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SLOVENIA: Lake Bled, Triglav NP, Julian Alps

94 images Created 28 Sep 2011

View Tom Dempsey's Slovenia photo collection Part 1, including: the Julian Alps, Lake Bled (Blejsko jezero) reflections and Pletna boats, Bled Castle, Triglav National Park (Triglavski narodni park/TNP), Pericnik Waterfall, Vrata and Krma valleys, Vintgar Gorge, Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita), Soca Trail (Soska pot) along Soca River gorge, Kluze Fortress, Boka waterfall, Veliki Kozjak Waterfall, and Predjama Castle.

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  • Pletna boats carry tourists across Lake Bled under the medieval Bled Castle (Slovene: Blejski grad, German: Burg Veldes), which was built a little before 1011 AD on a cliff above the city of Bled, in what is now Slovenia, Europe. The distinctive two-paddle Pletna boats originated in 1590 and can carry 20 people. A colourful awning protects passengers from sun and weather. The respected title of "Pletnarstvo," Pletna oarsman, has been handed down within specific families from generation to generation. This panorama was stitched from 4 overlapping photos.
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  • Pericnik Waterfall plunges 52 meters (170 feet, not counting an upper cascade), in Vrata Valley, near Mojstrana, Slovenia, Europe. A fun trail passes behind the falls through a cave. The scenic Vrata valley extends from Mojstrana village to the north face of Triglav, in Triglavski narodni park, Slovenia’s only national park. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita. The panorama was stitched from 6 overlapping photos.
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  • The medieval Bled Castle (Slovene: Blejski grad, German: Burg Veldes) was built a little before 1011 AD on a cliff above Lake Bled, above the city of Bled, in what is now Slovenia, Europe. Bled Castle’s chapel was built in the 1500s and renovated around 1700 with illusionist frescoes. This panorama was stitched from 3 overlapping photos.
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  • The medieval Bled Castle (Slovene: Blejski grad, German: Burg Veldes) was built a little before 1011 AD on a cliff above Lake Bled, above the city of Bled, in what is now Slovenia, Europe.
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  • Vintgar Gorge (Blejski Vintgar / Soteska Vintgar) is a beautiful canyon of pools and rapids 1.6-km long (1 mile) in Slovenia near the settlement of Zgornje Gorje, four km northwest of Bled, in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia, Europe. Discovered in 1891, the intriguing gorge has been open for viewing from wooden observation walkways and bridges since 1893. Due to the ancient Bohinj Glacier damming the Radovna River into a lake, the river was diverted from eastward flow to its present northeast course, carving sheer canyon walls 50 to 100 meters (160 to 330 ft) deep through a soft layer of triassic limestone between the peaks of Borst and Hom, and emptying into the Upper Sava River Valley.
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  • The clear stream from Pericnik Waterfall flows over rocks colored yellow from algae in Vrata Valley, near Mojstrana, Slovenia, Europe. A fun trail passes behind the falls through a cave. The scenic Vrata valley extends from Mojstrana village to the north face of Triglav, in Triglavski narodni park, Slovenia’s only national park. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita.
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  • A duck swims across an intricate pattern of leaves reflected in the emerald and blue waters of Lake Bled (Blejsko jezero), in the Julian Alps, Slovenia, Europe. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011. The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • On a sunny day, hike from the end of the road in Vrata Valley to see Mount Triglav, in Slovenia, Europe. Mount Triglav (9396 feet) is the highest peak in the Julian Alps, which were named Julius Caesar, who founded some nearby cities. The scenic Vrata valley extends from Mojstrana village through a mixed forest of beech, spruce and fir, along crystal clear Triglavska Bistrica creek, to the north face of Triglav, in Triglavski narodni park, Slovenia’s only national park. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita. This panorama was stitched from 10 overlapping photos.
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  • Long wooden wagon displays flowers, in Mojstrana, Slovenia, Europe. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita.
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  • Pink and white flowers bloom in a driveway beneath the Julian Alps, Slovenia, Europe. The Martuljek mountain group rises high above the town of Gozd Martuljek ("Martuljek Forest," formerly known as Rute) in the Julian Alps, Kranjska Gora, Upper Carniola, Slovenia. Left to right are the following peaks: Siroka pec (2497 meters/8192 feet); Oltar (2621 m); and the pyramid of Spik ("Spike," 2472 m/8110 feet); all within Triglav National Park (in Slovene: Triglavski narodni park, TNP). Historically, four linguistic and cultural groups of Europe have met in Slovenia: Slavic, Germanic, Romance, and Uralic. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. In the 2002 census, 83% considered themselves Slovenes. Today, Slovenia is a member of the European Union, the Eurozone, the Schengen area, NATO and OECD. Per capita, Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation-state.
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  • The town of Bled and glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) are popular tourist sites in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. A medieval castle stands above the lake on the north shore, the former seat of the Austrian Bishops of Brixen. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 15th century and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011.The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport. Panorama stitched from 5 overlapping photos.
