Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 1 hr 1
Lipica (10 min) Long-running stud farm dedicated to unique white stallions featuring tours & picturesque pastures. Ponte Rosso (21 min) Scenic views are offered from this bridge on the canal which is lined with a selection of cafes. Nanos (50 min) Trails lead up this rugged karst plateau to a mountain hut overlooking wooded peaks & valleys. San Giusto Castle (23 min) Imposing 15th-century castle & fort, now housing a museum of historical weapons & local history. Škocjan Caves Regional Park (14 min) Protected within a regional park, this 4.15-sq.-km. area offers Reka River–carved limestone caves. Miramare Castle (29 min) 19th-century castle commissioned by an archduke, with a park with rare plants & panoramic views. Revoltella Museum (25 min) Museum for the fine & decorative arts collection of a 19th-century baron in his elegant former home. Grotta Gigante (14 min) Huge underground cave with stalactites & stalagmites, plus visitor center and guided tours. Roman Theatre of Trieste (23 min) Compact Roman amphitheater dating to roughly the 1st century CE, with occasional performances. Rosandra Valley (29 min) Scenic ravine & valley featuring hiking trails, climbing gardens, waterfalls, woods & grottoes. Skocjan Caves (14 min) Subterranean network of fossil-filled caves, a river & canyons in an unusual karst landscape. Vittoria Light (17 min) Lighthouse commemorating World War I sailors, sometimes open to the public for panoramic bay views. Piazza Unità d'Italia (22 min) Huge square overlooking the sea, surrounded by grand buildings & cafes, with a landmark fountain. Molo Audace (21 min) Originally built in 1751, this 200-m. stone pier is named after the Italian Navy destroyer Audace. Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire (23 min) Hilltop 14th-century cathedral built on a Roman temple, known for its elaborate frescoes & mosaics. |