Lake Bohinj

Lake Bohinj, covering 318 hectares, is the largest permanent lake in Slovenia. It is located within the Bohinj Valley of the Julian Alps, in the northwestern Upper Carniola region, and part of Triglav National Park. Lake Bohinj is located in a glacially formed lake basin and holds almost 100 million cubic metres of water. The lake basin, which descends steeply, is not indented and is almost without shallows. The lake warms up to 24°C at the surface in summer and often freezes in winter.

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Date: Oct 4

Velika Planina

Velika planina is the site of one of Europe's few surviving high mountain herdsmen's villages where traditional Alpine herdsmen's culture is still alive. This scenic high mountain plateau, part of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, is famous for its stunning natural beauty. Its landscape, characterized by vast pastures and numerous karst phenomena such as dolines and hollows, is criss-crossed with an extensive network of hiking routes.

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Date: August 11

Ptuj

Ptuj is a city in Eastern Slovenia on the Drava River. Ptuj, the oldest recorded city in Slovenia, has been inhabited since the late Stone Age and developed from a Roman military fort. It is known for its historic buildings and its Kurentovanje festival. The castle above the town with the oldest wine cellars dominates over the streets.

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Date: Feb 29

Zoo Ljubljana

Ganga, a 48 year old elephant in Zoo Ljubljana, the national zoo of Slovenia. She arrived from Kanpur ZOO in India when she was two to three years old. Ganga has been living alone in ZOO Ljubljana since the very beginning, without a herd. Ganga weighs around 3,400 kg and eats about 80 kg of food every day.

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Date: Nov 27

Ljubljana

A beautiful panorama of Ljubljana in winter with Ljubljana Castle on the hill.
Ljubljana Castle, standing on Castle Hill above downtown Ljubljana for about 900 years, is Ljubljana's main attraction with numerous internationally recognized sustainability certifications. The castle's Outlook Tower and ramparts offer some of the most beautiful views of the city, while the castle houses a museum exhibition on Slovenian history, a puppet museum, and a number of historical rooms such as the Chapel of St George, the Prison, and a video presentation room called Virtual Castle. Ljubljana Castle can quickly be reached by funicular railway.

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Date: Nov 25

Zelenci Springs

Zelenci Springs is a nature reserve, part of the Kranjska Gora region in Triglav National Park. Located near the village of Podkoren, this charming park is famous for its iconic lake district, well-known throughout Europe. The water's colour is green, hence its name, as the word Zelenci means green in Slovenian. Zelenci do not freeze in winter, their constant temperature throughout the year is about 6°C. Many interesting plant species, including carnivorous sundews, have found a home in this nature reserve, and amphibians and nesting birds are richly represented among animals.

Thank you Mirjam!
Date: July 23

Kolovrat

Kolovrat is a mountain ridge of the Julian Prealps on the border between Slovenia and Italy, west of Tolmin and southeast of Kobarid. It is a geographical border between the Soča Valley in Slovenia and the Venetian Slovenia region of Italy. It extends about 7 km at an elevation between 800 and 1150 m.

Thanks a lot Mirjam!
Date: July 23

Kranjska Gora

Kransjka Gora in expectation of evening, in he background Razor and Prisank.
Thanks a lot Helena!
Date: Feb 20

Izola

Izola is an ancient Mediterranean town with a lively history on the Slovenian coast. The old part of the town rests upon what once used to be an island, which is where its name comes from. In Latin, 'isola' means 'island'. The fishing tradition is nowadays still present in Izola's tourist programs and cuisine. The local specialties include olive oil and home made vine. Positioned on the northern part of the Istra peninsula and having its own Marina the city remains one of the leading centers of nautical tourism.

