Not to be confused with Slovakia! 20 places in Slovenia that will amaze you

Lake Bled

One of the main tourist attractions of the country. It is the location of one of the best resorts in Austria-Hungary and then an important state residence in Yugoslavia. The nature of Bled isunique: the lake is surrounded by century-old trees and is located in a national reserve at the foot of the Alps.

Church of the Ascension of the Virgin Mary

A place of pilgrimage for many visitors to the country. According to written sources, this church was built in 1142 and rebuilt in the 15th century in the Gothic style. In its current form, the church has existed since the 17th century, when it was reconstructed after another earthquake.

Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana

Legends about this bridge go far beyond the borders of Slovenia. If you believe them, the name of the bridge comes from the four dragons guarding it. The bridge was built in the XX century and is now considered an architectural monument. It is impossible to visit the capital and not photograph the dragons.

Ljubljana Castle in Ljubljana

Just as it is impossible not to admire the Dragon Bridge in Ljubljana, it is also impossible to miss the Ljubljana Castle. It is located on a high hill and the hike to it is already considered a great adventure. From 1848 until the 18th century the castle served as a defense fortification. In the XIX - early XX century as a prison.

Nowadays, this unique structure majestically completes the architectural composition of the capital and is one of the most visited locations by travelers.

St. Nicholas Cathedral in Ljubljana

The amazing St. Nicholas Cathedral is located in the heart of the city of Ljubljana and is a very popular monument in Slovenia. The building of the cathedral, which can be seen today, was built in the 18th century. The interior of the cathedral is particularly notable for the frescoes painted on the walls and vaults by Giulio Quaglio and Matevž Langus in different periods of time.

The medieval city of Piran

Piran is a real museum city, reverently protected as a cultural and historical landmark. The medieval walls of the houses, the beautiful narrow streets descending to the central square, the small cafes and Italian restaurants all fill the town in such a way that it is hard to single out any one thing.

This seaside town has been influenced by Venice for centuries, so the Italian spirit is in every detail, and Italian is the second official language of the region.

Socha River

The waters of this river are a fabulous emerald color, no wonder that episodes for the movie "The Chronicles of Narnia. Prince Caspian. In addition to luxurious views, the Sochi Valley has a lot to offer - rafting, canoeing, kayaking, hang gliding, biking and hiking trails. media-path:119