Festival Celebrates Queen Cherry

Dobrovo, 8 June - This weekend, the fortified medieval town of Dobrovo and its neighbouring villages are honouring their gracious queen - the cherry fruit. The festival, which attracts more than 20,000 visitors to the western pocket of Slovenian, offers a rich cultural programme with highlights such as a giant cherry pie and a cherry blossom pageant.

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Medieval town of Dobrovo in Western Slovenia will host traditional Festival of Cherries.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Medieval town of Dobrovo in Western Slovenia will host traditional Festival of Cherries.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Medieval town of Dobrovo will host traditional Festival of Cherries.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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