Tomaj: Kosovel Heritage, Culture and Karst

Tomaj brings together cultural history, the memory of the poet Srečko Kosovel, archaeological remains, a trail with views of the Karst and wine tastings. If you are looking for a hotel in Tomaj, these different attractions can help you plan a stay that suits your interests.

Church of St Peter and St Paul

The Church of St Peter and St Paul in Tomaj is a cultural monument of local importance (EŠD 4071). Its exterior draws on Late Gothic architecture and already shows Renaissance influences. The interior features two side marble inlay altars, Rococo stucco on the nave ceiling, and paintings by Mara and Tone Kralj. The combination of different styles and art forms gives the church a distinct cultural and historical focus during a stay in Tomaj.

Kosovel Homestead

The Kosovel Homestead was the home of the Slovenian avant-garde poet Srečko Kosovel and his family. A memorial collection of the Kosovel family is on display at the homestead. The renovated house is a modern space for cultural, educational and tourism activities. Its reopening was reported in June 2026; check current visiting arrangements before you travel. For visitors interested in literary history, the poet and the memory of his family are brought together here.

Historical traces at Tomaj–Tabor

Tomaj–Tabor adds an archaeological focus: it is a prehistoric hillfort and an early medieval burial ground. An ancient settlement has also been identified in the centre of Tomaj–Tabor, next to the church. These different classifications encompass prehistoric, ancient and early medieval remains, complementing the church’s architectural history with archaeological themes. Tomaj–Tabor is accessible via a village road that runs through the settlement to the Church of St Peter and St Paul.

The Kosovelova pot and the Karst landscape

The marked Kosovelova pot can be started in Tomaj. It is 7 km long, easy to walk, and takes about two and a half hours at a leisurely pace. Along the way, it offers views of the varied Karst landscape. The route combines an approximate walking time with a landscape experience distinct from the village’s cultural and historical attractions.

Wine tastings and the Karst wine tradition

The Škerlj wine cellar in Tomaj offers tastings of its wines and homemade air-dried meats, including prosciutto, by prior arrangement. The Petelin-Rogelja homestead also offers visits to its wine cellar, including a wine tasting and a snack, by prior arrangement. During the visit, the family history is presented up to 1640; old documents on the Karst’s winegrowing and winemaking tradition are also shown. The focus differs at each: Škerlj brings together wine and air-dried meats, while Petelin-Rogelja adds a snack, family history and documents on the Karst wine tradition.

Discover more destinations: Kozina, Pliskovica, Komen, Štanjel, Vremski Britof, Lokev, Dutovlje, Senožeče.

For the overview of the wider area: Sežana.