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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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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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Zvezda donuts

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

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Caving Experiences in Slovenia

There are several less known caves you can explore individually or in a small group, under the guidance of a professional guide. You can even have an amazing caving experience in Ljubljana or explore spectacular caves near Bled. So, if you want a break from the masses at the top tourist destinations, head underground for an authentic caving experience.

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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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Caving Experiences in Slovenia

There are several less known caves you can explore individually or in a small group, under the guidance of a professional guide. You can even have an amazing caving experience in Ljubljana or explore spectacular caves near Bled. So, if you want a break from the masses at the top tourist destinations, head underground for an authentic caving experience.

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Untitled Stran s traso

Untitled Stran s traso © 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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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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Rakitna Forest and Archaeological Learning Trail (789 m)

The rest of the trail is mainly flat or rises and falls gently. Starting point Rakitna (27 km from the centre of Ljubljana). There is a macadam car park by the lake (up to 2 hours: €2.50; whole day: €5.00). From the car park, walk towards the hotel, opposite which there is a large information board with a description and map of the Roman Wall Forest and Archaeological Learning Trail (Gozdna in arheološka učna pot Rimski zid) and a hiking waymark indicating the direction to take.

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