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  • A rowboat with swan prow head approaches the medieval church on glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia, Europe. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 15th century and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011. The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • Mojstrana village nestles beneath Mount Triglav, Julian Alps, Slovenia, Europe. Hike for good views of Mount Triglav from the end of the road in Vrata Valley. Mount Triglav (9396 feet) is the highest peak in the Julian Alps, which were named Julius Caesar, who founded some nearby cities. The scenic Vrata valley extends from Mojstrana village to the north face of Triglav, in Triglavski narodni park, Slovenia’s only national park. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita.
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  • The distinctive Pletna boats on Lake Bled can carry 20 people in their handsome wooden interior, designed in 1590. A colourful awning protects passengers from sun and weather. Pletna boats carry tourists across Lake Bled under the medieval Bled Castle (Slovene: Blejski grad, German: Burg Veldes), which was built a little before 1011 AD on a cliff above the city of Bled, in what is now Slovenia, Europe. Visitors enjoy riding the two-paddle Pletna boats to Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 1400s and now popular for romantic weddings. The respected title of "Pletnarstvo," Pletna oarsman, has been handed down within specific families from generation to generation.
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  • Horses graze in Krma Valley, Triglavski narodni park, near Mojstrana, Slovenia, Europe. Glacially-carved Krma Valley, extends from Mojstrana village to Mount Triglav, in Triglavski narodni park, Slovenia’s only national park. In Krma Valley, hike 5-6 hours/6.3miles one way on a non-technical former packhorse hut-supply route (now supplied by helicopter) from trailhead at 950m to scenic Dom Valentina Stanica / Stanicev Dom hut (2332 meters elevation), 20 km round trip, gaining 4658 feet/1420 meters, or a bit further to spectacular Kredarica Hut (aka Triglav hut / Triglavski dom na Kredarici, Slovenia’s highest hut, 2515 meters). Reservations are highly recommended. Hike to Kredarica Hut via Konjsko Sedlo pass from Krma valley 6 hrs one way, non-technical, 1650m gain, well marked with red signs. Ascent of Mount Triglav is non-technical, but is not recommended for those who fear heights: 1.5 hours up from Kredarica (contrary to 1-hour sign, due to waiting for descenders) and 1 hour back. Or stay in scenic Planika hut, 2401m. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita.
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  • Stylized chess statue pieces decorate a board presented as art in a park at Lake Bled, in Slovenia, Europe. Slovenia, Europe. In 2002, the 35th Chess Olympiad was held in Bled. In 1961, the Grand Hotel Toplice in Bled was the site of one of most important international tournaments in chess history.
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  • The scenic Vrata valley extends from Mojstrana village through a mixed forest of beech, spruce and fir, along crystal clear Triglavska Bistrica creek, to the north face of Triglav, in Triglavski narodni park, Slovenia’s only national park. Hike from the end of the road in Vrata Valley to see Mount Triglav, in Slovenia, Europe. Mount Triglav (9396 feet) is the highest peak in the Julian Alps, which were named Julius Caesar, who founded some nearby cities. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita. This panorama was stitched from 5 overlapping photos.
    13SLO-1135-39pan_Mt-Triglav-Slovenia.jpg
  • Veliki Kozjak Waterfall (Slap Kozjak) falls 15 meters in a gorge near Kobarid, Slovenia, Europe. The trail to the waterfall passes remnants of the front line of WWI. From 1915-1917, over 600,000 Austro-Hungarian and Italian soldiers lost their lives in the Soca valley in twelve battles of the Isonzo on the Italian front in World War I. The Julian Alps (Slovene: Julijske Alpe, Italian: Alpi Giulie) stretch from north-eastern Italy to Slovenia in the Southern Limestone Alps, Europe. The namesake for the Julian Alps, Julius Caesar, founded the municipium of Cividale del Friuli at their foot. Panorama stitched from 4 overlapping photos.
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  • The medieval Bled Castle (Slovene: Blejski grad, German: Burg Veldes) was built a little before 1011 AD on a cliff above Lake Bled, above the city of Bled, in what is now Slovenia, Europe. Bled Castle’s chapel was built in the 1500s and renovated around 1700 with illusionist frescoes. This panorama was stitched from 7 overlapping photos.
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  • Walk a trail and hikers' suspension bridge along Tolminka river gorge, starting at the parking lot at the Triglavski narodni park (TNP) sign, near Zatolmin, Julian Alps, Slovenia, Europe. Loop upwards to the scenic Devil's Bridge (Hudicev most, built 1907, seen at top of photo), which carries the Tolmin-Cadrg automobile road sixty meters above Tolminka River. Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita) are among the longest and deepest gorges in Slovenia and are the lowest point (180 meters elevation) in Triglav National Park (TNP). Panorama stitched from 6 overlapping photos.
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  • The town of Bled and glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) are popular tourist sites in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. A medieval castle stands above the lake on the north shore, the former seat of the Austrian Bishops of Brixen. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 15th century and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011. The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • Pattern of louvered wooden shutters on lime green house, in Mojstrana, Slovenia, Europe. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita.
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  • The mountain of Siroka pec (2497 meters/8192 feet) rises high in the Martuljek mountain group in Triglav National Park (Triglavski narodni park, TNP) in the Julian Alps, above the town of Gozd Martuljek ("Martuljek Forest"), Slovenia, Europe. Latitude/Longitude: 46.45000°N / 13.85000°E.
