Radovljica
 Gorenjska cesta, which stretches from Radovljica's medieval old town and all the way to the town of Lesce, is an array of grandiose villas that date back to the early twentieth century. Set out on a stroll along the horse chestnut tree lined promenade and look for the Secessionist Čebelica and other villas.
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Two of the earliest public buildings, which signalled the beginnings of a new administrative town centre, are the school and court at Gorenjska cesta 13 and 15 respectively – both constructed in 1903. Across the road from the court is the Savings Bank building (Gorenjska cesta 16), the work of the Czech architect, Josef Hronek. The entrance is accentuated by a stucco decoration: Radovljica's coat-of-arms, which features a man holding a wheel in his left hand.
On the same side of the main road, the most notable building is the former Loan Bank (Gorenjska cesta 18), an example of Secessionist architecture. On account of its distinctive decoration: a beehive in the shape of a straw basket and bees, the building was named Čebelica (Little Bee). Built in 1906 according to the plans of Ciril Metod Koch, it is considered his greatest architectural achievement. The building's most curious feature is its naturalistic colour decoration made of ceramic. The architect, Koch, employed modern Secessionist metal decorations on the balconies, windows and sculptures. Across the road is the seat of the Municipality of Radovljica (Gorenjska cesta 19), which was built in 1941 and designed by Klagenfurt-based architect Willi Mohr, and lies firmly anchored in Historicism. On the same side of the road, you will also find Beli dvor (Gorenjska cesta 21), which was designed by Josef Hronek, and a villa at Gorenjska cesta 23, the designer of which remains unknown to this day. Further away from Radovljica's Old Town are more villas, two of them designed by the Slovene architect, Danilo Fürst. The influence of his teacher, Jože Plečnik, is clearly evident. From here, other villas were built in the direction of Lesce and along the present day Kopališka cesta. At Radovljica's Old Town entrance, the Savnik Vila (Gorenjska cesta 2) was built between 1922 and 1925 according to the designs of Slovene architect Ivan Vurnik. Not far from here, just across the road from Kunstelj Guest House, picturesque gardens and the Resman Villa can be surveyed throughthe wrought-iron gate. Originally, this was Hudovernik Farm. The Hudovernik family was extremely wealthy and, in 1827, owned at least five houses in Radovljica – in addition to the farm. The farm was surrounded by high walls, which are still preserved on the side facing Radovljica Mansion Park. Originally, this was not a residential house but rather a sheep stable with servants residing on the first floor. In 1918, it was bought by Janko Resman, a tanner from the district of Podmesto, who converted the stable into a residential house.
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