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Central Slovenia (Carniola) Travel Tips

Insider advice for your Central Slovenia (Carniola) vacation

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lala30
Discoverer
Sep 4, 2008
Maribor castle - sights 4 stars
Travel Tip: Maribor Castle
The castle itself is very opulently furnished, well that is only to be expected if you consider that emperors and popes stayed here.


The most impressive by far is the Festive... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: castle museum regional history

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Bled lake 5 stars
Travel Tip: Bled
Bled is not as unspoiled as Bohinj, however it is such a charming and pretty place you will not hold it against it.


If you want to go somewhere to come back to your senses... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: lake nature views

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Bohinj Lake 5 stars
Travel Tip: Koprivnik v Bohinju
Now when it comes to the nature some of the things I immediately associate with Slovenia are Postojna Caves and Bled and Bohinj lakes.


Bohinj is different from Bled in the... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: nature nationalpark

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Postojna caves 5 stars
Travel Tip: Postojna Caves
If you have time for only one day trip then I would definitely recommend Postojna caves.
Now the price has gone a bit up since the euro, but this is one of the Slovenia’s most famous... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: caves ride train wonderful

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Maribor’s City Park 4 stars
Travel Tip: Maribor’s City Park
Maribor’s City Park or as the locals call it Mestni park is a popular destination for all the locals.


There are fountains and trees and squirrels and 3 ponds and a small... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: park aquarium hills walkingpaths

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Aloysius church 4 stars
Travel Tip: Aloysius Church
Aloysius Church is located on Koroška street not too far off from the Main square.
Aloysius Church dates back to 18th century when it was devised by Johannes Fuchs.


... [more]

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lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Slovenian food 4 stars
Travel Tip: Maribor
It has to be said that Slovenian cuisine is a hearty fare so you have been warned. Having said that since I am from continental Croatia I am used to hearty fare so I did not mind much.
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lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Kavana Astoria 5 stars
Café Review: Kavana Astoria
Coffeehouse Astoria (or Kavarna Astoria) is the coffee institution not only of Castle square but also of Maribor as many of its rich, famous and intellectual used to gather here. It is located at... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: cafe goodcoffee

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Castle square 4 stars
Travel Tip: Grajski trg
Castle Square (or as the locals call it Grajski trg) is named after the Maribor’s Castle, as it is situated just in front of it.
It is a wonderful square located in the old town and well... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: square mariborcastle

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Main square 4 stars
Travel Tip: Glavni trg
Maribor’s Main square (or as it is called by the locals Glavni trg) is much of an staple in these regions. This is where the locals meet and where the tourists wonder around. It is located not... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: square

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Hotel Habakuk 5 stars
Hotel Review: Hotel Habakuk
Hotel Habakuk is located just 10 minutes away from Maribor (even if you do not have a car you can catch the local bus) on Pohorska ulica 59.


It is located in the beautiful... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: hotel spa

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Bentava Mansion 4 stars
Travel Tip: Betnava mansion
Bentava Mansion or as it is also known as European Cultural and Technological Center is located on the outskirts of Maribor.
It makes for an impressive sights, albeit even if it is a pink... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: mansion museum park

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Slomšek square 4 stars
Travel Tip: Slomšek square
Slomšek square is by far one of the prettiest squares in Maribor, at least I think it is. It is the square you will find the Cathedral, the Post office as well as the University of Maribor’s... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: square park

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Maribor’s Cathedral 4 stars
Travel Tip: Maribor’s Cathedral
Maribor’s Cathedral is located at the Slomšek square.


Maribor’s Cathedral might not be the most impressive I have ever seen, but if it is on your way you might as well... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: cathedral architecture belltower

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
The towers of Lent 4 stars
Travel Tip: Lent
Since Lent is located next to the Drava river it is no wonder it has a number of towers that were basically used as a defense.


Judgment tower dates back to 14th century and... [more]

Tags for this Travel Tip: towers fortification

lala30
Discoverer
Aug 31, 2008
Lent 4 stars
Travel Tip: Lent
Lent is the oldest part of the city of Maribor that stretches on the bank of river Drava from the Water tower to the Judgment tower.
As I have already said there are a number of sights to... [more]

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