Sončnica

Sončnica is a garden center in Urban Municipality of Kranj, Slovenia. Sončnica is situated nearby to the church Sveti Lovrenc, as well as near the pitch Konjeniško društvo Veter.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Castle Khislstein and Prešeren Grove.

Castle Khislstein

Castle

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Kieselstein Castle, also known as Khislstein, is a 13th-century castle in the city of Kranj, in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. The castle stands at what was once a defensible point, guarding the city pier and crossing over the river Sava, and was predated on the site by a round 11th-century keep. Castle Khislstein is situated 3½ km south of Sončnica.

Prešeren Grove

Park

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Prešeren Grove is a park, which is situated 2½ km south of Sončnica.

Kranj railway station

Railway station

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Kranj railway station is the railway station in Kranj, the third largest municipality and fourth largest city in Slovenia. The station is located on the railway line between Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, and Villach, Austria. Kranj railway station is situated 3½ km south of Sončnica.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kokrica and Bobovek.

Kokrica

Village

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Kokrica is a settlement just north of Kranj in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. The parish church, built slightly north of the main settlement centre, is dedicated to Saint Laurence.