The most important museums in the country are in the capital, but there are some excellent exhibitions and collections in other cities: for example, the 
Among the major archaeological sites in Slovenia are the Stone Age sites at Betalov Spodmol, Potočka Zijalka and Divje Babe near Idrija, where the world’s oldest flute was found. There are many excavations and fortifications from the Roman era in Slovenia. The most important finds are kept at museums, while many are on view at archaeological parks or sites specially set up to receive visitors.
Museums and galleries
Slovenia’s many museums and galleries give a deep insight into its culture, history and distinctiveness. The National Museum, the Museum of Natural History and the Ethnographic Museum in Ljubljana should not be missed. Kobarid is also well worth a visit: its Museum of the First World War is one of the finest in ...
Castles
Bled Castle, Ljubljana Castle, Predjama Castle and Celje’s Old Castle are must-sees in any visit to Slovenia. All four are among the most popular destinations in the country, and with good reason, but there are many other beautiful castles to see.
Monuments
The majority of monuments in towns and in the countryside are dedicated to the victims of w ar, or major historical figures. Slovenia is one of those rare countries where more monuments are dedicated to artists and cultural figures than to political leaders.
Archaeological site
Slovenia is in many ways one huge archaeological site: important historical remains are found during nearly all excavation work. The wealth of archaeological findings encompass all major historical eras, and speak of all the various cultures that lived here. These findings can be seen at museums and archaeological ...
Libraries
The National and University Library in Ljubljana is the country’s most important library, and is one of the jewels of Plečnik’s architectural work. Some of the oldest Slovenian books, such as the translation of the Bible, are kept at monastery libraries.
Cemeteries
Military cemeteries and monuments to the victims of war bear testimony to Slovenia’s turbulent past. The River Soča area has the most First World War cemeteries. A number of major figures in Slovenian history are buried at Navje in Ljubljana, which was designed by the country’s greatest architect, Jože Plečnik.