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Hall In Cave Postojnska Jama

It is the longest cave system in the country as well as one of its top tourism sites. The caves were created by the Pivka River. 5.3 km of the caves are open to the public, the longest publicly accessible depth of any cave system in the world.The visitor’s curiosity is satisfied by facts about the formation of caves, a guided visit through passages and chambers and, above all, by observing the stalactites hanging from the ceiling, the stalagmites growing up from the floor, the pillars formed when stalactites and stalagmites meet, the folds of calcite curtains and the other sequences of fantastic shapes and forms.The desire for knowledge has also prompted experts in karst phenomena and life in the karst to research the special geological features of the cave, the formation and development of speleothems (the generic term for calcite formations in caves), and the living creatures that are found in caves – both those that have strayed underground by chance and those that have adapted to life in eternal darkness.

The Emerald River Soca

The Soca Valley was the stage of major military operations including twelve battles on the Italian front in World War I between May 1915 and November 1917 in which over 300,000 Austro-Hungarian and Italian soldiers lost their lives. Some people in Slovenia call the river "the Emerald Beauty" because of its emerald green waters. It is said to be one of the rare rivers in the world which retain such a colour throughout their length. Soca belongs in Triglav National Park.

One Of The Seven Triglav Seas

The Triglav Lakes Valley (Slovene: Dolina Triglavskih jezer) is a rocky hanging valley in the Julian Alps in Slovenia, below the sheer sides of mountains Ticarica and Zelnarica to the southwest of Triglav. It is above the tree line and is geologically Alpine Karst - therefore it is also called the sea of stone. In contrast to common belief there are ten and not seven lakes in the valley. The lowest lying lake is Crno jezero (the Black Lake) at an altitude of 1294 m above sea level - it is positioned above the rocky slope of Komarca. The Alpine Newt (Triturus alpestris lacusnigri, Slovenian: Planinski pupek), endemic to the Alps, lives in it. Below Ticarica (altitude 1676 m) there are two interconnected lakes known as Dvojno jezero (the Double Lake). At the height of 1838 m lies Veliko jezero or Jezero v Ledvici (the Great Lake or Lake at Ledvica). This is the largest and the deepest of these lakes. The highest is Jezero v Podstenju (the Lake at Podstenje), which is located at an altitude of 1993 metres.

Our Highest Mountain Triglav (altitude 2864 m)

As a real sLOVEnian of course I have been there. While its name, meaning "three-headed", can describe its shape as seen from the valley of Bohinj. Triglav's shape can also be seen in the Slovenian coat of arms, on the flag of Slovenia and on the Slovenian 50 Eurocent coin. At the top of the mountain stands the Aljazev stolp (Aljaz Tower) which is a Slovenian landmark and an important symbol of the country. Just for a record.. everyone who climbs the mountain at his/her first time is spanked over his/her butt.. hehe.. this is an old habit.

Castle In Front Of Cave Postojnska Jama

The distance from Postojna to Predjama, the hamlet below Predjama Castle, is 9 kilometres. There are many interesting sights along the way, including the Black Cave, the Pivka Cave, the Island Cave and Betalov Spodmol, where Palaeolithic artefacts have been found. Predjama itself retains something of an antique character in its buildings, which were once part of the castle’s economy (the granary) or served religious purposes (the little Gothic church of Our Lady of Sorrows). But the main objective of the visit is the castle perched high up in the cliff, whose owners and inhabitants have spread its fame far and wide. In its present Renaissance form, the castle dates from the 16th century, but some features of the old cave castle from past centuries still survive. Among them is the section which according to legend contained the living quarters of the robber knight Erazem.

Bled Lake With Castle On Shore And Church On The Island

Bled is famous for the glacial Lake Bled, which makes it a major tourist attraction. Perched on a rock overlooking the lake is the iconic Bled Castle. Arnold Rikli from Switzerland contributed significantly to the development of Bled as a health resort in the 2nd half of the 19th century. Due to its mild climate, Bled has been visited by aristocratic guests from all across the world. Today it is an important convention centre and tourist resort, offering a wide range of sport activities (golf, fishing, horseback-riding) and is a starting point for mountain treks and hikes. A small island in the middle of the lake is home to a church; visitors frequently ring its bell for good luck. Human traces from prehistory have been found on the island. Before the church was built, there was a temple consecrated to Ziva, the Slavic goddess of love and fertility. One can get to the island on a traditional boat called Pletna.The town is known in Slovenia for its vanilla-and-cream pastry called kremna rezina or kremsnita. The name is derived from the German word Cremeschnitte, literally meaning 'cream slice'. The island on Lake Bled has 99 steps. A local tradition at weddings is for the husband to carry his new bride up these steps, during which the bride must remain silent.

