In the south of Slovenia, you’ll find one of the most exciting stud farms in the world, which is also the main tourist attraction of the area.
The area borders with Italy and the name of the farm, Lipica is pronounced “Lipizza”, like “pizza”. The farm is responsible for the development of the famous Lipizzaner horse breed.
This stud farm is one of the oldest ones in the world and was established in the 16th century when the region was formally part of Italy. Since then, the story of the place is tied to historical events. The farm has been open to tourists since the 1960s and offers a mix of a tourist attraction and a heritage center. The farm even hosted a Queen Elizabeth II visit in 2008.
In short, for anyone who likes horses, a visit to this place is a dream. It offers guided tours of the farm in multiple languages, where you will learn about the Lipizzaner breed and visit the historical buildings, learning about what the farm has gone through since its establishment. The walkthrough includes visiting the horses and seeing studs, mares, and even foals. During the day you can also witness the horses train with their riders.
