With the population of 283,000 Ljubljana ranks among mid-sized Europea n cities and it has preserved its small-town frendliness although it has everything that all the larger capitals have. Many visitors describe Ljubljana as a hidden gem of Europe with the picturesque image that has been marked by different historical periods, but mostly by the world-famous architect Jože Plečnik. Declered as the European Green Capital 2016, Ljubljana offers many attractions and daily activities.
Ljubljana Castle
The Town Hall
The Robba Fountain, one of Ljubljana’s best known Baroque monuments
Jože Plečnik’s best known works include the National and University Library building, the Ljubljanica river embankments and bridges, the most notable among the latter being the Triple Bridge and the Cobblers’ Bridge, the Central Market, the Križanke Summer Theatre
The Cathedral (Church of St Nicholas)
Mid-16th-century Franciscan Church, located on Preseren Square
Preseren Square, one of Ljubljana’s most important landmarks
The Dragon Bridge
Tivoli Park, dating back to 1813 this is Ljubljana’s largest park
Lake Bled, Slovenia’s most popular resort
Postojna Cave, the most diverse underground cave system in the world
Predjama Castle, 700 years old castle looming over a vertical cliff in Predjama village
Maribor city, spotting hip restaurants and galleries
Olimje monastery with Old Farmacy
Ptuj town – with Old medeival castle and Roman remains
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