Slovenia - attractions

Slovenia is chosen as the main place for recreation by those who already know about beautiful landscapes, picturesque hills and cozy hotels . This country, whose attractions are very diverse, attracts tourists and unexplored places, rich culture and delicious cuisine. Unlike most European cities, life even in the capital, Ljubljana , flows slowly and calmly, so here are created ideal conditions for studying natural, architectural and cultural attractions.

Natural attractions

When deciding what to see in Slovenia, the leading place is occupied by natural attractions, which in a small territory of the country is represented by a record number. Among the most famous of them are the following:

1. Two lakes, which are considered one of the most beautiful water bodies in Europe. They are located in the Julian Alps and are called Bohinj and Bled .
2. In addition, it is recommended to visit Divya or the Wild Lake , located near the town of Idrija , which is an open-air museum and is characterized by the purest emerald water. Noteworthy are the Triglav lakes , a complex that consists of 7 permanent and several variable lakes.
3. Caves are also among the natural attractions of the country. There are a lot of them, but the most visited is the Postojna pit , which is a system of karst caves. No less significant are the Shkocsian caves , which are engaged in a territory of 6 km. They attract tourists with low underground waterfalls, as well as a canyon with an interesting education (a kind of bridge), created by nature itself. Another famous cave of the country is Vilenica .
4. To the natural attractions of Slovenia is the mountain river Radovna , next to which a delightful alpine corner was formed. She created a canyon, which is located near the Bled lake. For a long time the place was impassable, and only after 1861 there were built special wooden bridges across the picturesque gorge. They take tourists to another sightseeing in Slovenia - a 16-meter waterfall "Noise" .
5. Tourists should definitely take a walk in the valley of the Soča River , which flows into the Adriatic Sea. Here tourists will see a rare marble trout and other types of fish, as well as the railway bridge-record holder "Solkan" .
6. Extremely interesting are the waterfalls of Slovenia . The most famous of them are: Savica , which is a cascade of their two waterfalls, Kozyak - it flows down into the cave and is surrounded by a rock, like an inverted bowl, Perichnik - flows down from the highest mountain of the Julian Alps, Mount Triglav .
7. The highest point of the Slovenian Alps is the Triglav National Park , located in the north-west of the country. Here, nature is preserved in its original form, so there are no tourist buildings, but pedestrian tourism and skiing are well developed. In summer, rafting and other types of water extreme attracts travelers.
8. Another protected natural area is Logarska Dolina , which stretches for 7 km in the north of Slovenia. It is interesting for beautiful waterfalls: Rinka, Suchica and Palenk . Tourists are offered to jump with a parachute or to master rock climbing, and also to swim on a kayak or to visit one more cave - Klemench .

Architectural sights of the cities of Slovenia

The attractiveness of Slovenia lies in the fact that all the cities in the country are compact, including the capital, Ljubljana. To get around them and see all the sights, it will not take long, but they are so diverse that travelers can not get bored.

To understand the culture and learn the history of Slovenia, it is possible for such architectural sights as:

• Franciscan Church of the Annunciation (Ljubljana);
• St. Martin's Church (Bled);
• Church of St. George (Piran);
• Square Presherna in Ljubljana and Tartini in Piran , where there are many unique architectural structures.

Ljubljana is interesting for tourists with picturesque streets and old quarters, as well as a boat trip along the Ljubljanica River and an excursion to Ljubljana Castle . Other famous castles of the country include: Predjam , Bled , Otočec , Ptuj , Geverkenegg , Shtanel, Kromberk , Shkofya Loka, Mariborsky .

The country is famous for a large number of monasteries, which are located in different parts of the country, and many of them have been preserved in good condition. There are about 30 of them, and only 5 of them are female:

1. Some have a very impressive age, so, the Stoic monastery is over 900 years old. In the Kartuzian Monastery of Pleterje , the exhibition of the oldest manuscripts is presented, and also here the alcoholic drink "Viljamovka" is made, famous for being made on the basis of a pear located inside the bottle.
2. It is popular with tourists and the Minorite Monastery in Olimje. In 1015 a fortress was erected in this place, in the middle of the 16th century it was rebuilt under the castle, and in the 17th century a monastery arose there. It is located in a very picturesque place, among green hills.
3. A very interesting architecture is a monastery in Olympia , it is located on the territory of a castle built in the Renaissance style. Travelers should definitely visit the legendary Franciscan monastery in Kostanjevice.

Slovenia - what to see, cultural attractions

It will also be possible to draw a lot of interesting things from museums that are open in all cities. Some of them are the same as in other European countries, for example, the National Museum of Slovenia , its exposition tells about the Slovenian people, its way of life and history. But there are some that you will not find anywhere else, for example, a museum of beekeeping, in Slovenia this industry is very popular, and the museum tells about its traditions.

Other famous museums in Slovenia include:

• Museum of Contemporary Art ;
• railway museum ;
• ethnographic open-air museum ;
• a historical museum in Maribor dedicated to the First World War ;
• Museum of Alpine dairy farming .

Other sights of Slovenia

When deciding what to look for in Slovenia , it is worth paying attention to other interesting objects. For adults, tours with a visit to Cooglo wine cellars , where you can taste the most famous types of wines, will be interesting.

In the country there are open farms such as deer , and a stud farm in Lipica . In such places it is interesting not only for children, but also for adults. For example, at a stud farm unique breeds of horses are grown, it was discovered in the 16th century and still operates. On the territory of the plant there is a unique collection of various carriages and wagons, which was assembled for a long time by a local loudspeaker.