18 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Slovenia - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
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in Slovenia

Matavun, Slovenia

Skocjan Caves

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."

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Bled Island and Castle

This one-time health resort was used by aristocrats around the world.

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Predjama, Slovenia

Predjama Castle

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.

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Postojna, Slovenia

Postojna caves

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.

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Ljubljana, Slovenia

Dragon Bridge

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.

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Ljubljana, Slovenia

Metelkova

This abandoned Slovenian military barracks has become a punky-political art squat.

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Ljubljana, Slovenia

Cyanometer

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.

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Stahovica, Slovenia

Velika Planina

An otherworldly alpine pasture with its own unique microculture that recalls Middle Earth.

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Food & Drink
in Slovenia

Bled Cream Cake

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Bled Cream Cake

The decadent pastry almost outshines the Slovenian lake it's named for.

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Bled Island Potica

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Bled Island Potica

On a small Slovenian island, diners can mix and match a classic cake into dozens of sweet and savory flavor combinations.

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Hot Horse Burger

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Hot Horse Burger

A popular Slovenian fast-food joint doesn't specialize in beef.

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Edible Dormouse

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Edible Dormouse

A beloved dish in ancient Rome, these rodents are now grilled or stewed in select Croatian and Slovenian restaurants.

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Two Adriatic Dolphin Pods Scrupulously Avoid Each Other

Researchers don't know exactly why they're so clique-y.

December 18, 2018

Brilej's original witch Čira Čara, who welcomes visitors and protects The Land of Fairy Tales and Imagination.

In a Slovenian Forest, Fairy Tales Come to Life

A winding path through the woods is lined with more than 60 scenes from fables, folk tales, and children's films.

by Keren Landman

The Tjentište War Memorial in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The Misunderstood History of the Balkans' Surreal War Memorials

As viral images, the so-called "spomeniks" of the former Yugoslavia are often taken out of context.

by Darmon Richter

November 06, 2017