This guide book is primarily intended for independent travellers who are interested in discovering the Dolenjska region. It is divided into eight chapters each describing an area presented in a map at the beginning of the chapter. All of the sites of historical, cultural or scenic interest described in the chapter are marked on the map.

In this guide book you will find key information about each od the sites. Visitors requiring further informtion can find in brochures available in torist information centres – the vontact details of which are given at the beginning of each chapter. Where guided tours are available the guides will provide visitors with more detailed information. Adresses and other conctact details, opening times and admissions are given in framed boxes beside the main text.