Železniki

Železniki
—  Town and Municipality  —
Železniki town centre
Location of the Municipality of Železniki in Slovenia
Železniki Location of the Town of Železniki in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°13′5.67″N 14°9′33.1″E
Country	Slovenia
Government
• Deputy mayor	Janez Ferlan
Area
• Total	164.8 km2 (63.6 sq mi)
Population (2002)
• Total	6,811
• Density	41/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+01)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+02)
Source: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, census of 2002.

Železniki is a small town and a municipality in Slovenia. It is the economic centre and the largest settlement in the Selca Valley. It used to be known for iron smelting, and its name in Slovene indicates a relation to ironworks. The first furnace was mentioned in 1422, and the original furnace was replaced in 1826 by a blast furnace which ceased operating in about 1902. Certain relatively large factories are based in Železniki, including Alples, Domel and Niko. These firms sponsor local sports teams such as the Alples handball team, football team NK Železniki and the Galaks floorball team.

The architecture of the old part of the settlement is mainly from the 17th century. The main attraction in the town is its museum with exhibits related to ironworking and other local activities. Part of the original smelting furnace is preserved outside the museum and also appears in the coat of arms of the town.

External links

• Municipality web site
• Železniki - Slovenia Landmarks. Includes virtual panoramas.
• Spletna stran floorball kluba Galaks