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Towns in the Central Slovenia region

The green outskirts of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, are composed of 25 municipalities. This diverse area combines the mountains of the Kamnik Alps, pre-alpine hills, plains of the Ljubljana Basin, the unique natural environment of the Ljubljana Marshes, karst fields, subterranean caves, rivers and lakes. As these natural sights are not far away from towns and villages, the area is appropriate for interesting day excursions but as well as for longer explorations since the landscapes in the region are exceptionally diverse. 

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  Brezovica

  The location of today’s Brezovica was inhabited already in the Roman times.

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  Dobrepolje

  Dobrepolje, whose centre is the town of Videm, is a vast karst polje stretching along the length of two interconnecting valleys lying to the south of Ljubljana. It is well known for its scenic attractions.

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  Domžale

  Archaeological finds indicate that the Domžale area has been settled since prehistoric times.

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  Horjul

  Small city of Horjul lies in the Horjul valley in the picturesque natural environment. Some assume the name derives from the Roman times and is in some way connected with Julius Caesar.

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  Ivančna Gorica

  The small town of Ivančna Gorica lies in the middle of the Dolenjska region's distinctively hilly landscape, halfway between Ljubljana and Novo mesto.

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  Komenda

  The small town of Komenda, located in a flat part of the Ljubljana basin near the town of Kamnik, has an interesting history.

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  Logatec

  The small town of Logatec was first mentioned in Roman times, when it was a strategically important staging post on the road between Aquileia and Emona, the ancient Ljubljana.

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  Lukovica

  Lukovica lies in a hilly, woody region of central Slovenia.

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  Mengeš

  The Mengeš area in Ljubljana depression by the foothills of Gobavica, was inhabited very early.

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  Polhov Gradec

  Polhov Gradec is picturesque village in the Polhograjsko hribovje hills. In its old city centre stands the Baroque Church of Mary’s Birth, built in 1736.

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  Šmartno pri Litiji

  Being rich in metal deposits, the Šmartno pri Litiji area has been settled since prehistoric times.

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  Velike Lašče

  Velike Lašče lies in a vivid karst forest region.

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  Vrhnika

  The origin and development of Vrhnika, a small town lying on the south-western edge of the Ljubljana Moors, near the source of the Ljubljanica river, are closely connected to boat traffic on the Ljubljanica.

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  Borovnica

  The village of Borovnica lies on the south-western edge of Ljubljana Marshes, in the narrow valley of the Borovniščica brook.

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  Dol pri Ljubljani

  Dol pri Ljubljani is a village located by the confluence of three rivers: the Sava, the Kamniška Bistrica and the Ljubljanica.

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  Grosuplje

  The town of Grosuplje lies in a small basin to the south-east of Ljubljana. As one travels from Ljubljana to Grosuplje, Ljubljana Marshes blend into the characteristic hilly landscape of the Dolenjska region.

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  Ig

  The small town of Ig lies on the edge of Ljubljana Marshes, at the foot of Mount Krim (1107 m). Life in Ig and its surrounding villages has mainly been shaped by the distinctive environment of Ljubljana Marshes.

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  Kamnik

  Kamnik, a picturesque small town situated along the Kamniška Bistrica river, had its heyday in the Middle Ages, when for a time it was the capital of Carniola.

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  Litija

  Litija is a small mining town lying in the Sava river valley.

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  Log - Dragomer

  The municipality of Log - Dragomer lies at the crossroads between the pre-alpine Polhov Gradec hills and the swampy area of the Ljubljana Marshes.

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  Medvode

  The town of Medvode lies close to Ljubljana, at the confluence of the rivers Sava and Sora, and the juncture of traffic connections between Ljubljana and the Gorenjska region.

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  Moravče

  Moravče was first mentioned in the late 13th century. The scheme of the city centre with an old square is preserved to this day.

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  Škofljica

  The town of Škofljica lies south east form Ljubljana. It has developed from a roadside settlement on the crossroads of Ig, Kočevje and Ljubljana.

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  Trzin

  Even though Trzin is quite small, it is one of the most developed and richest towns in Slovenia.

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  Vodice

  The town of Vodice is situated on the more or less rural area of the Ljubljana Basin halfway between Ljubljana and the Jože Pučnik Airport in Brnik.