Kanal

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Kanal, frequently referred to as Kanal ob Soči, is a settlement mostly on the left bank of the Soča River in the Slovene Littoral, the traditional region in southwestern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Kanal ob Soči. It is an important crossing point over the Soča. At its eastern border, on the left bank of the Soča, runs the Bohinj Railway, the railway track linking the Central Europe and the Mediterranean. ()

Local name: Kanal, Kanal ob Soči Population: 1.3 thous.Area: 56.56 mi²Coordinates: 46°5'17"N, 13°38'5"E

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Kanal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Most na Soči, Deskle.

6.8 miNE
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Most na Soči
175 min walk • Most na Soči is a town in the Municipality of Tolmin in the Littoral region of Slovenia. It is located on a rocky crest above the confluence of Soča and Idrijca rivers. In the past these two riverbeds, deeply carved into the rocky slopes, provided the settlement with excellent protection from intruders.
2.7 miS
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Deskle
69 min walk • Deskle is a settlement on the left bank of the Soča River, opposite Anhovo, in the Municipality of Kanal ob Soči in the Littoral region of Slovenia. The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint George and belongs to the Diocese of Koper.