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  • Drive or walk the scenic Soca Trail (So?ka pot) along the Soca River gorge, Trenta Valley, Triglav National Park (Triglavski narodni park, TNP), Slovenia, Europe. The crystal clear Soca retains an unusually beautiful emerald green color throughout its length. From 1915-1917, over 600,000 Austro-Hungarian and Italian soldiers lost their lives in the Soca River valley in twelve battles of the Isonzo on the Italian front in World War I. The Julian Alps (Slovene: Julijske Alpe, Italian: Alpi Giulie) stretch from north-eastern Italy to Slovenia in the Southern Limestone Alps. The namesake for the Julian Alps, Julius Caesar, founded the municipium of Cividale del Friuli at their foot.
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  • The "Bear's Head" (Medvedova glava) chock stone hangs wedged in verdant Zadlascica river canyon, in the Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita), Triglav National Park, Julian Alps, Slovenia, Europe. Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita) are among the longest and deepest gorges in Slovenia and are the lowest point (180 meters elevation) in Triglav National Park (TNP). Walk a trail to the confluence of two gorges (Tolminka and Zadlascica rivers), then along Zadlascica river canyon (locally called Skakalce, "the jumps") up to a chock stone called the "Bear's Head." Walk onwards to the scenic Devil's Bridge (Hudicev most, built 1907), which carries Tolmin-Cadrg road sixty meters above Tolminka River, then loop on foot back to the parking lot at the Triglavski narodni park (TNP) sign, near Zatolmin, Slovenia, Europe.
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  • Pink flowers bloom in a driveway beneath the Julian Alps, Slovenia, Europe. The pyramidal mountain peak of Spik ("Spike," 2472 meters/8110 feet) rises high above the town of Gozd Martuljek ("Martuljek Forest," formerly known as Rute) in the Julian Alps, in Kranjska Gora municipality in the Upper Carniola region, Slovenia. To the left (southeast) of Spik rises a higher summit, Oltar (2621 m), also within Triglav National Park (in Slovene: Triglavski narodni park, TNP). Historically, four linguistic and cultural groups of Europe have met in Slovenia: Slavic, Germanic, Romance, and Uralic. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. In the 2002 census, 83% considered themselves Slovenes. Today, Slovenia is a member of the European Union, the Eurozone, the Schengen area, NATO and OECD. Per capita, Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation-state.
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  • Boka waterfall (Slap Boka) plunges freely 106 meters plus another 30-meter cascade below. View from the road between Zaga and Bovec, Slovenia, Europe.
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  • A butterfly with white spots on black wings and yellow body marks sucks nectar from a flower. Juliana Alpine Botanical Garden was founded in 1926 in Trenta Valley, now part of Triglav National Park (Triglavski narodni park, TNP), in Slovenia, Europe. This pleasant horticultural monument displays plants mostly native to the Julian Alps. It is also known as Alpinum Juliana, or in Slovene: Alpski botani?ni (botanicni) vrt Juliana v Trenti.
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  • Misty floats across rocks and flowing water. Krajcarica Creek is in Zadnjica Valley, a short (3.5km), very-steep-sided offshoot of the Trenta valley which descends directly from Mount Triglav (2864 meters/9396 feet), the highest peak of the Julian Alps, Europe. Mount Triglav is proudly depicted on the Slovenian coat of arms and flag. Triglav is the only National Park in Slovenia (in Slovene: Triglavski narodni park, TNP).
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  • Purple flowers bloom beside a clear stream flowing across rocks. Krajcarica Creek is in Zadnjica Valley, a short (3.5km), very-steep-sided offshoot of the Trenta valley which descends directly from Mount Triglav (2864 meters/9396 feet), the highest peak of the Julian Alps, Europe. Mount Triglav is proudly depicted on the Slovenian coat of arms and flag. Triglav is the only National Park in Slovenia (in Slovene: Triglavski narodni park, TNP).
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  • The Birders' Lodge (Ticarjev dom; 1620 meters elevation). Vrsic Pass in the Julian Alps is the highest pass in Slovenia. Triglav is the only National Park in Slovenia (Triglavski narodni park, TNP). The military-built Russian Road supplied the Isonzo front of World War I. Opened in late 1915, it was originally named after archduke Eugen of Austria-Hungary but in 2006 was renamed as Ruska cesta (Russian Road) to honor the prisoners of war who had been forced to build it. Russian Road connects Upper Carniola with the Trenta Valley, rising from Kranjska Gora in a series of 50 hairpin bends before descending into the Soca (Isonzo) Valley. Vrsic Pass (at elevation 1611 meters) in Italian is Passo della Moistrocca, in German is Werschetzpass, and in Slovene is Prelaz Vr?i?.
