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Interesting formations
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TOO COMMERCIALISED....
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Much more than just caves - but it has to be said that the caves are stupendous!
Predjama - A castle with a difference
zadunajska8 Says: The name of the castle "Predjamski Grad" describes it perfectly - it's the castle ("Grad") in front of ("pred") the cave ("jama"). I've never before seen a castle actually built into a cave halfway up a cliff... anywhere. This really is unique. The furnishings inside are...
A spectacular sight - run spectacularly badly
zadunajska8 Says: There can be no arguement that these caves are truely amazing. Seeing the wonders in here will be something I will never forget. But it could have been so much better. The cave train which takes you through the first part of the cave system is a great idea as it allows you...
solopes Says: I think that no one goes to Postojna without a visit to this castle. Its most remarkable detail is its "impossible" location, in the slopes of a mountain and half hidden into a cave. Caves keep being a relevant detail, with a network of them serving the castle. Part of them...
solopes Says: They are so big that only 25% is visitable, in an extension of 5 Km. From those, 4 Km are made by train, only 1 Km walking along the deepest part of the visitable area.That's the uncommon detail, and I must confess that, having seen many caves (in Portugal, Spain, China and...
The 'human fish' and other beasties ...
CatherineReichardt Says: Despite feeling devoid of life, more than 80 species of animal live in the Postojna Cave system. Your piece of trivia for the day is that species that have adapted to life in the specialised cave environment are known as 'stygofauna' if they are water dwelling or...
CatherineReichardt Says: Forgive me if I regress to my geologist roots for a moment ...From a geomorphological point of view, the Postojna region is the type location for karst - in layman's terms, it means that it is internationally recognised as the typical example of a limestone landscape that...
In search of the mysterious 'disappearing lake'
CatherineReichardt Says: In planning our trip to Slovenia, I was intrigued by mention of a 'disappearing lake' (Lake Cerknica) in the Postojna region. This piqued my curiosity and I was keen to visit this "now you see it, now you don't" stretch of water.In reality, the 'disappearing lake' is a...
Caves and a train are a winner of a combination!
CatherineReichardt Says: Of all the places that I visited in my first trip to Slovenia, the one I recall being most impressed by was the Postojna Caves, so it was a 'must see' when I returned 25 years later with my family.Postojna had changed a lot since my last visit - much better developed tourist...
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GOSTILNA POZAR: FOOD FEED FOOD FEED
eden_teuling Says: This Gostilna is a TRATTORIA - GASTHAUS - INN and restaurant.....It is located just a few kilometers before the unique PREDJAMA CASTLE (SEE MUST SEE TIPS !).It features traditional regional dishes bbq-ed food game dishes (venison) fish dishes of course à la carte menu...
PICERIJA - BAR BEKAR: ITALIAN FOOD.....
eden_teuling Says: In Studence, along the main road to KOPER (a wonderful old city.....) the pizzeria stands some 700 metres from the main road in a wonderful place: wide views will make your pizza taste better........especially when eaten "al fresco"...60 places are available inside and in...
GOSTILNA RAVBAR: FOOD AND A BED....
eden_teuling Says: Lovely situated trattoria / Gasthaus / inn.....It is situated at the trunk road direction Ljubljana, only 4 kilometers from the Postojna Cave (see intro and Must See Tips)in the middleof the Ravbarkomanda SPRUCE WOODLANDS.110 guests can be seated in the restaurant and some...
RESTAVRACIJA JADRAN: OUR DAILY BREAD......
eden_teuling Says: Situated in the very heart of Postojna you will find this restaurant.135 guests can be seated inside but when the sun is shining do go to the wonderful garden where some 100 guests can find a seat underneath trees......Groups are also welcome here.... What they have on...
Tourist shops at the cave entrance: A fairytale from Postojna!
CatherineReichardt Says: If you're looking for a gift for children to bring home from your travels in Slovenia, you could do a lot worse than to buy the charming contemporary fairy tale "Jami the dragon". Jami is a dragon who comes into conflict with a greedy goblin and is ultimately transformed...
JLBG Says: On some distance near the entrance, the walls of the cave are completely black. This is not natural. During WWII, the Nazi had established a major airplane fuel depot in Postojna cave. They had sealed the entrance and it was heavily guarded. Nobody could come near from the...
solopes Says: It is cold inside - a constant 8º Celsius. With great part of the visit being done in an open train, it seems even colder as you move. I was well equiped but Fernanda didn't take me too seriously, and brought only a light pull, to wear over a summer dress. She would freeze...
JLBG Says: It is forbidden to photography in the vivarium. Do not take any photo in the vivarium, cave animals would be disturbed if not harmed by flashlights. It is forbidden to photography in the cave (sign posted at the entrance). However, everybody take photos with flashlights and...
JLBG Says: The temperature in the cave remains yearlong between 8 and 10°C. Humidity is close to 100%. Dress consequently: warm but not airproof. If you have no suitable clothes, you can rent a cloak before the entrance.When we went out, there was a family that was dressed with...
JLBG Says: Predjama castle is 9 km north to Postojna caves. It is a very special castle because of its location, at the entrance of a cave! Aren’t we in the karst, in the country of caves, then, in such a country, why not to build a castle halfway in a cave.For more, visit my Predjama...
solopes Says: The most interesting point in the caves is the ride by train. It is a narrow and light equipment,making you feel lika in a natural luna park. your head will pass at a few centimeters from the rocks, here and there cut to allow the passage and prevent accidents. The speed is...
JLBG Says: Visits are every 2 hours from 10 AM to 6 PM. In the low season, there are fewer visits. The visit lasts 90 minutes.Price for the visit of the cave is 16 €Price for the visit of the vivarium is 6 €Price for the visit of the cave and vivarium is 19 €
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POSTOJNSKA JAMA - The mysterious Postojna cave world is the part of Slovenia which has been carved, shaped and created by water; deep within these world-famous caves hide the most precious beauty created through...
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Q: Hi, My family and I will be in Slovenia for a week and we want to see Ljubljana, Bled and Postojna. Could you advise whether it...
A: You don't need to stay overnight in Bled unless you want to (it might be nice). The bus goes every hour, and takes around an hour, from outside Ljubljana's railway...
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Postojna is a small town of 15,000 inhabitants, in Lower Carniole. It’s name is famous because of it’s Karstic cave, Postojnska Jama (Cave of Postojna). It is Slovenia’s most visited location and the...
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Postojna is the Disneyesque version of the caves in Slovenia and the #1 tourist attraction in Slovenia, lots of tourists, an amusement park style train ride to descend into the caves, places to shop...
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Postojnska Jama: wonderful caves
Welcome to the wonderful Postojnska Jama (Postojna Caves)!!! Postojna Caves is probably the top tourism site of Slovenia. They are 21 km long but during the visit you explore only about 5.3 km: the...
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The magical subterranean world of Postojna
Of all the places that I visited in my first trip to Slovenia, the one I recall being most impressed by was the Postojna Caves. So, unsurprisingly it was a non-negotiable 'must see' when I returned 25...
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Postojna Caves and the Human Fish
Postojna is located about 75km south-west of Ljubljana and is easily accessible by both road and rail. Postojna is famous for its caves which have been visited by tourists and important dignitaries......
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