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Postojna Cave system

Asya — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:31:32 +0000

In Slovenia there are over 7,500 explored Karsts caves, but the largest and most famous of the world is the Postojna Cave system. It was created by nature for over 2 million years and it is registered on list of the world’s natural and cultural heritage of UNESCO. Drop by drop, the water formatted its magnificent stalactites and stalagmites in breathtaking shapes. It is located only 50 km form Ljubljana (Slovenia capital) and is visited by thousands of tourists each year.

Postojna Cave system consists of approximately 20 km long underworld system, which places it among 100 longest underground complexes in the world. Today the visitors traverse this area very fast on a special cave train. The train and its railway station located at the highest point above sea level of all Slovenian stations. This is a one really pleasant experience. Also there is a cave restaurant, a concert hall for more than 10,000 people, and the cave post office.

Postojna Caves are open all year round. Visits continue one and a half hour and the temperature inside the caves is a constant 8° C.

Predjamski Castle

misha — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:50:18 +0000

One of the most visited castles in Slovenia is the Predjamski Castle. The castle was integrated into a natural rock arch high in mountain. Later was reformed by family Luegg, also called Predjama knights. Erazem, who was the owner of the castle in 15th century, and a renowned robber, later joined king Matthias Corvinus, for which the current Emperor ordered Gasper Ravbar to assassinate him. After a long siege of the castle, Erazem was finally killed in 1483 by being tricked. The castle has fallen under Oberburg and Purgstall power.

In 1567 archduke Karel rent the castle to baron Philipp von Cobenzl, who bought off the castle after 20 years. He annexed the castle as early as 1570 and built a renaissance building, pressed next to a vertical cliff under the castle. The castle remained in such form until today. Count Michael Coronini von Cronberg inherited the castle in 1810 and it was property of family Windischgrätz from 1846 until the end of World War II. After the war it was nationalized and is now used as a museum for showing the life of medieval lords.

Enjoy with new extreme sport

Asya — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:53:53 +0000

In the 1990â€™s Zorbing is originated in New Zealand as a new adventure challenge. The sport ride is a totally bizarreÂ but also it’sÂ fun experience. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages who donâ€™t mind being strapped inside an enormous clear plastic ball.

The Zorb is a gigantic polythene ball standing about three metres in height, which contains inner capsule that is suspended into position by thousand nylon strands of varying colours. There are two choices of ride. Â You can choose between a harness or hydro ride. The hydro ride is similar to sitting inside a washing machine, as you slither down the hill. Bring a dry set of clothes if you choose this option! The harness is more extreme, one of you then does giant forward rolls down the hill, the other does backward rolls. Â Zorbing is currently practiced in United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, New Zealand, Estonia, Australiaâ€™s Gold Coast, Canada, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Japan, India, Thailand and Slovenia. Prices vary for different packages, but generally is about $40 a trip.

Europian winter challenge – Maribor

Asya — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 09:36:12 +0000

Slovenia has dozens of world class ski resort. Slovenian ski centers and winter resorts attract Alpine and tour skiers, cross-country skiers, borders, sledgers. The biggest skiing center is Maribor, which in an area 270 m above sea level beside the Drava River. Many tourists choose to spend their winter holidays on the snow, more than 40 km of ski tracks offers different winter adventures with all grades of difficulty at an altitude of 325 m to 1327 m above sea level.

Â In January, Maribor hosts to the annual World Cup women’s slalom and giant slalom races – Golden Fox Trophy. This alpine skiing competition draws visitors from all over Slovenia and the world. The competition route is equipped with arena for over 25,000 viewers, a chairlift and everything else that is necessary for a ski resort hosting a first class competition. Also held here are two World Cup snowboarding championships – World Cup Telemark competition and FIS World Youth Championship race.Â Â
Â Skiing there is also possible in early spring, and particularly attractive is the night skiing which offers a magnificent night panorama of the city. In the summer time visitors are attracted by the waters and the sky above Slovenia, in spring and autumn by the colorful hiking andÂ biking trailsâ€¦

Lake Bled – one of the most beautiful corners of Europe

Asya — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:00:33 +0000

Lake Bled is one of Slovenia’s most popular tourist area, next to the town of Bled. The lake was formed when the Bohinj glacier receded. It is 2120 m long, 1380 m wide and up to 30.6 m deep. Nowhere in the world is there a more lovely place, than this paradise and its surroundings. The island in the middle of Lake Bled is without doubt one of the premier attractions of the area, which surprises and charms every visitor. Surrounded by mountains and forests, today Bled is a modern holiday resort with many hotels, private accommodation facilities, a camp site, wellness centers, and a golf course.

