Zirovnica: A2/E61, Karavanke - Ljubljana, galerija Moste

The terrain around Žirovnica is an Alpine valley beneath the Karavanks, which has shaped the pattern of settlement and local farming. The Sava Dolinka runs through this part of Upper Carniola, while steep mountain slopes rise directly to the north. Žirovnica municipality includes Vrba, the birthplace of France Prešeren, Slovenia’s national poet; his preserved birth house is a central stop on the local cultural heritage route. Nearby villages are also associated with writers and other figures important to Slovenian cultural life. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of the Karavanks and Upper Carniola.

Slovenia occupies a meeting point of the Alps, the Pannonian Plain, the Dinaric mountains and the Adriatic coast in south-central Europe. The Julian Alps rise in the northwest, where Triglav is the country’s highest mountain, while the Soča River is known for its clear turquoise water. Karst terrain has shaped caves such as Postojna Cave and the Škocjan Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ljubljana combines a riverside old town with works by architect Jože Plečnik; farther east, wine-growing regions and thermal springs add another dimension. Slovenian food reflects Alpine, Mediterranean and Balkan influences. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Slovenia and the northern Adriatic.