Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 1 hr 20
Vittoria Light (35 min) Lighthouse commemorating World War I sailors, sometimes open to the public for panoramic bay views. Risiera di San Sabba (21 min) Former rice factory, used by the Nazis as a concentration camp & now a modern commemorative museum. Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire (29 min) Hilltop 14th-century cathedral built on a Roman temple, known for its elaborate frescoes & mosaics. Piazza Unità d'Italia (29 min) Huge square overlooking the sea, surrounded by grand buildings & cafes, with a landmark fountain. Miramare Castle (46 min) 19th-century castle commissioned by an archduke, with a park with rare plants & panoramic views. Grotta Gigante (35 min) Huge underground cave with stalactites & stalagmites, plus visitor center and guided tours. Praetorian Palace (17 min) This 15th-century Venetian Gothic castle houses tourist information & government offices. Tartini Central Square (35 min) A monument sits in the center of this bustling square surrounded by bars & restaurants. Ponte Rosso (30 min) Scenic views are offered from this bridge on the canal which is lined with a selection of cafes. Sečovlje Salina Nature Park (32 min) Park, nature, and wetland Molo Audace (32 min) Originally built in 1751, this 200-m. stone pier is named after the Italian Navy destroyer Audace. San Giusto Castle (29 min) Imposing 15th-century castle & fort, now housing a museum of historical weapons & local history. Lipica (33 min) Long-running stud farm dedicated to unique white stallions featuring tours & picturesque pastures. Revoltella Museum (31 min) Museum for the fine & decorative arts collection of a 19th-century baron in his elegant former home. Rosandra Valley (35 min) Scenic ravine & valley featuring hiking trails, climbing gardens, waterfalls, woods & grottoes. |