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View favorite Slovenia photos by Tom Dempsey, including: the Julian Alps, Lake Bled (Blejsko jezero), Bled Castle, Vintgar Gorge, Skocjan Caves (Skocjanske jame) Regional Park, Triglav National Park (Triglavski narodni park/TNP), Pericnik Waterfall, Vrata and Krma valleys, Vintgar Gorge, Tolmin gorges (Tolminska korita), Veliki Kozjak Waterfall, Predjama Castle.

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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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  • 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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  • A pretty waterfall plunges under the natural bridge in Big Collapse Doline (Velika dolina) in Skocjan Caves (Skocjanske jame) Regional Park, Slovenia, Europe. Skocjan Caves feature a river raging through one of the world's largest caverns, waterfalls, speleothems (cave formations such as dripstone: stalactites and stalagmites), and twisty paths through eleven chambers over six kilometers. From a large-scale karst drainage, the Reka River has carved and dissolved dramatic subterranean passages through limestone over several million years. Archaeological finds in Tominceva Cave (Ozka spilja, near the natural entrance of Skocjan Caves) indicate human occupation here from 3000 BC to 1700 BC. Modern tourism began in Skocjan Caves by 1819. Karst topography is a geologic formation of dissolving bedrock. Our word for "karst" likely evolved from the Slovene noun kras and earlier proper noun Grast, referring to Slovenia's Karst Plateau. Skocjan Caves are near Divaca, in the Littoral region of the Republic of Slovenia. UNESCO has listed Skocjan Caves as a World Heritage Site. This panorama was stitched from 10 overlapping photos.
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  • A log was left suspended high in Mahorcic Cave (Mahorciceva jama) by the Reka River in Slovenia. The wonderful self-guided Part 2 of Skocjan Caves walking tour follows the mysterious Reka River from Mala Dolina (Small Doline, a sinkhole) through Mahorcic Cave (Mahorciceva jama) upstream underground for 350 meters over exciting bridges and dimly lit passages. From a large-scale karst drainage, the Reka River has carved and dissolved dramatic subterranean passages through limestone over several million years. Karst topography is a geologic formation of dissolving bedrock. Our word for "karst" likely evolved from the Slovene noun kras and earlier proper noun Grast, referring to Slovenia's Karst Plateau. Visit Skocjan Caves (Skocjanske jame) Regional Park near Divaca, in the Littoral region of the Republic of Slovenia, Europe. UNESCO has honored Skocjan Caves as a World Heritage Site.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Stalactites cling to the ceiling of Schmidt Hall (Schmidlova dvorana), the natural cave entrance which emerges into the collapsed Velika Dolina (Big Doline, a sinkhole), at Skocjan Caves (Skocjanske jame) Regional Park, Slovenia, Europe. Archaeological finds in the adjacent Tominceva Cave (Ozka spilja) indicate human occupation here from 3000 BC to 1700 BC. Modern tourism began in Skocjan Caves by 1819. Skocjan Caves feature a river raging through one of the world's largest caverns, waterfalls, speleothems (cave formations such as dripstone: stalactites and stalagmites), and twisty paths through eleven chambers over six kilometers. The underground walk over Cerkvenik Bridge 50 meters above the rushing Reka River takes your breath away in the huge Martel's Chamber (Martelova dvorana), the highest cave hall in Europe (60 meters wide and 140 meters deep, which looks bigger in the dim lighting). From a large-scale karst drainage, the Reka River has carved and dissolved dramatic subterranean passages through limestone over several million years. Karst topography is a geologic formation of dissolving bedrock. Our word for "karst" likely evolved from the Slovene noun kras and earlier proper noun Grast, referring to Slovenia's Karst Plateau. Skocjan Caves are near Divaca, in the Littoral region of the Republic of Slovenia. UNESCO has listed Skocjan Caves as a World Heritage Site.
