"Mother of all stone roofs" renovated

Vipava, 18 January - The largest stone roof in Slovenia, often referred to as the "mother of all stone roofs" in the country, has been renovated. To repair the 300-year-old platy limestone roof of the Saint Vitus church in Podnanos, and preserve the landmark type of construction, the local community had to join forces with the state.

Podnanos The Saint Vitus church. Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA

Podnanos
The Saint Vitus church.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA

Podnanos The Saint Vitus church. Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA

Podnanos
The Saint Vitus church.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA

Podnanos The Saint Vitus church. Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA

Podnanos
The Saint Vitus church.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA

Podnanos The Saint Vitus church. Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA

Podnanos
The Saint Vitus church.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA

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