Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 1 hr 2
Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire (23 min) Hilltop 14th-century cathedral built on a Roman temple, known for its elaborate frescoes & mosaics. Roman Theatre of Trieste (22 min) Compact Roman amphitheater dating to roughly the 1st century CE, with occasional performances. Risiera di San Sabba (22 min) Former rice factory, used by the Nazis as a concentration camp & now a modern commemorative museum. Revoltella Museum (24 min) Museum for the fine & decorative arts collection of a 19th-century baron in his elegant former home. Škocjan Caves Regional Park (15 min) Protected within a regional park, this 4.15-sq.-km. area offers Reka River–carved limestone caves. Piazza Unità d'Italia (21 min) Huge square overlooking the sea, surrounded by grand buildings & cafes, with a landmark fountain. Miramare Castle (28 min) 19th-century castle commissioned by an archduke, with a park with rare plants & panoramic views. Rosandra Valley (28 min) Scenic ravine & valley featuring hiking trails, climbing gardens, waterfalls, woods & grottoes. San Giusto Castle (22 min) Imposing 15th-century castle & fort, now housing a museum of historical weapons & local history. Molo Audace (20 min) Originally built in 1751, this 200-m. stone pier is named after the Italian Navy destroyer Audace. Vittoria Light (16 min) Lighthouse commemorating World War I sailors, sometimes open to the public for panoramic bay views. Grotta Gigante (13 min) Huge underground cave with stalactites & stalagmites, plus visitor center and guided tours. Skocjan Caves (15 min) Subterranean network of fossil-filled caves, a river & canyons in an unusual karst landscape. Lipica (12 min) Long-running stud farm dedicated to unique white stallions featuring tours & picturesque pastures. Ponte Rosso (20 min) Scenic views are offered from this bridge on the canal which is lined with a selection of cafes. |