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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Piran ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Mokrice Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Logar Valley

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4. Lipica

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5. Tolmin

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6. Nova Gorica

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7. Skocjan Caves

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8. Cerkno

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9. Metlika

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10. Lasko

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11. Vipava Valley

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12. Cerknica

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13. Skofja Loka

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14. Ptuj

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15. Olimje

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16. Trenta Valley

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17. Kamniska Bistrica

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18. Mojstrana

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19. Virje Waterfall

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20. Kostanjevica na Krki

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21. Jezersko

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22. Stanjel

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23. Konjice

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24. Brezice

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • You will fall in love with this small country in the heart of Europe, stretched between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, where breathtaking natural beauty competes with centuries of human endeavor.
  • Go skiing on the modern, well-maintained slopes of the Alps and then drive an hour to find yourself on a charming stone terrace, sipping excellent local wine and watching the sunset over the Adriatic Sea.
  • From the sophistication of Ljubljana and the spectacular beauty of Lake Bled to the rustic European villages and elegant resort towns on the coast, Slovenia has it all.

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