{"id":4674,"date":"2025-10-08T11:34:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:34:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iskriva.net\/?page_id=4674"},"modified":"2025-10-09T11:42:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T09:42:03","slug":"old-ironworks-in-ravne-na-koroskem","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iskriva.net\/en\/old-ironworks-in-ravne-na-koroskem\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Ironworks in Ravne na Koro\u0161kem"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ceremonial Opening of the Restored Old Ironworks in Ravne na Koro\u0161kem<\/p><\/h1><\/div>

Ravne na Koro\u0161kem, October 7, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n

On October 7, 2025, the ceremonial opening of the restored Old Ironworks<\/strong>, one of the most iconic industrial monuments in the Koro\u0161ka region, took place in Ravne na Koro\u0161kem. The Iskriva Institute<\/strong> is immensely proud to have been part of this project, which brings together history, culture, and contemporary creativity.<\/p>\n

The restoration, valued at \u20ac 1.6 million, has preserved the authenticity and grandeur of this monument, which boasts over four centuries of steelmaking tradition. At the heart of this living history stands the original production hall, complete with authentic machines and tools, testaments to the ingenuity, progress, and labor of countless generations. The ironworks chimney continues to stand as a symbolic reminder of industrialization and the significance of the past for our present and future.<\/p>\n

The keynote speaker at the event was the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia, Dr. Asta Vre\u010dko<\/strong>, who expressed her satisfaction with the restored Stara \u017delezarna and emphasized its status as a heritage site of national importance. She highlighted the role and significance of the ironworks in the historical development of Ravne na Koro\u0161kem and its residents, noting that the museum honors all that has been achieved while also pointing the way forward. The Minister further stated that the restoration aligns with the principles of the New European Bauhaus, an initiative of the European Commission that combines sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusion to create more beautiful and sustainable living spaces and lifestyles.<\/p>\n

The audience was also addressed by Mag. Tadej Pungartnik<\/strong>, Director of the Koro\u0161ka Regional Museum, Dr. Toma\u017e Ro\u017een<\/strong>, Mayor of the Municipality of Ravne na Koro\u0161kem, and Dr. Karla Oder<\/strong>, ethnologist, history professor, curator, and museum advisor.<\/p>\n

Jernej Mo\u010dnik<\/strong>, Director of SIJ Metal, symbolically presented the museum with a steel-and-wood Slovenian Olympic torch, crafted by SIJ Metal four years ago. Additionally, Dr. Asta Vre\u010dko and Dr. Toma\u017e Ro\u017een signed an agreement for the continued restoration of another building within the cultural monument area\u2014the former workers\u2019 residences, known as Personal with the laundry, valued at 1.2 million euros.<\/p>\n

The event was enriched with a special musical program by the Koro\u0161ka String Quartet, under the mentorship of Professor \u0110or\u0111e Berak<\/strong>, and Jazz Mulci, whose performances created a festive atmosphere and bridged historical heritage with the creativity of young musicians.<\/p>\n

The Iskriva Institute is proud to have been and to remain part of this significant cultural initiative, which preserves heritage, promotes creativity, and opens space for new cultural content within the historical framework of Stara \u017delezarna.<\/p>\n

The renovation project of the Old Ironworks museum area is co-financed by the Ministry of Culture from the Recovery and Resilience Fund and the Municipality of Ravne na Koro\u0161kem. The implementation of the program and the enhancement of the Old Ironworks’ content are also supported by the NONA, SteelCityZen, and CAST projects, co-financed under the Interreg Danube program.<\/p>\n

Photo: Nika H\u00f6lcl<\/p>\n<\/div>

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