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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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The history of Slovenian Basketball

In former Yugoslavia, basketball was introduced by students who played it in high schools and clubs, such as the Sokol Association, which was widespread throughout the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. The first official game took place in Ljubljana in 1945 between the First Gymnasium (Vegova) and the Fourth Gymnasium (Bežigrad). One of the players in these games was Bogdan Mueller, who later represented Yugoslavia internationally.

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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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MMM STORIES: DAPPER

Well mannered and impeccably presentedThough the story began long before, we’ll start with the name. Dapper is an old English word used to describe a man who dresses – and carries himself – with…

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MMM STORIES: DAPPER

Well mannered and impeccably presentedThough the story began long before, we’ll start with the name. Dapper is an old English word used to describe a man who dresses – and carries himself – with…

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Urban culture off the beaten track: a walk along Celovška street

These areas, neighborhoods or streets are often the pulsing hearts of cities and offer experiences that are usually the perfect foil to the more sanitised and predictable ones in the more central locations. Luckily, Ljubljana has been following suit. One specific area comes to mind, a stretch of Celovška street that is home to various galleries, bars, clubs, shops and all-round cool places that call for at least an afternoon’s worth of exploring.

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Zvezda donuts

What a delightful wish for the carnival season, full of mischievous smiles and finger-licking treats!

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

If you take a bus, go to the main bus station and take the route Ljubljana – Kamnik (More information on buses). If you’re looking for a spot to capture the castle itself, continue to a 660-meters high Visoka Špica.

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Polhograjska Grmada: route from Topol (898 m)

Polhograjska Grmada: route from Topol (898 m) © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič A colourful pre-Alpine landscape on the edge of Ljubljana The route to Polhograjska Grmada from Topol is one of the gentler ascents, since the starting point is already quite high up.

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