Slovenia is an attractive and charming destination

1. Millennium Day in Ljubljana

It is hard to call Ljubljana, with only 300,000 residents, the "capital", but its history is epic: it is celebrating its 2000th anniversary as a Roman city.

This year we will witness another anniversary as locals celebrate the 120th year of reconstruction after the Ljubljana earthquake. The earthquake in 1895 destroyed 10% of the city's buildings. During the reconstruction process, the Viennese Separatists brought a new architectural style to this Baroque city.

The beauty of modern Ljubljana is comparable to that of Vienna and Prague. On the Preserren Square, the geranium-pink Franciscan church complements the crisscrossing triple bridges, with the Julian Alps in the background.

But Ljubljana's dragon emblem is also outstanding. Some folklore believes that the dragon was the monster tamed by Jason and Argo. A more reliable account is that St. George was the dragon slayer and the patron saint of the church at Ljubljana Castle.

These fire-breathing monsters glared at the Dragon Bridge and decorated the city's logo.

2. Putui's pagan carnival

St. George also pointed his spear at the northeastern city of Putui. Near the entrance of the church named after the saint, there is a 14th-century sculpture showing the saint slaying a dragon, a symbol of pagan beliefs.

The Kuruntugne Carnival, a pagan influenced festival, is actually very interesting. It is a confession carnival and the most popular folk event in spring in Slovenia. This carnival originated from the ancient god of pleasure Kalentu Kurent.

The day before Shrugh Day (Tuesday), locals would dress in sheepskin, face masks and weird false tongues. They carried out these activities across Putui to symbolically scare away the winter cold.

Children use soul-catching net to avoid the devil, and they are also the leaders of the entire parade.

The festival culminated with a piercing sound of bells, as costumed revelers waved wooden sticks to fight off demons, and shattered pottery pots symbolized luck.

The starting and ending time of the Kuruntoigne Carnival (Ptui Time): February 2 to February 17, 2015.

3. Cave Creatures in Postoina

The strange creatures in Postojna Stalactite Cave were first recorded in the 17th century, when locals called them baby dragons). Today, we often call them amoeba proteus, the World Customs Network, a ghostly pale amphibian found only in this part of Slovenia. In Postoina, they have great tourist attraction value. Visitors can take the subway through giant caves dotted with stalactites to reach this ecological park full of these strange creatures.

Scientists have discovered that amoeba is stranger than any creature in myth. It can survive for 8 to 10 years without food, with a normal life span of up to a century. They are blind, cruising through photoreceptor receptors and weak field sensing.

"Although amoeba may be one of the most thoroughly studied cave animals, it still has many secrets." Dr. Liljana Bizjak Mali and Dr. Boris Bulog of the University of Ljubljana said,"We don't yet know whether amoebas can regenerate like other salamanders, but if they can, it will help us gain a deeper understanding of stem cells, tissue repair and even cancer."

4. The romantic legend of Lake Bled

Just 15 kilometers from Slovenia's border with Germany, Lake Bled cuts off stretches of the Julian Alps and miles of forest.

This small alpine lake is very beautiful. You can overlook its beautiful scenery from the towering Romanesque castle. The green and clear water in the lake surrounds the exquisite Bled Island.

Its most famous building is the 17th-century Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, which is reveling in the romantic tradition. According to local legend, if a husband can walk 99 steps from the dock to the church with his bride in his arms, the marriage will be happy.

About 55 weddings took place at the island church last year, and more couples came here to ring the wishing bell.

For most of the year, ships travel to and from the lake on schedule. In summer, tourists can easily swim through-the hot springs keep the water at a warm 26. In winter, the trees are covered with white snowflakes, and skaters can enjoy skating on the frozen lake.

5. Shikofialoka's Passion drama

In 2015, visitors to Škofialoka will be blessed with a rare opportunity to experience the vibrant literary history of Slovenia.

This medieval town was the cradle of the Shikofialoka Passion. The play is the oldest complete drama script written in Slovenia. The manuscript is closely guarded by the local monastery and the play is not performed regularly.

This year, 32,000 visitors are expected to see the huge cast of 640 actors and will tour multiple locations in the town.

"The local response is very strong." "We call this Passion Spirit," said Matej Mohoriic Peterelj, the drama's project manager.

The performance was held in this town from March 21 to April 12, 2015.