Sežana: Hotels and Accommodation

The area around Sežana is home to karst landscapes, caves, Lipizzaners and literary sites. The international Vilenica literary award is presented annually in the Plesna dvorana hall of Vilenica Cave.

When planning a trip to Sežana, you may decide to book a hotel.

Nature and Trails

Individual visits to Vilenica Cave are possible from 1 April to 31 October on Sundays and public holidays at 3:00 p.m.; organized groups can visit the cave year-round by prior arrangement. The guided tour of Vilenica Cave lasts approximately one hour and involves ascending and descending a total of 1,050 steps. The Lokev–Vilenica–Sežana hiking route and a route to the Lipica border crossing into Italy, among others, pass by Vilenica Cave.

The Pot Srečka Kosovela runs along the foot of Tabor Hill, through vineyards, pine groves and karst communal land to Tomaj. The Karst Living Museum extends across Sežana, Lipica and the area of the former Slovenian-Italian border, presenting the natural and cultural heritage of the traditional Karst over more than 700 hectares. Since 2017, the Botanični vrt Sežana above Villa Mirasasso has had a revitalized area in the modernist style.

The Teran Circular Trail begins in the town center in the square in front of Bunčetova Farm and leads along easy forest and village paths through the karst landscape with vineyards and typical architecture. It may include a visit to a wine producer and a tasting of Teran.

Culture

Kosovelova domačija can be visited by individuals and organized groups by prior arrangement. The Srečko Kosovel Memorial Room has been located since 1976 in the old school in Sežana, at the poet’s birthplace. Through stories, a film, exhibits and readings, it conveys the poet’s life and literary work.

The Lipica Stud Farm dates back to 1580 and is home to more than 300 Lipizzaners across an area of more than 300 hectares. The protected area of the Lipica Stud Farm comprises the cultivated karst landscape, the Lipizzaner herd, as well as architectural and art-historical heritage. A ticket for the Lipica Riding School includes a 50-minute performance and a guided or self-guided tour of the stud farm.

The Lokev Military Museum is located in the Tabor defensive tower, built in 1487 and designated a cultural monument of national importance.

Geographical Location

The Vedetta Alice viewpoint is located in the area around the Municipality of Sežana. Mount Podbreška Sopada is located in the immediate vicinity of the Municipality of Sežana. The historical site Dolina Dei Druidi is located in the wider regional surroundings of the Municipality of Sežana.

The area around the Municipality of Sežana also includes the Museo Nazionale dell'Antartide museum, the Vedetta d'Italia viewpoint, the Kleine Berlin museum, the Centrale idrodinamica del Porto Vecchio di Trieste museum and the Vedetta di Moccò viewpoint.

More Local Pages

Sežana, Kozina, Komen, Divača, Pliskovica, Štanjel, Vremski Britof, Dutovlje, Lokev, Senožeče, Štorje

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