SLOVENIA

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Alpe Adria Trail - Details: Stages, Cycling Route ...

November 15th, 2023

The 720-kilometre Alpe-Adria Trail is a long-distance hiking trail that stretches from the Grossglockner mountain in Austria through Slovenia and ends at the Adriatic Sea in Italy. It covers approximately 448 miles and passes through diverse landscapes, including alpine regions, forests, lakes, and cultural heritage sites. The trail allows hikers to experience the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Alps, the Julian Alps, and the Karst region as it traverses through three countries. It

Karst Region, Slovenia - Top 7 Things to See

September 5th, 2023

The view of the enchanting Mediterranean towns of the Adriatic Sea and the olive and vineyards, cherry and peach trees of the 160-hectare Karst region are painted in golden sunlight. Who would have thought that wonderful things are hidden beneath the surface? More than 8000 karst caves and sinkholes are found here, excavated and made accessible by underground karst rivers. Behind the Slovenian coast, the landscape is dotted with stone houses. Coming here, the thirsty visitor is offered excellen

Wine Routes, Regions, and Maps of Slovenia

September 2nd, 2023

The average tourist may be surprised at the good quality of Slovenian wines. Still, those familiar with European wine culture know that Slovenia has an important place in it. Those who want to gain a deeper insight into the local wines will find wine routes in the country. You can learn about a wide range of Slovenian wines through them, from the deep red Teran wines of the Istrian region to the sparkling white wine of Goriska Brda. Local wines are also offered in shops and restaurants. Grapes

Vinag - The Oldest Wine Cellar

August 28th, 2023

What is the symbol of Maribor? You might think this city has no special attraction that could be a symbol, but that’s a mistake. Few people know about it just because it is underground, so you practically walk over it during sightseeing. On Svobode Trg, the Freedom Square, a huge barrel and a sign indicating that you are passing through the old wooden gate to one of Central Europe's largest classic wineries. * In its 20,000 m2 area, its passages meander for 2 kilometres. * The cellar is 18 m

Goricko Landscape Park, Slovenia 2023

August 18th, 2023

Goricko Landscape Park is located in the northernmost part of Slovenia, part of the Mura region on the left bank of the Mura River. This is perhaps the least developed area of the country, which is why the state has set itself the goal of catching up in recent years. Its 462 km2 area includes a total of 90 villages and 23,000 inhabitants. It's a fairytale region surrounded by three other landscape parks: the Austrian Naturpark Raab, the Hungarian Őrség National Park and the Kerka-mente Nature P

Koroška Region - All You Need to Know

August 16th, 2023

The Koroška region is highly respected as the cradle of the Slovenian nation. Once, a huge area became two: Kärnten (in Austria) and Koroška (in Slovenia) after the referendum. It was once part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but after World War I, this region became a point of dispute. As a result, what was once a single region became part of two different countries adjacent to each other. For those who travel to Slovenia to admire the beauty of nature, the region offers itself as an idyllic

Pomurska Region, Slovenia 2023

February 17th, 2023

Vast fields, soft hills, floating mills, healing waters, vineyards, unique dialects, and hospitable people are the components of the Pomurska region in the eastern part of Slovenia. It belongs to the Mura Statistical Region, the country's most significant agricultural area. Most tourists come here for the spas, and Radenci is at the top. Its therapeutic water has been used for therapeutic purposes for more than 120 years. But Banovci is also famous and notable for being the first in Europe to o

Idrija, Slovenia - Top 3 Attractions

December 30th, 2022

The city of Idrija, with 12,000 inhabitants, lies in a basin between hills at the confluence of karst and subalpine landscapes. The half-millennium history of mercury mining in the city has left an extremely rich and valuable technological and cultural heritage. In the summer of 2012, the city was also a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its mercury mines, which, together with the Spanish Almadén, were the world’s largest producers of mercury. And mining has impacted not only the city’s economy

Brezice Top 5 Attractions - Slovenia 2023

October 14th, 2022

Its border location has given both residents an advantage and a disadvantage in Brezice's turbulent history. It played a strategic role during the Turkish wars, and the Habsburg Empire provided huge sums of money to strengthen the city's defence system. Proof of this is the castle, which is still in excellent condition, where the Posavje Regional Museum now operates. However, the Military Border Guard also caused much trouble for the city. It was first occupied by the Turks, then by the Germans

Ajdovscina - Top 7 Attractions, Slovenia 2023

October 7th, 2022

Ajdovscina is the largest settlement in the Vipava Valley, the economic and cultural center of the region. It could be a completely average small Slovenian town, but it is not. It is the only city in Slovenia founded by the Romans and is still surrounded by city walls in an almost intact condition. Ajdovscina's name was made known far and wide by artists such as the painter and graphic artist Veno Pilon or the Renaissance painter born here, Anton Cebej. Map - Where is Ajdovscina located? Ajd

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