Green City

Protected area of Kokra river canyon

Protected area of canyon includes many special natural features – gathered into a natural monument spreading along Kokra river, deep under city of Kranj.

Old City of Kranj stands on a conglomerate rock and rises above the 30-meter-deep canyon of the river Kokra and river Sava on other side. The green canyon in the middle of the city offers rest and relaxation in nature just a few meters from the hustle city, so the people of Kranj like to say that “we stand with one foot in the city and the other in nature.”

Natural monument is protected by the local municipality, and is subject to special regimes and prohibitions.

On-the-spot nature protection in the middle of the city

Animal, plant or inanimate nature, we want to preserve natural figures where they are (in situ). That is why we protect their special living spaces, as they are crucial for their survival in the future as well.

Slovenia is one of the countries with the greatest biodiversity in Europe. This is the result of special natural circumstances, such as the diversity of geographical, climatic and other specific factors, All protected areas have been designated by Slovenia state and are managed following regulations on nature conservation, which we also follow in our city.