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Prešeren Square   Ljubljana

Prešeren Square, Ljubljana

 98 Reviews  No one visits Ljubljana without seeing this square - the real centre of tourism in the city. So important that, instead of maps, the put in the square a miniature of the historic area. It's always... 

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Lake Bled   Bled

Lake Bled, Bled

 79 Reviews  It´s nice, the island in the lake, but weighting everything (the announced poor attractions in the island, the cost of the boat, the rainy day, and our scheduling) we didn't go there. Yes, there's a... 

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Church of St. George   Piran

Church of St. George, Piran

 28 Reviews  Above the compact town centre reigns the St. George Cathedral, which gives the city its special character. It is composed of three distinct constructions laid out in a row. From east to west they are:... 

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Ljubljana Castle   Ljubljana

Ljubljana Castle, Ljubljana

 139 Reviews  With only a day for the city (and Fernanda needing "accidentally" to do some shopping) we had to skip the castle. With time, I would have seen the three dimensions film about Ljubljana history, and... 

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Bled Castle   Bled

Bled Castle, Bled

 84 Reviews  1st.....Let me tell you a little bit of Castle history. BLED CASTLE, only in terms of written documents, is thought to be the oldest castle in Slovenia, first mentioned in a 1011. AN UNSOLVED... 

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Tartini's square   Piran

Tartini's square, Piran

 42 Reviews  A modest church from the 18Th century, built upon another one 600 years older, has as main attraction a restored crucifix from the 14Th century. A relief over the door shows Christ giving the keys to... 

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Dragon Bridge   Ljubljana

Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana

 62 Reviews  The bridge was built to replace an old wooden bridge damaged by the earthquake in 1895. It has a large story since then, but after the recuperation in 2001 it has a very common look where only the... 

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VINTGAR GORGE   Bled

VINTGAR GORGE, Bled

 37 Reviews  Such is the beauty of Bled that it would be easy to confine yourself to the town and its lake, in which case you would run the risk of missing out on the utterly gorgeous Vintgar Gorge. The gorge is... 

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Piran Port   Piran

Piran Port, Piran

 16 Reviews  walking through the narrow streets of piran is the best way to explore this small midd-ages town. although it is possible to rent bicycle for couples or foursome in tartiny square, i prefered to walk... 

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Old Town   Ljubljana

Old Town, Ljubljana

 44 Reviews  Inspired in Bernini's four rivers fountain in Piazza Navona, Rome, Francesco Robba designed in 1745/51 the "Three rivers fountain", representing the rivers Ljubljanica, Sava, and Krka. In 2006 the... 

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River Sava   Bled

River Sava, Bled

 2 Reviews  The Sava River is a mellow turquoise river that affords rafters beautiful views of the Bled countryside. It flows beneath high, rugged peaks while large birds of prey fly overhead. This is not an... 

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Church of St. Klement.   Piran

Church of St. Klement., Piran

 7 Reviews  Unfortunately I could not go into the church when I have been there due to restauration works.The church is located on the far southern end of the town,close to the sea.On the tower there is also a... 

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Central market   Ljubljana

Central market, Ljubljana

 43 Reviews  One of the most distinguishable buildings surrounding the market is Bishop's palace. Originally in Renaissance style, it was later transformed with Baroque decoration, and it seems to have the most... 

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Radovljica   Bled

Radovljica, Bled

 1 Review  This town is nearby (about $1 )( 15 min) by bus. Spend a morning and return and eat by the bus station. Very informative for children too. Especially see the BEE MUSEUM.(See off the beaten path for... 

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Venetian house   Piran

Venetian house, Piran

 17 Reviews  The oldest building in town is this venetian house, in Tartiniev square. dating from the 15Th century. There's a relief under the second floor windows, that refer to some loving adventures of the... 

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Triple Bridges   Ljubljana

Triple Bridges, Ljubljana

 44 Reviews  The central element in touristy Ljubljana is this triple bridge. The central part is the original bridge, built in 1842 and designed by an Italian architect. In 1929, Joze Plecnik, trying to eliminate... 

