Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 1 hr 5
San Giusto Castle (30 min) Imposing 15th-century castle & fort, now housing a museum of historical weapons & local history. Ponte Rosso (28 min) Scenic views are offered from this bridge on the canal which is lined with a selection of cafes. Škocjan Caves Regional Park (18 min) Protected within a regional park, this 4.15-sq.-km. area offers Reka River–carved limestone caves. Piazza Unità d'Italia (29 min) Huge square overlooking the sea, surrounded by grand buildings & cafes, with a landmark fountain. Nanos (54 min) Trails lead up this rugged karst plateau to a mountain hut overlooking wooded peaks & valleys. Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire (30 min) Hilltop 14th-century cathedral built on a Roman temple, known for its elaborate frescoes & mosaics. Lipica (15 min) Long-running stud farm dedicated to unique white stallions featuring tours & picturesque pastures. Rilke trail (28 min) Molo Audace (28 min) Originally built in 1751, this 200-m. stone pier is named after the Italian Navy destroyer Audace. Miramare Castle (36 min) 19th-century castle commissioned by an archduke, with a park with rare plants & panoramic views. Revoltella Museum (32 min) Museum for the fine & decorative arts collection of a 19th-century baron in his elegant former home. Vittoria Light (24 min) Lighthouse commemorating World War I sailors, sometimes open to the public for panoramic bay views. Rosandra Valley (37 min) Scenic ravine & valley featuring hiking trails, climbing gardens, waterfalls, woods & grottoes. Grotta Gigante (21 min) Huge underground cave with stalactites & stalagmites, plus visitor center and guided tours. Skocjan Caves (18 min) Subterranean network of fossil-filled caves, a river & canyons in an unusual karst landscape. |