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Vipava (population 1,500) is a town in western Slovenia. Vipava ( German Wippach) is built upon the numerous sources of the Vipava River , in the Valley of Vipava ( Slovenian Vipavska dolina), 102 m above sea level.

The region around town was probably settled by the Illyrians and Celts in the pre- Roman era. Some trace the name Vipava to the Celtic root vip (river). In 394, the Battle of Frigidus took place in the vicinity of the town. Modern Vipava was first mentioned in 1367.

Austrian diplomat Sigismund von Herberstein ( 1486- 1566) and Slovenian Protestant writer Sebastian Krelj ( 1538Events Treaty of Nagyvarad. Peace between King Ferdinand and the Turks. John Zapolya is recognized as King of Hungary, while Ferdinand retains the northern and western parts of the Kingdom, and is recognized as heir to the throne. Truce of Nice Peace betw- 1567Events The Duke of Alva arrives in the Netherlands with Spanish forces to suppress unrest there. He replaces Margaret of Parma as Governor of the Netherlands. Prince William of Orange is outlawed, and Count Lamoral of Egmont imprisoned. February 10 Henry) were both born in Vipava.

The area around the town is well known for delicious cherries and excellent wines.

External links

• The Valley of Vipava
• Wines from areas around Vipava