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Daytrip to Bled   Ljubljana

Daytrip to Bled, Ljubljana

 7 Reviews  One of the most famous tourist spots in Slovenia is the picturesque Lake Bled. It is situated at the foot of the Julian Alps; about 55 km northwest of Ljubljana. Bled can be reached by train or bus.... 

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Lake Bohinj   Bled

Lake Bohinj, Bled

 5 Reviews  We live in Italy and wanted to go from Bohinj to Italy through the middle of a mountain by train. It can be done, but we thought it would cost an arm and a leg. BUT NOT! The train leaves several times... 

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Portorož   Piran

Portorož, Piran

 2 Reviews  taking a walk down to portoroz is a nice option when in piran. the town is just 2 kilometersd away from piran and you can walk along the sea on walking paths all the way to portoroz. portoroz is a... 

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Šmarna gora   Ljubljana

Šmarna gora, Ljubljana

 10 Reviews  -Very popular daily hiking path is this 667m high Smarna gora hill. Only 9 km from Ljubljana, this hill is very siutable for recreation and for meeting friends. At the top, there are a Mary's chapel... 

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Vintgar gorge   Bled

Vintgar gorge, Bled

 13 Reviews  This is a map of the area. A larger version of it can be found here. I took a bus to Spodnje and then walked to Podhom. The entrance to Vintgar Gorge is at Vintgar down a small track from Podham. I... 

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Daytrip to Trieste   Piran

Daytrip to Trieste, Piran

 2 Reviews  trieste in italy is not far from piran and you can drive there easily or go by ferry from piran. trieste is an italian town with a lot of austrian influence in it´s architecture as it was part of the... 

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Park Tivoli   Ljubljana

Park Tivoli, Ljubljana

 7 Reviews  Tivoli Park in Ljubljana is nothing like the other Tivoli Park I've been to in Copenhagen, no amusement park, very few people but it's a nice green space on the edge of town should you be looking for... 

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RADOVLJICA   Bled

RADOVLJICA, Bled

 3 Reviews  Radovljica is a charming town on the Sava River, not far from the place where the Sava Dolinka joins the Sava Bohinjka. The town was 1st mentioned in 1510, almost 2 centuries after its Linhart's... 

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Daytrip to Venice   Piran

Daytrip to Venice, Piran

 2 Reviews  As we were waiting to check into our hotel, we flipped through an excursion guide laying on the counter and were surprised to see a day trip to Venice included for around 60E per person. We asked the... 

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Daytrip to Skofja Loka   Ljubljana

Daytrip to Skofja Loka, Ljubljana

 3 Reviews  On my way back from Bled to Ljubljana I took a break in the quaint town Skofja Loka, which is well worth seeing for a day trip. It is located at t the Selska Sora river about 25 km northeast of... 

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Križanke   Ljubljana

Križanke, Ljubljana

 2 Reviews  From 1951 to 1957 the complex of Križanke was altered by the greatest Slovenian architect Jože Plecnik, afterwards it became a center for cultural activities. According to Plecnik's design, the porch... 

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Zbilje Lake   Ljubljana

Zbilje Lake, Ljubljana

 2 Reviews  ZBILJE is a small village outside Ljubljana in the direction toward MEDVODE - KRANJ. It is one of many lakes Slovenia has that is closest to the capital. It is a popular destination for families with... 

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Rožnik   Ljubljana

Rožnik, Ljubljana

 2 Reviews  A small hill Roznik, favorite destination for a walk. A very long tradition has visiting Roznik on 1st May - the Labour day. Rpznik was a place where some time lived our greatest writer Ivan Cankar. 

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Daytrip to Zagreb, Croatia   Ljubljana

Daytrip to Zagreb, Croatia, Ljubljana

 2 Reviews  It is quite feasible to take a day trip to Zagreb by train. Journey time is just over 2 hours. With the summer 09 timetable you could leave Ljubljana at 08.15 to be in Zagreb about 10.30. The 18.10... 

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Fuzine Castle   Ljubljana

Fuzine Castle, Ljubljana

 2 Reviews  Fuzine castle (and the whole area of Fuzine suburb, about 6 km to the east of city centre) is named after ironworks that once stood there. The castle dates from 16th century. There is architectural... 

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House Of Experiments   Ljubljana

House Of Experiments, Ljubljana

 1 Review  OK, this is not Muenich, its Ljubljana, so don't expect much. This is just a small House of Experiments that allows you to interract with some things (like creating giant bubbles etc.) and learn some... 

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Rasica   Ljubljana

Rasica, Ljubljana

 1 Review  Rasica is a village on the hill to the north of Ljubljana. It is reachable by bike or by combination of car and walking. There is tower on the top of that hill that gives a great opportunity to see... 

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Žale - more than a cemetery   Ljubljana

Žale - more than a cemetery, Ljubljana

 1 Review  More than a cemetery. The newer part of Zale, the biggest cemetery of Ljubljana, is in my opinion a superb architectural creation. As you encounter it, you're quite unlikely to recognise a cemetery at... 

