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  • Emerald adventure along the Giants’ Wall

    Children can learn about the ancient Romans and the traces they have left in our present-day landscape, and also about things from Roman times that are still part of life today (such as Roman numerals or Latin sayings), as well as about the unique natural environment of the area.

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  • Medvode

    The surroundings of Medvode are known for their numerous natural beauties, among them the Zbilje lake, one of the most popular tourist spots near Ljubljana.

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  • Medvode

    The surroundings of Medvode are known for their numerous natural beauties, among them the Zbilje lake, one of the most popular tourist spots near Ljubljana.

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  • Velika planina

    The landscape is also shaped by numerous karst features such as sinkholes and depressions, while a network of hiking trails offers wonderful views of the surrounding peaks. Velika Planina is located only about 40 minutes’ drive from Ljubljana. From the Kamniška Bistrica valley, a cable car takes you up to the plateau in just five minutes. From there you can continue on foot (about 30 minutes) or by chairlift to the highest point, Gradišče, which offers stunning views of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps.

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  • Velika planina

    The landscape is also shaped by numerous karst features such as sinkholes and depressions, while a network of hiking trails offers wonderful views of the surrounding peaks. Velika Planina is located only about 40 minutes’ drive from Ljubljana. From the Kamniška Bistrica valley, a cable car takes you up to the plateau in just five minutes. From there you can continue on foot (about 30 minutes) or by chairlift to the highest point, Gradišče, which offers stunning views of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps.

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  • Hotel Mrak and its unconventional residents

    From a local inn to a bohemian salon Ivan's father, Valentin Mrak, purchased the inn in Ljubljana and relocated his business and family to the current location of the hotel near the archaeological excavations of the Roman wall.

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  • Brezovica

    A wayside settlement between Emona (the then name of Ljubljana) and Nauportus (Vrhnika) stood here. Brezovica, once mostly a peasant settlement, was first mentioned in 1314.

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  • Brezovica

    A wayside settlement between Emona (the then name of Ljubljana) and Nauportus (Vrhnika) stood here. Brezovica, once mostly a peasant settlement, was first mentioned in 1314.

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  • Cukrarna - from an industrial facility to a gallery and a special venue

    In 1828, two commodity merchants from Trieste, Rossmann & Pelican, applied for a provincial factory permit for a sugar refinery and decided to establish it in Ljubljana due to its proximity to the customs office. In 1835, the first steam engine in the territory of present-day Slovenia was installed, marking a period of relative stability.

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  • Cukrarna - from an industrial facility to a gallery and a special venue

    In 1828, two commodity merchants from Trieste, Rossmann & Pelican, applied for a provincial factory permit for a sugar refinery and decided to establish it in Ljubljana due to its proximity to the customs office. In 1835, the first steam engine in the territory of present-day Slovenia was installed, marking a period of relative stability.

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