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Ljubljana
About Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital and largest city of the Slovenia, situated in central Slovenia, between the Alps and the Mediterranean. It is a stunning old town lying in a basin at the confluence of the Sava and Ljubljanica rivers, overlooked by its famous hill topped castle.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- The old city centre, the quarter between the castle hill and the river Ljubljanica with its unique blend of Roman era architecture, Baroque and Art Nouveau masterpieces, and the legacy of the native of Ljubljana architect Jože Plečnik
- Central Market
- Ribji trg square with the oldest house in Ljubljana
- Ljubljana's Antique Flea Market at the Cankarjevo nabrežje embankment
- Go visit the Ljubljana Castle tower with a fantastic view over the city
Explore its museums and historical sights, such as
- Baroque Town Hall with in front the fountain of Carniolian rivers (1751) from the Venetian sculptor Francesco Robba
- Ljubljana Castle
- Tromostovje (Tromostovje)-Three Bridges
- Franciscan church
- Cathedral (Stolnica)
- Krizanke Church
- City Museum
- National Art gallery
Highlights in the vicinity
- Kamnik Alps in the north
- Julian Alps and the Karavanke Alps in the north-west
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 266 Thousand
- Timezone: UTC +1
- Weather: with a typical Mediterranean climate, Ljubljana has pleasant but relatively hot summers with temperatures around 22°C. Winters are cold with temperatures just above zero.
- Emergency tel.nr.112
- Police tel. nr 113
- Slovenian Tourist Information Centre(STIC)-tel. nr.386 (0)1 306 45 75 | 306 45 76
Local transport
- Taxis
- Buses
- Cruises up and down the Ljubljanica river
- Bicycle rental
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: The Airport of Ljubljana in Brnik, 26 kilometres from the city
- Train: International Germany, Austria, Switserland, Hungary, Croatia, Italy and Greece
- Car:
- from Austria via the E 651, E652, E57, E59 oe E61
- from Italy via the E 61 or E 70
- from Croatia via the E 70
- from Hungary via the E 57 or E 71
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