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Škofja Loka/Puštal - Puštal castle

by Willettsworld

Puštal’s Castle is a rather rustic looking building just over the river from Skofja Loka.It was built in the year 1220 and was inhabited by the family of Puštal’s lordship, the Burgstal’s. In the beginning of the 17th century the property of the castle was passed over to the Oblak family from Gorenja vas, who made their fortune from iron trading. In 1688, Emperor Leopold granted to Mark Oblak, at that time the town judge of Škofja Loka, the nobility title with the attribution "von Wolkensberg”. His grandson Francis became a baron in 1753.Today the castle looks like it’s slowly being renovated even though its chapel, built by the Oblak’s, looks a little rundown from the outside and was closed when I visited.Directions: From southern end of Mestni trg, take the main road left and follow over the river. Castle is on the right by a bend.

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Škofja Loka/Puštal

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Puštal is a small suburb that lies just south of Škofja Loka and can be reached by leaving the southern end of Mestni trg and walking down a road called Kopaliska Ulica. From here you can cross a wooden footbridge that is known as Devils footbridge. The views of the river are very picturesque as you can see a weir and houses near the river. Further on is Nace's House which has an 18th century baroque wooden upper storey on top of a 16th century stone lower storey. Puštal also has its own castle which was originally built in 1220 but today is looking a bit rustic. The whole village is very peaceful and quiet and makes for a nice small walk around. I've included a small map of how to get to Nace's House which is the village's main attraction.

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Zasip – St Catherine’s Church

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I decided to walk back to Bled from Vintgar Gorge which is quite a trek up and over Hom, a hill which stands at 834m above sea level. On top of the hill stands this beautiful little pilgrimage church dedicated to St Catherine. It was built around the year 1400, whilst its masonry portico and frescoes date from the beginning of the 16th century. The main feature of the church is its fortified wall that dates from the 15th century and encircles the entire church. It is possible to go right up to the church but I couldn't enter inside as it was locked.

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Savice waterfall (Slap Savice)

by mikelisaanna

The Savice falls (Slap Savica in Slovene) are located about 7km west of Lake Bohinj in Triglav National Park. They are over 80 meters high and are near the headwaters of the Sava river, which eventually flows through Zagreb and Belgrade before emptying into the Danube. You reach the viewpoint for the falls by hiking about 20 minutes up a path with about 500 stair steps. The hike is worth it.

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Claustra Alpium Iuliarum

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Claustra Alpium Iuliarum is a system of roman defensive walls, Julian Alps in Slovenia to Rijeka in Croatia (one small section is also at Rattendorf, Austria). The idea was to build a defens which would prevent barbarians to come all the way to Italy. Works started in 3rd century and were finished in 4th century. Along the wall lots of towers were placed and some smaller forts. The headquarters of the whole system was at Ad Pirum fort (present Hrusica). Interesting that Claustra never sered it's original purpouse. No barbarian ever came this far. But it did play an impotrant role in internal roman affairs.More At My Hrusica page

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Repnice

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Repnica is a artificial cave dug into the ground, a thick layer of flint-sand, remains of Panonian sea. You can only find them in south-east Slovenia, around Bizeljsko (north of Brezice). Because of the constant humidity nad low temperatuer (8°C), in the past these caves were used to store produce. hence the name ''repnica'' (repa = turnip). Today this hand-made caves are used to store wine. Some of them accept visitours. We visited ''Repnica Najger'' which is the biggest and with it's natural frescoes also the preattiest . The owner, Jozica is great fun :-). She was telling joke after joke. Besides being a great host. The price of some local wine tastin is 500 tolars per person (with snack more). Bigger groups should book in advance.

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Religion, Chocolate, Homebrew

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Those looking for something to check out in the neighborhood of Celje or Rogaska Slatina should pay a visit to the Olimje Monastery. Built in 1550, defuct in 1782 and back to a working monastery just 15 years ago, the monastery has one of the oldest pharmacies in Europe. Next to the monastery is a pretty good chocolateria where I met the only rude Slovenian on my travels. On the way there, stop off at the Gostisce Haler pub. They brew their own beer, a lager and a dark. Good stuff and dirt cheap take-away. Huge portions of food as well and some rooms if you want to spend the day eating chocolates and washing them down with some homebrew.

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Castle with a View to Adriatic

by travelbug102

It's not listed in any of the Slovenia travel guide books, but the Socerb castle is worth a visit, mainly for the position it has on a limestone plateau. Located off the main highway running from Koper to Divaca and not more than 5-6 km from Trieste, this hilltop castle has a great view down on to Koper, Trieste and the Adriatic.The castle has a nicely decorated banquet hall that seats up to 20 people. There's also a cave and wine cellar underneath the castle.

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Bostanj

by olja1234

If you'll decide to spend your holidays in a quiet village, you'll make a right decision.There is a lot to see and to do. In tourist farm, family enjoys welcoming guests. They prepare homemade specialties of the region, many of farms have horses for riding and you can explore for me, the most beautiful region in Slovenia

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Bostanj

by olja1234

This photo was taken from a tourist farm in Sentjanz - Dolenjska region. This place is known upon vineyards and famous sort of wine named Cvicek.Scenery is great, you can spend your holidays in one of those villages among the romantic hills.

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Q:  My husband and I are planning two nights in July - is it better to base ourselves In Bled or Bohinj, or do one night in each? 

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A: Personally I liked Bohinj more mainly because it's more remote & natural. You can wander through the woods and discover Slap Savica, by crossing wooden bridges, climbing... 

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