Muzej Lectar - Gingerbread museum
About This Museum
This isn't your typical quiet museum; the air itself is sweet with the scent of honey and spices, a living workshop where the ancient Slovenian craft of gingerbread heart-making is still in full swing. Tucked away on a charming square in Radovljica, it feels more like stepping into a beloved family bakery than a formal institution. You'll find yourself captivated by the intricate, hand-painted lectar hearts, many of which are traditional love gifts adorned with swirling messages and symbols. The best part is watching the artisans at work, skillfully shaping and decorating these edible works of art just as their predecessors have for centuries.
Collection Highlights
The real stars are the gorgeously decorated gingerbread hearts, some modern and others that are genuine antiques, all telling stories through their painted flowers and heartfelt inscriptions. Don't miss the special 'honey bread' figures and the historic wooden molds used to create them.
Visitor Information
You can absolutely try your hand at decorating your own edible souvenir to take homeβit's way more fun than you'd expect! It's a small, intimate spot, so it's perfect for a delightful hour-long detour from exploring the town.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a wonderfully preserved medieval building right on the main square, with rustic wooden beams and creaky floors that add so much to its old-world charm.
Contact & Location
Address: Gostilna Lectar, 2, Linhartov trg, Lancovo, Radovljica, 4240, Slovenija
Phone: +386 40 304 690
Website: Visit Website
