In the areas of Slovenian Styria (Slovenska Štajerska), Carniola (Kranjska)and the Austrian state of Carinthia (Kärnten), hikers find these traditionally painted bee boards (Panjske končnice). With the help of these paintings, beekeepers identify a particular hive.
Painted Apiary in Olimje
Generally, the motifs are religious but on this apiary located next to the Olimje Monastery, I also saw a depiction of the monastery.
Sources / More info
- Compilation of Panjske končnice (Website)
- Olimje Monastery (Website)