Slovenia

Ljubljana has a diversity of scenes, from the quietly flowing Ljubljanica River to the sprawling University with a free Internet cafe) to the remnant walls of an ancient Roman city. Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia with about 370,000 population and has diverse architectural styles as can be seen in this gallery. Slovenia’s most renown

Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia with about 370,000 population and has diverse architectural styles as can be seen in this gallery. Slovenia’s most renown architect was Joze Plecnik (1872-1957) whose work is seen throughout the city. He was also a city planner and designed numerous public spaces especially along the Ljubljanica River that flows

Ljubljana has many sculptural and artisitic details in it architecture, fountains, walls and bridges, ranging from classic bronze dragons to alternative artists. Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia with about 370,000 and has diverse architectural styles as can be seen in this gallery. Slovenia’s most renown architect was Jose Plecnik (1872-1957) whose work is seen

An hour’s drive southwest of Ljubjana is the impressive 16th century Castle of Predjama. The castle was probably built in the 12th century. It is located in the middle of a 123 meter high overhanging limestone cliff at the entrance of a cave. Beneath the castle the Lovka stream runs into another cave. Read the

The 3-hour ride between the Croatian capitol of Zagreb and the Slovenian capitol of Ljubljana passes through pastoral farmlands and rugged mountains as the rail tracks follow the route of the Sava River. Read the story about gay Slovenia

A train trip from the capital city of Ljubljana through the scenic countryside to the picturesque and charming provincial capitol of Ptuj. Most of the way the tracks follow the valley of the Sava River. Ptuj is a city and one of 11 urban municipalities in Slovenia. It is situated in Lower Styria (northeastern Slovenia),