Europe's Culture Capital: Tale of Two Cities
Two towns, one in Slovenia and the other in Italy, share a border and designation as next year's European Capital of Culture
Two towns, one in Slovenia and the other in Italy, share a border and designation as next year's European Capital of Culture
Škofja Loka is a magnet for travellers with its cobbled streets, historical architecture and serene natural beauty.
'With its picturesque streets, historic architecture and vibrant cultural scene, this cosmopolitan city offers travellers a number of pleasantly surprising experiences.'
In Predjama Castle you can see a variety of original items as well as replicas, models and hunting trophies.
In Slovenia, Judy Barford goes underground.
DrFumblefinger visits a charming lakeside restaurant in Bled, Slovenia.
DrFumblefinger visits the fun and diverse Museum of Puppetry in Slovenia's capital.
DrFumblefinger visits the Medieval Castle sitting atop a hill in the heart of Ljubljana.
Paddleboarding seems the perfect activity to enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Bled in Slovenia
DrFumblefinger visits the pretty Neo-Gothic Parish Church of St. Martin, located in the small Slovenian town of Bled.
DrFumblefinger is charmed by the well-preserved Medieval core of Radovlijica, Slovenia.
A child's joy with her play doesn't require grass or a lot of space, as DrFumblefinger saw for himself while visiting Piran.
DrFumblefinger visits the historic Venetian seaside town of Piran, the highlight of Slovenia's narrow sliver of coastline.
DrFumblefinger was lucky enough to see olms in the Postojna Cave in Slovenia. These are blind cave-dwelling salamanders once thought to be baby dragons.
DrFumblefinger visits the the Franciscan Church, one of the major churches in Slovenia's capital city.