WWII Hospital Believed to Be Destroyed by Floods

Cerkno, 18 September - The world-famous Franja WWII hospital, a national monument shortlisted for UNESCO status, is believed to be badly damaged by floods after heavy rains hit Slovenia on Tuesday. According to reports, debris from the wooden hospital has been swept into the valley below.

Cerkno The Franja Partisan hospital. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Cerkno
The Franja Partisan hospital.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Cerkno The Franja Partisan hospital. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Cerkno
The Franja Partisan hospital.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Cerkno The Franja Partisan hospital. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA Arhiv STA

Cerkno
The Franja Partisan hospital.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA
Arhiv STA

Cerkno The Franja Partisan hospital. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Cerkno
The Franja Partisan hospital.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Cerkno The Franja Partisan hospital. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Cerkno
The Franja Partisan hospital.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Cerkno The Franja Partisan hospital. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Cerkno
The Franja Partisan hospital.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Cerkno The Franja Partisan hospital. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Cerkno
The Franja Partisan hospital.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Cerkno The Franja Partisan hospital. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA Arhiv STA

Cerkno
The Franja Partisan hospital.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA
Arhiv STA

Cerkno The Franja Partisan hospital. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA Arhiv STA

Cerkno
The Franja Partisan hospital.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA
Arhiv STA

Cerkno The Franja Partisan hospital. Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

Cerkno
The Franja Partisan hospital.
Photo: Marko Cencic/STA

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