The Karst – Slovenia’s most UNESCO-recognised region

For millennia, nature and people have created stunning masterpieces in this small corner of the Earth.

The heritage of their coexistence is internationally recognised and ranks among our planet’s treasures.

The Škocjan Caves

were Slovenia’s first natural monument to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Škocjan Caves Park also holds recognition as a UNESCO biosphere reserve, an underground karst wetland of international importance and a site of exceptional geological heritage. A visit to the park reveals some of the deepest secrets of the Classical Karst.

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Lipizzan horse breeding traditions

are inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. A visit to Lipica Stud Farm, the original home of the Lipizzan breed with over 400 years of history, brings you face to face with the timeless beauty of these horses in their natural Karst surroundings.

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Dry-stone walls

define the Karst’s cultural landscape. The skills used to build them are inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Discover stone walls and shepherds’ huts built without mortar at the Karst Living Museum.

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Experience the treasures of the Karst

Don’t miss unforgettable experiences at internationally recognised Karst sights.

Explore the Karst by bike

Discover its sights and experience all the colours of the Karst.

Plan your stay

Take time to explore the Karst and stay longer to uncover its secrets.

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