The Charming Slovenian capital Ljubljana is a city filled with medieval castles, fascinating museums, lovely palaces, tasty wines and excellent tourist services. Originally founded by Romans, the lively Ljubljana is a great but yet relatively unknown Central European city destination that offers also festivals and cultural entertainment.
The most popular sights of Ljubljana are the hilltop Ljubljana Castle with magnificent views over the city, and the Dragon Bridge, which is guarded by four dragon statues, and is known as the symbol of the city. The modern side of Ljubljana consists of trendy cafeterias coloring the street image, and shops and malls made for shopping in Ljubljana, in addition to which also nightlife in Ljubljana is well available. See also the remains of the Roman city walls and the Triple Bridges in downtown Ljubljana.
Diverse attractions. There are many interesting museums in Ljubljana to visit. If you are looking for day-time entertainment, you could also try the famous Ljubljana zoo, or the Water city of Atlantis, which offers outdoor pools, slides and thermal baths. Cinemas and indoor games (pool, bowling, laser games etc.) offered by the main shopping malls of the city are a popular way to spend an evening in the Slovenian capital. Ljubljana hosts a popular summer festival, and also regular concerts in Ljubljana are available. For more sophisticated entertainment, there are also ballet and theater performances available.
Nature and sports. If you wish to see nature wonders, it might be a good idea to go see the fascinating limestone caves of Skocjan or Postojna, which are suitable day trip destinations from Ljubljana. Additionally, you can choose to explore also the lovely surroundings of the city, which offer plenty of choices for outdoor sports such as skiing, rafting, biking and trekking near Ljubljana. For some fresh air inside the city, go to Ljubljana's largest green area, Tivoli Park. The spas in Ljubljana offer your further refreshment.
Ljubljana, city with historical sights and entertainment facilities
The most popular travel destination in Slovenia, Ljubljana is a city with almost 300,000 inhabitants and only a little bit less cobblestones. The latter are mainly located in Ljubljana's charming Old Town, which also hosts interesting castles, cathedrals, palaces and museums.The most popular sights of Ljubljana are the hilltop Ljubljana Castle with magnificent views over the city, and the Dragon Bridge, which is guarded by four dragon statues, and is known as the symbol of the city. The modern side of Ljubljana consists of trendy cafeterias coloring the street image, and shops and malls made for shopping in Ljubljana, in addition to which also nightlife in Ljubljana is well available. See also the remains of the Roman city walls and the Triple Bridges in downtown Ljubljana.
Diverse attractions. There are many interesting museums in Ljubljana to visit. If you are looking for day-time entertainment, you could also try the famous Ljubljana zoo, or the Water city of Atlantis, which offers outdoor pools, slides and thermal baths. Cinemas and indoor games (pool, bowling, laser games etc.) offered by the main shopping malls of the city are a popular way to spend an evening in the Slovenian capital. Ljubljana hosts a popular summer festival, and also regular concerts in Ljubljana are available. For more sophisticated entertainment, there are also ballet and theater performances available.
Nature and sports. If you wish to see nature wonders, it might be a good idea to go see the fascinating limestone caves of Skocjan or Postojna, which are suitable day trip destinations from Ljubljana. Additionally, you can choose to explore also the lovely surroundings of the city, which offer plenty of choices for outdoor sports such as skiing, rafting, biking and trekking near Ljubljana. For some fresh air inside the city, go to Ljubljana's largest green area, Tivoli Park. The spas in Ljubljana offer your further refreshment.
Practical information for your trip to Ljubljana
Ljubljana enjoys warm summers, but the winters are cold with near zero temperatures.
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Overall, for summer activities visit Ljubljana between May and October, and for winter sports, between December and March. High season for tourism in Ljubljana is in July and August, which is when hotel rooms can be hard to find.
How to get there. Thanks to its central location in Europe, the Slovenian capital is an easily reachable destination, with frequent flights to Ljubljana available from all over the world. You can also travel to Ljubljana by road or rail from many Central European countries. Buses and taxis are widely available for getting around in the city, and rental cars in Ljubljana could be a good choice for touring Slovenia. However, if you are planning to stay inside the city, you will probably have no problem reaching all major sights on foot.
Tourist services in Slovenia are comfortable and diverse, and available at a reasonable price. Hotels in Ljubljana are widely available, and the same goes also for restaurants in Ljubljana. When it comes to nightlife in Ljubljana, it will probably not let you down. What is even better, Ljubljana is one of the places where safety is not an issue and walking around is perfectly safe also after dark.
hint See also these nearby destinations: Kranjska Gora, Trieste, Zagreb, Graz
