Parks

Slovenia is a wonderland of pristine landscapes of Alpine mountains, forests, river systems wending to the Mediterranean coast. It has one of the highest levels of biodiversity in Europe...

Idrija

Idrija located in the western Primorska region, is the oldest mining town in Slovenia, renowned for the second largest mercury mine in the world, and elegant white lace.

Bled

Bled is a prominent resort area; located in Gorenjska region at the Julian Alps. It is spectacular for scenery and the emerald-green lake with island, Blejski otok, site of Church of the Assumption...

Environment

Forests cover half of Slovenian territory, an area of 10,124 km2. Slovenia is the third most forested country in Europe, following Finland and Sweden. Primeval forests are in Kočevje area...

Images of Slovenia

Slovenian Landmarks - Utrinki iz Slovenije, by Boštjan Burger, is a massive panaromic virtual guide of Slovenia, of 4000 panoramas and over 7000 photos, of the cultural and natural heritage...

Karst caves of Slovenia

 Slovenia is the home of karstology, speleology, and speleobiology. The Kras region is a prominent cave research area. Slovenian words are used  in the study of caves: dolina, polje, and ponor...

Ljubljana

Ljubljana, capital of Republic of Slovenia, is the political, cultural and economic centre. Ljubljana, a population of 330,000, is known for diverse cultural life, fine architecture, and heritage...

Maribor

Maribor is the second largest city of Slovenia, with population of 133,000, capital of Štajerska region. Maribor is located at the centre of five geographic regions, along the Drava River...

Ptuj

Ptuj is the major regional centre in north eastern Štajerska region. It is famous for annual traditional events and medieval fairs, and cultural heritage. It is the oldest town in Slovenia...