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Coast and Karst
The Coast and Karst [1] region of Slovenia lies along the Adriatic coast and extends inland into the cave-dotted karst territory.
Cities
- Hrastovlje
- Izola - port
- Koper - industrial port city with a Venetian old city
- Lipica - home of the Lipizzaner horses
- Nova Gorica
- Piran - port
- Portorož — Beaches, casinos and package tourism
Other destinations
- Postojna — Site of the gigantic Postojna caves
- DivaÄa - close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Å kocjan Caves
Culture and History
Ruled by Venice for five centuries, an Italian influence is clearly visible in the coastal towns of this picturesque area.
Talk
Italian is an official language in many coastal towns and widely understood.
Travel to Coast and Karst & Visa Requirements
Tours & Getting around Coast and Karst
Coast and Karst attractions and sightseeing
Itineraries
Coast and Karst city tours
Coast and Karst Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive
Coast and Karst nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs
Stay safe
Get out
Destinations in Coast and Karst:
Divača / Hrastovlje / Izola / Koper / Lipica / Piran / Portorož / Postojna /
Ask for help at the Coast and Karst travel forum
This page was last edited at 22:39, on 17 June 2007 by Wikitravel user Shaund. Based on work by Jani Patokallio and Todd VerBeek.
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