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Prvomajski trg/square   Piran

Prvomajski trg/square, Piran

 8 Reviews  Prvomajski Square used to be the main square in Piran before they filled the harbour up and created Tartini square in the 1890's. Today the square is a quiet little place with a nice wine bar, a small... 

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Tivoli Park and Mansion   Ljubljana

Tivoli Park and Mansion, Ljubljana

 33 Reviews  A fun green space in Ljubljana is the vast park to the west of the city, known as Park Tivoli. You'll find a variety of activities here, but the best are either to relax or to walk. The building at... 

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Town hall   Piran

Town hall, Piran

 13 Reviews  Built in location of the former town hall dating from the 13Th century, this big palace from the 19Th century, preceding the filling of the square, is a modern structure, displaying some statues and... 

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Ljubljanica River   Ljubljana

Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana

 40 Reviews  There are several spot around the city center where to stroll along the Ljubljanka river. It is also possible to take a boat tour. The water offer nice reflections and a relaxing feeling. There are... 

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Maritime museum   Piran

Maritime museum, Piran

 9 Reviews  The Maritime Museum Sergej Masera is housed in the Gabrielli Palace. This was built in the middle of he 19th century. Here you can see exibits on marine archaeology (amphorae...) under a ground... 

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Ljubljana Church   Ljubljana

Ljubljana Church, Ljubljana

 33 Reviews  The Cathedral of St. Nicolas (Stolna cerkev sv. Nikolaja) dominates the silhouette of Ljubljana. It was built in Baroque style between 1701 and 1708. In 1996 the cathedral was equipped with a new... 

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Town Hall & town square   Ljubljana

Town Hall & town square, Ljubljana

 27 Reviews  Between 1717 and 1719, Gregor Macek led the renovation of the former palace built in 1584 by Peter Bezlav. Mixing Baroque and Classicist styles, it seems to have a nice interior, where I would like to... 

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Kongresni square   Ljubljana

Kongresni square, Ljubljana

 21 Reviews  A beautiful yellow Renaissance building houses the national Philharmonic orchestra, that according to a plaque in the facade was created in 1701. That seems to be wrong, meaning the construction of... 

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Serbian Orthodox Church   Ljubljana

Serbian Orthodox Church, Ljubljana

 11 Reviews  The Serbian Orthodox Church of SS. Cyril and Methodius was built between 1935 and 1940 by Serbian emigrants. The architectural interesting church consists of 5 domed towers with a golden crosses on... 

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Ljubljana – General

by Willettsworld

Ljubljana is one of the most relaxing capital city's I've ever visited. The city is fairly quiet with not that many local people walking around and also not much traffic clogging up the streets. Yes tourism is here but it doesn't stand out like a soar thumb like in other European city's as I suppose the city is fairly off the beaten track compared with other European destinations.But that doesn't mean there's no reason to visit here. Ljubljana has plenty of places to visit whether they be the city's castle which offers great views over the area from its hill top position, the fine museum's and art galleries or taking in the local culture with good local food and drink (especially the beer!). Plus, things are cheap here. Much cheaper than in other western European city's.I came here as my first port of call as part of a two week tour round Slovenia. It's easy to get to if travelling from...

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Triglav National Park

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Triglav National Park was created to preserve some of Slovenia's best Alpine landscapes, including Mount Triglav, Slovenia's tallest mountain. The park also includes Lake Bohinj, a georgeous Alpine lake, and the Savice waterfalls.

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Lake Bohinj

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Lake Bohinj is about 20km west of Lake Bled in Triglav National Park. It is less built up and crowded than Lake Bled because it is further from Ljubljana and the main highway. Lake Bohinj is a glacial lake that is located in a spectacular box canyon that features rugged cliffs on three sides that loom at least 2000 feet above the lake. The best views of the lake and the surrounding mountains are available from the top of the Vogel gondola at the southwestern end of the lake. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Mount Triglav and the other high peaks of the Slovene Alps.

