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Julian Alps and Soča Valley — 7 Days

A 7-day Slovenia route linking Bled, Bohinj, Kranjska Gora, Bovec. It balances realistic regional bases with heritage, towns and nature while preserving special access sections where standard journey directions would be unsafe or misleading.

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The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Bled and Radovljica

Bled

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    Bled Castle

    Bled Castle adds a specific castle, museum, viewpoint experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Clifftop castle with museum displays, terraces and commanding views over Lake Bled. A realistic allowance of about 120 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Bled to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  2. 2

    Vintgar Gorge

    Vintgar Gorge adds a specific gorge, waterfall, walk experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Managed one-way gorge experience on boardwalks beside the Radovna River and Šum waterfall. A realistic allowance of about 150 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Gorje to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    150 minutes suggested
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
  3. 3

    Ojstrica Viewpoint

    Ojstrica Viewpoint adds a specific viewpoint, hiking, lake experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Short but steep forest climb to one of the classic elevated views over Lake Bled. A realistic allowance of about 90 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Bled to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Mala Osojnica Viewpoint

    Mala Osojnica Viewpoint adds a specific viewpoint, hiking, lake experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Higher viewpoint above the western lake shore, reached by a steeper path than Ojstrica. A realistic allowance of about 120 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Bled to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
Day 2

Bohinj and Pokljuka

Bohinj

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    Mostnica Gorge

    Mostnica Gorge adds a specific gorge, hiking, river experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Narrow gorge with sculpted rock, clear pools and managed entry near Stara Fužina. A realistic allowance of about 150 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Stara Fužina to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    150 minutes suggested
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Voje Valley

    Voje Valley adds a specific valley, hiking, alpine-pasture experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Broad glacial valley beyond Mostnica Gorge with pasture scenery and access toward Mostnica Waterfall. A realistic allowance of about 180 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Stara Fužina to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    180 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
  3. 3

    Museum of Alpine Dairy Farming

    Museum of Alpine Dairy Farming adds a specific museum, ethnography, food experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Small museum explaining Bohinj’s alpine dairying, communal cheese-making and seasonal herding. A realistic allowance of about 60 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Stara Fužina to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    60 minutes suggested
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Planina Zajamniki Viewpoint

    Planina Zajamniki Viewpoint adds a specific alpine-pasture, viewpoint, hiking experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Long linear pasture settlement with a celebrated view toward the Julian Alps. A realistic allowance of about 150 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Pokljuka to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    150 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
Day 3

Bohinj and Pokljuka

Bohinj

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    Lake Bohinj at Ribčev Laz

    Lake Bohinj at Ribčev Laz adds a specific lake, landscape, swimming experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Main visitor gateway to Slovenia’s largest permanent natural lake inside Triglav National Park. A realistic allowance of about 150 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Ribčev Laz to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    150 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Church of St John the Baptist

    Church of St John the Baptist adds a specific church, frescoes, heritage experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Medieval lakeside church known for wall paintings, a prominent bell tower and its setting by the stone bridge. A realistic allowance of about 45 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Ribčev Laz to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    45 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Pokljuka Gorge

    Pokljuka Gorge adds a specific gorge, hiking, forest experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Dry limestone gorge with rock arches, narrow passages and forest paths. A realistic allowance of about 120 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Krnica to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Uskovnica Alpine Pasture

    Uskovnica Alpine Pasture adds a specific alpine-pasture, hiking, church experience to a Slovenia itinerary. High pasture with scattered huts, a small chapel and views toward the central Julian Alps. A realistic allowance of about 150 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Srednja Vas v Bohinju to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    150 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
Day 4

Kranjska Gora and the Upper Sava Valley

Kranjska Gora

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    Martuljek Lower Waterfall

    Martuljek Lower Waterfall adds a specific waterfall, hiking, forest experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Forest hike to the lower Martuljek waterfall beneath the dramatic Špik mountain group. A realistic allowance of about 150 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Gozd Martuljek to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    150 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Kranjska Gora Old Village Centre

