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Postojna Cave |
Postojna Cave is a network of 20
kilometres of passages, galleries and
chambers into which experienced guides have
accompanied more than 31 million visitors in
the last 188 years. It is the largest cave
in the “classic karst” and the most vis¬ited
show cave in Europe. In 1872 railway lines
were laid in the cave; electricity arrived
in 1884. Today you begin your visit aboard
the cave train; the electric lighting allows
you to admire the size and splendour of the
underground world, where the geological past
is recorded in a
unique manner. Visitors to the cave are
dazzled by a wealth of speleothems: calcite
formations, stalactites and stalagmites
abounding in a variety of shapes, colours
and age. The constant temperatureinthe caves
ranges from 8 to 10° C. A guided visit lasts
an hour and a half.
Take the train through the underground world
of the largest cave in the Classic Karst and
the most visited tourist cave in Europe to
see magnificent caverns and glistening
stalactite formations. View the largest
collection of cave animals in one place.
The nearby Pivka and Črna jama caves are
also worth a visit.
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| Ljubljana Zoo |
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The Ljubljana Zoo is situated on the southern
slope of the Rožnik Hill in the natural environment
of woods and meadows. It is an integrated part of a
protected natural park and other green areas. The
walking distance from the city centre is approx. 20
minutes. Visitors can admire numerous wild animal
species from all continents living in their natural
environment. The emphasis is laid primarily on the
animal variety at the junction of three
zoogeographical areas: the Alpine, Pannonian and
Mediterranean.
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| Predjama Castle |
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Just 10
kilometres from Postojna Cave stands one of
the most picturesque wonders of human
history: Predjama Castle. For more than 700
years it has perched proudly on its
123-metre cliff: powerful, defiant and
impregnable – the perfect hideout for the
bold, headstrong and rebellious knight
Erazem of Predjama, a “robber baron” who is
the subject of a romantic and beautiful
legend. This legend is recalled today by
Erazem’s Tunnel, along which the bravest
visitors may still ascend. A view of the
renovated castle rooms and their furnishings
gives the visitor an idea of how people once
lived and worked in the castle – and how
well the castle has been preserved. Among
the most
 interesting
sights are the living quarters, the chapel
and the dungeon. The fascinating objects on
view include weapons, oil paintings and a
Pietà dating from 1420. From the castle
building a passage leads to a refuge in a
hollow, where an observation post on the
rocky cliff offers a wonderful view over the
surrounding countryside. Here you can also
see a well and the entrance to the legendary
Erazem’s Tunnel
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