It seems as if a long time ago it was built solely to provide a wonderful backdrop, as Štanjel today pampers its visitors with an unrivalled ambience. Small and large venues host a multitude of cultural and gastronomic events, recounting the story of both Štanjel and the Karst.
Welcome to the creative garden of Max Fabiani. One of the most important architects and urban planners of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Fabiani designed Villa Ferrari and its garden for his nephew from Trieste. He created a self-sufficient estate for work and leisure, for growing food, recycling waste and collecting rainwater. In doing so, he applied all his knowledge and a sustainable vision in which not a single drop of water went to waste.
Štanjel is a place of countless unique stories that enrich the experience of this one-of-a-kind medieval settlement. Get to know the architect Maks Fabiani and his works better, discover why flower wreaths hang on the front door of every house in the old village and much more.