7 incredible places in Slovenia

Ljubljana

Slovenia may not be one of the most popular destinations for travel agencies, but it certainly hides much more than we expect. Caves of astonishing beauty, coastal villages and others in the mountains, all with their particular charm, beautiful old castles and natural spaces that seem taken from places of fantasy. All this is reason more than enough to consider a good trip to slovenia, discovering its most interesting points.

This time we are going to see some of the most amazing and incredible corners of Slovenia, a country with many contrasts and charming towns that are a beautiful picture at any time of the year. So write down all these amazing places so you don't miss any on your trip to Slovenia.

Ljubljana, the capital

Castle of Lubliana

The legend of this city tells that in the place where it is located, Jason and the Argonauts killed a monster in a swamp. The symbol of the city is dragons, and you can see them sometimes in its architecture. In addition, the baroque style invades many of the buildings in the small town. One of its essential visits, in addition to the river channels, is the Castle of Lubliana, located on the top of a hill which is accessed by a funicular. The views from this beautiful old castle are spectacular, the ideal place to discover the capital and its old town. Built in 1144, it was almost entirely renovated in the XNUMXth century. And best of all, your visit is totally free.

Snow in Kranjska Gora

Kranjska Gora city

This small town is in the upper valley of the Sava River, and it is one of the entrances to many of the ski slopes and the mountain passes, which is why it has become a very touristy town, with a new area that has grown rapidly to offer accommodation to all those who are going to do snow sports during the winter. Nearby we can also visit the Zelenci nature reserve or go hiking in Kepa.

An island with a church in Bled

Bled

Bled is synonymous with a big lake with a little island in which there is a church. Looking at their photos you will surely know what we are talking about. This lake is at the foot of the Julian Alps, and is a glacial lake. It is a very beautiful lake, but what makes it peculiar is its small island, where we can see an old church. To get there you have to hire one of the gondolas or boats that transport groups. When we reach the island we will still have to climb 99 steps to reach the beautiful church. On the other hand, another of the tourist attractions of Bled is its castle, on top of a cliff. From the castle there are beautiful views, as well as events and exhibitions on medieval life in Bled.

An ancient city in Ptuj

Ptuj

This city on the banks of the Drava River is located in this settlement since the Stone Age. In this city we can visit the great castle of the XNUMXth century, surrounded by beautiful buildings. It is a city full of history and beautiful corners, but not only can we enjoy it, since in the surroundings we will find forests and vineyards.

An underground canyon in the Skocjan Caves

Skocjan Caves

These caves are the only place that has been declared Heritage throughout Slovenia, making it one of the essential places to visit. They are millions of years old, and in prehistory they were even inhabited. There are six kilometers of passages, although tourists only do about three kilometers. Illuminated corridors, incredible rock formations and a bridge that is 47 meters above the river are some of the things we can see. We will also stop at the formations that seem to create a stone organ, one of its main attractions.

Predjama Castle in a cave

Predjama Castle

In Slovenia we can find countless castles in its ancient cities, but one of the most famous in the country is Predjama Castle, because it has been built in a cave. He is on a cliff and seems to come out of the cave. It is said that the Baron Erazem Luegger He stole from the rich to give to the poor, and after the assaults he hid in his cave. You can visit and enjoy the dungeons or the areas found in the original cave.

The incredible valley of Soca

Soca River Valley

This Soca river stands out for having an incredible turquoise tone, a very intense color that makes it look like a fantasy river. The river part of the Triglav Nature Park. After visiting all these small towns, this is an ideal place to rest in nature, with hiking trails or horseback riding. In its channel we also find small towns such as Kobarid or Bovec.


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