was consecrated in 1662, whereas the right (southern) side chapel, dedicated to the Mother of God, was built in 1698. Economy There is a small factory called Plastik Kanal in the town. Notable people Ivo Hvalica, politician (SDS) Vojeslav Mole, poet and art historian Author Josip Ribičič's mother Marija Ribičić (born Križanič or Križnic) Ignazio Francesco Scodnik, Garibaldine general Valentin Stanič, mountaineer, author and philanthropist Ivan Čargo, painter and illustrator Riko Debenjak, academy-trained painter Anton Nanut, conductor Josip Kocijančič, composer Events Hiking on the steps of Valentin Stanič () in March/April Diving championship from 25 m (July) Festival Kontrada (July) Traditional diving championship from 17 m high bridge (August) Kogojevi dnevi – festival of modern music (September, October) Summer party – electronic music festival (August) References External links Kanal on Geopedia TIC Kanal. Kanal Tourist Information Centre Populated places in the Municipality of Kanal Populated places in the Soča Valley