The Olimje Monastery, a former Renaissance castle, has stood since the 11th century. It belonged to the Counts of Pilstein. It changed hands several times throughout history. St. Emma of Gurk was also its owner. In 1663, the then owner donated it to the Pauline Order in Lepoglava (Croatia). The order, which owned the building for 120 years, converted the castle into a monastery, creating the magnificent Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and the monastery with its magnificently painted pharmacy. The Pauline Order began construction of the Baroque-style church in 1665. Construction took only 10 years! The high altar was built by the Pauline monks and is one of the largest "golden altars" in Slovenia.
The monastery was dissolved in 1782, and Olimje became a parish in 1785. Since 1990, the Marian shrine and parish have been administered by the Friars Minor (Minorites) of St. Francis.
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September 15, 2023

Very beautiful church with castle.
There is a small pharmacy in the castle run by monks.

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