This post is part of a weekly feature called Discovery of the Week. By discovery, I mean a place, a custom or dish that is not widely known. See, I love to read travel magazines, websites and books. Very often, I find beautiful and interesting gems that not a lot of people seem to know about. That is why I thought about introducing this feature because I am sure it will expose a lot of astonishing places. Additionally, I enjoy learning about the many amazing places in the world. I believe my readers also enjoy this activity.
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Discovery of the Week: Triglav National Park
Where it is located: Northwestern part of Slovenia
What it is: The only National Park in the country. It was established in its modern form in 1981. The park was named after Triglav, the highest mountain in the heart of the park, which is also the highest summit in Slovenia (2864 m). The origin of the name Triglav is rather uncertain. Triglav (»three-headed«) owes its name to its characteristic shape as seen from the south-east side or to the highest Slavic deity who was supposed to have its throne on the top of the mountain. The mountain is a true national symbol and is featured on the national coat of arms and the flag.
The Triglav National Park extends along the Italian border and close to the Austrian border in the north-west of Slovenia, that is, in the south-eastern section of the Alps. Its territory is nearly identical with that occupied by the Eastern Julian Alps. The park covers 880 square kilometres, or 3% of the territory of Slovenia. The Triglav National Park is among the earliest European parks; the first protection dates back to 1924 when the Alpine Conservation Park was founded. The principal task of the Triglav National Park Public Institution is the protection of the park, but it also carries out specialist and research tasks.
Two large river systems have their sources in the park: the Soča and the Sava, flowing to the Adriatic and Black Sea, respectively.
The famous Bled town and lake are located really close to the park boundaries. Find tourist information on the towns of Bled, Trenta, Bovec or Kobarid.
Did you know about Triglav National Park? Let me know in the comments section below.
Wow! What a gorgeous place. I’d love to go there someday too.
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Wow, amazing views there! I love the picture of the water next to the walkway. I’ve never heard of this place, but now I definitely want to go someday!
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I had no clue but would love to visit after reading this and seeing all the beautiful pictures you included!
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What a gorgeous place! And such stunning pictures! I especially like the one of the tree lit up by the light of the sun. Really nice.
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