The Cerje peak proudly rises at the edge of the Kras Plateau, offering glorious views over the Adriatic Sea, the Friulian Plain, the Julian Alps and the Vipava Valley. Here stands a 25-metre-high Monument of Peace, which takes the visitor through Slovenia’s history, from the Freising Manuscripts to the Slovene independence. It houses several museum collections, including one about World War I, which had a major impact on the Kras. The Isonzo Front that ran from the highest peaks of the Julian Alps, across the Kras, and towards the sea is presented in the grand canvas by Rudi Španzel, The Dance of Life and Death. The local bistro invites you to taste local specialities and enjoy a cup of coffee, as well as the best view over the surrounding panorama area. The Monument of Peace is an excellent starting point for exploring the remains of World War I in this area.
From the local road Miren–Opatje selo turn left onto a side road at the indication sign for Cerje and drive for around 2 kilometres up a tarmac road. At a larger crossroad with the indication sign for Cerje, turn left and continue onwards to the lower parking area, located just at the beginning of the Promenade of Gratitude. From there you can reach the Monument of Peace on foot or you can drive all the way to the top where there is another larger parking area just next to the Monument of Peace.
Center za obiskovalce Pot miru, Pomnik miru Cerje
(The Walk of Peace Visitor Centre, Monument of Peace Cerje)
Lokvica 35
SI–5291 Miren
+386 31 310 800
info@mirenkras.si
https://www.mirenkras.si/en/
Each Saturday in July and August at 10:00.
Prior registration required by Thursday, 17:00.
Price: 10 €/person
Duration of the guided tour: 1.5 hrs
Assembly point: Monument of Peace Cerje
Information: info@mirenkras.si or +386 31 310 800
