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10 June 2014
Events in Ljubljana in June
First summer events in Ljubljana are a perfect opportunity to explore the city centre and enjoy lively afternoons with your children or music and dance performances in the evening. All events are free and they are happening at Kongresni trg square between 9th and 21st June. – You can st
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10 April 2014
Roman heritage in Emona Ljubljana
2000 years of the Roman city Emona, so where to see any remains from Roman times? City Museum of Ljubljana with its Emona House and the Early Christian Centre archaeological parks host the most beautifully preserved remains of Roman houses in Ljubljana. The Jakopič Garden, named after the famous Sl
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3 April 2014
Roman city of Emona and Ljubljana city tours
As this year Ljubljana is celebrating 2000 years of the roman city of Emona, numerous events, tours and exhibitions will be organised for the public to learn more about Roman times in Ljubljana. After 1st May you will be able to experience the Roman Emona dressed in a Roman attire and accompanied by
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27 March 2014
New Slovenia Travel Guide
Our new tourist guide on Slovenia is out! Order your free copy and prepare your holiday with all necessary information what to visit, where to go, how to travel around Slovenia as well as our personalised tips: – map of Slovenia, – an overview of Slovenia, – its position within Europe, &
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22 March 2014
Ideas for visits: Bistra Technical Museum
A short drive from Ljubljana, halfway between Vrhnika and Borovnica on the edge of Ljubljana marshes, you will find a village called Bistra and its Technical Museum. Known for its collection of old cars owned by former Yougoslavian president Tito, Bistra is also a former Cartusian monastery and a po
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28 February 2014
Recipe: Carnival Doughnuts from Slovenia
When you think about Shrove Tuesday or mardi gras in Slovenia, you think of « kurenti » and doughnuts, typical desert eaten all year around, but especially popular during the carnival time. And the best doughnuts, « krofi » in Slovene, come from Trojane, small village that today respresents a rest p
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25 February 2014
8 medals in total for Slovenia at Winter Olympic Games in Sochi
Winter Olympic Games in Sochi are finished and Slovenia is proud of 8 medals in total. More than in any Winter Olympics before and with two gold medals for the first time! From left to the right: Vesna Fabjan – bronze medal in cross country sprint Tina Maze – gold medal in downhill and g
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17 February 2014
5 medals for Slovenia at the Olympics in Sochi
We have been following Winter Olympic Games in Sochi for just over a week and we can already be proud of 5 medals for Slovenia: Tina Maze won gold in downhill skiing, 1st ever gold medal for Slovenia at the Winter Olympics, Peter Prevc has won two medals in ski jumping, silver in normal hill …
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3 February 2014
Who will represent Slovenia at Olympic Games in Sochi?
Tina Maze, Jakov Fak, Peter Prevc, Robert Kranjec and 62 more Slovenian athletes are travelling to the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. Last week Slovenian Olympic Committee has released the names of all 66 participants that will represent Slovenia. They will be competing in alpine skiing, biathlon, s
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23 January 2014
Top 100 International Exchange and Experience Blogs
Il y a quelques jours, Elisa de la société bab.la m’a contacté car eSlovénie a été sélectionné pour faire partie du « Top 100 International Exchange and Experience Blogs« . bab.la ? Il s’agit d’un dictionnaire online, mais pas seulement. Le site propose aussi des jeux, des quizz &#
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20 January 2014
2000 years of the Roman Emona in Ljubljana
In 2014 Ljubljana celebrates 2000 years of the Roman City of Emona, situated on the site of today’s Slovenian capital. An inscription from 14 AD about a donation given to Emona by the emperors Augustus and Tiberius proves its existance. Emona was built on a Roman model and due to its geographi
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15 November 2013
Snowshoeing in Slovenia
Slovenia is a perfect destination for an outdoor holiday. More than 60 % of its territory are forests and 38 % is covered by the Alps: Julian Alps in North-West, Karavanke in North-East and Kamnik Savinja Alps in the North. You will find here glacial lakes, amazing gorges, crystal clear rivers, brea
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