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Once upon a time the Alps were twice as high as today. Mountains were rising 6.000 meters upon the wild landscape. But what has happened that the entire mountain range then lost almost half of its height? And where the hell has all that material disappeared? Limestone is a fragile material. To be honest, fish bones and shrimp carapaces are not exactly some solid volcanic rock. And, if we add an extreme weather forecast for another millennium, good old gravity and few violent earthquakes, we get … landslides. Sediment layers collapse with turbulent force to the valley and on their...
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Soča valley lies in the lap of the Julian Alps. Breathtaking landscape of green meadows and forests, white mountain peaks and emerald waters, draws our life as idyllic as to some sweet advertisement for Milka chocolate. Yet the Alps are one of the most dynamic and the most dangerous mountain ranges in the world. Home to some of Europe’s highest mountains, longest glaciers and the most steep slopes. World, where mountains literally collapse into themselves. Yes, if Alps were some rock band all their concerts would be sold out at least until the end of this geological period....
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The land of the Trenta valley and the surrounding mountains are called Zlatorog’s kingdom. It was once a flourishing paradise that was devastated by a golden horned chamois. You should take time to visit the Trenta valley when in Bovec. It still is magical. But first read Zlatorog’s story … In Kranjska Gora by the Jasna Lake you can find a statue of Zlatorog surrounded by high mountains and beautiful views of Triglav National Park....
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The Water Hurst of Šunik is one of the pearls of Triglav National Park. You will be charmed by small waterfalls and emerald green pools of Lepenica stream. These sights are paradise for relaxation and great photos....
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One of the most interesting sites in our valley is Fortress Kluže. Old stronghold, placed between steep slopes of the surrounding mountains and deep gorge of the cold Koritnica River, is really worth a visit. Above the gorge of the Koritnica River, in the narrowest part of the valley, stands the Fortress Kluže. In its museum you can see an exhibition on the history of the fort. Fortress Kluže had a role of protecting an important road between Cividale del Friuli in Italy and Austria all through its long history. The fortress is strategically secured by the slopes of Mt...
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For 29 long months of the Isonzo front soldiers were hiding in wet pits, trenches and dark caverns, silently listening to the whistling grenades in hope to survive and return home.
For many, this desire was not fulfilled. And, you may pay your respect to them by visiting one of the cemeteries from the World War 1....
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Where Vršič Pass road descends almost to the village of Trenta, there’s a bronze monument standing at the 48th bend. An old man with a coat and a hat stares into the distance towards the mountains. Who was this exceptional man who deserved such a respectful monument in such a beautiful place?...
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An unusual wooden chapel tells a sad story of the Russian prisoners of war who lost their lives in an avalanche in 1916, while building a road over the pass Vršič.
When Vršič road on the Kranjska Gora side descents almost to the valley, between 9th and 8th bend, stands a small chapel of larch wood. It was built in the dark times when our country was shaken by fierce clashes of the Isonzo Front. It is dedicated to the victims of war who are usually overlooked -prisoners of war....
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The outdoor Museum Ravelnik is a circular forest trail that tells a story about Isonzo front. It’s located on the first defense line of the Austro-Hungarian army on the Bovec field....
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Less than a year after the outbreak of World War 1, a roar of cannons moved from distant parts of Europe into the valley of the Soča River. Idyllic places by the emerald beauty became the scene of bloody battles.
After the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June 1914, Austria sent an ultimatum to Serbia. In order to avoid escalation of the conflict Serbia agreed to all the conditions except one. However, Austria under the influence of Germany still decided and declared war on Serbia, exactly one month after the death of the heir....
