Poljanska Valley
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| Poljanska Valley | |
|---|---|
| Contact | katarina.srimpf@zrc-sazu.si |
| Type | Landscape |
| Country | Slovenija |
| Museum | Poljanska Valley |
| Omeka | Link |
| Talk Page | Link |
The Poljanska Valley spreads along the Poljanska Sora River in the southeast of the Gorenjska region. It is surrounded by the Polhograjski, Škofjeloški, Cerkljanski and Rovtarski mountains. It has around 12.500 inhabitants who live in Gorenja vas, Poljane, Žiri, and smaller settlements or villages. The main employers are the shoe factory in Žiri and the marble quarry in Hotavlje. Inhabitants also work in agriculture (mainly cattle breeding and cheese production), tourism, and small business. The largest town is Žiri at the end of the valley. It has been known for its traditions of shoe- and lacemaking. The shoemaking tradition gave rise to the Alpina factory, which has made a name for itself around the world with sports footwear.