Franja Partisan Hospital

Franja Partisan Hospital is a former medical facility in a narrow gorge with 14 wooden buildings connected by wooden bridges spanning Cerinščica stream. The structures show how a working hospital was organized in this hidden location using simple construction methods.

The facility began operations in 1943 and remained hidden until 1945, treating hundreds of wounded soldiers throughout the war years. It functioned as a secret medical station that served both combat forces while avoiding detection by occupying powers.

The facility served people from different nations and backgrounds, treating the wounded regardless of which side they fought for. This work created a space where medical care came before national loyalties.

Access is through marked paths in the gorge, and the ground can be wet and slippery, especially after rain. Sturdy footwear is recommended, as some areas have uneven terrain and the bridges are quite narrow.

Patients arrived blindfolded at night to prevent them from revealing the location's whereabouts. The facility also used retractable bridges at key access points that could be withdrawn if enemy forces approached.

Location: municipality of Cerkno

Inception: 1943

Official opening: 1943

Website: https://pb-franja.si/it

GPS coordinates: 46.15223,14.02748

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42