Idrija Travel Guide
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The three centuries old lace-making tradition has made Idrija famous.
Idrija boasts with lace making school has been active for more than 120
years! In 1490 a rich deposit of mercury ore was discovered Idrija. After
500 years the world's second largest mercury mine has closed but visitors
to Idrija can see a collection of restored mining facilities and historical
sights that testify to its extraordinary past.
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