Slovenia: Piran, Ljubljana & Bled
Discover the allure of Slovenia, a hidden gem that borders the Adriatic Sea with its astounding coastal scenery. Begin in Piran, the southern coast and dazzle at ocean views as well as visit historical sites such as Tartini Central Square and the walls of Piran. Not far from the city is Skocjan caves regional park, a UNESCO world heritage site with astonishing views. The trip continues to the capital, Ljubljana.
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Discover the allure of Slovenia, a hidden gem that borders the Adriatic Sea with its astounding coastal scenery. Begin in Piran, the southern coast and dazzle at ocean views as well as visit historical sites such as Tartini Central Square and the walls of Piran. Not far from the city is Skocjan caves regional park, a UNESCO world heritage site with astonishing views. The trip continues to the capital, Ljubljana. See the iconic Ljubljana castle, an 11th century medieval fortress or Dragon bridge, adorned with iconic dragon statues. Other attractions include Tivoli Park, Metelkova Art Center, Central Market, Ljubljana Cathedral and the National Gallery, all glowing with lively colours. Finally, Bled is a resort town at the edge of a lake in the foothills of the Julian Alps. Lake Bled is one of the most picturesque spots in Slovenia with amazing hiking trails and swimming spots. Overlooking the lake is Bled Castle, perched atop a 130 metre cliff with stunning views. Waterviews strives to offer accommodation options within walking distance of water and/or in an area of touristic interest. Our prices include taxes (but excludes local tourist taxes). Customize your trip to your personal preferences with optional activities (hit the “Add Activities’’) or change hotels, etc. Contact us for customization at no extra cost at: Service@waterviews.ca
Destinations
- Piran
- Ljubljana
- Bled
Itinerary
Piran
Piran (Italian: Pirano) is a city in the Coast and Karst region of Slovenia.
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Piran (Italian: Pirano) is a city in the Coast and Karst region of Slovenia.
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Piran is probably the most beautiful of Slovenia's coastal towns, perched on a tiny piece of land jutting into the sea. It feels more like an Italian coastal town, without all the Italian tourists, and for good reason: Piran was part of the Venetian empire from the late 13th century to the end of the 18th century.
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Ljubljana
Ljubljana ("lyoo-blah-nah"), the capital of Slovenia, is a charming old city full of artists, museums, and galleries. In Roman times, it was called Colonia Iulia Aemona and was part of Province X "Venetia et Histria" of Italia proper. With a population of 300,000, it is one of the smallest capital cities in Europe. Ljubljana is pronounced similar to 'ljubljena' ('beloved') in Slovenian, but the words are not related.
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Ljubljana ("lyoo-blah-nah"), the capital of Slovenia, is a charming old city full of artists, museums, and galleries. In Roman times, it was called Colonia Iulia Aemona and was part of Province X "Venetia et Histria" of Italia proper. With a population of 300,000, it is one of the smallest capital cities in Europe. Ljubljana is pronounced similar to 'ljubljena' ('beloved') in Slovenian, but the words are not related.
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Ljubljana has no world-famous attractions, which is just great: there's no need to hop from one place to another, taking photos and crossing off the items on your checklist. You have all the time to stroll around and enjoy the city itself. Ljubljana is noted as one of the greenest capitals in Europe; a pair of green hills, one of them sporting the city's major attraction (Ljubljana Castle) approach the centre like two opposing wedges, so forest with an extensive network of footpaths is literally across the street from the old town.
In the summer, its centre hosts a number of city sponsored events, from children's workshops and public playgrounds on the streets that get closed for traffic for the occasion, to Trnfest's off-beat street performances and musical events of all genres. In autumn it shows its academic face as it fills again with students of the state's largest university to whom the city owes much of its youthful character. Cold December days are warmed by thousands of lights, the New Year's decorations conceived by local artists, and by food and drinks sold from street stands on the banks of the Ljubljanica river. After surviving the boring grey remaining of winter, the city erupts again with spring flowers planted on its streets and crossroads.
Orientation
The Ljubljanica river flows through the centre of town, past Baroque buildings and under the ramparts of the ancient castle on the hill. The new city and modern-day commercial core lies to the west of the river, while the old city and the castle are located on the east side of the river. Many bridges cross the river, the most famous of which is the Tromostovje (triple) bridge, designed by architect Jože Plečnik.
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Bled
Bled is a town in Slovenia, on the east side of Lake Bled.
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Bled is a town in Slovenia, on the east side of Lake Bled.
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Bled is a popular destination in Slovenia due to its romantic scenery and access point for Triglav National Park, which offers numerous outdoor adventure opportunities. The town features a little white church on an island in the center of an emerald green mountain lake, with Bled Castle perched high above, amidst the Julian Alps.
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