Lake Bled  Lake Bled Lake Bled is perhaps the ultimate travel showcase destination in Slovenia`s Julian Alps. The lake, one of the largest in Slovenia, has been a popular vacation spot for over 100 years. In the middle of the lake is a small island, 565 feet wide and 260 feet long, with the picturesque Assumption of Mary Church being the sole building standing on its shores. Be sure to try a delicious Bled cream cake, sail away in a traditional pletna boat, and ring the `wishing bell` at the church on Bled Island. Whether you`re looking for a winter or summer getaway, the area in and around Lake Bled offers so much to visitors.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Lake Bled, Vila Bled, Lake Bled Promenade, Bled Island, Assumption of Mary Church, Triglav National Park, Triglav, Lake Bohinj, Pericnik Falls, Bled Castle, and so much more!
Ljubljana Ljubljana Ljubljana, long overlooked by American travelers in favor of adjacent European capitals like Vienna and Budapest, is now a city on the rise. Visitors only need a few moments to walk the pedestrian-only streets in the city center to feel the old-world historic charm, coupled with the youthful energy exuding from the local university population. Beautiful and vibrant, travelers will quickly learn that Ljubljana has a lot to offer to all who visit. You can sip a cup of coffee and enjoy live music in the Metelkova mesto commune, sail lazily along the winding Ljubljanica River, browse art galleries and take in a ballet, all within walking distance from each other.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Ljubljana Castle, Ljubljanica River, Metelkova mesto, Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Triple Bridge, Butchers` Bridge, Cobblers` Bridge, Congress Square, Preseren Square, Slovenska cesta, Mount Saint Mary, Tivoli Park, and so much more!
| Maribor Maribor Maribor, Slovenia`s second-largest city, feels cozy and provincial, but looks can be deceiving. Its young, cosmopolitan university population keeps the town lively year-round, and the city`s emphasis on promoting the arts resulted in Maribor being named the European Capital of Culture in 2012. Travelers will enjoy strolling the pedestrian-only streets of the historic Old Town, located on the picturesque Drava River. The hills and valleys around the city are known the world over for challenging hiking trails as well as expansive vineyards.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Main Square, Pohorje Ski Resort, Maribor Castle, Maribor Cathedral, Maribor Water Tower, Maribor Synagogue, Plague Column, Judgement Tower, Betnava Mansion, Maribor Regional Museum, Maribor Island, and so much more! | Savinja River Valley Savinja River Valley The towns of the Savinja River Valley are popular vacation destinations for travelers to Slovenia. The region is sure to make a memorable impression, noteworthy for a compact region such as this, where the river flows for just 63 miles from Rinka Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in Slovenia, to the Sava River south of the region`s two major towns, Celje and Laško. Laško is known as a spa town and the hometown of the popular Laško Brewery, which is Slovenia`s largest. Celje, the largest city in the region, is one of Slovenia`s most industrialized towns and is home to a number of historic buildings, such as a 13th-century Franciscan abbey and a 15th-century water tower which once was part of the town`s defensive infrastructure.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Savinja Alps, Celje, Laško, Rinka Falls, Zidani Most, Logar Valley, and so much more! | Slovenian Riviera Slovenian Riviera The Slovenian Riviera (Slovenska obala) is a popular seaside tourist destination, and has been since the times of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, when it was then referred to as the `Austrian Riviera`. It consists of a mere 29 miles of coastline on the Gulf of Trieste, sandwiched between Italy and Croatia. The towns on the Slovenian Riviera, such as Koper, Piran, Portorož, Strunjan, Izola, and Ankaran, all have considerable Italian influence, as the area was ruled by Italy for three decades in the 20th century. Perhaps the most popular beach in the country is Portorož Beach, one of the few sandy ones along the coast. Whether you`re looking for sun and sand, sightseeing, or yachting, the towns of the Slovenian Riviera have everything you`re looking for, and many points of interest you never realized you needed to see.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Koper, Piran, Portorož, Strunjan, Izola, Ankaran, Portorož Beach, Dragonja River, Praetorian Palace, Tartini Square, Strunjan Nature Reserve, and so much more! Slovenian Styria Slovenian Styria Slovenian Styria (called Štajerska in Slovene) is the southern third of the historic region of Styria. The landscape is a mix of pastoral scenes and industrialized towns and cities. The largest city in the region, Maribor, is one of the former Yugoslavia`s most industrialized cities and was integral to its economy. Today, Maribor and other similarly industrialized towns like Celje and Velenje are crucial to the success of the modern Slovenian economy. Beer and wine connoisseurs will recognize Styria for their aromatic hops, and its Ljutomer Riesling, a delightful palate-cleansing white wine. Rivers that flow in Slovenian Styria include the Drava; the Savinja; and in southern Styria, the country`s longest river, the Sava.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Maribor, Celje, Laško, Velenje, Brežice, Slovenj Gradec, Ptuj, Savinja River Valley, Logar Valley, Celje Castle, Pohorje Hills, Rinka Falls, and so much more!
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