A walled medieval hill village in the middle of the Brda vineyards, with five surviving corner towers.
Why visit
The most complete piece of vernacular architecture in Slovenian wine country, and almost never busy.
About
Šmartno is a fortified village on a low hilltop, built tight inside its walls with five towers still standing, and restored carefully enough that it reads as a single piece of architecture rather than a collection of houses. It takes twenty minutes to walk through and has a handful of good places to eat and taste wine. The Gonjače lookout tower a few minutes away gives the whole Brda landscape and the Julian Alps beyond it.
Accessibilitystep-free route, pushchair friendly — not available.
Wheelchair access
Not verified
Step-free route
Confirmed not available
Accessible toilet
Not known
Accessible parking
Not known
Pushchair friendly
Confirmed not available
Difficulty
moderate
Narrow cobbled lanes on a slope, with steps between levels.
