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Ljubljana, Slovenia
A green riverside capital under a hilltop castle
Getting there
By air
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), ~25 km
Best time to visit
May to September — café terraces and festivals
Don't miss
Ljubljana Castle
The Triple Bridge
Prešeren Square
Tivoli Park
Things to do
Walking the old town
Riverside cafés
A funicular up to the castle
Cycling
Boat trips on the Ljubljanica
Where to eat
What to pack
Comfortable shoes, light layers, umbrella
A quieter corner
The Ljubljana Marshes, where remains of prehistoric pile dwellings were found
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Ljubljana?
May to September — café terraces and festivals. What to pack: Comfortable shoes, light layers, umbrella.
How do I get to Ljubljana?
Fly into Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), ~25 km.
What is there to do in Ljubljana?
Walking the old town, riverside cafés, a funicular up to the castle, cycling, boat trips on the Ljubljanica. A quieter find: The Ljubljana Marshes, where remains of prehistoric pile dwellings were found.
What should I eat in Ljubljana?
Kranjska klobasa sausage, štruklji dumplings, potica nut roll and local wines.
About Ljubljana
- Riverside
Where it is
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia, set on the Ljubljanica River in the centre of the country between the Alps and the Karst.
History
The Romans built the town of Emona here, and the medieval town grew below the castle hill under Habsburg rule. After an earthquake in 1895 much of the city was rebuilt, and in the 20th century the architect Jože Plečnik shaped its bridges, squares and riverbanks. It became the capital of independent Slovenia in 1991.
People
Ljubljana's people speak Slovene, a South Slavic language, and the city is known for its student life, cycling, open-air markets and riverside café culture.
Known for
- Plečnik's bridges and riverbanks
- A car-free old town
- Ljubljana Castle
- Dragon Bridge
Did you know?
The dragon is the symbol of Ljubljana, and four dragon statues guard the Dragon Bridge over the Ljubljanica.
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