Slovenski magazin

Marjan Pipenbaher je eden izmed najbolj priznanih evropskih projektantov mostov in drugih premostitvenih objektov. Šmartno v Goriških Brdih je arhitekturni biser te gričevnate pokrajine, ki jo mnogi primerjajo s Toskano. Jaka Ivančič je vse bolj priznan krajinski fotograf, njegov talent je prepoznal tudi National Geographic. Franc Kremžar iz okolice Komende pa je eden redkih lončarjev, ki še izdeluje tradicionalne posode. V osrčju vinorodnih Slovenskih goric sta zakonca Kolarič uredila čudovit zeliščni vrt. BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST MARJAN PIPENBAHER Marjan Pipenbaher is one of the most distinguished European specialists for the construction of long-span bridges and other engineering structures. He has made a name for himself in international circles primarily as a top-notch constructor of technologically demanding bridges. THE VILLAGE OF ŠMARTNO IN GORIŠKA BRDA Goriška Brda is a hilly landscape in the westernmost part of the country, right at the border with Italy. Due to its position close to the sea, Brda has a mild Mediterranean climate and is one of the most prestigious Slovenian wine and fruit growing regions. It is scattered with pretty little villages among which Šmartno stands out as a true architectural pearl. PHOTOGRAPHER JAKA IVANČIČ Jaka Ivančič is a renowned photographer whose talent has been recognised by the National Geographic, which acknowledged his winter photograph of Bled as the most beautiful landscape photograph of 2018. Ivančič has been captivating social media users with his outstanding landscape photography for a number of years. POTTER FRANC KREMŽAR Pottery has been one of the oldest and most widespread crafts in Slovenia, yet there is less and less interest in it. In the town of Komenda and the surrounding villages, there have always been a lot of active potters since the area abounds in rich high-quality clay deposits. Nowadays, Franc Kremžar is one of the few remaining craftsmen, who continue to produce traditional clayware. A HERBAL GARDEN IN SLOVENSKE KONJICE Slovenians are very enthusiastic about gardens and gardening. At Sveta Ana in the heart of Slovenske gorice, which is best known for winemaking, Mr and Mrs Kolarič have created a wonderful herbal garden with over 250 healing plants.