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  • Drive or walk the scenic Soca Trail (Soska pot) along the Soca River gorge, Trenta Valley, Triglav National Park (Triglavski narodni park, TNP), Slovenia, Europe. The crystal clear Soca retains an unusually beautiful emerald green color throughout its length. From 1915-1917, over 600,000 Austro-Hungarian and Italian soldiers lost their lives in the Soca River valley in twelve battles of the Isonzo on the Italian front in World War I. The Julian Alps (Slovene: Julijske Alpe, Italian: Alpi Giulie) stretch from north-eastern Italy to Slovenia in the Southern Limestone Alps. The namesake for the Julian Alps, Julius Caesar, founded the municipium of Cividale del Friuli at their foot. [Some Slovene letters ? and ? may not appear correctly in this media, as in So?a Trail / So?ka pot.]
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  • A rock walled house and picnic table are dwarfed by rock cliffs of Zadnjica Valley, a short (3.5km), very-steep-sided offshoot of the Trenta valley which descends directly from Mount Triglav (2864 meters/9396 feet), the highest peak of the Julian Alps, Europe. Mount Triglav is proudly depicted on the Slovenian coat of arms and flag. Triglav is the only National Park in Slovenia (in Slovene: Triglavski narodni park, TNP).
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  • Rock cliffs descend directly from Mount Triglav (2864 meters/9396 feet, the highest peak of the Julian Alps) steeply into Zadnjica Valley, a short (3.5km) offshoot of the Trenta valley. Mount Triglav is proudly depicted on the Slovenian coat of arms and flag. Triglav is the only National Park in Slovenia (in Slovene: Triglavski narodni park, TNP).
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  • A mother duck leads four cute ducklings in a row on the rippled turquoise waters of Lake Bled, Slovenia, Europe. The town of Bled and glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) are popular tourist sites in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011.
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  • Drive or walk the scenic Soca Trail (Soska pot) along the Soca River gorge, Trenta Valley, Triglav National Park (Triglavski narodni park, TNP), Slovenia, Europe. The crystal clear Soca retains an unusually beautiful emerald green color throughout its length. From 1915-1917, over 600,000 Austro-Hungarian and Italian soldiers lost their lives in the Soca River valley in twelve battles of the Isonzo on the Italian front in World War I. The Julian Alps (Slovene: Julijske Alpe, Italian: Alpi Giulie) stretch from north-eastern Italy to Slovenia in the Southern Limestone Alps. The namesake for the Julian Alps, Julius Caesar, founded the municipium of Cividale del Friuli at their foot. [Some Slovene letters ? and ? may not appear correctly in this media, as in So?a Trail / So?ka pot.]
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  • Drive or walk the scenic Soca Trail (Soska pot) along the Soca River gorge, Trenta Valley, Triglav National Park (Triglavski narodni park, TNP), Slovenia, Europe. The crystal clear Soca retains an unusually beautiful emerald green color throughout its length. From 1915-1917, over 600,000 Austro-Hungarian and Italian soldiers lost their lives in the Soca River valley in twelve battles of the Isonzo on the Italian front in World War I. The Julian Alps (Slovene: Julijske Alpe, Italian: Alpi Giulie) stretch from north-eastern Italy to Slovenia in the Southern Limestone Alps. The namesake for the Julian Alps, Julius Caesar, founded the municipium of Cividale del Friuli at their foot. [Some Slovene letters ? and ? may not appear correctly in this media, as in So?a Trail / So?ka pot.]
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  • Kluze Fortress was built in 1882 above Koritnica gorge, near Bovec, Slovenia, Europe. In World War I, Austrians used Kluze to block Italians. In the 15th century, Italians defended against Ottoman Turks here in an earlier fort. After World War II, the fort lost its strategic importance and fell into disrepair until renovations for tourism began in 1987. Triglav is the only National Park in Slovenia (in Slovene: Triglavski narodni park, TNP). Historically, four linguistic and cultural groups of Europe have met in Slovenia: Slavic, Germanic, Romance, and Uralic. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. In the 2002 census, 83% considered themselves Slovenes. Today, Slovenia is a member of the European Union, the Eurozone, the Schengen area, NATO and OECD. Per capita, Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation-state.
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  • Veliki Kozjak Waterfall (Slap Kozjak) falls 15 meters in a gorge near Kobarid, Slovenia, Europe. The trail to the waterfall passes remnants of the front line of WWI. From 1915-1917, over 600,000 Austro-Hungarian and Italian soldiers lost their lives in the Soca valley in twelve battles of the Isonzo on the Italian front in World War I. The Julian Alps (Slovene: Julijske Alpe, Italian: Alpi Giulie) stretch from north-eastern Italy to Slovenia in the Southern Limestone Alps, Europe. The namesake for the Julian Alps, Julius Caesar, founded the municipium of Cividale del Friuli at their foot.
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  • Triglavski narodni park (TNP) sign, Slovenia. Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita) are among the longest and deepest gorges in Slovenia and are the lowest point (180 meters elevation) in Triglav National Park (TNP). Walk a trail to the confluence of two gorges (Tolminka and Zadlascica rivers), then along Zadlascica river canyon (locally called Skakalce, "the jumps") up to a chock stone called the "Bear's Head" (Medvedova glava). Walk onwards to the scenic Devil's Bridge (Hudicev most, built 1907), which carries Tolmin-Cadrg road sixty meters above Tolminka River, then walk the loop back to the parking lot at the Triglavski narodni park (TNP) sign, near Zatolmin, Slovenia, Europe. (The Slovene letters sc in Zadla??ica may not display in some media.)
