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Nova Gorica City
Located in western Slovenia, Nova Gorica borders its 'twin city' of Gorizia in Italy. It is known as the "city of roses," with over 12,000 rose bushes planted throughout the city.
Moreover, Nova Gorica is a city with great potential to attract tourists at any time of year. Concerts, festivals, theatrical performances, fairs, exhibitions, as well as cultural, sporting, and culinary events are held throughout the year. With its perfect Mediterranean climate, Nova Gorica is an ideal environment for locals and tourists alike to enjoy a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, but also a fun and vibrant one.
A flower corner of Nova Gorica
Doing what?
Besides numerous outdoor and indoor events held throughout the year, Nova Gorica is also known for its casino games. Perla – Europe's largest casino – has 87 tables and 1,138 slot machines operating 24/7, 365 days a year.
Central Europe's largest zip-line adventure game.
If you plan to stay in Nova Gorica for more than a day, you should take a trip along the Soca River northward. Besides admiring the natural beauty and enjoying local cuisine, you can also "raise your heart rate" by rafting on the Soca River or "fly" through the air on the largest zipline in Central Europe.
Where?
As the largest city in western Slovenia, Nova Gorica offers a wide variety of accommodation options for tourists, ranging from hotels and guesthouses to hostels.
If you're looking for a comfortable, modern yet affordable place to stay, Perla, Casino & Hotel and Park, Casino & Hotel are perfect choices. Located in the city center, these hotels offer relaxing accommodations while also providing exciting culinary experiences at their restaurants.
Alternatively, if you're looking for accommodation in less populated areas, you could choose the Sabotin Hotel, located in the ancient village of Solkan, which is thousands of years old and situated right next to the Soca River, or the Lipa Hotel, located in the charming and picturesque small town of Sempeter pri Gorici.
The Soca River - one of the most beautiful rivers in Slovenia.
What should we eat?
You can enjoy delicious food almost everywhere in Slovenia.However, it depends onDepending on your needs and budget, you can choose one of the following restaurants toAn unforgettable culinary experience.: Calypso Restaurant (a high-end restaurant serving elaborate and expensive dishes), Mediterraneo Restaurant, Oceanis (fast food), and Kotlar Restaurant (local specialties).
How do I get there?
- The quickest and cheapest way to get from Ljubljana (the capital of Slovenia).To reach Nova Gorica, take the A1 highway towards Koper. After about 60 km, you'll reach the Razdrto junction, then turn onto the H4 motorway. Continue for another 50 km following the signs, and you'll arrive at Nova Gorica.
- If you want to explore the scenery and have plenty of time, you should take the route through the Vršic Gorge and Soca Valley. It will take you about 3 hours and 30 minutes (excluding stops) but you will be able to admire the magnificent natural scenery from the Vršic mountain and travel along the Soca River - one of the most beautiful rivers in Slovenia and Europe.
- The third option is to travel via Sežana and Štanjel. It will take approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes to reach Nova Gorica. Following this route, you'll have the opportunity to stop at Lipica Stud Farm, world-famous for its sky-blue horses – Lipizzaners. After stopping at one of Slovenia's most famous attractions, you'll continue on to Štanjel, the most beautiful and historic town in the Karst region. From there, it's about 30 km to Nova Gorica.
