Museum of Underwater Activities
Piran
One for diving enthusiasts, this museum makes much of Piran’s close association with the sea. Particularly noteworthy are all the old diving suits and…
Must-see attractions in Slovenia
Eastern Slovenia
This gallery, in the southern wing of the Princes' Palace, hosts thematic exhibitions of both local and foreign artists.
Eastern Slovenia
Outside the town hall is the Venetian Horse, a life-size work by contemporary sculptor/designer Oskar Kogoj, and now something of a symbol for Slovenj…
Triglav National Park
In the same building as the Triglav National Park Information Centre you’ll find the Trenta Museum, which focuses on the park's geology and natural…
Eastern Slovenia
Between the Capuchin Church of St Cecilia and City Park is the scant remains of the reconstructed Roman Temple of Hercules dating from the 2nd century AD.
Piran
The statue of the nattily dressed gentleman in the centre of Tartinijev trg is that of native son, composer and violinist Giuseppe Tartini (1692–1770).
The Julian Alps
On Mestni trg, look out for the former Town Hall, remarkable for its stunning three-storey Gothic courtyard and the 17th-century frescoes on its facade.
Lake Bled
On Bled Island, this building is home to a gallery and an excellent souvenir shop; on the 1st floor is an exhibition space (with changing exhibitions).
Maribor
The Maribor Art Gallery, southwest of Slomškov trg, has a permanent collection of modern works by Slovenian artists and excellent changing exhibits.
Ljubljana
This Roman wall, marking part of the southern boundary of Emona, dates from AD 15. It was restored in the 1930s, and not all of the wall is original.
Piran
To the east of Tartinijev trg is the 1818 Church of St Peter. As with most Piran churches, the richly adorned interior is visible through the grille.
Eastern Slovenia
This lovely art-nouveau pavilion at the southern end of Zdraviliški trg was built in 1904. Today it's home to a couple of hum-drum boutiques.
The Julian Alps
The 17th-century Martin House leans on part of the Old Town wall. It has a wooden 1st floor, a late-Gothic portal and a vaulted entrance hall.
Ljubljana
Opposite and to the west of the Cankarjev Dom are the remains of a Roman wall dating from 14–15 AD.
Eastern Slovenia
In Mestni Park, the Victory Monument is an impressive stone grouping Yugoslav Partisans and Soviet soldiers, a rarity in modern Slovenia.
Eastern Slovenia
The Water Tower, built between 1451 and 1473, is part of the city wall and ramparts. Many of the blocks used are of Roman origin.
The Julian Alps
The 16th-century granary at Spodnji trg's northern end is where the town's grain stores, collected as taxes, were once kept.
Ljubljana
Spanning the picturesque canal called Gradaščica, this bridge was designed in 1932 by local architect Jože Plečnik.
Maribor
Behind the plague pillar in Glavni trg is the Town Hall, built in 1565 by Venetian craftsmen living in Styria.
Piran
The aquarium gets mixed reviews: overall it's small and overpriced, but may be something for a rainy day.
Ljubljana
Small gallery spotlighting contemporary Slovenian and international architecture and architects.
Ljubljana
Cutting-edge contemporary art gallery with a studenty vibe in the heart of the Old Town.
Koper
Just off Trg Brolo is the disused Church of St James dating to the 14th century.
Ugly Duckling Gallery of Erotic Art
Eastern Slovenia
Located in a former peep show, this gallery exhibits erotica-related art.
The Julian Alps
The gateway to the Old Town, Maistrov trg was the site of the upper town gates in the 15th century. It was the most vulnerable part of Kranj; the steep…
Ljubljana
Between Stari trg Nos 11 and 15, the lovely rococo Schweiger House is easily recognisable for its large Atlas supporting an upper balcony. The figure has…
Ljubljana
To the north of Prešernov Trg, on the corner of Trubarjeva cesta and Miklošičeva cesta, is this delightful secessionist palace building from 1903, which…
Ljubljana
The column in the centre of Trg Francoske Revolucije recalls Napoleon’s Illyrian Provinces (1809–13), when Slovene was taught in schools for the first…
Ljubljana
Local architect Jože Plečnik added this distinctive pyramid to the Roman wall, south of the centre, during renovations of the wall carried out in the…
Ljubljana
The Hauptmann House stands diagonally across the square from the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation and is a secessionist gem from the early 20th…
Ljubljana
The strange cone in Pogarčarjev trg was erected in honour of local architect Jože Plečnik in 1993. It represents the parliament building he designed but…
The Julian Alps
Radovljica's colourful main square is the town’s leading attraction, lined with houses from the 16th century. Mali House has a barely visible picture of…
Ljubljana
In the castle’s southern wing, the Pentagonal Tower occasionally hosts changing exhibitions, smaller concerts and theatrical performances.
Ljubljana
The one-time Cooperative Bank was designed by Ivan Vurnik, and the red, yellow and blue geometric patterns were painted by his wife Helena in 1922.
The Julian Alps
On Radovljica's colourful main square, photogenic Koman House is identified by a baroque painting of St Florian on its facade.
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