Skofja Loka Castle & Museum

Slovenia, between Central Europe and the Mediterranean, offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural richness for a one-week itinerary. Begin your journey in the charming capital, Ljubljana, exploring its picturesque old town, Ljubljana Castle, and vibrant café culture. Head north to Lake Bled for breathtaking alpine scenery, the iconic island church, and Bled Castle. Venture to the Triglav National Park for hiking and the stunning Lake Bohinj. Don't miss the enchanting Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the coastal town of Piran, known for its Venetian architecture and Adriatic Sea views. Slovenia’s compact size makes it easy to explore its diverse landscapes and rich heritage within a week. This guide includes: - introductory note - places to visit (photo spots, museums and cultural venues, beaches, natural oaks and gardens, open squares and others) - restaurants, coffeeshops and sweets spots - photo spots Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)

Emerald rivers. Glacial lakes. Hidden karsts. Historic cities. Snow-capped peaks. Sun-drenched beaches. Undiscovered wine regions. Untouched forests. You don't have to traipse all over Europe. The little country of Slovenia features everything you love about the continent in one place. So it's even been nicknamed Little Europe. Start in the Dragon City. Ljubljana survived Roman, Habsburg, and Yugoslavian rule to become one of the greenest capitals in Europe. Then start exploring hidden caves, medieval towns, scenic drives, and a tiny sliver of coastline. There are adventure sports, award-winning restaurants, grand castles, and stunning views along the way. You'll quickly wonder why it's taken you so long to get here. The Slovenia Guide works as a great circular road trip through Western Slovenia. Start in Ljubljana, drive north toward the Austrian border, head west toward the Italian border, circle through wine country, and end up back in the capital. This detailed guide includes: Places: cities, neighborhoods, towns Stay: hotels, resorts Eat: cafés, ice cream, Michelin stars, pizzerias, restaurants Drink: lounges, wine bars, wineries Shop: antique markets, toy stores Do: bell towers, boat tours, bridges, castles, cathedrals, chapels, churches, city models, fountains, funiculars, hikes, history museums, information centers, islands, lakes, libraries, monuments, mountains, mountain ranges, national parks, parks, puppet museums, rivers, roads, squares, statues, streams, ticket offices, valleys, viewpoints, waterfalls Transportation: airports, parking lots