Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 57 min
San Giusto Castle (28 min) Imposing 15th-century castle & fort, now housing a museum of historical weapons & local history. Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire (28 min) Hilltop 14th-century cathedral built on a Roman temple, known for its elaborate frescoes & mosaics. Nanos (46 min) Trails lead up this rugged karst plateau to a mountain hut overlooking wooded peaks & valleys. Lipica (11 min) Long-running stud farm dedicated to unique white stallions featuring tours & picturesque pastures. Slavnik (40 min) Mountain with trails over green meadows, a cafe at the summit & views reaching to the Adriatic Sea. Škocjan Caves Regional Park (6 min) Protected within a regional park, this 4.15-sq.-km. area offers Reka River–carved limestone caves. Rosandra Valley (28 min) Scenic ravine & valley featuring hiking trails, climbing gardens, waterfalls, woods & grottoes. Lokev - Jama VILENICA (9 min) Large limestone cave with stalactites, stalagmites & tunnels illuminated for public tours. Piazza Unità d'Italia (29 min) Huge square overlooking the sea, surrounded by grand buildings & cafes, with a landmark fountain. Grotta Gigante (23 min) Huge underground cave with stalactites & stalagmites, plus visitor center and guided tours. Skocjan Caves (6 min) Subterranean network of fossil-filled caves, a river & canyons in an unusual karst landscape. Vittoria Light (26 min) Lighthouse commemorating World War I sailors, sometimes open to the public for panoramic bay views. Predjama Castle (28 min) 13th-century castle built in cliff face cave, with restored living areas, dungeons & secret tunnel. Ponte Rosso (28 min) Scenic views are offered from this bridge on the canal which is lined with a selection of cafes. Revoltella Museum (32 min) Museum for the fine & decorative arts collection of a 19th-century baron in his elegant former home. |