{"id":1762,"date":"2020-07-23T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/?p=1762"},"modified":"2020-10-26T08:17:18","modified_gmt":"2020-10-26T08:17:18","slug":"top-10-must-see-slovenia-attractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sloveniawonders.com\/sl\/2020\/07\/23\/top-10-must-see-slovenia-attractions\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 must see Slovenia Attractions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-slovenia.com\/shop\/?category=Books\">To find out other unique places in Slovenia and features the very best in Slovenian dining, chefs and restaurants all over Slovenia, check out our THE SLOVENIA RESTAURANTS BOOK&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Slovenia is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites and European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN).&nbsp;Its great cities of art, like Ljubljana, Maribor, Koper and Piran are famous and have been attracting visitors for centuries.&nbsp;Besides its art treasures, Slovenia also features beautiful coasts, alpine lakes and mountains. No wonder it is often named as one of the greenest and smallest countries with a big heart.<\/p>\n<p>With so many amazing sights, putting together a compilation of top tourist attractions in Slovenia is no easy task. The following list however, should give a good indication of why foreign tourists visit Slovenia every year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/best-of-slovenia\/\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"\"><br><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sloveniabook-top10attractions-1.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sloveniabook-top10attractions-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sloveniabook-top10attractions-1-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sloveniabook-top10attractions-1-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sloveniabook-top10attractions-1-500x350.jpg 500w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/sloveniabook-top10attractions-1-600x420.jpg 600w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\"> <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BLED LAKE:&nbsp;<\/strong>Simply put, Bled Lake is one of the most romantic destinations on the continent. A crystal blue lake, protected by a castle overlooking the waters with a none-more-idyllic island in the middle, Bled Lake is a Disney scene come to life.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/topsloveniaatrraction_bled.si_-1.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"default\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"b10322b\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/topsloveniaatrraction_bled.si_-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=bled&amp;t=m&amp;z=10&amp;output=embed&amp;iwloc=near\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"bled\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>LIPICA STUD FARM:<\/strong> Lipica is famous worldwide for its Lipizzaner horses, and the stud farm here has over 400 years of history behind it. The horses are as elegant as can be, and modern presentations (be they interactive displays or classical exhibits) showcase this clearly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/topsloveniaatrraction_Lipica.org_.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"default\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"abf9f01\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/topsloveniaatrraction_Lipica.org_-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=lipica&amp;t=m&amp;z=10&amp;output=embed&amp;iwloc=near\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"lipica\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>PIRAN:<\/strong> It is said that Piran is to the Adriatic what Bled is to the Alps and what Slovenia as a whole is to Central Europe: tiny, friendly and overwhelmingly picturesque. With Slovenia\u2019s nest square and one of Europe\u2019s most dramatically situated churches, there is plenty to fall in love with here.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Piran&amp;t=m&amp;z=10&amp;output=embed&amp;iwloc=near\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Piran\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/topsloveniaattraction_Piran_www.portoroz.si_.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"default\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"e4dbee0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/topsloveniaattraction_Piran_www.portoroz.si_-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><strong>POSTOJNA CAVE:<\/strong>&nbsp;With more than 20km of galleries already found within, Postojna is home to the most visited show cave in Europe. Open every day all year long, only a fraction of these galleries are open to the public, but it is di cult to do justice to the majesty of the caves with mere words.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/topsloveniaattraction_Castle_slovenia.info_.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"default\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"34c99c8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/topsloveniaattraction_Castle_slovenia.info_-300x163.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/topsloveniaattraction_Castle_slovenia.info_-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/topsloveniaattraction_Castle_slovenia.info_.jpg 500w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/topsloveniaattraction_dozivjajski_postojnska-jama.eu_.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"default\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"34c99c8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/topsloveniaattraction_dozivjajski_postojnska-jama.eu_-300x164.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/topsloveniaattraction_dozivjajski_postojnska-jama.eu_-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/topsloveniaattraction_dozivjajski_postojnska-jama.eu_.jpg 500w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=postojna%20cave&amp;t=m&amp;z=10&amp;output=embed&amp;iwloc=near\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"postojna cave\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>LJUBLJANA CASTLE:&nbsp;<\/strong>Arguably the capital\u2019s most recognisable sight, Ljubljana Castle sits atop the hill around which the city grew. It has gone under many reconstructions over the centuries and is chock-full of points of interest, but the panoramas of the city it provides is worth the trip alone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gradovi-visitljubljana-julijan-kodric.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"default\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"d1eedf5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/gradovi-visitljubljana-julijan-kodric-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=ljubljana%20castle&amp;t=m&amp;z=10&amp;output=embed&amp;iwloc=near\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"ljubljana castle\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>LOGAR VALLEY:&nbsp;<\/strong>A truly stunning glacial alpine valley, Logar Valley is located deep in the heart of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps. An excellent starting point for many gorgeous hikes, the natural sights of this area take the breath away.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Alpine-Slovenia-logarska_slovenia.info_.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"default\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"cf38dd2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Alpine-Slovenia-logarska_slovenia.info_-150x150.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Alpine-Slovenia-logarska_slovenia.info_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Alpine-Slovenia-logarska_slovenia.info_-100x100.jpg 100w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=logar%20valey&amp;t=m&amp;z=10&amp;output=embed&amp;iwloc=near\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"logar valey\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>S\u030cKOCJAN CAVES:<\/strong>&nbsp;A UNESCO World Heritage site, S\u030ckocjan caves are one of only three caves in the world to gain such distinction. Located just outside the town of Divac\u030ca, a plethora of sites within the caves are waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=%C5%A1kocijan%20caves&amp;t=m&amp;z=10&amp;output=embed&amp;iwloc=near\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"\u0161kocijan caves\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/manspacemagazine.com_.au_.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"default\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"0a4994d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/manspacemagazine.com_.au_-150x150.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/manspacemagazine.com_.au_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/manspacemagazine.com_.au_-100x100.jpg 100w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><\/figure>\n<p><strong>TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK:&nbsp;<\/strong>Covering some 4% of Slovenia\u2019s landmass, Triglav National Park is a stunning landscape of jagged peaks, lush valleys and forests. Slovenia\u2019s tallest mountain, Triglav, is the centrepiece, summiting at some 2864 metres high.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/5856triglav_national_park_www.elitepropertyslovenia.com_.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"default\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"95f978a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/5856triglav_national_park_www.elitepropertyslovenia.com_-150x150.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/5856triglav_national_park_www.elitepropertyslovenia.com_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/5856triglav_national_park_www.elitepropertyslovenia.com_-100x100.jpg 100w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><\/figure>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=triglav%20national%20park&amp;t=m&amp;z=10&amp;output=embed&amp;iwloc=near\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"triglav national park\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>SOC\u030cA RIVER:&nbsp;<\/strong>With its emerald green waters, the Soc\u030ca River gains new admirers with each passing year. The Soc\u030ca is a haven for those who like their water sports to veer onto the adventurous side, yet also relaxing enough for an afternoon\u2019s fishing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kayak_Soca_school_www.bovec_.si_.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"default\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"01a1541\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kayak_Soca_school_www.bovec_.si_-150x150.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kayak_Soca_school_www.bovec_.si_-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Kayak_Soca_school_www.bovec_.si_-100x100.jpg 100w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"gallery-item\"><\/figure>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=so%C4%8Da%20river&amp;t=m&amp;z=10&amp;output=embed&amp;iwloc=near\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"so\u010da river\"><\/iframe><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To find out other unique places in Slovenia and features the very best in Slovenian dining, chefs and restaurants all over Slovenia, check out our THE SLOVENIA RESTAURANTS BOOK&nbsp; 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