Slovenia

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Culture of Slovenia

For centuries Slovenian artists have made great contributions to the development of a versatile culture. In addition, the Romans, the Crusaders and the armies of Napoleon, Hitler, Suvorov, Austria and Turkey have left their imprints in Slovenia’s culture. Many medieval trade routes passed through the territory of Slovenia and the country was a conduit of many ideas of the Italian Renaissance.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Slovenia's Christmas Traditions

Slovenia celebrates Christmas on December 25th. Be sure to visit the Ljubljana Christmas Market if you're in Slovenia during the month of December to experience Christmas the Slovenian way.

SHORT INFORMATION

Administrative divisions of Slovenia

Officially, Slovenia is subdivided into 211 municipalities (eleven of which have the status of urban municipalities).

The municipalities are the only body of local autonomy in Slovenia.