    Kranjska Gora Old Village Centre adds a specific village, church, walk experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Walkable historic core around the Church of the Assumption, traditional houses and resort facilities. A realistic allowance of about 75 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Kranjska Gora to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Lake Jasna

    Lake Jasna adds a specific lake, promenade, family experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Two linked artificial lakes with paths, alpine views and easy access near Kranjska Gora. A realistic allowance of about 75 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Kranjska Gora to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Zelenci Nature Reserve

    Zelenci Nature Reserve adds a specific nature-reserve, spring, wetland experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Emerald spring pools and boardwalks at the source area of the Sava Dolinka. A realistic allowance of about 60 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Rateče to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    60 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
Day 5

Kranjska Gora and the Upper Sava Valley

Kranjska Gora

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    Vršič Pass

    Vršič Pass adds a specific pass, road-trip, viewpoint experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Slovenia’s highest road pass, linking Kranjska Gora with the upper Soča Valley through numerous hairpins. A realistic allowance of about 60 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Kranjska Gora to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    60 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Russian Chapel

    Russian Chapel adds a specific chapel, memorial, history experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Wooden Orthodox memorial chapel beside the Vršič road. A realistic allowance of about 45 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Kranjska Gora to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    45 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Planica Nordic Centre

    Planica Nordic Centre adds a specific sports, skiing, museum experience to a Slovenia itinerary. International ski-jumping and cross-country centre with visitor facilities and a museum. A realistic allowance of about 120 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Rateče to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Tamar Valley

    Tamar Valley adds a specific valley, hiking, mountain experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Alpine valley reached from Planica, with a mountain hut and views toward Jalovec. A realistic allowance of about 180 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Rateče to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    180 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
Day 6

Soča Valley

Bovec

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    Virje Waterfall

    Virje Waterfall adds a specific waterfall, walk, nature experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Compact fan-shaped waterfall in a forested hollow near Plužna. A realistic allowance of about 75 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Plužna to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Kluže Fortress

    Kluže Fortress adds a specific fortress, military-history, museum experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Stone fortress above the Koritnica gorge on the historic road toward Predel Pass. A realistic allowance of about 90 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Bovec to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Kozjak Waterfall

    Kozjak Waterfall adds a specific waterfall, hiking, river experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Waterfall enclosed in a dark rock chamber, reached by a managed path from the Soča near Kobarid. A realistic allowance of about 120 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Kobarid to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Kobarid Museum

    Kobarid Museum adds a specific museum, world-war-one, history experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Award-winning museum explaining the Isonzo Front and the 1917 Battle of Caporetto. A realistic allowance of about 120 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Kobarid to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 7

Soča Valley

Bovec

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    Boka Waterfall Viewpoint

    Boka Waterfall Viewpoint adds a specific waterfall, viewpoint, hiking experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Roadside and trail viewpoints toward one of Slovenia’s highest and most powerful waterfalls. A realistic allowance of about 90 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Bovec to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Great Soča Gorge

    Great Soča Gorge adds a specific gorge, river, national-park experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Narrow turquoise gorge cut into pale limestone along the upper Soča River. A realistic allowance of about 90 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Soča to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Tolmin Gorges

    Tolmin Gorges adds a specific gorge, hiking, national-park experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Managed circuit through the Tolminka and Zadlaščica gorges at the southern edge of Triglav National Park. A realistic allowance of about 120 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Tolmin to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.
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    Tolmin Museum

    Tolmin Museum adds a specific museum, archaeology, history experience to a Slovenia itinerary. Regional museum covering archaeology, ethnology, the Tolmin peasant uprising and twentieth-century history. A realistic allowance of about 75 minutes covers the core visit, orientation and a modest buffer. Group it with other places around Tolmin to avoid repeated parking, unnecessary transfers or backtracking.

    Duration
    75 minutes suggested
    Price
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    Start time
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    Outdoor public areas may remain visible throughout the day, but museums, worship interiors, caves, lifts, gardens and guided experiences use seasonal or event-dependent schedules.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information