Outdoor museum Ravelnik
About This Museum
People don't just come to Ravelnik for the history; they come to walk through it. This isn't a museum with objects behind glass, but an entire preserved Italian-Austrian front line from the Isonzo Front, left almost as it was when the soldiers finally abandoned it. You'll find yourself ducking into reconstructed bunkers and peering over the edges of crumbling trenches, all nestled in a surprisingly peaceful alpine meadow. It’s a powerful, almost eerie feeling, standing where so many lived and fought, with the beautiful Julian Alps now standing silent guard over the memories.
Collection Highlights
The main exhibits are the landscape itself: a network of original trenches, machine-gun nests carved into the rock, and a carefully reconstructed bunker you can actually step inside. Scattered informational plaques tell the soldiers' stories, giving names and faces to the history under your feet.
Visitor Information
It's an open-air site near Ravni Laz, so you can visit anytime, but going during daylight is best to properly see everything. Wear good shoes—the paths are uneven and you'll want to explore every nook.
Architecture & Building
There is no traditional building; the 'architecture' is the earthworks themselves—a labyrinth of military trenches, fortified positions, and shelters dug directly into the karst limestone of the hillside.
Contact & Location
Address: Ravni Laz, Kal-Koritnica, Bovec, 5230, Slovenija
Phone: +386 5 384 19 19
Website: Visit Website
