Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 1 hr 7
San Giusto Castle (28 min) Imposing 15th-century castle & fort, now housing a museum of historical weapons & local history. Grotta Gigante (32 min) Huge underground cave with stalactites & stalagmites, plus visitor center and guided tours. Piazza Unità d'Italia (28 min) Huge square overlooking the sea, surrounded by grand buildings & cafes, with a landmark fountain. Revoltella Museum (30 min) Museum for the fine & decorative arts collection of a 19th-century baron in his elegant former home. Praetorian Palace (17 min) This 15th-century Venetian Gothic castle houses tourist information & government offices. Skocjan Caves (17 min) Subterranean network of fossil-filled caves, a river & canyons in an unusual karst landscape. Ponte Rosso (29 min) Scenic views are offered from this bridge on the canal which is lined with a selection of cafes. Vittoria Light (34 min) Lighthouse commemorating World War I sailors, sometimes open to the public for panoramic bay views. Lipica (24 min) Long-running stud farm dedicated to unique white stallions featuring tours & picturesque pastures. Slavnik (31 min) Mountain with trails over green meadows, a cafe at the summit & views reaching to the Adriatic Sea. Risiera di San Sabba (19 min) Former rice factory, used by the Nazis as a concentration camp & now a modern commemorative museum. Istarske Toplice (42 min) Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire (27 min) Hilltop 14th-century cathedral built on a Roman temple, known for its elaborate frescoes & mosaics. Rosandra Valley (30 min) Scenic ravine & valley featuring hiking trails, climbing gardens, waterfalls, woods & grottoes. |