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  • Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita) are among the longest and deepest gorges in Slovenia and are the lowest point (180 meters elevation) in Triglav National Park (TNP). Walk a trail along the Tolminka river gorge, starting at the parking lot at the Triglavski narodni park (TNP) sign, near Zatolmin, Slovenia, Europe.
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  • A duck swims across an intricate pattern of leaves reflected in the emerald and blue waters of Lake Bled (Blejsko jezero), in the Julian Alps, Slovenia, Europe. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011. The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • A mother duck leads four cute ducklings on the rippled turquoise waters of Lake Bled, Slovenia, Europe. The town of Bled and glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) are popular tourist sites in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011.
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  • Suspension bridge for hikers. Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita) are among the longest and deepest gorges in Slovenia and are the lowest point (180 meters elevation) in Triglav National Park (TNP). Walk a trail along the Tolminka river gorge, starting at the parking lot at the Triglavski narodni park (TNP) sign, near Zatolmin, Slovenia, Europe.
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  • Suspension bridge for hikers. Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita) are among the longest and deepest gorges in Slovenia and are the lowest point (180 meters elevation) in Triglav National Park (TNP). Walk a trail along the Tolminka river gorge, starting at the parking lot at the Triglavski narodni park (TNP) sign, near Zatolmin, Slovenia, Europe.
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  • Sunlight filters through trees in verdant Zadlascica river canyon, in the Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita), Triglav National Park, Julian Alps, Slovenia, Europe. Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita) are among the longest and deepest gorges in Slovenia and are the lowest point (180 meters elevation) in Triglav National Park (TNP). Walk a trail to the confluence of two gorges (Tolminka and Zadlascica rivers), then along Zadlascica river canyon (locally called Skakalce, "the jumps") up to a chock stone called the "Bear's Head." Walk onwards to the scenic Devil's Bridge (Hudicev most, built 1907), which carries Tolmin-Cadrg road sixty meters above Tolminka River, then loop on foot back to the parking lot at the Triglavski narodni park (TNP) sign, near Zatolmin, Slovenia, Europe.
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  • The "Bear's Head" (Medvedova glava) chock stone hangs wedged in verdant Zadlascica river canyon, in the Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita), Triglav National Park, Julian Alps, Slovenia, Europe. Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita) are among the longest and deepest gorges in Slovenia and are the lowest point (180 meters elevation) in Triglav National Park (TNP). Walk a trail to the confluence of two gorges (Tolminka and Zadlascica rivers), then along Zadlascica river canyon (locally called Skakalce, "the jumps") up to a chock stone called the "Bear's Head." Walk onwards to the scenic Devil's Bridge (Hudicev most, built 1907), which carries Tolmin-Cadrg road sixty meters above Tolminka River, then loop on foot back to the parking lot at the Triglavski narodni park (TNP) sign, near Zatolmin, Slovenia, Europe.
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  • Hikers explore verdant Zadlascica river canyon, in the Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita), Triglav National Park, Julian Alps, Slovenia, Europe. Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita) are among the longest and deepest gorges in Slovenia and are the lowest point (180 meters elevation) in Triglav National Park (TNP). Walk a trail to the confluence of two gorges (Tolminka and Zadlascica rivers), then along Zadlascica river canyon (locally called Skakalce, "the jumps") up to a chock stone called the "Bear's Head." Walk onwards to the scenic Devil's Bridge (Hudicev most, built 1907), which carries Tolmin-Cadrg road sixty meters above Tolminka River, then loop on foot back to the parking lot at the Triglavski narodni park (TNP) sign, near Zatolmin, Slovenia, Europe.
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  • An automobile tunnel leads to the Devil's Bridge (Hudicev most), in Tolmin gorges/Tolminska korita, Triglav National Park, Zatolmin, Slovenia, Europe. Walk a trail along Tolminka river gorge, starting at the parking lot at the Triglavski narodni park (TNP) sign, near Zatolmin in the Julian Alps. Loop upwards to the scenic Devil's Bridge (Hudicev most, built 1907), which carries Tolmin-Cadrg road sixty meters above Tolminka River. Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita) are among the longest and deepest gorges in Slovenia and are the lowest point (180 meters elevation) in Triglav National Park (TNP).
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  • Devil's Bridge carries an autombile road across Tolmin gorges/Tolminska korita, in Triglav National Park, Zatolmin, Slovenia, Europe. Walk a trail along Tolminka river gorge, starting at the parking lot at the Triglavski narodni park (TNP) sign, near Zatolmin in the Julian Alps. Loop upwards to the scenic Devil's Bridge ("Hudicev most," built 1907), which carries Tolmin-Cadrg road sixty meters above Tolminka River. Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita) are among the longest and deepest gorges in Slovenia and are the lowest point (180 meters elevation) in Triglav National Park (TNP).
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  • A mirror and tunnel lead to the Devil's Bridge, in the Tolmin gorges/Tolminska korita, Triglav National Park, Zatolmin, Slovenia, Europe. Walk a trail along Tolminka river gorge, starting at the parking lot at the Triglavski narodni park (TNP) sign, near Zatolmin in the Julian Alps. Loop upwards to the scenic Devil's Bridge (Hudicev most, built 1907), which carries Tolmin-Cadrg road sixty meters above Tolminka River. Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita) are among the longest and deepest gorges in Slovenia and are the lowest point (180 meters elevation) in Triglav National Park (TNP).
