Tomaj brings together the literary heritage of Srečko Kosovel, traces of archaeological history, a walk through the Karst and wine tastings that must be arranged in advance. These themes appeal to different travel interests: the Kosovelova domačija tells the story of the poet and his family, Tomaj–Tabor brings together traces from several periods, and the Kosovelova pot offers views of the Karst landscape. When planning your visit, you can choose between culture, history, outdoor activity and regional wine.

Kosovel’s Heritage and the Karst Landscape

The Kosovelova domačija in Tomaj was the home of Slovenian avant-garde poet Srečko Kosovel and his family. The domačija houses a memorial collection dedicated to the Kosovel family. The renovated complex is a modern space for cultural, educational and tourism content. Check the current visiting arrangements before your trip.

The Kosovelova pot is marked and easy to walk. It is 7 km long and takes about two and a half hours at a leisurely pace. The route can be started in Tomaj and offers views of the varied Karst landscape. For planning purposes, treat the duration as an approximate time frame, not a fixed schedule. This makes it easy to plan the walk as a separate activity, while visits and tastings are subject to their own arrangements.

Church and Historical Layers

The Church of St Peter and St Paul in Tomaj is a cultural monument of local significance (EŠD 4071). Its exterior draws on Late Gothic architecture while also showing Renaissance influences. Inside, the fittings include two side marble inlaid altars, Rococo stucco on the nave ceiling, and paintings by Mara and Tone Kralj. These features give the church its distinctive architectural character: Late Gothic and Renaissance influences are visible outside, while the Rococo stucco adds another stylistic accent inside.

Tomaj–Tabor also reveals several historical layers. It is a prehistoric hillfort settlement and an early medieval burial ground. An ancient settlement has been documented in its centre, next to the church. Tomaj–Tabor can be reached by a village road that passes through the settlement and leads to the Church of St Peter and St Paul. Finds from prehistory, antiquity and the early Middle Ages are therefore present side by side, without belonging to a single period.

Wine Tastings by Appointment

The Škerlj wine cellar in Tomaj offers tastings of wines and homemade air-dried meats, including prosciutto. Tastings are available by prior arrangement. At the Petelin-Rogelja farmstead, the offer includes a wine-cellar visit, a wine tasting and a snack; this visit must also be arranged in advance.

Petelin-Rogelja adds a historical focus to the tasting: the family history is presented from 1640 onward, and old documents relating to the Karst’s tradition of viticulture and winemaking are shown. The two offers therefore also differ in their accompanying themes: Škerlj offers wine and homemade meats, while Petelin-Rogelja also includes family history and historical documents. If you plan a tasting, arrange a time before your trip.

Tomaj offers several ways to plan your visit: the history and memorial collection of the Kosovel family, architectural and archaeological evidence, and a walk with a stated distance and approximate duration. If you are particularly interested in Karst wine, you can choose between two tastings with different focuses. Arranging a time in advance is an important planning step; the approximate walking time provides a separate guide for the route.

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