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Marezige

Slovenia

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Later on, we will drive to the village of Marezige where the first wine fountain in Slovenia is situated. We will continue with the visit to the renowned olive oil farm where we will refresh ourselves with tastings of excellent olive oil, wine and food. Throughout our tour we will admire unspoiled nature and stunning vistas.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Mah-reh-zee-geh, a deeply picturesque and historically profound village that holds the proud, well-deserved title of being the 'Balcony of Istria'. As you stand here, elevated high upon the verdant, rolling hills of…

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  2. 2The Legacy of the Refošk Grape

    To truly comprehend the soul, the economy, and the daily rhythm of Mah-reh-zee-geh, one must first deeply understand the viticultural phenomenon that completely blankets the surrounding hillsides: the Reh-foshk grape. As you gaze…

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  3. 3The Historic Village Center

    Stepping into the historic core of Mah-reh-zee-geh, one is immediately struck by the deeply authentic, unpretentious charm of traditional Istrian vernacular architecture. Unlike the grand, heavily ornamented piazzas of the…

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  4. 4The Mah-reh-zee-geh Rebellion of 1921

    We now arrive at a location that holds an incredibly sacred, profoundly somber place in the historical consciousness of the entire region. This unassuming square was the exact site of the Mah-reh-zee-geh Rebellion, a deeply…

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  5. 5The Church of the Holy Cross

    Dominating the highest, most prominent point of the village ridge stands the beautifully proportioned Church of the Holy Cross. This elegant, highly significant religious structure serves not only as the spiritual anchor for the…

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  6. 6The Modern Wine Fountain Experience

    We now transition from the heavy, deeply somber historical narratives of the village to a highly vibrant, joyful celebration of its modern agricultural identity. Before you stands the famous Mah-reh-zee-geh Wine Fountain, an…

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  7. 7The Panoramic View of the Koper Bay

    For our final designated stop within the village, we arrive at the spectacular, sweeping viewing platform located immediately adjacent to the wine fountain. This is the absolute climax of the Mah-reh-zee-geh experience, the…

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  8. 8Closing

    As our comprehensive, analytical tour of Mah-reh-zee-geh reaches its conclusion, take one final, lingering look at the spectacular vista extending outward toward the Adriatic Sea. We have traversed a highly complex, emotionally…

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What is Marezige?

Marezige is a place in Slovenia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationSlovenia
TypeHeritage
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates45.5056, 13.7941
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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