Lovers of the mountains - the territory of mountaineering and downhill skiing, lovers of castle architecture - a country of castles, adherents of beach holidays believe that the Adriatic coast of Slovenia is the most successful choice . For everyone and for everyone in this tiny country, clinging to the sea mountains, there is something suitable . With an area of ​​about 20000 sq. Km . km, Slovenia is divided into 12 regions, each of which has its own climatic, landscape e and other features .. At first about the capital and metropolitan region. The history of Ljubljana is rich in events. The city was built on the ruins of an ancient Roman fortress. The city center is Ljubljana castle, located on a high hill above the old city. The date of its construction is unknown, and for the first time in the annals it is mentioned in 1144. He acquired his present appearance in the 16th century, when he was rebuilt after a major earthquake.

Of course, there is little left of the original buildings, except the chapel of St. George.

Town Hall, as usual, is built on the central square of the city. There are two very interesting fountains on it: the rivers of Carniolia and the fountain of Narcissus. A variety of churches are built, mostly in the 17th and 18th centuries, they adorn the city and make it unique. The most beautiful square of the city is rightly Presnhernov Trg, which is adjoined by the equally remarkable ensemble of Mikloshevicha Street and the most beautiful Miklosicha Park, this is perhaps the only example of park art in Slovenia.

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A symbol of the city is Triple bridge, which fan diverges over the river Ljubljanica. True, this bridge can not be attributed to monuments of antiquity: it was rebuilt at the beginning of the XX century, when the old bridge stopped coping with the traffic. On the bridge there are four dragon statues that reliably guard the bridge and delight with its exotic tourists.

Near to Ljubljana there are two famous lakes in Slovenia, Bled and Bohinj, to which all year-round lovers of beach and outdoor activities like

And the lake Bled also attracts tourists with a small island right in the middle of the lake . This island with a fantastic view of the church gives the lake a unique charm . Both lakes are in the mountains, at an altitude of about 500 meters above sea level, around both lakes rocks, mountain rivers , the bridge and, coniferous forests . On the outskirts of Lake Bled you can ride a ride, a very romantic walk turns out to be . All this together creates wonderful conditions for rest from everyday city fuss .. Extremely attractive for tourists Portoroz, the most modern resort Slovenia

The combination of the opportunity to swim in the Adriatic Sea, to take spa treatments and to use the thermal waters that Slovenia is so rich in make it unique . The richest nature of this region is a variety of flowers, palms, fruit and olive trees make it very picturesque . The climate here is soft and pleasant, which makes rest even more attractive . The resort infrastructure here is pretty standard: hotels with different tastes and wallet, restaurants, cafes, entertainment . Near the Proto-Gora - Predjamsky chateau . Built in the 12th century directly in the rock, it is the oldest and most unusual in Slovenia . In the 20th century the castle was reconstructed, now its appearance completely corresponds to the original .. Judging by the species, live in it the castle was not very pleasant, but safe, and ra and security and it was built, the manners prevailed among knights harsh, difficult without reliable walls had.

Near the castle - Postojna cave. This is a karst cave in length - with all branches about 20 meters. Now it is, in fact, a tourist attraction: sitting in a special train, you can ride through the cave, see what it is from the inside, admire the stone vaulted ceilings and underground reservoirs. In them, among other things, there lives a unique amphibian that is not found anywhere except Slovenian karst caves - European protey

Magic view of Lake Bled

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There are many opportunities in Slovenia and for fans of winter sports: slopes for skiers and snowboarders, plain trails for cross-country skiers, skates for skaters are all surrounded by the beautiful nature of Slovenia and equipped with an infrastructure without which this holiday could not take place. Among European tourists who really appreciate the opportunity to relax among unspoiled nature, but with the usual comfort level, Slovenia is a very attractive place.