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  • Predjama Castle (Slovene: Predjamski grad or Grad Predjama, Italian: Castel Lueghi) is a Renaissance castle rebuilt within a cave mouth in the historical region of Inner Carniola, south-central Slovenia, Europe. The castle was first mentioned in the year 1274 with the German name Luegg, when the Patriarch of Aquileia built the castle in Gothic style. The present castle was rebuilt in 1570 in Renaissance style by baron Philipp von Cobenzl. It was later acquired and expanded by the Luegg noble family, also known as the Knights of Adelsberg (the German name of Postojna). Predjama village is 11 km from Postojna and 9 km from Postojna Cave.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • A pretty waterfall plunges under the natural bridge in Big Collapse Doline (Velika dolina) in Skocjan Caves (Skocjanske jame) Regional Park, Slovenia, Europe. Skocjan Caves feature a river raging through one of the world's largest caverns, waterfalls, speleothems (cave formations such as dripstone: stalactites and stalagmites), and twisty paths through eleven chambers over six kilometers. From a large-scale karst drainage, the Reka River has carved and dissolved dramatic subterranean passages through limestone over several million years. Archaeological finds in Tominceva Cave (Ozka spilja, near the natural entrance of Skocjan Caves) indicate human occupation here from 3000 BC to 1700 BC. Modern tourism began in Skocjan Caves by 1819. Karst topography is a geologic formation of dissolving bedrock. Our word for "karst" likely evolved from the Slovene noun kras and earlier proper noun Grast, referring to Slovenia's Karst Plateau. Skocjan Caves are near Divaca, in the Littoral region of the Republic of Slovenia. UNESCO has listed Skocjan Caves as a World Heritage Site.
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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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  • Flowstone formations, Skocjan Caves (Skocjanske jame) Regional Park, Slovenia, Europe. Skocjan Caves feature a river raging through one of the world's largest caverns, waterfalls, speleothems (cave formations such as dripstone: stalactites and stalagmites), and twisty paths through eleven chambers over six kilometers. The underground walk over Cerkvenik Bridge 50 meters above the rushing Reka River takes your breath away in the huge Martel's Chamber (Martelova dvorana), the highest cave hall in Europe (60 meters wide and 140 meters deep, which looks bigger in the dim lighting). From a large-scale karst drainage, the Reka River has carved and dissolved dramatic subterranean passages through limestone over several million years. Archaeological finds in Tominceva Cave (Ozka spilja) indicate human occupation here from 3000 BC to 1700 BC. Modern tourism began in Skocjan Caves by 1819. Karst topography is a geologic formation of dissolving bedrock. Our word for "karst" likely evolved from the Slovene noun kras and earlier proper noun Grast, referring to Slovenia's Karst Plateau. Skocjan Caves are near Divaca, in the Littoral region of the Republic of Slovenia. UNESCO has listed Skocjan Caves as a World Heritage Site.
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  • In Slovenia, the wonderful self-guided Part 2 of Skocjan Caves walking tour follows the mysterious Reka River from Mala Dolina (Small Doline, a sinkhole) through Mahorcic Cave (Mahorciceva jama) upstream underground for 350 meters over exciting bridges and dimly lit passages. From a large-scale karst drainage, the Reka River has carved and dissolved dramatic subterranean passages through limestone over several million years. Karst topography is a geologic formation of dissolving bedrock. Our word for "karst" likely evolved from the Slovene noun kras and earlier proper noun Grast, referring to Slovenia's Karst Plateau. Visit Skocjan Caves (Skocjanske jame) Regional Park near Divaca, in the Littoral region of the Republic of Slovenia, Europe. UNESCO has honored Skocjan Caves as a World Heritage Site. This panorama was stitched from 14 overlapping photos.
