HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsJulian Alps
Slovenia
While enjoying the drive you will get to experience the vast beauty of the Alps that run through the country of Slovenia.
Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Julian Alps, a dramatic limestone mountain range that stretches across Slovenia and Italy. Named after the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, whose legions once marched through these very passes, the range is home to…
Listen in the app2Vršič Pass and the Russian Road
Ascending the Vršič Pass is a journey through engineering and tragedy. This is the highest mountain road in Slovenia, featuring 50 harrowing hairpin turns that snake up to 1,611 meters. …
Listen in the app3The Soča River Valley
Descend from the pass into the valley of the Soča, a river so vibrant in its turquoise hue that it is often called the 'Emerald Beauty.' The color is the result of tiny limestone particles, the 'geological sawdust' of the Alps,…
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The Julian Alps are the heart and soul of the Slovenian landscape. They represent the rugged spirit of a nation that finds its identity in the mountains. …
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What is Julian Alps?
Julian Alps is a place in Slovenia with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Slovenia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 46.2242, 13.6801 |
| Last updated |