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Izidor Volf

Železarna na Dvoru
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The Dvor Ironworks: the Story of the Rise (and Fall) of the Auersperg’s Iron Foundry

  • By Izidor Volf
  • 25/10/2024

The first idea of establishing an ironworks in Dvor dates back to 1763, when Prince Heinrich of Auersperg first applied for a concession. He was unable to obtain a permission…

Heritage History

Kočevje Coal Mine: Turbulent mining history of Kočevje

  • By Izidor Volf
  • 30/12/2023

Kočevska region is known for its natural resources, especially its vast, intact forests. In the (not so) distant past, the area was rich in another natural resource that had a…

Heritage History

Franc Volf, a miner from Kočevje: memories of a miner’s life in Kočevje

  • By Izidor Volf
  • 08/12/2023

Unfortunately, there are less and less former miners from Kočevje still alive today. One of the few retired mine workers who still remembers his mining years with great joy and…

Gottscheer Communities Sport

A “Gottscheer” Star among the Heroes of the World Cup

  • By Izidor Volf
  • 20/12/2022

The most high-profile sporting event of 2022 was undoubtedly the recently concluded FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The most important sideshow in the world has been the central theme for…

History Sport

Soccer in Kočevska Region from the Beginnings to the World War II

  • By Izidor Volf
  • 02/12/2022

Soccer is by far the most popular and widespread sport worldwide. In fact, one might even say it is the only sport that is played professionally or on amateur level…

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