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#1 ·
After Bosnia, its Slovenia's turn:)

Some "artistic" pics .... feel free to add if you got any.




















































 
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#9 ·
Here are a few more of Piran, on the coast.

This is Piran, the most beautiful town on Slovenian coast, although they are just three. The Municipality of Piran is renowned as the most touristically developed municipality in Slovenia. The archives reflect a rich historical tradition that reaches back to the Roman Empire. It is believed that the first walls were built in the 7th century, extended in the 12th century, and achieved their present appearance in the 16th century as protection against Turkish raiders. One of the greatest Middle-Ages violinists and great composers Giuseppe Tartini lived here.





This is the view from the fortress on the cliff above the town. Its very clear, because the strong north-east wind was blowing, more famous under the name Burja or Bora in Italian.
The statue of Giuseppe Tartini is situated on Tartini Square, bottom left.
 
#14 · (Edited)
KM, you're the greatest.

Slovenia looks like a great place. Seems to be a mix of various European architectural styles.

What's that place/church in the middle of a lake called BTW?



And to contribute something, here are some pics from the Slovenian Tourist Board.











































































 
#15 ·




^^Those are all pictures of Bled and its lake. The church on the lake is called the Church of Assumption, the island itself has no name.

On a side note, since the days of Napoleon, that has been the only island in Slovenia. Until Napoleon's rule, the coastal cities of Izola and Koper were actually islands.
 
#21 ·
Slovenia's Mountain Lakes (lots of pretty pics!)

Lake Bled:


Source: J. Skok and slovenia-tourism.si


Source: A. Fevzer and slovenia-tourism.si


Source: J. Skok and slovenia-tourism.si


Source: Bobo and slovenia-tourism.si


Source: B. Kladnik and slovenia-tourism.si


Source: B. Kladnik and slovenia-tourism.si

Lake Bohinj:


Source: B. Kladnik and slovenia-tourism.si


Source: J. Skok and slovenia-tourism.si


Source: A. Fevzer and slovenia-tourism.si


Source: destinacije.com


Source: B. Kladnik and slovenia-tourism.si

Lake Planina:


Source: B. Kladnik and slovenia-tourism.si

The Triglav Lakes:


Source: J. Skok and slovenia-tourism.si


Source: destinacije.com


Source: destinacije.com


Source: destinacije.com


Source: destinacije.com


Source: destinacije.com

Mountain Ponds near Vrsic Pass:


Source: Bobo and slovenia-tourism.si

Lake Jasna:


Source: destinacije.com


Source: jasna-turizem.si


Source: globtour-bled.com

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Which one's your favorite?
 
#22 ·
^ Lake Bled is one of the most beautiful places in the world (too bad it doesn't have the customer service to match - hehehe). I'm amazed that I know all these lakes by name, by photos...there was nothing here I'm not familiar with, and it's not as though I'm an expert on Slovenia. Your country have exceptionally beautiful lakes. ;)

Thanks for sharing!
 
#23 ·
Oh my GOD! I keep thinking of Slovenia as in Alps and also Adria, but I keep forgetting those beautifully astonishing lakes. They are simply so amazing. :eek2:

WOW, thanks for sharing these pics with us AZ2S1 !!!! :yes:
 
#25 · (Edited)
Thanks for your comments, everyone!

I totally agree with Mila about the uneven customer service standards in Bled; while they're pretty high in some places, there can be abysmal in others. I've also had a bad experience in one of the hotels there, as did Wicky (another member of these forums). It's a remnant of the Socialist-era mindset. Also, some of the 1970s/1980s architecture is just horrible (they don't call one big shopping plaza the "Ghadaffi Center" for no reason ;)), which is a shame since Bled really is a wonderful place. However, that's nothing that can't be fixed with some smart planning and leadership.

BTW, many Slovenes actually prefer Bohinj to Bled because it's more natural and quiet, compared to the resort-style atmosphere of Bled. For instance, there are no hotels close to the lake in Bohinj, but there are more rustic villages around it.
 
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