THE LANDSCAPE

Jeruzalem is one of the most important tourist points. Next to the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, there once stood the Fischerauer Mansion, which burned down in 1907. Today, there is a manor house here that contains a guesthouse with a 300-year-old vaulted cellar, and next to it, a rich arboretum with exotic plants, trees, shrubs, and perennials. By the Jeruzalem – Mali Brebrovnik road stands a sweet chestnut tree of exceptional dimensions, also known as the “Turkish” tree, which is a state-protected natural asset. The Jeruzalem Slovenia destination, where three Prlekija municipalities—Ormož, Sv. Tomaž, and Središče ob Dravi—have joined together, invites you to experience the charm of this preserved piece of nature with the most wonderful sunrises and sunsets, next to the terraces of vineyards, with a good drop of wine in your glass, and with local pastries, *tünka* (cured meat), and pumpkin seed oil on your plate.

Experience nature with the chirping of birds, the playful sounds by the Drava River, and the song of *klopotec* (traditional wind-powered scarecrows) in the vineyards. Get to know a unique piece of Slovenia, where tradition, culture, history, excellent cuisine, wines for every taste in the world, local produce, products of master craftsmen, and unforgettable experiences intertwine.

The most interesting and visited tourist route is the wine road, where Jeruzalem stands as a magical landmark. On it, you can visit numerous winemakers and taste various wines, among which the traditional and domesticated *Šipon* variety holds a special reputation.

When you add to this both castles—Velika Nedelja and Ormož—the Ormož Lagoons Nature Reserve, which is a nesting ground for thousands upon thousands of birds, and the sleeves of the old Drava River bed, which are perfect for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding, it is clear that these are experiences that will not leave you cold. The entire destination is also a paradise for motorhome tourism enthusiasts, and tourist farms with their excellent offerings have been attracting guests from near and far for a decade.

Let our temperament, which has developed through a turbulent history and long centuries when the most diverse influences—smelling of the East, West, North, and South—clashed and mixed in our region, inspire you.