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Ljubljana is a tiny capital, located in the heart of Europe. It is definitely worth a visit, as it is consdiered to be a yet undiscovered gem of Europe. It is so small, that you can walk everywhere. Ljubljana is sometimes called mini-Prague, because of its beautiful architecture. Ljubljana was the Green Capital of Europe in 2016. Car traffic is restricted in the centre, leaving the city centre free for pedestrians and cylicsts.
Ljubljana Castle
The main tourist attraction is the castle. There are a few ways to access the castle, the easiest way for sure is taking the 70m-long funicular, which leaves near the market on Vodnikov trg. There are also a few walking routes, but the hike is definitely worth it when you get on top. There you’ll get a great view over the city and also the mountains in the distance.
The symbol of Ljubljana is the dragon, which can be seen on the iconic Dragon Bridge, and the city’s most famous attraction Ljubljana Castle.
The Triple Bridge
The famous Triple Bridge is located just next to Prešeren square. It runs south from Prešernov trg to the Old Town. When it was built as a single bridge in 1842 it wasn’t considered anything special, but the architect Jože Plečnik added the two pedestrian side bridges, and that’s when the bridge got its name.
Prešern squere
In the middle of Ljubljana’s main square stands the monument to Slovenia’s most famous poet, France Prešeren. The square is considered the heart of the city, and is oftena favourite point where the locals meet up.
Ljubljanica river
In the heart of the city, on the banks of Ljubljanica river, you will find many bars and cafes, where you can just sit, have a drink and relax while watching the busy locals runing around.
A must-do while you’re here is also taking a boat tour, where you’ll be able to see all the main attractions from a different perspective.
National Gallery
The National Gallery, Slovenia’s foremost museum of historical art, holds the country’s largest collection of fine art from the High Middle Ages to the 20th century. It also houses a permanent exhibition of works by Zoran Mušič (1909–2005), one of Eu…
National Museum of Slovenia
Being Slovenia’s main museum of national history, the National Museum keeps a number of finds from Slovenia considered to be important treasures of the world’s cultural heritage. One of the most outstanding is the 60,000 year old Neanderthal flute fr…
National Museum of Slovenia – Metelkova ulica street
The National Museum of Slovenia’s department located in the Metelkova ulica street houses a permanent exhibition on applied art in Slovenian inhabited areas including several study collections and presents occasional temporary exhibitions of applied …
City Museum of Ljubljana – MGML
Visitors to the City Museum of Ljubljana can admire the Renaissance architectural features of the palatial museum building, as the museum is situated in Auersperg Palace, which in itself is an architectural monument.The museum holds Ljubljana’s cultu…
Plečnik House
Get to know the life and work of the famous architect Jože Plečnik, who left an indelible mark on the cityscape of Ljubljana. At Plečnik House you can see the architect’s home exactly as it was in his lifetime and view a permanent exhibition showcasi…
Slovene Ethnographic Museum
The Slovene Ethnographic Museum is the country’s foremost ethnological museum responsible for the keeping, preservation, study and comprehension of collections of artefacts related to Slovenian and non-European material, social and spiritual culture….
Slovenian Museum of Natural History
Apart from temporary exhibitions, Slovenia’s main museum of natural history features the famous Zois Mineral Collection, Hohenwart Molluscan Shell Collection, Ferdinand J. Schmidt Insect Collection, and various herbarium collections.Visitors to the M…
Museum of Illusions Ljubljana
The Museum of Illusions is a museum of fun and educational experience, where you can test the limits of your perception. Inside, relativity is something that you experience literally. The illusions provide a different experience of space and everythi…
Cekin Mansion: National Museum of Contemporary History
The National Museum of Contemporary History is a state museum dedicated to the heritage of recent Slovenian history, from the beginning of the 20th century onwards. It holds collections relating to the First and Second World Wars, the period between …
Railway Museum
The Railway Museum, managed by the Slovenian Railways, is a unique place where you can learn how railways actually work. The museum contains a collection of steam locomotives, which includes several rare models, and an extensive collection of old app…
Tivoli Mansion: International Centre of Graphic Arts
The International Centre of Graphic Arts is a museum housing a collection of fine art prints from the 20th century to the present day, a gallery for exhibitions of contemporary fine art, a fine art print publisher with its own printmaking workshops a…
Museum of Modern Art
The Ljubljana Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to modern art in Slovenia. Apart from housing a permanent collection of 20th century Slovenian art, it hosts temporary exhibitions presenting new artistic practices. It serves as one of the venues for t…
City Art Gallery – MGML
City Art Museum runs its own and hosts travelling exhibitions of work by Slovenian and foreign artists of different fine art disciplines. The Museum’s exhibition programme is not limited to the European cultural area, but reaches out into the global …
Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (MSUM)
The Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (MSUM) displays selected works of contemporary art from the Arteast 2000+ international collection and the MG+MSUM national collection.The Arteast 2000+ international collection is conceived as a dialogue betw…
Ljubljana Zoo
The Ljubljana Zoo, part of a protected nature park situated only a 20-minute walk from the centre of Ljubljana, lies on the southern slope of the Rožnik hill, surrounded by a natural forest and meadows. It has a collection of animal species from all …
Volčji Potok Arboretum
The Volčji Potok Arboretum is the most visited botanical park in Slovenia. It covers an 85-hectare site and features 3,500 plants from all over the world.Streams and lakes, offering habitats to water plants and animals, bring a special dynamic to the…
Fužine Castle: Museum of Architecture and Design
The Museum of Architecture and Design (Muzej za arhitekturo in oblikovanje – MAO) is one of the oldest museums of this kind in Europe. The central national museum organising exhibitions and events in the field of architecture, urban planning, industr…
Minicity Ljubljana
Minicity Ljubljana is a unique city on more than 1.000 m² in the biggest Ljubljana’s shopping mall, ran by children from 3 to 12 years old. It holds a real mini bakery, shop, bank with an ATM, radio station, television studio, carshop and more than 2…
Terme Snovik Thermal Spa
The Snovik Spa is the highest thermal spa in Slovenia. It is situated in an idyllic verdant valley between Kamnik and Vransko, on the doorstep of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.Primary activities comprise swimming in indoor and outdoor swimming pools with t…
Ljubljanica River Exhibition
The permanent museum exhibition is dedicated to the rich heritage of the Ljubljanica River. It features more than 400 original historical objects, found by archaeologists in the Ljubljanica riverbed and during the exploration of the remains of prehis…