Top Things to do in Slovenian Littoral Region
The 10 Best Things to Do in Slovenian Littoral Region, Slovenia
Discover the best top things to do in Slovenian Littoral Region, Slovenia including Skocjan Caves, Magical World of Shells Museum, Kozjak Waterfalls, Skocjan Caves Park, Tolmin Gorge, Hrastovlje Church of the Holy Trinity, Kobarid Museum (Kobariski muzej), Piran Town Walls, Tartini Square (Tartinijev trg), Idrija Mercury Mine.
Restaurants in Slovenian Littoral Region
1. Skocjan Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By D B - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
We have visited many caves the world over - Asia, Europe, South & Central America and I have to say this tops the list. If you are in Ljubljana definitely make the time to do a day trip to here...you will not be disappointed!
2. Magical World of Shells Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 116 reviews
The only Museum of Shells in Slovenia and other interesting animals from ALL OVER THE WORLD!More than 4000 specimens of unusual and rare molluscs! The biggest clam in the world, pearls, crabs, sea urchins,sea stars. You can see the shell of the biggest snail in the world, shells of snails so rare that only tribal chiefs of distant Islands were allowed to wear and many more surprises ...
Reviewed By Amy P - Seattle
Shells are displayed from all over the world. A very interesting array of different types, colors, sizes. The museum docent was the best in his infectious delight about the shells and gave us a handy guide to help us go through the museum.
3. Kozjak Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 472 reviews
4. Skocjan Caves Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By Miha P - Maribor, Slovenia
Don't visit just the caves. They are first choice for a half of a day. Second half is visit in the park with different Carstic places, deep abysses, some water holes, buildings with museums (nature, archaeology), green meadows, anything you wish. You can walk around or use your bike. Next stop can be Lipica stud farm.
5. Tolmin Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By JoEllen Z - Svaty Anton, Slovakia
This is an easy (ish) walk, well marked with remarkably beautiful views, some strikingly vertiginous. Be prepared if you’re afraid of heights. The steep stairway down from the top to the river floor can be frightening, but the trail’s steel cable handrails are sturdily reassuring. Be sure to wear proper shoes (it can be slippery and the trails can be uneven). I found having a sturdy walking stick (not a cane!) also helped. There is a descent and a counter ascent you should also be aware of… For every 800 steps down, there will be 800 steps up! There are two convergent, glacier-fed streams, both a beautiful blue, and two foot Bridges spanning each of the streams. Another foot/vehicle bridge looms 60 metres above the water. We shared the walk with a middle school field trip full of well-behaved young Slovene students. The walk’s star attraction is “Dante’s Cave.” It is said that the Florentine poet of Divine Comedy fame visited his friend here in the area, the local ruler. The poet would make regular trips up to the cave, and it became an inspiration for his description of Hell in The Inferno. There is a nice little bar/restaurant at the end of the walk, serving local fare. The man in the ticket booth at the beginning (and end) of the walk was so very helpful indeed, and happy to impart knowledge about the walk and the history. For two pensioners, the fee was €8.00.
6. Hrastovlje Church of the Holy Trinity
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Ortwin - Breda, The Netherlands
This is a very interesting place and certainly worth the trip to it by car (public transport is impossible). A fortified church is already unusual but the frescos on the inside are certainly special. Well preserved (or restored) and a large variety of stories. Very detailed and interesting to see what was of intereste to tell the people in the 15th and 16th century. The explanation given via a recorder is extensive and the warden points you towards what is explained. They have explanation in many languages, even Dutch.
7. Kobarid Museum (Kobariski muzej)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 399 reviews
Kobarid Museum displays exhibits on the events that occurred during World War I on the Soška fronta - Isonzo Front. It covers two and a half years of static fighting and portrays in detail the 12th Isonzobattle, also known as the Caporetto breakthrough. The latter is one of the major battles in the history of mankind having taken place in hillyterrain.
Reviewed By Andrew T - Ledbury, United Kingdom
This museum is largely dedicated to the First World War and the Battles of Isonzo. The museum is really well put together with an informative film to start the visit (in various languages). The museum is very much about the stories of the soldiers rather than the senior officers and is much more emotive because of that. Displays are good and there are many interesting photographs. The staff were really helpful. Really interesting 2 or 3 hours.
8. Piran Town Walls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 425 reviews
Reviewed By mcink - Beverley, United Kingdom
The town walls run along from one side of the peninsula to the other as a way of guarding the entire city between the walls and the sea. The walls are easily walk-able and you can climb the towers too, to get a really great view of the Adriatic and the surrounding countryside.
Really is a good experience for the minimal price.
9. Tartini Square (Tartinijev trg)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 991 reviews
Reviewed By tinylass - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Nice big square with great views out to sea. Lots of lovely shops and restaurants around it and it had a massive Christmas tree and fairy light up when we visited although it was quite warm for December!
10. Idrija Mercury Mine
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By JurijKobal - Rijeka, Croatia
Going to the mine is a unique thing to do anyway and here you are going in all the way you can imagine. Helmets on and Srečno. The guide was amazing, the people there at the museum very helpful and here you are it was wonderful. No preparation needed and no special tools or equipment just go and have fun.
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