Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these caves were hollowed out by the Reka river, which disappears underground before emerging 34km further on at the source of the Timava. An artificial passage leads to the dry caves, now adorned with concreti..

A superb glacial lake lying at the foot of Mt Triglav , Blejsko Jezero, or Lake Bled, as romantic and magical as they come, is without a doubt the most beautiful lake in the Alps. It has it all: the medieval castle perched on the rocky headland, the..

Located in the heart of Karst , the astounding 20km-long cave system of the Postojna Cave attracts tourists in droves. Close by are the Skocjan Caves, which though less visited actually constitute a more spectacular site and indeed have been classed..

Istria borders the Slovenian coast for just 47km. But every summer tourists flock to this short stretch, either to enjoy the charming towns of Izola and Piran, indulge in seawater therapy in Portoroz, enjoy water sports in an ocean whose temperature ..

When strolling through the old quarter of Ljubljana , be sure to walk across the Triple Bridge, one of the most splendid sights of the capital. Joze Plecnik flanked the original bridge with two pedestrian bridges. Equally emblematic is the Dragon ..

A veritable symbol of the whole country, Triglav is Slovenia's only national park. Located in the heart of the Julian Alps , the landscape of the park is enough to take your breath away: be sure to see Lake Bohinj , a strikingly beautiful glacial l..

Making your way along the levees of the salt pans of the Secovlje Nature Park on foot or by bike certainly makes for an original experience. You will come across the deserted houses of salters, timeless landscapes, herons and seagulls galore… There i..

The perfectly clear turquoise waters of the Soca draw fishermen, swimmers and kayakers. Waterfalls, narrow gorges and rapids punctuate the flow of one of the most beautiful rivers in Europe. There are some superb stretches in the vicinity of the vill..

There are two good reasons to visit Predjama Castle: the imposing building itself, which is built into the rock face like some kind of inaccessible hideaway, and the 6km-long underground galleries of the cave. The castle has been the scene of many fa..

Effigies of the bishops of Ljubljana that have been cast into the portal of the Stolnica Cerkev Sv. Nikolaja welcome you into this Baroque masterpiece. A replica of the Church of the Gesù in Rome, its frescoes, the magnificence of its altar and the g..

The Neanderthal flute, which was made out of a bone, is without doubt the most prestigious exhibit in the National Museum of Slovenia in Ljubljana. The country's oldest museum showcases Slovenia's cultural and natural historical heritage with its pre..

Slovenian art from the Early Middle Ages up to the 20C is showcased in the National Gallery, which is located in a quiet district of the capital. In chronological order, the fine collection runs through the centuries and reveals the treasures of a gr..

The national stud farm of the village of Lipica owes its reputation to the breeding of lipizzans , the stallions with the famous white coat. The horses have been selected and trained here since 1580, and today they are the pride of the Spanish Ridin..

Amid the stones and vines of the village of Hrastovlje stands the bell tower of an exceptionally fine church: Cerkev Sv. Trojice, whose walls are entirely covered with frescoes. This Paupers' Bible uniting the sacred and the profane is a testament ..

Founded in 1160 and dissolved in 1782, the Carthusian Monastery at Zice is tucked away in the heart of a beautiful forest and the atmosphere remains conducive to reflection. The renovated buildings and majestic ruins continue to evoke the lives of th..

Logarska Valley is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful valleys in the Alps. Hire a bike and cycle along the 9km-long charmingly rural road that winds its way through meadows, forests and streams. Take a break at one of the tourist farms . Close by..