Slovenia’s full name is the Slovenian Republic. It is a small country located in southern Central Europe, adjacent to the Alps. The capital, Ljubljana, is the largest city in Slovenia. It has the ruins of an ancient Roman city in the third and fourth centuries BC, the St. Nicholas Cathedral in the 18th century, a music hall built in 1702, and some Baroque buildings in the 17th century. Historical and cultural sites.
Slovenia, even its name is full of romance. Because Slovenia=S (is) love (love) ni (you) a (ah).
In addition to the love hidden in its name, Slovenia itself is also a country full of happiness. Its economic level is not inferior to that of "Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou", but the cost of living is much lower. People live without pressure and are happy and satisfied. It is small in size but rich in scenery. It is a country that covers the beautiful scenery of the Alps, the Mediterranean Sea, the Pannonian Plain and the Karst Plateau. This pocket-sized Central European country uses its pure natural scenery, red Garden of Eden, Balkan Venice, wonderful cave castles, and ancient buildings to show the world its unique romance and beauty.
First stop: Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia, where romance and leisure are in the air. It is small because you can get anywhere you want to go in one day by car. It is truly a small city. Ljubljana is located in the upper reaches of the Sava River in the northwest, in a basin surrounded by mountains. Vast forests, hazy fog, quiet parks, the Ljubljana River flowing slowly through the city center, and the famous "Triple Bridge" all make this exquisite city fashionable and cute.
Ljubljana Castle is built on the top of a mountain. From the pentagonal tower, you can overlook the entire old town of Ljubljana, and even the Alps in the distance. Gothic murals and decorations were added to the interior of the castle in the 17th and 18th centuries, and they are still preserved today.
In the evening, the lights in Ljubljana’s central square light up one after another, and the beautiful lights make the buildings around the square even more stunning. In the center of the small square is the City Hall, which was built in 1718 and is a Renaissance-style building. There is also a Baroque Barro Fountain in the square, which was built after the Four Rivers Fountain in Navana Square in Rome. The three groups of statues on the base represent the three rivers of Slovenia: the Sava River, the Ljubljana River and the Krka. river. The Burjana River flows quietly through the old town. There are several bridges across the river in a short period of time: Dragon Bridge, Butcher Bridge, and the oldest Three Bridges.
Second stop: Lake Bled and Bled Island
About 14,000 years ago, the melted snow from the glaciers in the Alps continuously poured into the lake, forming Lake Bled. , like the ice crystal tears shed by the glacier, so it has the reputation of "ice lake". The lush green woods, mirror lake, boating lake, and charming natural scenery of Lake Bled bring people to a fairy tale-like mysterious world. The lake water here is crystal clear. When the sun never shines, the entire lake is like a crystal clear sapphire. The towering snow peaks of the Alps in the distance seem to be purely to set off her beautiful face. There are swans and wild ducks swimming around the lake. The mountains and fields are covered with green trees, and everything looks like the scenery in a famous painting.
In addition to the impurity-free lake water, the most attractive thing about Lake Bled is the Catholic church on the island in the center of the lake and the ancient castle on the cliff beside the lake. According to legend, in 1004 AD, Henry II of Germany built a church and a castle here. Standing on the shore and overlooking Bled Castle, the castle is like an independent hermit, quietly accompanying the Alps. Ice lake.
Lake Bled is beautiful all year round, but the most beautiful thing is the autumn colors of Lake Bled.
The Vila Bled Hotel on the edge of Lake Bled is known as having the Cafe afternoon tea with the best view of Lake Bled, very close to the island in the middle of the lake.
Sitting at the dining table, you can have a panoramic view of the tranquil Lake Bled and the surrounding majestic mountain scenery. Enjoy your coffee while being accompanied by the gentle breeze, which is extremely romantic and comfortable.
Third stop: Triglav region
Triglav National Park, not far from Lake Bled, is the only national park in Slovenia. It takes about 40 minutes to drive there. , it is said that it has the magic power to retain time. Along the way, you can see the colorful colors outside the window through the car window. The road continues to extend in the light. In the valley, houses of various colors are scattered randomly. Triglav National Park occupies a quarter of Slovenia and is one of the oldest parks in Europe. It is named after the highest peak in the center of the park and the highest mountain in Slovenia, Triglav.
Triglav National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Europe. There are two lakes created by the movement of glaciers. One is Lake Bohinj, the largest glacial lake in Slovenia, and the other is Lake Bochna. Ryder Lake.
Lake Pohinje is a famous perennial lake in Slovenia. Due to the sparse flow of people, it retains its original taste. The clear water of Lake Bohinj reflects the surrounding rolling snow-capped mountains, and the blue sky and white clouds complement each other. The 14th-century white old church by the lake is as charming as an oil painting when paired with the lake scenery.
There is a church in the national park, the Church of St. John the Baptist. It stands silently by the lake, witnessing the changing scenery of Lake Bohinj.
Triglav Mountain is the highest peak in Slovenia, with an altitude of 2863 meters. Its name means "Three Peaks Mountain" and is composed of three peaks. The first climber was welcomed in 1778. From the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a beautiful view, looking at Austria to the north and the Adriatic Sea to the south.
Fourth stop: Postojna area
Postojna Cave is the natural landscape that Slovenians are most proud of. It is the only one in the world that requires taking a small train. The underground cave that can only be penetrated deeply is also the cave with the most species of cave creatures in the world. The entire cave is like a secret underground paradise!
The cave train is very exciting. It goes more than 200 meters underground and is very challenging. Sometimes the train passes through the narrow entrance of the cave, and the narrowness of the stalactites makes people unconsciously lower their heads and shrink their hands. Sometimes it passes through the spacious and tall hall cave, and it takes about 15 minutes to reach the core area of ??the cave.
Looking at these glorious worlds carved by nature over millions of years, one cannot help but feel awe and humility.
The most peculiar thing is that in a cave filled with red stalactites containing iron, there is actually a flawless white stalactite pillar! Even scientists can't explain this phenomenon, it's very magical
Pojama Castle, not far from the cave, is the largest cave castle in the world. The castle was built in the Middle Ages and has a chapel and even a hell in the castle. There are even torture caves like this, and even the oldest cave part of the castle has a secret passage leading to the town below the mountain.
Fifth stop: Maribor
Maribor is the second largest city in Slovenia. The city park here has the oldest grapevines in the world and a long history of winemaking. There are wineries and farms that can be visited outside the city. It is a unique experience to pick up a bottle of red wine in the wine cellar and sit under the grapevines to savor it.
Sixth stop: Lipica town
Lipica town has a centuries-old horse farm, famous for its dressage, and is the most elegant horse farm in Europe. The horses for the Royal Equestrian School in Vienna are shipped from the small town of Lipica in Slovenia.
Conclusion: The small and quiet Slovenia is really a small and unpopular but exciting place. The small Slovenia is like a secret land left by God, full of dreams.
It is nestled quietly in the arms of the Alps, and the scenery is so beautiful that it makes people hold their breath. Being in it, they are afraid of disturbing the tranquility and beauty. No amount of words can express it, only personal experience can truly feel its charm.