Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 1 hr 1
Grotta Gigante (23 min) Huge underground cave with stalactites & stalagmites, plus visitor center and guided tours. San Giusto Castle (23 min) Imposing 15th-century castle & fort, now housing a museum of historical weapons & local history. Risiera di San Sabba (21 min) Former rice factory, used by the Nazis as a concentration camp & now a modern commemorative museum. Slavnik (44 min) Mountain with trails over green meadows, a cafe at the summit & views reaching to the Adriatic Sea. Rosandra Valley (22 min) Scenic ravine & valley featuring hiking trails, climbing gardens, waterfalls, woods & grottoes. Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire (23 min) Hilltop 14th-century cathedral built on a Roman temple, known for its elaborate frescoes & mosaics. Revoltella Museum (27 min) Museum for the fine & decorative arts collection of a 19th-century baron in his elegant former home. Skocjan Caves (9 min) Subterranean network of fossil-filled caves, a river & canyons in an unusual karst landscape. Vittoria Light (25 min) Lighthouse commemorating World War I sailors, sometimes open to the public for panoramic bay views. Piazza Unità d'Italia (24 min) Huge square overlooking the sea, surrounded by grand buildings & cafes, with a landmark fountain. Ponte Rosso (23 min) Scenic views are offered from this bridge on the canal which is lined with a selection of cafes. Miramare Castle (36 min) 19th-century castle commissioned by an archduke, with a park with rare plants & panoramic views. Lipica (6 min) Long-running stud farm dedicated to unique white stallions featuring tours & picturesque pastures. Lokev - Jama VILENICA (4 min) Large limestone cave with stalactites, stalagmites & tunnels illuminated for public tours. Škocjan Caves Regional Park (10 min) Protected within a regional park, this 4.15-sq.-km. area offers Reka River–carved limestone caves. |