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Short but sweet: Stari Grad and its amazing views of the Alps

I’d driven past it many times, always towards jagged mountain peaks of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, and so it wasn’t until two years ago when I finally decided to visit Stari Grad with my family. As it turned out, it’s one of the coolest and most scenic short hikes in Slovenia. It’s a family-friendly 35-minute trail that teaches about wildlife and nature, and ends with amazing views over the Alps and Kamnik.

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The 40th World Scout Conference in Ljubljana

The members of the association convinced the majority of the 162 member states that Ljubljana is the next most appropriate host for the conference and Ljubljana thus overcame its difficult opponent for the year 2014 – Florence. The World Organisation of the Scout Movement - WOSM is the world's largest educational youth movement, bringing together primarily young people.

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A winter fairy tale and stunning scenery above Vrhnika

As fog lingers among the busy streets of Ljubljana, a small town on the south-western edge of the Ljubljana Moors and its embracing rolling hills lure young families, trail runners and other adventurers for a nice day in the sun. One of the most visited hills above Vrhnika might be small in size but totally and utterly captivating. The thing about Slovenia is that every settlement, no matter how small, has its own favoured hill where everyone goes to get their weekly (daily?)

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MMM STORIES: THE STORY OF FRŽEK: MORE THAN JUST A BEAN

Who are the protagonists of the Fržek fairy tale authored, among others, by Tina Bor Perpar Samsa? The heroes are the spreads, crackies (savoury crackers and sweet cookies), tofu, patties, and other…

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Delicious Summer Events in Ljubljana

If you're someone who enjoys pairing good food and drinks with great music, be sure to check out the concert lineup at Prulček. Recently revamped, this popular venue now combines quality live music…

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When trying local and Slovenian food - štruklji are a must

The interesting thing about štuklji is they can be served salty as a side dish next to meat (especially tasty when served with venison) or as a dessert with breadcrumbs for the topping. Apart from the most famous ones, there are some other  flavours gaining popularity: boiled apple, baked apple, and tarragon. Tarragon is widely used as a seasoning in Slovenia, so I suggest you give them a try.

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Discover Ljubljana's socialist past

Drago Tršar’s Monument to the Revolution in the western corner of Trg republike is the most visually arresting of the lot. First unveiled in 1975, its kinetic energy symbolises the movement of revolutionary masses. A smaller statue of Edvard Kardelj is located near the monument.

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Polhograjska Grmada: route from Polhov Gradec (through Ravnek - 898 m)

Polhograjska Grmada: route from Polhov Gradec (through Ravnek - 898 m) © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič A colourful pre-Alpine landscape on the edge of Ljubljana Polhograjska Grmada is one of the most beautiful and popular hiking destinations in the Polhov Gradec Dolomites, a rugged pre-Alpine landscape practically on the edge of the capital.

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K2: FROM VRHNIKA TO PLANINA AND ZAPLANA

You initially ascend towards Planina on a quiet asphalt road, which is eventually replaced by a wide gravel forest road. Most of the ride proceeds in the shelter of the forest. At Planina, you are greeted by a mountain lodge and a 22 m high lookout tower, which offers a wonderful view of the Ljubljana basin, the Ljubljana Marshes, the Polhov Gradec and Krim hills, and the hills towards Notranjska and, in clear weather, the view reaches as far as the Alps.

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Promotional campaign »Tourism makes Ljubljana« made it to the finals of "City Nation place awards 2021"

The Tourism Makes Ljubljana campaign entered in the first category of the competition, which evaluates the most successful involvement of citizens, and is competing for the award together with Eidenhoven, Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo in Alberta, Tasmania and the Nordic Region.

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