Monday, May 31, 2010

Murska Sobota


Murska Sobota is the largest city in Pomurje Region. It lies in the northern part of Slovenia, not far from the border with Avstrija and Madžarska. Murska Sobota is the administrative, economical, cultural, educational and medical centre of Pomurje Region. It has varied historical past, which can be the best seen with the visit of the museum. This is situated in the wonderful renaissance Murska Sobota Castle, which stands in the place of the former manor Belmura from the 13th century. By the castle is the City Park, where you can relax and enjoy in peace. In the park are planted beech trees, oaks, ash trees and lime trees. In the city you can also see the Evangelical Church, Church of Saint Nicolas, Victory Square and other interesting things. Varied food offer is available in the restaurant and tavern called Zvezda. In Murska Sobota are through all the year organized cultural, entertaining, culinary, traditional and sport events. The surroundings of the city offers numerous possibilities for trips in Pomurje.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Izola


Izola is a wonderful seaside city, which lies between Koper and Piran. Today is known as the tourist place, but people are still very much connected with fishing and producing of oil and wine. The first tourism started to develop with discovering of the thermal springs in the year 1820. The greater interesting things worth seeing are Italian elementary school Dante Alighieri, Parenzana museum, Trg padlih za svobodo (Square), Soncno nabrezje, Manzioli Square, the Church of St. Mary of Haliaetum, the Cape Petelin, port (madrac), Municipal palace (City Hall), the Church of St. Maurus, the Besenghi degli Ughi palace, the Chapel of the Brotherhood of Flagellants, Scuola Batutti, Trg republike (Square), the pavilion and fountain in Pietro Coppo Park, the Church of Saint Rocco and others. In summer months organize in Izola different concerts, street performances and other. In the city is also the popular discotheque Ambasada Gavioli (Embassy of Gavioli). From the centre of Izola goes the promenade way to Simon's bay.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Arboretum Volcji Potok


Arboretum Volcji Potok is situated near Kamnik. In spring and summer time is very popular place to visit it. It is a wonderful botanic park with six lakes, flowers and plantations of trees. In Volcji Potok is always something happenig. In April they have days of blooming tulips and spring flowers. In the park are the playground, the restaurant, the pavillion - Boljka Gallery and other. The park is also called the Souvan park, after the first owner. Arboretum Volcji Potok offers you peace and relaxation.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Tolmin Gorge


Tolmin river beds are the most southern entrance point to Triglav National Park, which is the only Slovenian national park. The road to gorge goes from Tolmin and one kilometre to Zatolmin. Tolmin Gorge is the most important natural remarkableness. Tourist paths were built from the year 1953 to 1958. They go along Tolminka to the thermal spring and by Zadlascica to Bear's Head. The main keeper of the road is the Tourist association Tolmin. On the entrance point visitors can buy admission ticket, receive the map of the road and all other important information. The circular trail goes to the confluence Zadlascica and Tolminka, from there to Bear's Head, by the road Zatolmin - Cadrg to the entrance into Dante's or Zadlasca Cave. The Bear's Head is called the natural bridge, a large rock. The interesting Devil's Bridge was built in the year 1907. At the beginning was wooden, but now is strong iron construction.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Krvavec


Krvavec is a very well known wintersport centre, which is visited by many admirers of skiing and other sport activities. It is a mountain, which is situated in Kamnik-Savinja Alps. In ski resort they have artificial snow. In winter time you can spend the night in the interesting Eskimo village. In additional offer are also ski school, competitory line Zeton, polygon for safe driving, polygon for begginers, infant's ribbon and merry go round. In Krvavec is the transmitter for radio and television Slovenia. In summer time Krvavec is a starting point for many mountain trips.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Smartinsko Lake


Smartinsko Lake is very popular and attractive place for local people and tourists. It is located near town Celje. The lake was made in the year 1970, when the barrier Loce was built in the brook Koprivnica. Its fundamental task is to hold back the torrential waters. Smartinsko Lake belongs to the largest artificial lakes in Slovenia. The bank of the lake measures about 10 kilometres and it is very agitated. There are available many possibilities for relaxation and recreation. You can walk around lake, go to drive with the boat, fish, run or do other activities. You can go to drink or eat by the barrier, called Lake queen or in Loce by the boathouse Muzelj. Visitors can also drive with the ship and enjoy in romantic views to the lake.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Dravograd


Dravograd is a small town in northern part of Slovenia. It is close to Austria. The main river is a beautiful river Drava, which divides the city in two banks. Dravograd is well known by its Hydroelectric power station. The city has varied historical past. In the old town centre you can see the St. Vitus Church, which is one of the oldest in Slovenia. Also is interesting the church of St. John Evangelist. The city has two business centres. Near the city lies Lake Dravograd which is very popular in the summer time. You can enjoy enjoy in the sun, go to romantic walk or drink a coffee or beer in the restaurant.