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  • Spodnja Sorica is a village in the Zelezniki municipality in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia, Europe. It is the birthplace of the Slovene Impressionist painter Ivan Grohar. The local church, dedicated to Saint Nicholas, contains some of Grohar's early paintings. Historically, four linguistic and cultural groups of Europe have met in Slovenia: Slavic, Germanic, Romance, and Uralic. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. In the 2002 census, 83% considered themselves Slovenes. Today, Slovenia is a member of the European Union, the Eurozone, the Schengen area, NATO and OECD. Per capita, Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation-state.
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  • Spodnja Sorica is a village in the Zelezniki municipality in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia, Europe. It is the birthplace of the Slovene Impressionist painter Ivan Grohar. The local church, dedicated to Saint Nicholas, contains some of Grohar's early paintings. Historically, four linguistic and cultural groups of Europe have met in Slovenia: Slavic, Germanic, Romance, and Uralic. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. In the 2002 census, 83% considered themselves Slovenes. Today, Slovenia is a member of the European Union, the Eurozone, the Schengen area, NATO and OECD. Per capita, Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation-state.
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  • The parish Church of Saint Nicholas was built in the baroque style in Bohinjska Bistrica, in the alpine valley of Bohinj, Upper Carniola, Julian Alps, Slovenia, Europe.
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  • Medieval church, with castle in the distance. The town of Bled and glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) are popular tourist sites in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. A medieval castle stands above the lake on the north shore, the former seat of the Austrian Bishops of Brixen. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 15th century and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011.The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • A mother duck leads four cute ducklings in a row on the rippled turquoise waters of Lake Bled, Slovenia, Europe. The town of Bled and glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) are popular tourist sites in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. A medieval castle stands above the lake on the north shore, the former seat of the Austrian Bishops of Brixen. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 15th century and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011. The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • A rowboat approaches the medieval church on glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia, Europe. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 15th century and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011. The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport. Panorama stitched from 2 overlapping photos.
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  • A rowboat approaches the medieval church on glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia, Europe. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 15th century and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011. The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • The town of Bled and glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) are popular tourist sites in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. A medieval castle stands above the lake on the north shore, the former seat of the Austrian Bishops of Brixen. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 15th century and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011. The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • The town of Bled and glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) are popular tourist sites in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. A medieval castle stands above the lake on the north shore, the former seat of the Austrian Bishops of Brixen. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 15th century and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011. The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • A medieval church was built in the 1400s on glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia, Europe. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 1400s and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011. The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • A church on a lake island is revealed behind a dense pattern of tree leaves and branches. The town of Bled and glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) are popular tourist sites in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 15th century and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011. The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • The town of Bled and glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) are popular tourist sites in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 15th century and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011. The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • The town of Bled and glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) are popular tourist sites in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. A medieval castle stands above the lake on the north shore, the former seat of the Austrian Bishops of Brixen. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 15th century and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011. The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • The town of Bled and glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) are popular tourist sites in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. A medieval castle stands above the lake on the north shore, the former seat of the Austrian Bishops of Brixen. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 15th century and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011. The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport. Panorama stitched from 7 overlapping photos.
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  • A steep stairway leads to viewpoints over Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia, Europe.
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  • Trees frame a romantic church isolated on a lake island. The town of Bled and glacial formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) are popular tourist sites in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 15th century and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011.The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • Trees frame a romantic church isolated on a lake island. The town of Bled and glacial formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) are popular tourist sites in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 15th century and now popular for romantic weddings. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011.The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • A farm road leads to pyramidal mountain peak of Spik ("Spike," 2472 meters/8110 feet), which rises high above the town of Gozd Martuljek ("Martuljek Forest," formerly known as Rute) in the Julian Alps, in Kranjska Gora municipality in the Upper Carniola region, Slovenia, Europe. To the left (southeast) of Spik rises a higher summit, Oltar (2621 m), also within Triglav National Park (in Slovene: Triglavski narodni park, TNP). Historically, four linguistic and cultural groups of Europe have met in Slovenia: Slavic, Germanic, Romance, and Uralic. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. In the 2002 census, 83% considered themselves Slovenes. Today, Slovenia is a member of the European Union, the Eurozone, the Schengen area, NATO and OECD. Per capita, Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation-state.
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  • The Martuljek mountain group rises high above the town of Gozd Martuljek ("Martuljek Forest," formerly known as Rute) in the Julian Alps, Kranjska Gora, Upper Carniola, Slovenia. Left to right are the following peaks: Siroka pec (2497 meters/8192 feet); Oltar (2621 m); and the pyramid of Spik ("Spike," 2472 m/8110 feet); all within Triglav National Park (in Slovene: Triglavski narodni park, TNP). Historically, four linguistic and cultural groups of Europe have met in Slovenia: Slavic, Germanic, Romance, and Uralic. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. In the 2002 census, 83% considered themselves Slovenes. Today, Slovenia is a member of the European Union, the Eurozone, the Schengen area, NATO and OECD. Per capita, Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation-state. The panorama was stitched from 11 overlapping photos.
