of Sorrows
The first records of the church of Mary on the hill date back to 1350. At that time the place was called "Our Lady under the Karst."
beri daljeAbout the location
The hill known as Mirenski Grad (Miren Castle) is nestled under the Karst Plateau in the immediate vicinity of the Italian border. Reaching 120 m above sea level the hill offers spectacular views of the Friuli Plain, the Dolomites, the Vipava Valley and the Julian Alps.
beri daljeWhere are we
The hill known as Mirenski Grad (Miren Castle) is nestled under the Karst Plateau in the immediate vicinity of the Italian border. Reaching 120 m above sea level the hill offers spectacular views of the Friuli Plain, the Dolomites, the Vipava Valley and the Julian Alps.read more
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