Northwestern Slovenia is proud of its marvelous city of Kranjska Gora that is the main center of mountain skiing in the country. Surrounded by the Karawanks Mountain Range and the Julian Alps, the resort hospitably welcomes its guests, amazing them with picturesque nature and pleasing with a comfortable climate all season long. Kranjska Gora is a perfect choice for all fans of winter sports. In addition to all kinds of activities, tourists can explore the natural landmarks of the region, see the most picturesque areas, and find out more about the history and past of Kranjska Gora. Nowadays, Kranjska Gora is a popular and prosperous winter resort. Its history goes back to the 1st century BC. This territory belonged to the Romans at that time. The land was a part of Pannonia, a province in the Roman Empire. First Slavic tribes appeared in the area in the 6th century. They settled down here, forming a state that existed until the 40s of the 8th century. During the Middle Ages, the Habsburg dynasty became the ruler in the region. Only when the Austro-Hungarian Empire stopped existing, the Slovenian state joined the Kingdom of Serbian, Croatian, and Slovenian peoples that eventually became a new country, Yugoslavia. When Yugoslavia ceased to exist, Kranjska Gora became a part of Slovenia. Starting from the middle of the 20th century, the popularity of the resort has been increasing, and so Kranjska Gora has become an internationally renowned alpine skiing destination. In
…
Read further
