Overview: A small country, half the size of Switzerland in the south of
central Europe, Slovenia is packed with unusual and often unique
attractions and experiences, from primeval forests to a lively and
architecturally beautiful capital city, and from thermal springs to
its mysterious karst (limestone plateau) caves. The country is sandwiched between Italy, Croatia, Hungary and
Austria, with a coastline on the Adriatic Sea to the south
west. Visitors to this picturesque corner of Europe can enjoy several
amazing and contrasting experiences in the space of one day: start
with a morning dip in the Adriatic, followed by a couple of hours
skiing on Alpine slopes, then explore the subterranean wonders of
the karst caves or become invigorated with a thermal bath, before
strolling through vine-clad hills or ancient forests and ending the
day in a sophisticated casino. Ideally though, it takes much longer
than a day to sample all the delights of this fascinating
country. The vibrant capital city, Ljubljana, sports a mix of Baroque,
Renaissance and Art Nouveau architecture, exuding an Austro-Alpine
atmosphere gleaned from belonging to the Austro-Hungarian Empire
for many centuries. Finally, Slovenia boasts of having 2,000 hours of sunshine a
year in which to enjoy all its offerings. The locals are proud to
explain why visitors are enchanted with their country: Slovenia is
the only country in the world with 'love' in its name! An
up-and-coming European holiday destination, visitors are strongly
urged to check out Slovenia before the inevitable effects of mass
tourism begin to take hold.
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