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  • The mountain of Siroka pec (2497 meters/8192 feet) rises high in the Martuljek mountain group in Triglav National Park (Triglavski narodni park, TNP) in the Julian Alps, above the town of Gozd Martuljek ("Martuljek Forest"), Slovenia, Europe. Latitude/Longitude: 46.45000°N / 13.85000°E. Slovene letters in "?iroka pe?" may not appear in some media.
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  • Metal cat sculpture silhouette on bridge rail in Mojstrana, Slovenia, Europe. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita.
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  • Metal cat sculpture lines bridge rail in Mojstrana, Slovenia, Europe. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita.
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  • Horses graze in Krma Valley, Triglavski narodni park, near Mojstrana, Slovenia, Europe. Glacially-carved Krma Valley, extends from Mojstrana village to Mount Triglav, in Triglavski narodni park, Slovenia’s only national park. In Krma Valley, hike 5-6 hours/6.3miles one way on a non-technical former packhorse hut-supply route (now supplied by helicopter) from trailhead at 950m to scenic Dom Valentina Stanica / Stanicev Dom hut (2332 meters elevation), 20 km round trip, gaining 4658 feet/1420 meters, or a bit further to spectacular Kredarica Hut (aka Triglav hut / Triglavski dom na Kredarici, Slovenia’s highest hut, 2515 meters). Reservations are highly recommended. Hike to Kredarica Hut via Konjsko Sedlo pass from Krma valley 6 hrs one way, non-technical, 1650m gain, well marked with red signs. Ascent of Mount Triglav is non-technical, but is not recommended for those who fear heights: 1.5 hours up from Kredarica (contrary to 1-hour sign, due to waiting for descenders) and 1 hour back. Or stay in scenic Planika hut, 2401m. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita.
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  • Mountain bikers explore Krma Valley, Triglavski narodni park, near Mojstrana, Slovenia, Europe. Glacially-carved Krma Valley, extends from Mojstrana village to Mount Triglav, in Triglavski narodni park, Slovenia’s only national park. In Krma Valley, hike 5-6 hours/6.3miles one way on a non-technical former packhorse hut-supply route (now supplied by helicopter) from trailhead at 950m to scenic Dom Valentina Stanica / Stanicev Dom hut (2332 meters elevation), 20 km round trip, gaining 4658 feet/1420 meters, or a bit further to spectacular Kredarica Hut (aka Triglav hut / Triglavski dom na Kredarici, Slovenia’s highest hut, 2515 meters). Reservations are highly recommended. Hike to Kredarica Hut via Konjsko Sedlo pass from Krma valley 6 hrs one way, non-technical, 1650m gain, well marked with red signs. Ascent of Mount Triglav is non-technical, but is not recommended for those who fear heights: 1.5 hours up from Kredarica (contrary to 1-hour sign, due to waiting for descenders) and 1 hour back. Or stay in scenic Planika hut, 2401m. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita.
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  • Caged doll in window, Mojstrana, Slovenia, Europe. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita.
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  • A medieval church was built in the 1400s on glacially formed Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero) in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia, Europe. The lake surrounds Bled Island (Blejski otok, the only natural island in Slovenia), upon which stands the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), built in the 1400s and now popular for romantic weddings. The view is from medieval Bled Castle (Slovene: Blejski grad, German: Burg Veldes), built a little before 1011 AD on a cliff above Lake Bled, above the city of Bled. Lake Bled hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011. The lake is 35 kilometers from Ljubljana International Airport.
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  • The medieval Bled Castle (Slovene: Blejski grad, German: Burg Veldes) was built a little before 1011 AD on a cliff above Lake Bled, above the city of Bled, in what is now Slovenia, Europe. Bled Castle’s chapel was built in the 1500s and renovated around 1700 with illusionist frescoes.
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  • Medieval suit of armor in castle museum. The medieval Bled Castle (Slovene: Blejski grad, German: Burg Veldes) was built a little before 1011 AD on a cliff above Lake Bled, above the city of Bled, in what is now Slovenia, Europe.
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  • Ivy smothers a pattern of louvered wooden shutters in Bled village, in Slovenia, Europe. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita.
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  • The medieval Bled Castle (Slovene: Blejski grad, German: Burg Veldes) was built a little before 1011 AD on a cliff above Lake Bled, above the city of Bled, in what is now Slovenia, Europe. Bled Castle’s chapel was built in the 1500s and renovated around 1700 with illusionist frescoes.
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  • The medieval Bled Castle (Slovene: Blejski grad; German: Burg Veldes) was built a little before 1011 AD on a cliff above Lake Bled, above the city of Bled, in what is now Slovenia, Europe. Bled Castle’s chapel was built in the 1500s and renovated around 1700 with illusionist frescoes. This panorama was stitched from 2 overlapping photos.
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  • The medieval Bled Castle (Slovene: Blejski grad, German: Burg Veldes) was built a little before 1011 AD on a cliff above Lake Bled, above the city of Bled, in what is now Slovenia, Europe.
