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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Postojna

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Postojna, Slovenia

Updated February 11, 2013
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Postojna Caves

A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system.
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Postojna, Slovenia

Olm

The "dragon babies" of southeastern Europe.
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Predjama Castle, Slovenia

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Predjama Castle

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.
5 miles from Postojna
Soteska Pekel

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Soteska Pekel (Hell Gorge)

Apparently, Hell has waterfalls in Slovenia.
10 miles from Postojna
Skocjan Caves

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Skocjan Caves

This massive subterranean fissure is known as the "underground Grand Canyon."
13 miles from Postojna
German electrical junction affixed to a stalagmite which previously fed power to the pump.

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Dimnice Cave

Deep underground, the rusting remains of a German water pumping station from World War II.
16 miles from Postojna

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Idrija Mercury Mine

This was the second largest mercury mine in the world and one of the oldest preserved mine complexes in Europe.
18 miles from Postojna
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