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Predjama Castle
A remarkable Renaissance castle built into the mouth of a cave in a cliff face, holding the Guinness record for the largest cave castle.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Municipality of Žiri, Slovenia · Europe
Žiri is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Spodnja Idrija, 30km from Postojna Cave.
Žiri is a town located in Municipality of Žiri, Slovenia. With a population of 3,588, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Žiri sits in Slovenia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Ljubljana time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Žiri to your route.
Žiri (pronounced [ʒiˈɾíː] ; formerly also Žir, locally Žier, German: Sairach) is a town in northwestern Slovenia. It is the administrative seat of the Municipality of Žiri, created in 1994. Prior to this the town belonged administratively to the area of Škofja Loka.
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Žiri is located in Municipality of Žiri, Slovenia, Europe. The coordinates are 46.0440 latitude, 14.1074 longitude.
Žiri has a population of approximately 3,588 people, making it a town in Slovenia.
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A remarkable Renaissance castle built into the mouth of a cave in a cliff face, holding the Guinness record for the largest cave castle.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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The lone church of Sts. Primus and Felician on a grassy ridge above Kranj, framed by the Kamnik-Savinja Alps: one of Slovenia's most photographed sunrise spots, especially above autumn fog seas.
26 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
A 24-kilometer karst cave system explored by underground railway, home to the rare cave-dwelling olm salamander.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
An iconic Art Nouveau bridge guarded by four dramatic copper dragon statues, a beloved symbol of Slovenia's charming capital.
31 km · about 35 min drive
castle
A medieval hilltop castle offering panoramic views over Ljubljana's pastel-colored old town with the Julian Alps on the horizon.
31 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
Slovenia's largest natural lake, a tranquil emerald jewel surrounded by mountains within Triglav National Park, quieter and wilder than Bled.
33 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
The lowest and most southerly entry point to Triglav National Park, featuring a dramatic thermal spring emerging from a cave in the gorge wall.
33 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
A fairy-tale glacial lake with a church-topped island, a cliffside medieval castle, and the Julian Alps as a spectacular backdrop.
35 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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