12 Celje (76km) Once home to the Counts of Celje, one of the most powerful medieval families, the country’s third largest city boasts many cultural and historical treasures. Not far from Celje are the Šempeter Roman Necropolis and several renowned health resorts: Dobrna, Topolšica, Laško, Rogaška Slatina, and Olimia.
15 Kranjska Gora (84km) Kranjska Gora, located on the edge of the Triglav National Park, is a popular resort for sports enthusiasts. Do not miss the annual World Cup ski jumping and ski flying competitions in Planica and the Vitranc Cup alpine skiing competition. 16 Slovenian Istria: Koper, Piran, Portorož, Izola (120km) Slovenian Istria has a 47-kilometre long coastline. Its leading resort town is Portorož and its major cultural and historical attractions the medieval towns of Piran, Koper and Izola. A particular attraction are the area’s salinas, a small one in Strunjan and a large one in Sečovlje. Also interesting is the hinterland.
13 Lipica Stud Farm (80km) The Lipica Stud Farm, world renowned for its classical riding school, was the first stud farm ever to breed Lipizzaner horses. Open all year round. 14 Škocjan Caves (80km) Being a unique natural and cultural heritage site, the Škocjan Caves have been included in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List since 1986. Together with the subterranean stream of the river Reka, they form one of Europe’s longest subterranean wetlands of karstic origin.
17 Maribor (122km) Maribor, Slovenia’s second biggest city, lies along the banks of the river Drava, at the foot of the Pohorje mountain range,
where the women’s Alpine Skiing World Cup competition for the Golden Fox Trophy is held annually. Maribor, nicknamed “City of Wine”, is famous for the world’s oldest vine, planted over four hundred years ago. 18 Soča River Valley: Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin (130km) The Soča earned it’s nickname “Emerald River” for its lush green colour. Its white water rapids offer one of the best adrenaline-fuelled water sports experiences in this part of Europe. Make sure not to miss the world renowned World War I Museum in Kobarid. 19 Ptuj (130km) Being Slovenia’s oldest town, Ptuj is famous for its rich cultural heritage, best exemplified by Ptuj Castle, which houses the Regional Museum of Ptuj and the Ptuj Wine Cellar, and hosts Slovenia’s largest carnival, known as Kurentovanje.
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