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  • Stalactites cling to the ceiling of Schmidt Hall (Schmidlova dvorana), the natural cave entrance which emerges into the collapsed Velika Dolina (Big Doline, a sinkhole), at Skocjan Caves (Skocjanske jame) Regional Park, Slovenia, Europe. Archaeological finds in the adjacent Tominceva Cave (Ozka spilja) indicate human occupation here from 3000 BC to 1700 BC. Modern tourism began in Skocjan Caves by 1819. Skocjan Caves feature a river raging through one of the world's largest caverns, waterfalls, speleothems (cave formations such as dripstone: stalactites and stalagmites), and twisty paths through eleven chambers over six kilometers. The underground walk over Cerkvenik Bridge 50 meters above the rushing Reka River takes your breath away in the huge Martel's Chamber (Martelova dvorana), the highest cave hall in Europe (60 meters wide and 140 meters deep, which looks bigger in the dim lighting). From a large-scale karst drainage, the Reka River has carved and dissolved dramatic subterranean passages through limestone over several million years. Karst topography is a geologic formation of dissolving bedrock. Our word for "karst" likely evolved from the Slovene noun kras and earlier proper noun Grast, referring to Slovenia's Karst Plateau. Skocjan Caves are near Divaca, in the Littoral region of the Republic of Slovenia. UNESCO has listed Skocjan Caves as a World Heritage Site. This panorama was stitched from 4 overlapping photos.
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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. Panorama stitched from 4 overlapping photos.
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  • Bowls Hall rimstone dams (travertine terraces, or gours), in Skocjan Caves (Skocjanske jame) Regional Park, Slovenia, Europe. Skocjan Caves feature a river raging through one of the world's largest caverns, waterfalls, speleothems (cave formations such as dripstone: stalactites and stalagmites), and twisty paths through eleven chambers over six kilometers. The underground walk over Cerkvenik Bridge 50 meters above the rushing Reka River takes your breath away in the huge Martel's Chamber (Martelova dvorana), the highest cave hall in Europe (60 meters wide and 140 meters deep, which looks bigger in the dim lighting). From a large-scale karst drainage, the Reka River has carved and dissolved dramatic subterranean passages through limestone over several million years. Archaeological finds in Tominceva Cave (Ozka spilja) indicate human occupation here from 3000 BC to 1700 BC. Modern tourism began in Skocjan Caves by 1819. Karst topography is a geologic formation of dissolving bedrock. Our word for "karst" likely evolved from the Slovene noun kras and earlier proper noun Grast, referring to Slovenia's Karst Plateau. Skocjan Caves are near Divaca, in the Littoral region of the Republic of Slovenia. UNESCO has listed Skocjan Caves as a World Heritage Site.
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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 "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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  • Stalactites cling to the ceiling of Schmidt Hall (Schmidlova dvorana), the natural cave entrance which emerges into the collapsed Velika Dolina (Big Doline, a sinkhole), at Skocjan Caves (Skocjanske jame) Regional Park, Slovenia, Europe. Archaeological finds in the adjacent Tominceva Cave (Ozka spilja) indicate human occupation here from 3000 BC to 1700 BC. Modern tourism began in Skocjan Caves by 1819. Skocjan Caves feature a river raging through one of the world's largest caverns, waterfalls, speleothems (cave formations such as dripstone: stalactites and stalagmites), and twisty paths through eleven chambers over six kilometers. The underground walk over Cerkvenik Bridge 50 meters above the rushing Reka River takes your breath away in the huge Martel's Chamber (Martelova dvorana), the highest cave hall in Europe (60 meters wide and 140 meters deep, which looks bigger in the dim lighting). From a large-scale karst drainage, the Reka River has carved and dissolved dramatic subterranean passages through limestone over several million years. Karst topography is a geologic formation of dissolving bedrock. Our word for "karst" likely evolved from the Slovene noun kras and earlier proper noun Grast, referring to Slovenia's Karst Plateau. Skocjan Caves are near Divaca, in the Littoral region of the Republic of Slovenia. UNESCO has listed Skocjan Caves as a World Heritage Site.
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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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  • 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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  • Sunset highlights dappled white cloud pattern in blue sky above Slovenia, Europe.
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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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