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Vipava Valley Discover the green land of fine culinary delights, year-round active adventures and breath-taking nature. Below Slovenia’s high Karst plateaus lies the Vipava Valley, representing the beauty cau- ght between the Alpine, Karst and the Mediterra- nean world, which basks in the sun. This is where the fine flavours of special wines mature, whe - re the succulent scents of maturing fruit spread, and where picturesque villages shimmer among the green hills. When the Bora wind blows thro- ugh the valley, it is wise to find shelter at one of the numerous wine cellars and taste the delica- cies produced by the Vipava soil. And when the sun caresses the landscape again, it is time to wander – whatever the time of year. Soča Valley Escape on an active break in the picturesque world of the River Soča. Its Valley is the leading outdoor destination in Slovenia, a place of acti- on, festivals and discoveries. The emerald green river enables various water sports, while nume- rous thematic trails run along the river and reve- al the heritage of the valley. It is here that the vi- brant River Soča shows its true character and shines in all its beauty, so be sure not to forget your camera. Piran Slovenia’s coastline may only cover a mere 47 ki- lometres – but it’s packed with enticing towns. None of them is more picturesque than Piran. The gem of the Slovene Riviera and one of the most beautiful settlements in the entire country, Piran is a historical harbour town set on a narrow peninsula, hemmed in on three sides by the Gu- lf of Trieste. Half a millennium of Venetian ru- le left its mark on the town, as you can proba- bly see from the architecture, and Venice itself is
just a two-and-a-half-hour drive away. Piran is si- milar to other walled towns along the Adriatic co- ast, such as Kotor and even Dubrovnik. And yet, it feels completely different – quieter and more pe- aceful. Ljubljana A lively, green city that combines the charm of a small capital and the self-confidence of large Eu - ropean cities, Ljubljana is the green capital of a green country. The area on either side of the river, with its picturesque bridges and central market, owes its distinctive appearance to great architect Jože Plečnik. This city of thousands of events is surrounded by parks and areas of protected na- ture, but don’t miss these three sites: 1. The Dragon Bridge, adorned with famous dra- gon statues, appears in the most recognisable images of Ljubljana. If you haven't had your pi- cture taken next to the Dragon Bridge, you can hardly claim to have visited Ljubljana. Its four sta- tues, which look slightly terrifying and almost re- al, are masterpieces that have been exciting ima- ginations since the bridge was first erected. 2. Ljubljana Castle, standing on a hill overloo- king the city, has been Ljubljana's main attra- ction for about 900 years. The castle's Viewing Tower and ramparts offer some of the most be- autiful views of the city, while the castle houses a museum exhibition of Slovenian history, a pu- ppet museum and a number of historical cham- bers, as well as the Chapel of St George, the Dungeon and a video presentation room called Virtual Castle. 3. Get acquainted with the life and works of fa - mous architect Jože Plečnik, who left an inde- lible mark on the Ljubljana cityscape. Visit Pleč - nik House to see the architect's home, preserved exactly as it was during his lifetime, and view the permanent exhibition showcasing his work..
Ljubljana je zeleni grad koji kombinuje šarm male prestonice i samopuzdanje velikih gradova Ljubljana is a green city that combines the charm of a small capital and the self- confidence of large European cities
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