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Date: Jan 24

Predjama Castle

The impregnable medieval marvel has been perched in the middle of a 123-metre-high cliff for more than 800 years. Behind the largest cave castle in the world, there is a network of secret tunnels, from where the knight Erazem of Predjama would set out on his plundering expeditions. The Cave under Predjama Castle is the home of a colony of bats. Natural elements seamlessly interwoven with manmade ones, the result of man's work and nature's creativity has created a pearl of medieval resourcefulness. Under the castle, the Karst world formed the Cave under Predjama Castle, which spans four floors and is the second longest Slovenian cave.

Thank you Ivana!
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Date: Nov 6

Polhov Gradec

Polhov Gradec is a settlement in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It is the center of the Upper Gradaščica Valley. The area has been inhabited since Roman times and a Roman villa has been excavated near the town, finds from which are kept in the National Museum of Slovenia. The parish church in the town is dedicated to Birth of Mary.

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Date: July 25

Kranjska Gora

Kranjska Gora, an alpine resort in northwestern Slovenia, near the mountains and glacial lakes of Triglav National Park. Located on the border with Austria & Italy, Kranjska Gora is the most famous mountain resort in Slovenia, hosting annual world cup skiing and ski-jumping events. The town itself is a pretty alpine affair, very family friendly, with lots of lively restaurants, bars, a couple of swimming pools / spas, mountain bike park and a Summer Sledging piste.

Thank you Anja!
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Date: June 7

Kranjska Gora

Kranjska Gora is an alpine resort in northwestern Slovenia, near the mountains and glacial lakes of Triglav National Park. It's located on the Sava Dolinka River in the Upper Carniola region, close to the Austrian and Italian borders. Kranjska Gora is best known as a winter sports town, being situated in the Julian Alps. It annually hosts an event in the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup series, also known as the Vitranc Cup, for the slalom and giant slalom events. The well-known ski jumping hill Planica is located in the nearby Tamar Valley.

Many thanks Helena, great to hear from you again!

Ljubljana

Another wonderful view from Ljubljana, the  River banks of Ljubljanica with its colorful houses.

Thanks a lot Ivana!

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Date: Feb 15

Ljubljana

A gorgeous views from Ljubljana, Slovenia's capital and largest city. It's known for its university population and green spaces. The curving Ljubljanica River, lined in outdoor cafes, divides the city's old town from its commercial hub.

Thanks a lot Ivana!
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Date: Feb 4

From Slovenia

Another wonderful Christmas card. Thanks a lot anansie.
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Date: Dec 15

Koper

Koper is a port city in Slovenia, on the country's Adriatic coastline. Koper is Slovenia's only commercial port and one of its oldest towns with a very rich history. Its medieval old town centers around Titov Trg, a square with Venetian-influenced landmarks such as the Praetorian Palace and a Gothic-style loggia, while nearby Da Ponte Fountain is a replica of Venice's famed Rialto Bridge.  Rebuilt many times, the circa-12th-century Cathedral of the Assumption features a tall campanile with sweeping bay views.

Thanks a lot Darja!
Date: Sept 5

Greetings from... Slovenia

Greetings from... Slovenia, a country in Central Europe, known for its mountains, ski resorts and lakes. An incredible mixture of climates brings warm Mediterranean breezes up to the foothills of the Alps, where it can snow even in summer. And with more than half of its total surface still covered in forest, Slovenia does more than simply claim it's 'green', it really is one of the greenest countries on earth.

Thanks a lot Mirjam
Date: May 9

CCUN - Slovenia

CCUN Slovenia with Lake Bled and a castle perched on a cliff, one of the most beautiful Alpine resorts in Europe. Bled is an image of paradise. This tourist gem of global dimensions on the edge of the Triglav National Park was nominated one of the seven new wonders of the world. It is distinguished by a mild, healing climate and thermal springs of lake water.

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Date: April 28

Piran

A beautiful view of Piran promenade with Our Lady of Health Church. This church was first mentioned in the 13th century as the Church of St Clement, the patron saint of sailors. In the 17th century, after the plague epidemic, the church was renamed.

Thanks again Ivana!
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Date: April 26