Franciscan Monastery with the Church of Mary of Nazareth

On the hill above Nazarje, the Ljubljana Bishop Tomaž Hren commissioned a Loreto chapel in the years from 1624 to 1627. After a few years, the management was taken over by the Franciscans, who built a monastery, and in 1661 they added a church, surrounding the Loreto chapel. As early as in 1639, the Franciscans finished with the construction of the monastery which became famous for its own pharmacy and an extensive library.

The Franciscan monastery fathers will reveal secrets of the library, which keeps texts from the 11th century onwards, and includes special treasures, such as two copies of Dalmatin's Bible (1584) and Trubar’s translation of gospels (1582). You will also visit the church with predominantly Baroque ornaments and learn about the history of Loreto chapel.