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Slovenia

An earthly paradise of snow-capped peaks, turquoise-green rivers and Venetian-style coastline, Slovenia enriches its natural treasures with harmonious architecture, charming rustic culture and sophisticated cuisine.

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Vršič Pass
Triglav National Park
Sitting at a view-enhanced elevation of 1611m, this mountain pass is about 13km southwest of Kranjska Gora, via a storied road that zigzags madly and…
Church of the Holy Trinity
Southwestern Slovenia
What attracts most people to this little church is the famous Dance of Death or Danse Macabre, a fresco that shows 11 skeletons leading the same number of…
Postojna Cave
Southwestern Slovenia
The jaw-dropping Postojna Cave system, a series of caverns, halls and passages some 24km long and two million years old, was hollowed out by the Pivka…
Škocjan Caves
Southwestern Slovenia
Touring the huge, spectacular subterranean chambers of the 6km-long Škocjan Caves is a must. This remarkable cave system was carved out by the Reka River,…
Ljubljana Castle
Ljubljana
Crowning a 375m-high hill east of the Old Town, this castle is an architectural mishmash, with most of it dating from the early 16th century when it was…
Predjama Castle
Southwestern Slovenia
Predjama Castle, 9km from Postojna, is one of Europe's most dramatic castles. It teaches a clear lesson: if you want to build an impregnable fortification…
Lipica Stud Farm
Southwestern Slovenia
The stud farm can be visited on very popular, 50-minute guided tours. The interesting, informative tours are available in a number of languages; a tour…
Vintgar Gorge
Lake Bled
One of the easiest and most satisfying half-day trips from Bled is to Vintgar Gorge, some 4km to the northwest of Bled village. The highlight is a 1600m…

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Postojna Cave
Southwestern Slovenia
The jaw-dropping Postojna Cave system, a series of caverns, halls and passages some 24km long and two million years old, was hollowed out by the Pivka…
Central Market
Ljubljana
Central Market is Ljubljana's larder and worth a trip to stock up on provisions or just have a good snoop (and sniff) around. Go first to the vast open…
Old Vine House
Maribor
Learn about Maribor's 400-year-old vine and Slovenian viniculture at Old Vine House, where you can taste local wine from its enormous collection. And don…
Mokrice Castle
Southeastern Slovenia
Mokrice Castle, 10km southeast of Brežice, is the loveliest fortress in the Posavje region. The castle dates from the 16th century, but there are bits and…
Vinska Klet Goriška Brda
Western Wine Regions
This wine cooperative, just downhill from Dobrovo Castle, has the largest wine cellar in Slovenia. It offers an excellent 90-minute 'Sommelier Tasting' (…
Odprta Kuhna
Ljubljana
The 'Open Kitchen' is an amazing food fair, with local and international specialities cooked on-site from many of the best restaurants around the city and…
Plečnik Colonnade
Ljubljana
This renovated covered walkway along the Ljubljanica River forms part of the city's Central Market.
Lipica Stud Farm
Southwestern Slovenia
The stud farm can be visited on very popular, 50-minute guided tours. The interesting, informative tours are available in a number of languages; a tour…
Triple Bridge
Ljubljana
Running south from Prešernov trg to the Old Town is the much celebrated Triple Bridge, originally called Špital (Hospital) Bridge. When it was built as a…
Škocjan Caves
Southwestern Slovenia
Touring the huge, spectacular subterranean chambers of the 6km-long Škocjan Caves is a must. This remarkable cave system was carved out by the Reka River,…
Mt Triglav
Triglav National Park
At 2864m, Mount Triglav is Slovenia's highest peak and a symbol of the country itself.
Tartinijev Trg
Piran
The pastel-toned Tartinijev trg is a marble-paved square (oval, really) that was the inner harbour until it was filled in 1894. The statue of a nattily…
Posavje Museum
Southeastern Slovenia
Housed in Brežice Castle, the Posavje Museum is one of provincial Slovenia’s richest museums, particularly for its archaeological and ethnographic…
Praetorian Palace
Koper
On the southern side of Titov trg is the white Praetorian Palace, a mixture of Venetian Gothic and Renaissance styles dating from the 15th century and the…
Plečnik House
Ljubljana
This small house in Trnovo is where local architect Jože Plečnik lived and worked for almost 40 years. There's an excellent introduction by hourly guided…

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Things to Know

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Transportation

Sustainable travel is key in Slovenia. From trains to cycling and even hiking, you'll see more in this compact country if you take it slow.

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Visa Requirements

With its rich culture and dramatic scenery, Slovenia is one of Europe's top destinations for independent travelers. Here's what you need to know about visas.

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Money and Costs

With affordable public transport, great food markets and discount cards, a visit to Slovenia needn't blow up your budget.

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Best Road Trips

The small European country offers big adventures through its photogenic forests, foothills and seaside towns.

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