The back story
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The back story
The Slovenian coast & Karst: the back story
Great show caves, the Lipizzaner horses and Venetian-flavoured Piran, from the Karst to the sea.
Area guide · Slovenia
The Slovenian coast & Karst: Our Favourites
Venetian Piran and Portorož on the Adriatic, and the caves and stud farm of the Karst behind them. For Ljubljana itself, see our Ljubljana guide.
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What to see and do
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3 photosBuilt into a cliff
Predjama Castle
A castle set into the mouth of a cave halfway up a sheer cliff, about 10 km from Postojna.
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Video 3 photosHome of the Lipizzaners
Lipica Stud Farm
Founded in 1580, the stud farm that is the original home of the Lipizzaner horses.
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3 photosPiran’s marble oval
Tartini Square
Piran’s oval marble square, once the inner harbour, with Tartini’s statue at its centre.
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3 photosBell tower views
St George’s Church & bell tower
Piran’s hilltop parish church, with a bell tower modelled on St Mark’s in Venice.
Adamičeva ulica, 6330 PiranExplore View on map
Nature, lakes and beaches
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3 photosUnderground railway
Postojna Cave
One of Europe’s great show caves, explored by underground train and then on foot.
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3 photosUnderground canyon
Škocjan Caves
UNESCO-listed caves where the Reka river runs through a vast underground canyon.
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3 photosHand-worked salt pans
Sečovlje Salina Nature Park
Traditional salt pans south of Portorož, rich in birdlife and still worked the old way.
Eat and drink
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3 photosAfter-cave lunch
Bistro Štorja
A Postojna bistro that joined the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia in 2026.
Ulica 1. maja 1Explore View on map
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3 photosSunset over the bay
Rizibizi
A hillside restaurant above Portorož, with bay views, in the MICHELIN Guide Slovenia 2026.
Obala 20, 6320 PortorožExplore View on map
Where to go next
Questions and answers
Should I book Postojna Cave?
Buy Postojna Cave tickets online and bring warm clothes.
Can I combine Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle?
Yes. Combined tickets for Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle are sold.
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