After the last Ice Age, the Bohinj Glacier deepend its natural tectonic hollow and gave it its present form. When the ice melted the basin was filled with water. The lake has no considerable affluents except some streams. The thermal springs in the northeast part are captured in three swimming pools: at the Toplice Grand Hotel, Park Hotel and Golf Hotel. The castle in the middle of the lake has for centuries been a symbol of Bled, a much-visited attraction. It stands on a sheer cliff above Lake Bled and is one of the oldest castles in Slovenia, dating back to the 11th century. It is highly likely that, at that time, on the land where the castle stands today there was simply a Romanesque tower surrounded by a protective wall. The lake provides thousands of opportunities for seekers of beauty, relaxation, inspiration, peace and sporting challenges. Romantic walks or a carriage ride around the lake, a traditional pletna-boat ride to the idyllic church on Bled Island, a visit to the imposing castle, the nearby ski slopes, alpine paths, golf courses, fishing or the casino â€“ these are just a few of the attractions of Bled.

Ljubljana – the old meets the new

Asya — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:14:46 +0000

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is a dynamic Central European city lying at an altitude of 298 m above sea level in a broad basin between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. A quaint, little, old town, a bustling city center, a medieval castle, and a metropolitan riverside cafe culture are just a small example of the things that give the city it’s beauty. Ljubljana is certainly a city with a high quality of life. It is a city of greenery, its very center occupied by parks and forests. The unique Karst region, the Adriatic coast, the mountains, the hilly wine-growing regions, the spas, and many historic towns are all within a two-hour drive.

Here, at the meeting point of the cultures of the east and the west, the old interlaces in harmony with the new. This is a picturesque blend of Medieval, Baroque and Art Nouveau masterpieces combined with the original character given to the city by the famous architect JoÅ¾e PleÄnik in the Old Town with its medieval castle, Renaissance and Baroque facades, ornamented portals and uneven roofs. Once an important transport and supply route, the Ljubljanica river with its interesting bridges and picturesque embankments now makes one of the old city center’s major landmarks. For a special city experience, you may choose to see Ljubljana from the deck of a boat, the window of a tourist train, the back of a bicycle or the basket of a hot air balloon. To discover the city’s secret, you may want to join the Dragon Code adventure tour. Ljubljana is a city of culture, home of many theaters, museums and galleries and it also boasts one of the oldest philharmonic academy in the world. More then 10,000 cultural events take place in the Slovene capital â€“ top quality musical, theatrer and fine arts performers as well as alternative and avant-garde performers â€“ which can be discovered in 14 international festivals.

The Skocjan cave

Asya — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:37:40 +0000

Skocjan Caves is a system of limestone caves in the Kras region in southwestern Slovenia, containing collapsed valleys, about 5 kilometers of underground passages, caves more than 200 meters deep and many waterfalls. This is one of the most famous sites in the world for the study of karstic (limestone) phenomenon. Because of their unique natural features and cultural heritage they have been on the UNESCO world heritage list since 1986, and in 1999 were put on the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance as the world’s largest underground wetlands. You will marvel at the beauty of both the underground world and the surrounding karst world above. The temperature in the cave is constant 12Â°C.

The Kras is a region rich in limestone, with caves formed by water erosion. The River flows for 55 km as a superficial stream until it reaches the Kras, where it disappears underground for 300 meters in a cave under the village of Skocjan. The river continues its flow in the cave for another 3.5 km, with underground lakes and waterfalls. There are several chambers 308 meters long, 123 meters wide and 146 meters deep. The river continues its flow for another 30 km underground before it reappears.

The Skocjanske jame caves have an extremely complex system of cave passages in a total length of 5.8 km. The difference between the lowest and the highest point in the caves is 209 meters. With the shifting of sink holes in the geological past, numerous collapsed valley have formed at the contact point where flysch meets limestone under the caverns. The finest view of both dolines with the natural bridge and the cave that separates them is from an observation point. The caves, with an immense underground gorge and halls, are the beginning of the Skocjan underground system. The height of the gorge exceeds 100 meters at several points.

Elan Power 42 Yacht

misha — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:24:26 +0000

Elan Yachts is one of the greatest company in production of gorgeous yachts in the whole world. The company is located in Obrovac, Croatia since 2003, when Elan changed its philosophy, to approve and insure highest standarts, Elan built modern shipyard with covered area of 6, 000 square meters and more than 90 high-skilled employees.

The new yard was situated in Begunje, a small village in Slovenia and the production include: lamination plant, joinery, carpentry and assembly lines.

Elan has been in close cooperation with world’s most rated yacht designers. This ensure to the customers satisfaction, which make them very motivated and passionate.

Here I present the model Elan Power 42, a very luxury and stylish yacht. The interior of this yacht is 2 or 3 cabin vision and is maximum for 10 passengers.

Some of the technical specifications are: lenght overall(13,10m), hull lenght(12,80m), beam overall(3,90m), dry weight(9500kg), fuel capacity(1000l), fresh water capacity(330l), waste water capacity(100l)

This yacht is superb way to free your soul…!