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Ljubljana, Slovenia
End your week in Slovenia's charming capital, where the bear is actually the symbol of the city featured on its coat of arms. Stroll the pedestrian-friendly old town, visit Ljubljana Castle, and enjoy fresh local produce at the open-air Central Market along the Ljubljanica River. The compact size makes it easy to explore in a single day.
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Lake Bohinj, Slovenia
Home of the world-famous Lipizzaner horses at the Lipica Stud Farm, the oldest in Europe. Watch classical dressage performances and take a guided stable tour to meet the horses up close. The surrounding Karst region is also worth exploring for its limestone landscapes and local Teran wine.
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Lipica Stud Farm, Slovenia
Stop here for the spectacular Postojna Cave, one of the largest cave systems in the world. Nearby Predjama Castle, built dramatically into a cliffside, is not to be missed. It makes a perfect overnight base between the Karst coast and the bear country of Notranjska.
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Postojna, Slovenia
Kočevje sits at the heart of the Kočevski Rog forest, Slovenia's bear capital and home to Europe's densest population of brown bears. Join a guided bear-watching tour at dusk from purpose-built hides for a thrilling and responsible wildlife experience. The ancient primeval forest is also rich in lynx, wolves, and deer.
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Ljubljana, Slovenia