Wanna play Golf in beautiful enviroment?

Bled with its surrounding is one of the most beautiful Alpine resorts with a mild, healing climate and the longest bathing season. Bled is visited by golfers from all over the world, who are attracted by one of the finest golf course in Europe. The vicinity of several others golf courses, magnificent scenery and top-level hotel services guarantee the most interesting, varied and relaxing golf vacation.

My favourite Ski-Resort Vogel (altitude 1800 m) In Triglav National Park

You can see Triglav in the background. In 2001 a new modernized cable car with a higher capacity started transporting passengers to Vogel. Special summer programmes will be organized to get people to know this beautiful mountain resort - its flora and its fauna and the times in its history, when only Alpine herdsmen with their herds enjoyed the beauties of Vogel. There is a beautiful vista to Julian Alps and also to the Bohinj Lake in the Bohinj Valley below Vogel.

Piran and Portoroz Bay

Piran is an old Mediterranean town situated at the tip of the Piran peninsula along the Gulf of Piran. The town resembles a large open-air museum, with medieval architecture and a rich cultural heritage. Narrow streets and compact houses give the town its special charm. Piran is the administrative centre of the local area and one of Slovenia's major tourist attractions.Piran is the birthplace of composer and violinist Giuseppe Tartini (born April 8, 1692), who played an important role in shaping its cultural heritage. The town's main square, Tartini Square (Slovenian: Tartinijev trg, Italian: Piazza Tartini), is named after him. To mark the 200th anniversary of Tartini's birth, the people of Piran decided to erect a monument in his honour. Venetian artist Antonio dal Zotto was commissioned to create the larger-than-life bronze statue of the "maestro", which was eventually mounted on its pedestal in 1896. The statue dominates the square, overlooked by the Cathedral of St. George. Portoroz (Portorose in Italian, literally "Port of Roses") is a coastal town in Slovenia and one of the country's largest tourist areas. Belonging to the Municipality of Piran and inhabited by 3,000 people, Portoroz is home to a marina, casino, and numerous sporting facilities. There is also a small international airport in nearby Secovlje. Portoroz was host to the International Physics Olympiad in 1985 and to the European Universities Debating Championships in 2001.

The Secovlje salts flats

The Secovlje salts flats are the northernmost salt flats in the Mediterranean. The salt is produced in the traditional way based on a 700-year-old method that harmonizes man and nature. Over the centuries, a unique habitat has formed for halophytic plants and animals and migrating birds. The cultural heritage, which reflects centuries of work by saltmakers, is extremely rich.

Vineyard from Stajerska

Yeah.. sLOVEnia is also a wine counrty. The best sLOVEnian wines are from Stajerska (Styria) and Primorska region.

Zice Carthusian Monastery

The Sv. Janez Krstnik Valley with its mighty Zice Carthusian Monastery from 1165 is a unique monument to the history of the life of monks. It offers a mysterious serenity that allows visitors a retreat from civilization. The monastery of brothers closed in the 18th century, but the monks’ houses, dining room, kitchen, and church remained.

Castle Above Our Capital City Ljubljana At Last December

According to archeological surveys, the area of the present castle has been settled continuously since 1200 BC, when the first settlements and later fortifications were built. The castle was first mentioned in 1144 as a seat of the Carinthian dukes Spanheim. In the 15th century, the castle was enlarged with a complete wall and towers at the entrance, where a drawbridge was placed. A chapel was also built at that time. In the 16th and 17th centuries, other objects were gradually built.Because it was not a home of a ruler or another important noble person and because a fortification in the area was no longer required, the castle started to lose its importance. The maintenance costs were too high so the castle began to crumble.In the 19th century, the castle was redesigned partially as a prison and partially as a military stronghold, making it less popular among the citizens.

The Lipizzan, or Lipizzaner (Slovene Lipicanec), is a breed of horse closely associated with the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, Austria where the finest representatives demonstrate the haute ecole or "high school" movements of classical dressage, including the highly controlled, stylized jumps and other movements known as the "airs above the ground." The Lipizzan breed dates back to the 16th century, when it was developed with the support of the Habsburg nobility. The breed takes its name from one of the earliest stud farms established, located near the Kras village of Lipica (spelled "Lipizza" in Italian), in modern-day Slovenia.

Here is the photo of the Lipizzan from Lipica.. enjoy in look of this unique and beautiful origin sLOVEnian horse..