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Lake Bled

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Lake Bled is a scenic lake that is locate about an hour's drive northof Ljubljana. It is surrounded by mountains and features a historic castle that looms above it on a high rocky outcropping. The castle dates back to around 1000AD, and assumed its existing form around 1700. There lake's other major architectural feature is the Church of the Assumption, which is located on an island at the lake's western end. Lake Bled is a popular summer and winter weekend destination for the residents of Ljubljana. As a result, it is best to visit during the week, when it is less crowded. There are numerous hotels around lake Bled, ranging from basic to upscale. Some of the hotels feature spas fed by the natural springs that feed the lake.

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Postojna Cave

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Postojna is one of Slovenia's two most famous and spectacular caves (the other is Skopjan, which is even larger). It is well worth touring. A small train takes vistors a mile into the mountain, where they then tour about 2km of the cave's most spectacular sections, which are full of dramatic stalactites and stalagmites. Some of the cave's chambers are over 100 feet tall and hundreds of feet long. The tours last about 90 minutes and are available in a number of languages, including Slovene, English, German, and Italian. The Postojna cave has over 20 km of passages. If you want to see sections which are not included on the regular tour, you can book special adventure tours that go into some of the caves more challenging and out-of-the-way sections.

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Predjama Castle

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Predjama Castle is an unusual castle in that it is built into a large cave opening on a mountainside. As a result, it was able to withstand long sieges, since the occupants could exit through the cave to get supplies. The castle was built in the late 1500s. Its most infamous resident was Arazem Jamski, who was a sort of Slovenian Robin Hood. The inside of the castle is rather plainly furnished, but the castle is still worth touring for its unusual construction and layout, and the views that you can get from the upper floors. You can also, for an extra fee, tour the cave. In August, the castle hosts a medieval-stlye tournament, complete with banquets and knights and other people in medieval costumes.

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Piran

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Piran is an old Ventian port town that occupies a peninsula that juts out into the Adriatic Sea. The streets of Piran are too narrow for cars, so you must park on the edge of town and walk in. We had fun wandering through the narrow streets and the harbor, and had a great meal at one of the town's many waterfront restaurants. Piran has a number of old interesting churches and a couple of small museums to tour. The best view of the town is available from the towers on the old city walls that loom above the town on the top of the hill.

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Ptuj - Sleeping beauty

by succccccubus

Ptuj is the oldest, 2000 years old town in Slovenia. It is not very crowded, because most of tourist visit only the west of country, so you can enjoy a peaceful holiday here.It is much easier to describe Ptuj's location between Slovenske gorice and Haloze and between Dravsko polje and Ptujsko polje than to write a short history of the city. Its history is rich and the city has numerous monuments to prove it. Its history reaches back to the Stone Age, but the city experienced its greatest flowering in the Roman period. The name originates in the times of Emperor Trajan, who granted the settlement city status and named it Colonia Ulpia Traiana Poetovio. In 69 A.D., Emperor Vespasian was elected in Ptuj, and the first written mention of the city of Ptuj is from the same year. Roman Poetovio developed into an important military, commercial, customs, and administrative center. Forty thousand...

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Maribor

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Maribor is Slovenia's second largest city and not a typical tourist destination. It offers a couple of interesting buildings like the city's castle or the old towers along the Drava river. You can also walk to some nearby destinations, like the surrounding hills where you can get a nice view over the town. Also, a walk along the Drava is recommendable. Due to its university, the town has a relatively young population.Unfortunately, it was raining heavily so that I didn't enjoy Maribor that much. Depending on how much you would like to see (visit the museum, walk up the hills etc.), plan 1 to 1 1/2 days for Maribor. More tips are avaiblable on my Maribor page.

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Bled

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Bled is a popular destination for hiking and to enjoy the landscape. Beside a small island with a church, it also has a castle to offer. A typical tourist destination, but nice for a daytrip. The town itself is not so exciting, if you are not into spa's, cafés wellness and such things.Bled is easy to reach from Ljubljana by bus. I would like to recommend it for half a day - a walk around lake Bled takes from 4 to 6 hourse and will give you an overview as well as the chance to visit all mayor sights. Add up to two hours, if you want to row (or be rowed) to the island.For further information, check out my Bled tips.

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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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