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  • A Pletna boat paddles across Lake Bled under the medieval Bled Castle (Slovene: Blejski grad, German: Burg Veldes), which was built a little before 1011 AD on a cliff above the city of Bled, in what is now Slovenia, Europe. The distinctive two-paddle Pletna boats originated in 1590 and can carry 20 people. A colourful awning protects passengers from sun and weather. The respected title of "Pletnarstvo," Pletna oarsman, has been handed down within specific families from generation to generation.
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  • Pericnik Waterfall plunges 52 meters (170 feet, not counting an upper cascade), in Vrata Valley, near Mojstrana, Slovenia, Europe. A fun trail passes behind the falls through a cave. The scenic Vrata valley extends from Mojstrana village to the north face of Triglav, in Triglavski narodni park, Slovenia’s only national park. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita. This panorama was stitched from 9 overlapping photos.
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  • The clear stream from Pericnik Waterfall flows over rocks colored yellow from algae in Vrata Valley, near Mojstrana, Slovenia, Europe. A fun trail passes behind the falls through a cave. The scenic Vrata valley extends from Mojstrana village to the north face of Triglav, in Triglavski narodni park, Slovenia’s only national park. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita. This panorama was stitched from 5 overlapping photos.
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  • Pericnik Waterfall plunges 52 meters (170 feet, not counting an upper cascade), in Vrata Valley, near Mojstrana, Slovenia, Europe. A fun trail passes behind the falls through a cave. The scenic Vrata valley extends from Mojstrana village to the north face of Triglav, in Triglavski narodni park, Slovenia’s only national park. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita. This panorama was stitched from 7 overlapping photos.
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  • Walk from the end of the road in Vrata Valley to see Mount Triglav, in Slovenia, Europe. Mount Triglav (9396 feet) is the highest peak in the Julian Alps, which were named Julius Caesar, who founded some nearby cities. From Aljazev Dom hut, walk easily 0.5 km to wide views at the "Monument to fallen Partisans" (a supersized piton and carabiner/karabiner). Climbers can take higher trails to steeper, technical routes. The scenic Vrata valley extends from Mojstrana village through a mixed forest of beech, spruce and fir, along crystal clear Triglavska Bistrica creek, to the north face of Triglav, in Triglavski narodni park, Slovenia’s only national park. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita.
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  • At the end of the road in Vrata Valley, Slovenia, admire the close mountain grandeur of Triglav, Dolkova Spica, Skrlatica, and Stenar from Aljazev Dom hut [a dormitory refuge at 1015m elevation which serves meals, has 8 rooms with 23 beds, 115 communal beds; Tel: +386 (0)4 589 51 00 or +386 (0)4 589 10 30]. Walk easily 0.5 km to wide views at the "Monument to fallen Partisans," and higher trails lead to steeper, technical routes. Mount Triglav (9396 feet) is the highest peak in the Julian Alps, which were named Julius Caesar, who founded some nearby cities. The scenic Vrata valley extends from Mojstrana village through a mixed forest of beech, spruce and fir, along crystal clear Triglavska Bistrica creek, to the north face of Triglav, in Triglavski narodni park, Slovenia’s only national park. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia, in Europe. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita.
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  • Lime green house, in Mojstrana, Slovenia, Europe. In 1991, Slovenia declared full sovereignty from Yugoslavia. 80% of its 2 million people speak Slovene. In 2004, Slovenia joined NATO and the EU (European Union), and later adopted the Euro € currency. Slovenia is the richest Slavic nation per capita.
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  • Sunset highlights dappled white cloud pattern in blue sky above Slovenia, Europe.
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  • Vintgar Gorge (Blejski Vintgar / Soteska Vintgar) is a beautiful canyon of pools and rapids 1.6-km long (1 mile) in Slovenia near the settlement of Zgornje Gorje, four km northwest of Bled, in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia, Europe. Discovered in 1891, the intriguing gorge has been open for viewing from wooden observation walkways and bridges since 1893. Due to the ancient Bohinj Glacier damming the Radovna River into a lake, the river was diverted from eastward flow to its present northeast course, carving sheer canyon walls 50 to 100 meters (160 to 330 ft) deep through a soft layer of triassic limestone between the peaks of Borst and Hom, and emptying into the Upper Sava River Valley.
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  • Sunset clouds form lips in a mouth-shaped pattern in blue sky above Slovenia, Europe.
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  • Vintgar Gorge (Blejski Vintgar / Soteska Vintgar) is a beautiful canyon of pools and rapids 1.6-km long (1 mile) in Slovenia near the settlement of Zgornje Gorje, four km northwest of Bled, in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia, Europe. Discovered in 1891, the intriguing gorge has been open for viewing from wooden observation walkways and bridges since 1893. Due to the ancient Bohinj Glacier damming the Radovna River into a lake, the river was diverted from eastward flow to its present northeast course, carving sheer canyon walls 50 to 100 meters (160 to 330 ft) deep through a soft layer of triassic limestone between the peaks of Borst and Hom, and emptying into the Upper Sava River Valley.
    13SLO-1501_Vintgar-Gorge-Slovenia.jpg
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