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14 SLOVENIA FOR YOU BECOME GREEN Contribute to reducing harmful emissions into the atmosphere and choose public transport for your visit to Slovenia. On tours of city sights, you can go on foot or by bicycle. In terms of kilometres travelled, cars produce four times the emissions of CO2 than buses that are full of passengers, not to mention trains! Information on various options is available in printed as well as electronic publications, or you can check it with our service providers. Wherever you come to Slovenia from, it is only a stone’s throw away. Vienna is a mere 230km from the border, Budapest just 240km, and Milan 460km away. Slovenia is only 8 hours or so from Prague by car. One of the younger European countries, it is well-connected to the world by road, rail, sea and air. So much diversity in such a small country: this is what everyone notices when they visit Slovenia for the fi rst time. Where is it? At the junction of the Alps, the Pannonian Plain and the Adriatic Sea, between Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. From its capital city, Ljubljana, in the very centre of the country, routes lead to regions that are all distinctly diff erent. Head west and within just a few minutes the landscape transforms into a rocky karst plateau with over 8,000 underground caves. Th e Mediterranean world is less than an hour away. Head north and you reach the world of the Alps in under half an hour. High mountains, emerald rivers and mountain paths off er countless opportunities for recreational sport and adventure activities. Head south and in less than an hour you can fi nd yourself in the heart of a virgin forest. Head east and in just over an hour you enter a landscape of vines and thermal springs. THE SUNNY ALPS Th e mighty but accessible Julian Alps link four distinct tourist resorts. Th e greater part of the area lies inside the Triglav National Park, one of the largest natural parks in Europe. Bled, recognisable by the picturesque image of its medieval castle perched atop a mighty cliff above the lake, boasts numerous attractions and one especially charming Th e diversity of its landscape is not the only surprising thing about Slovenia. Every region has its own cultural characteristics and its own excellent cuisine. Be sure to try the various types of bread, štruklji (savoury strudels), potica (nut rolls) and žganci (toasted grits), the diff erent varieties of homemade sausages and of course air-dried Karst ham. You will fi nd all this and more in every traditional inn or gostilna. And they will also serve you local and home-made wine. Slovenia is a producer of premium wines. Each of the three wine regions produces its own characteristic varieties. Th e history and identity of the Slovenes is inseparably tied up with their language, through which the soul of the Slovene nation is refl ected. Friendly and hospitable Slovenes will happily show you their country and proudly serve you with everything that represents their culture. feature: an idyllic island in the middle of a glacial lake. Bohinj is an excellent startingpoint for mountain adventures and extreme sports. Kranjska Gora, famous as an Alpine skiing World Cup venue, also off ers countless opportunities for recreation and fun in breathtaking natural surroundings. Not far away we fi nd Planica, with the world's biggest ski jump. Th e emerald river Soča, on the other side of the Vršič pass, is a veritable natural adrenaline park. Nearby, above Bovec, is the highest ski centre in Slovenia, Kanin, where the snow remains right up until the summer.
THE GREEN MEDITERRANEAN Slovenia’s coast may be less than 47 kilometres long but the coastal region is a real treasury of natural and cultural sights of interest. Th e Sečovlje saltworks provide a home to numerous plant and animal species. Th e most popular tourist destinations are the wonderful medieval towns. Th e old centre of Koper is one of the most picturesque parts of the Istrian peninsula. Izola is best known as the venue for numerous international musical, cultural and sports events. Piran still preserves its medieval appearance. With its narrow streets and charming squares, the whole town enjoys protected monument status. Portorož, the town with the longest tradition of tourism on the Adriatic coast, has the most modern range of hotel accommodation. Th e town is full of opportunities for entertainment, sports and relaxation. THE MYSTERIOUS KARST Th e combination of limestone and water has given the Karst two faces. One above the surface and the other below. On the surface you can admire numerous natural karst phenomena, including the intermittent Lake Cerknica, which disappears underground on a regular basis, as you visit the little stone villages and sample Karst ham and Teran. Th e Karst underworld conceals over 8,000 karst caves. Th e most popular attraction is Postojna Cave, whose mysteries can be viewed from aboard the cave train. Th e beauties of the Karst also include the Škocjan Caves, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as an outstanding example of natural heritage. In the middle of the picturesque Karst, at the modern Lipica stud farm, the elegant Lipizzaner, a world-famous breed of horses originating in Slovenia, has reigned here for over four centuries. LIVELY LJUBLJANA Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is a medium-sized city by European standards with roots dating back to the time of the Roman Empire. Slovenia’s greatest architect, Jože Plečnik, left a lasting mark on Ljubljana in the 20th century. His work includes the unique Triple Bridge, a main meeting-point for the inhabitants of the city. Th e pulse of the city can be found in over 10,000 events, 14 international festivals and the numerous cafés and restaurants along the banks of the river. Th e over 50,000 students of the University of Ljubljana give the city a particularly youthful atmosphere, while Slovenia’s capital is also a frequent venue for important business events and meetings. Ljubljana’s central location makes it the perfect starting-point from which to discover the beauties of the whole of Slovenia. POHORJE AND THE MARIBOR REGION Th e Pohorje massif rises like a green oasis at the eastern end of the Alps. Countless forest paths invite visitors to discover its beauties on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. In winter the green slopes of the summer become a winter sports paradise. Maribor, the city at the foot of Pohorje, is an annual venue for Alpine skiing World Cup events. A venue for numerous cultural events, the city really comes to life in the summer, when its streets are thronged by performers and spectators of the Lent Festival. Th e city is set in the midst of vineyards and surrounded by over 50 kilometres of wine routes. It is also home to one of the oldest wine cellars in Europe. Th e most famous symbol of Maribor’s centuries-old viticultural tradition is the Old Vine, over 400 years old, which adorns the front of a house in the Old Town, on the bank of the Drava. Th e Old Vine has earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest vine in the world. Madrid Dublin D London 2000 km Paris Bruss uss ssels s s Amsterda rdam 1000 km GREEN FACTS Slovenia For You____ 15 Bern 500 km Rom Rome Rom Berlin Copenhagen Copenhag enhag 250 km Ljubljana Prague Vienna Zagreb Bratislava Sarajevo Warsaw Budapest Beogra ra raad Pristine Pristin P s Podgorica Po Podgor gorr Skopje Slovenia occupies less than 0.004 percent of the Earth’s surface, yet it is home to more than 1 percent of all known living creatures and more than 2 percent of all land species. Th e coexistence of around 24,000 animal and plant species in such a small area ranks our country among the richest in Europe. We can preserve this wealth through wise, green measures in tourism! As much as 36 percent of Slovenia is in the European green network Natura 2000. With forest covering 58.5% of its surface area, Slovenia is one of the most heavily forested countries in Europe. It has more than 9,000 karstic caves! One fi fth of the Slovenian coast is protected. Th ere are almost 27,000 km of watercourses. In quantity of river water per inhabitant, Slovenia is one of the richest countries in Europe. You can drink the water right out of the tap: it is among the cleanest in Europe! Tirana ra Vilnius Sofia S Riga Athens At Buchareest Minsk Chis hisinau his Kiev
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