The first geological explorations of the Karst world have roots in the Karst region that date back to the late 18th century and continued more extensively in the second half of the 19th century. Many natural phenomena around the world discovered by then and since are therefore named after the Karst.
The Lipica Stud Farm is the original stud farm of one of the oldest breeds of horses – the Lipizzan horse. With a tradition of more than 400 years, it is the oldest European stud farm to be continuously breeding the same breed.
In Štanjel, Maks Fabiani, one of Slovenia’s greatest town planners and architects and the then mayor of Štanjel, created a special garden for the Ferrari family. With its terraced design, selected plants and the phenomenon of the special water supply system, it is an outstanding cultural and architectural monument of the Karst and Slovenia alike.
Since 1633, tourists from Trieste, Italy, have been coming to the Vilenica Cave near Lipica to see this natural underground wonder with its giant dripstones and mysterious energy. Namely, the locals believed the cave was inhabited by good fairies. Its name Vilenica originates from the word “vile” (fairies).
The unique composition of the ground beneath the surface of the Karst has led to many underground caves being formed over millions of years. Among the caves discovered so far, some are considered to be noteworthy in the world. The Škocjan Caves have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1986.
Stone is the foundation and soul of the Karst. Karst rocks, dissolved by water, create wonderful phenomena. The karst stone, given its character by the presence of former organisms, is a valuable building material and plays an extremely important role in the local architecture.
Every day, for millions of years, the Karst has been changing its appearance as the rock has slowly dissolved. Dripstones are still growing, karren and other surface karst phenomena are deepening. The erosion by the sea and by mysterious watercourses is also making the Karst more beautiful. For centuries, the Karst people have preserved the unique Karst landscape, the oldest cultural landscape in Europe.
Let’s share our memorable experiences!
Have you already found the first signs of spring in nature? 🌷🌱
You can tag @visitkras in your story and we will repost the best ones.
📸 Ivana Žigon
#visitkras #feelslovenia #springiscoming #goodbyewinter
[Did you know?] 👉 The 💦 River Reka is the largest and longest watercourse in the traditional Karst region.
It rises in 🇭🇷Croatia, flows into the famous 🇸🇮 @skocjan_caves and then rushes underground to the ⛲️Karst springs of 🇮🇹 Timava, which soon empty into the Gulf of Trieste.
📸 @jostgantar
@slovenia_outdoors |@feelslovenia I @exploreslovenia
#visitkras #spoznajtenašepravebarve #rekareka #reka #karst #kras
In the Karst and Brkini regions, winter treats us to pleasant temperatures🌤️ This time, we share with you a suggestion for a short family trip to the countryside.
👨👩👧👦 Take your family on the🚶♂️🚶🏻♀️Lintver Trail in the Rodik Mythical Park, which was 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 #hiddengem ☺️
👉 The trail is 6.5 km long, which will take you about 2.5 hours, and leads you through the forest terrain of Brkini past five checkpoints. The first one is ‘At the Lake’, where the main protagonist of the trail, Lintver, lives. After a slightly steeper start, you reach Ajdovščina (804 m altitude), home of the Ajd giants and the most beautifully preserved archaeological site in Slovenia. The trail then descends to Njivice, Kobilja glava and Robida, before circling around to the village.
🎄Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
#visitkras #visitbrkini #feelslovenia
Celebrate #merrydecember 🎄 and visit the many events that make up this year's Festive Karst and Brkini.
📷 @jostgantar
#visitkras #feelslovenia #visitbrkini
Have you already created a festive atmosphere in your home🎄✨?
🏰 In @visitstanjel, locals will once again put unique nativity scenes in the windows of their homes, on their doorsteps, and on their walls...
They will be on display 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟖 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐 𝐭𝐨 𝟔 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑.
On the opening day, you can look forward to a rich program all day long in Štanjel. More information at www.visitkras.info/en
📷 Ivana Žigon
#visitkras #feelslovenia #visitstanjel
@visitstanjel is #thepearlofkarst 📌.
Spend this year's #stmartinsfestival in the enchanting ambience of a medieval village 🏰dressed in the scarlet colours of autumn 🍂.
On Saturday, the 12th of November, the 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧 Š𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐥 🍷 will provide an opportunity for pleasant socialising, in addition to tasting local wines, local dishes, cheeses, cured meats and prosciutto
@feelslovenia I @visitstanjel
#visitkras #feelslovenia
The golden colours of autumn 🍂 and the white of the Lipizzaners. This is @[17841405363649944:@lipicastudfarm] 📌.
On Saturday, the 12th of November, it will reopen its doors to sports and recreation enthusiasts. Welcome to the 🏃♀️ Runners' greeting to Autumn in the Karst and a hike through the Living Museum of the Karst 🚶♀️.
The golden clouds glow, glow, float amidst the cold blue, ah, just a moment more, and they fade away. The village is silent in the midst of the valley.
𝘚. 𝘒𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭
📷 Ivana Žigon
#visitkras #feelslovenia #jesen #sunset #slovenia
The Stone Trail - 🚶♂ a walking trail for all Karst lovers. In Volčji Grad, near Komen, there is a special educational trail where you can get to know the natural and cultural sights of the Karst.
The circular trail is 5 km long and is suitable for younger children.
📷 @jostgantar, arhiv O.K.
@feelslovenia I @slovenia_outdoors
#visitkras #meetourtruecolours #feelslovenia #sloveniaoutdoors
'In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.''
𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 𝘔𝘶𝘪𝘳
📷 Ivana Žigon
@feelslovenia I @slovenia_outdoor I @slovenia.green
#visitkras #feelslovenia
WHEN CYCLING BECOMES A PLEASURE!
A bike is the perfect choice for exploring the beauty of Karst and Brkini. It offers endless possibilities for beautiful views, diverse terrains, and culinary pitstops!
Feel Slovenia ǀ Slovenia Outdoor #visitkras#visitbrkini #ifeelsLOVEnia #sloveniaoutdoor#kolesarjenje #spoznajtenašepravebarve
Mitja Božič
The Karst is famous for its grapevines 🍇, but the 𝐁𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐢 region delights with its delicious fruit 🍎.
The 𝐁𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐢 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 is starting today.
@visitbrkini I @feelslovenia I @lepote.slovenije
📷 @jostgantar
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