Useful articles about Slovenia

Main cities in Slovenia

About Slovenia
Slovenia ranks among the top 15 countries with the best environment in#nbsp;the world, about 60% of#nbsp;the country’s territory is#nbsp;covered with forests. According to#nbsp;the Global Peace Index and World Risk Index, Slovenia is#nbsp;one of#nbsp;the safest and most peaceful countries with a#nbsp;high life quality. The country’s location is#nbsp;perfect for traveling. From the capital of#nbsp;Slovenia, Ljubljana, you can reach Venice in#nbsp;2 hours and Vienna in#nbsp;3.5 hours. But you won’t be#nbsp;eager to#nbsp;leave the country: here you can go#nbsp;skiing, visit thermal springs and swim in#nbsp;the Adriatic Sea. By#nbsp;the way, the World Alpine Skiing Championships are held here, in#nbsp;the Slovenian Alps.
Each city has developed medical services, education, security and comfort. In#nbsp;the industries of#nbsp;manufacturing, tourism, transportation and services there are many vacancies or#nbsp;prospects for starting your own business. Slovenian cities have many museums, art galleries, theaters, concert halls and cultural events. Each of#nbsp;them is#nbsp;a#nbsp;great place to#nbsp;live due to#nbsp;developed technology, comfortable environment, proximity to#nbsp;nature, a#nbsp;variety of#nbsp;sports and cultural events. Let’s take a#nbsp;closer look at#nbsp;the main cities of#nbsp;Slovenia.

Ljubljana

It#nbsp;is#nbsp;the capital of#nbsp;Slovenia, the main and one of#nbsp;the most picturesque cities of#nbsp;the country. It#nbsp;is#nbsp;located in#nbsp;the center of#nbsp;Slovenia, on#nbsp;the banks of#nbsp;the Ljubljanica River. Ljubljana is#nbsp;the political, economic, administrative and educational center of#nbsp;Slovenia. It#nbsp;is a#nbsp;large city with many jobs and career opportunities.
The city’s architecture is#nbsp;rich in#nbsp;Baroque, Gothic and Medieval buildings. The streets are full of#nbsp;cafes, restaurants and bars, sports centers, stores and educational institutions. Ljubljana offers high quality medical services, education, cultural and active recreation, together with well-developed public transport. Everyone can find leisure to#nbsp;their liking: you can walk around the old town, enjoy the capital’s panorama from the skyscrapers, attend a#nbsp;festival or#nbsp;go#nbsp;on a#nbsp;river cruise. Ljubljana has a#nbsp;zoo, many museums, the Slovenian Philharmonic and the national theater, as#nbsp;well as#nbsp;a#nbsp;large number of#nbsp;attractions: a#nbsp;medieval castle, St. Nicholas Cathedral and the National Gallery of#nbsp;Slovenia.
Ljubljana is#nbsp;an#nbsp;ideal place to#nbsp;live if#nbsp;you are looking for a#nbsp;big city that has everything for a#nbsp;comfortable life.

Maribor

It#nbsp;is#nbsp;Slovenia’s second largest city, located in#nbsp;the North-East of#nbsp;the country along the banks of#nbsp;the Drava River near the Austrian border. The city has many beautiful buildings and squares, museums and galleries, as#nbsp;well as#nbsp;the famous Maribor Castle. There are many historical buildings, such as#nbsp;the Cathedral of#nbsp;St. John the Baptist, the Maribor Synagogue and the Betnava Castle.
There are many work and education prospects here. The University of#nbsp;Maribor, the second largest in#nbsp;Slovenia, was founded in#nbsp;1975. It#nbsp;offers more than 100 study programs. There are faculties of#nbsp;management, computer science and many others.
The city is#nbsp;famous for its museums, theaters, restaurants and nightclubs. There are many cultural holidays and festivals, for example, the two-week Lenten festival in#nbsp;June. Maribor is#nbsp;also known for its thriving wine industry. The oldest vine in#nbsp;the world, the Stara trta, grows and bears fruit here.
Maribor is#nbsp;a#nbsp;perfect place if#nbsp;you want to#nbsp;live in#nbsp;a#nbsp;relaxed and cozy atmosphere.

Bled

A#nbsp;small resort town on#nbsp;the shores of#nbsp;Lake Bled (Blejsko) is#nbsp;known for its beautiful nature and grand architecture. There are many Medieval, Gothic and Renaissance buildings, cafes and restaurants, museums and the famous Bled Castle on#nbsp;the cliff, with a#nbsp;stunning view of#nbsp;the lake and mountains. Lake Blejsko is#nbsp;surrounded by#nbsp;the Julian Alps and is#nbsp;called the picturesque gateway to#nbsp;the Triglavski narodni park.
The town has developed top-class medical services. It#nbsp;offers many opportunities for recreation and entertainment: beach vacations, thermal springs, water sports, ski resorts and fishing.
Bled is#nbsp;an#nbsp;ideal place to#nbsp;live and relax for calm and nature lovers.

Piran

This small town is#nbsp;located on#nbsp;the southern coast of#nbsp;the Adriatic Sea. Piran is#nbsp;famous for its architecture, cozy cafes and restaurants, as#nbsp;well as#nbsp;beautiful beaches and sea views. The main attractions of#nbsp;the city are Piazza Tartini, the Venetian House and St. George’s Church.
Piran is#nbsp;known for its stunning Venetian architecture, delicious local cuisine and resorts. It#nbsp;was part of#nbsp;the Venetian Empire for over 500 years and truly feels like Italy.

Koper

It#nbsp;is#nbsp;the oldest town in#nbsp;Slovenia. Like Piran, Koper is#nbsp;a#nbsp;small town in#nbsp;southern Slovenia on#nbsp;the Adriatic Sea, which was part of#nbsp;the Venetian Empire. Famous sights of#nbsp;the city include Tito Square, Pretoria Palace, restored in#nbsp;2000, and Assumption Cathedral, whose bell tower offers spectacular city views.
Koper’s beaches are perfect for swimming or#nbsp;relaxing with a#nbsp;picnic in#nbsp;the sunshine. Despite the town’s small size and resort orientation, high-quality medical services are available.
Piran and Koper are perfect for those who like sea air, warm weather, a#nbsp;calm and quiet life.

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