Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 1 hr 12
San Giusto Castle (21 min) Imposing 15th-century castle & fort, now housing a museum of historical weapons & local history. Tartini Central Square (28 min) A monument sits in the center of this bustling square surrounded by bars & restaurants. Piazza Unità d'Italia (22 min) Huge square overlooking the sea, surrounded by grand buildings & cafes, with a landmark fountain. Praetorian Palace (11 min) This 15th-century Venetian Gothic castle houses tourist information & government offices. Lipica (26 min) Long-running stud farm dedicated to unique white stallions featuring tours & picturesque pastures. Grotta Gigante (27 min) Huge underground cave with stalactites & stalagmites, plus visitor center and guided tours. Vittoria Light (28 min) Lighthouse commemorating World War I sailors, sometimes open to the public for panoramic bay views. Revoltella Museum (24 min) Museum for the fine & decorative arts collection of a 19th-century baron in his elegant former home. Sečovlje Salina Nature Park (24 min) Park, nature, and wetland Rosandra Valley (28 min) Scenic ravine & valley featuring hiking trails, climbing gardens, waterfalls, woods & grottoes. Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire (21 min) Hilltop 14th-century cathedral built on a Roman temple, known for its elaborate frescoes & mosaics. Ponte Rosso (23 min) Scenic views are offered from this bridge on the canal which is lined with a selection of cafes. Miramare Castle (38 min) 19th-century castle commissioned by an archduke, with a park with rare plants & panoramic views. Risiera di San Sabba (13 min) Former rice factory, used by the Nazis as a concentration camp & now a modern commemorative museum. Skocjan Caves (22 min) Subterranean network of fossil-filled caves, a river & canyons in an unusual karst landscape. |