Covering some 577 hectares of pastureland, Velika Planina is the catchall name for a number of plateaus that come together to make the highest alpine pasture plateau in Slovenia. Just a short drive outside of Kamnik, hordes of herdsmen’s cottages sit at an altitude of over 1500 metres surrounded by pine forests. It is a …
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As one transcends the winding road up from Tolmin or descends the southside of Vršič mountain pass, they become mesmerised by ashes of turquoise appearing at their side. Steal a glance or two more and you realise it is an enchanting river, none other than the Soča. Along its banks, in its catchment area, several …
The many colours of autumn. #lakejasna#kranjskagora #triglavnationalpark #autumn #colours #theslovenia #igslovenia#igslovenia_mountains Photo credit: Instagram: Dragan Gavranovic Photography, Facebook: Dragan Gavranovic Photography WE: October 16 to October 22. Follow us: FACEBOOK: The Slovenia INSTAGRAM: @the.slovenia Tag your photos @the.slovenia or use #theslovenia to be featured on INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/the.slovenia/ and www.the-slovenia.com To discover other unique places in Slovenia, check out THE SLOVENIA BOOK – AN INSIDER’S GUIDE TO THE …
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Kranjska Gora is, not surprisingly, famous for its skiing and other winter sports. People from the area are often excellent skiers, as parents have their kids racing down the toughest runs as soon as they learn how to walk. Slovenia’s professional skiers have enjoyed a significant amount of success in World Cup and Olympic competitions …
When we travel, we usually want to get some little keepsakes that would remind us of the memories associated with the visited places once we are back home. We all want to be original and get something really special and unique, but in most cases, we end up buying the most typical and kitsch items …
Adventure awaits in Gozd Martuljek. Thank you @sasacrocy.loves for sharing this beautiful photo. #kranjskagora #theslovenia #forest #adventure #autumn #autumn #colours#stream Photo credit: Instagram: @sasacrocy.loves WE: October 23 to October 29. Source: www.instagram.com/sasacrocy.loves Follow us: FACEBOOK: The Slovenia INSTAGRAM: @the.slovenia Tag your photos @the.slovenia or use #theslovenia to be featured on INSTAGRAM www.instagram.com/the.slovenia/ and www.the-slovenia.com To discover other unique places in Slovenia, check out THE SLOVENIA BOOK – AN INSIDER’S …
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One of the leading members of Slovenia’s Impressionist movement, Ivan Grohar led a stereotypically impoverished and tumultuous life that was tragically cut short at the age of 43, just as he seemed poised to gain wider recognition for his work. Born in 1867 in the picturesque hillside village of Spodnja Sorica, which now lies in …
Triglav National Park, the only one of its kind in Slovenia, covers only 4% of the landmass, yet what a spectacular proportion it is. The park’s breathtaking landscape, including jagged peaks, expansive spruce forest, lush valleys and harmonious ecosystem has all been protected since the Alpine Conservation Park was founded back in 1924. Located in …
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RESULTS ARE IN! THE Slovenia is proud to announce the finalists for the 2018 Restaurant Awards. With over 165 restaurants and establishments taking part this year, competition has been high and participants have excelled themselves in giving voters an outstanding selection of top class foods to sample. Don’t forget to check in on Tuesday 27 …
Triglav gets its name because of its three peaks, the tallest of which measures 2864 metres and is the highest peak of the Julian Alps. Triglav National Park was founded in 1924, it covers over 840 square kilometres and is Slovenia’s only national park. This year marks the 240th anniversary of the first recorded ascent …
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