Zelenci Springs is the source of the river Sava near Kranjska Gora in northwestern Slovenia.

At Zelenci Springs, water from an underground stream originating in the Planicalake. The area gets its name from this brilliant green colour (Zelen means 'green' in Slovene). Zelenci is a nature reserve1992 and is home to many endangered animal and plant species. Valley re-emerges via a two-metre deep green since

The lake formed by the springs has a constant temperature of between 5 and 6 °C all year round. From the lake, the water runs into a 200-metre wide and one-kilometre long marshland. The actual riverbed is not formed until after this at Podkoren, below Vitranc.

Lake Cerknica (Slovenian Cerkniško jezero) is an intermittent lake near Cerknica in Inner Carniola, a region of Slovenia. When full, it is the largest lake in the country. It lies in the southern part of Cerknica polje. The surface of the lake can reach up to 38 km² and the surface level varies from 546 to 551 metres above sea level.

Lake Cerknica is an important wildlife resort, especially as a nesting place for several bird species.

Strabo in his Geography (7.5) mentions a "marsh called Lougeon" (helos Lougeon kaloumenon) which has been identified with Lake Cerknica, Lougeon being Strabo's Greek rendition of a local toponym, perhaps of Illyrian origin. It is Romanized as Lugeum.

Some more photos of river Soca

The Soča (in Slovenian) or Isonzo (in Italian) or Sontig (in old German) is a 140 km long river that flows through Western Slovenia and North-Eastern Italy. An Alpine river in character, its source lies in the Trenta valley in the Julian Alps of Slovenia at around 1100 metres of altitude. The river runs past Slovenia's highest peak, Triglav (2864 m) before heading south past the towns of Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin, Nova Gorica and Gorizia, entering the Adriatic Sea close to the Italian town of Monfalcone.

The kozolec (dual kozolca; pl kozolci) is a freestanding vertical drying rack found chiefly in Slovenia. They are permanent structures, primarily made of wood, upon which fodder for animals is dried. Though a practical structure, the kozolec is often artistically designed and handcrafted and is thought by Slovenes to form a distinctive form of vernacular architecture. that marks Slovene identity.

   The most decorative toplar, at Bistrica near Mokronog

The kozolec can be found throughout Slovenia except in the Prekmurje region and the Slovene Littoral. Kozolci are found in about 80% of Slovenia. Similar forms can be found as well in Friuli in Italy and in the East Tyrol region of Austria. In Austria it is called Harpfe or Köse.

    Kozolec known as single-rack type near Preddvor

Other names for the kozolec are kazuc, stog and toplar. The former is very colloquial and is usually attached to the single, stretched form known as the enojni. The stog is commonly found in Upper Carniola and especially in the area around Studor near Stara Fužine in the Bohinj region. Toplar is the common name for the double or dvojni kozolci found in Lower Carniola. They are not unlike the stog in general form but differ architecturally.

   A hipped-roof example from the area near Lake Cerknica, Slovenia

Idrija - Land of Lace

The oldest written document where lace from Idrija is mentioned dates back to the year 1696. In the beginning lace made of thick flax thread and were thus of lower quality were primarily meant for the domestic market, ecclesiastical lords and the wealthier farm owners. In 1860 Štefan and Karolina Lapajne opened the first lace shop in Idrija. At the same time a fundamental change occurred: the former continuous laces were replaced with composed laces and the generally introduced and used lace-making technique was the so-called broad ring, the ring where seven pairs of bobbins were used.

Lace-makers at work

The company Franc Lapajne, established in 1875, succeeded on the demanding markets of the western and northern Europe. The need for professional education was growing and in the year 1876 the Ministry of Trade in Vienna decided to establish a Lace School in Idrija. Through courses and schools, where teachers from Idrija were in majority, knowledge of lace-making spread to the region of Cerkno, the wooded area of Trnovski gozd and to the valleys of the Selška Sora and the Poljanska Sora.

After the annexation of the western and the south-western part of our country, including Idrija, to Italy in 1920 the requirements of the market changed. Idrija could only compete with a larger quantity of produced lace, which dictated a simpler way of making lace, using only five pairs of bobbins � the narrow ring. After WWII it was mainly elderly women with humble pensions who were making lace constantly. After having nationalised the company Franc Lapajne, lace trade in Idrija was led by the Lace-making cooperative and later the firm Čipka. In the 1990s new sales galleries and studios were established for designing, making and selling lace and lace products.

The castle Gewerkenegg in Idrija, Slovenia, hosts the Municipal museum Idrija, the task of which is preservation of lace-making heritage. Lace represents a very important position among the museum collections.