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The magnificent Baroque cathedral, dedicated to the patron saint
of fishermen, dates from the early 18th century, but was renovated
and had beautiful carved bronze doors added for the Pope's visit...
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Architect Joze Plecnik is largely responsible for the city of
Ljubljana being as neat and well-planned as it is, with his
insistence on classical lines and uniform dimensions. The...
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The imposing landmark castle towers over the city, offering
spectacular views of the Ljubljana River and the attractive skyline
of the old town, with the distant Alps providing a backdrop....
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The impressive National Museum of Slovenia is housed in a lovely
neo-Renaissance style palace, the most interesting and popular of
Ljubljana's many museums. The permanent exhibition consists...
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The quaint Ljubljana Zoo is situated in a forested area a short
walk from the city centre. The small size of the zoo gives visitors
a more intimate experience with opportunities to handle some of...
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Tivoli Park is a massive wooded area in Ljubljana. The park
covers an impressive five square kilometres and is the perfect
place for a picnic or evening stroll. Tivoli Park is a popular
place to...
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Slovenia's most popular destination, the charming town of Bled
exudes simply tourist appeal. Located just 45 minutes' drive from
the capital Ljubljana, many tourists make Bled the focus of...
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Slovenia's Postojna Cave is the most-visited cave complex in
Europe, and in its history as a tourist sight has welcomed nearly
200 million visitors to gape at its incredible karst...
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The only national park in Slovenia, Triglav National Park is
named after the highest peak in the Julian Alps, Mount Triglav.
Appearing on the Slovenian flag, the mountain is a symbol of
national...
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