Culture and art
Slovenian cities are always just a stone's throw away from nature: with their location in a green and mostly rural environment, they offer an attractive and active way to explore Slovenia. Stroll through its vibrant city streets and squares that merge seamlessly with countless picturesque country paths. Slovenia is a place where the rich cultural tradition harmonises with contemporary artistic expression.
Its capital, Ljubljana, has become one of Europe's leading destinations for city breaks, while other attractive Slovenian cities such as Maribor, Kranj and Celje are also well worth exploring. Other notable cities well worth exploring include Nova Gorica, Ptuj, Piran, Radovljica, Novo mesto, Idrija, Kamnik, Koper, Kostanjevica na Krki, Kranj, Ravne na Koroškem, Slovenske Konjice, and Škofja Loka. At the same time, it features historic villages characterised by renovated historic centres and high-quality historical-cultural offers.