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Ljubljana Castle

Ljubljana Castle, standing on a hill above the city for about 900 years, is Ljubljana's main attraction with numerous internationally recognized sustainability certifications. The castle's Outlook Tower and ramparts offer some of the most beautiful views of the city, while the castle houses a museum exhibition on Slovenian history, a puppet museum, and a number of historical rooms such as the Chapel of St George, the Prison, and a video presentation room called Virtual Castle.

Ljubljana Castle, which can quickly be reached by funicular railway, also provides space for art exhibitions, houses a café (Grajska kavarna), a nightclub (Jazz Club Ljubljanski grad), a wine bar (Grajska vinoteka Strelec), (and two restaurants (Strelec and Gostilna na Gradu), and serves as a venue for cultural events, family entertainment, dance evenings, and open-air film screenings held under the title of Film under the Stars in the summer.

Outlook Tower

Ljubljana Castle's Outlook Tower offers the most beautiful views of Ljubljana and its surrounding areas. It stands on a site originally occupied by the Pipers' Tower, which was pulled down in 1813 following the French occupation, and later by a fire lookout tower, home of the city's fire watchman.

The exhibition Slovenian History

The exhibition, divided into six sections, covers the entire known history of Slovenia. It takes you back about 200,000 years in history, to the earliest traces of human presence in the area of present-day Slovenia.

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Puppet Museum

Slovenia is a country with a rich tradition of puppeteering. This permanent museum exhibition set up by the Ljubljana Puppet Theatre introduces you to the history of puppeteering in Slovenia and the creativity of contemporary Slovenian puppeteers.

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Escape Castle

The Escape Castle is a fun adventure where you can learn about the history of the city through five tests, have fun, and maybe finally save the dragon, the one that can be found on the Dragon Bridge, in the town coat of arms and the flag.

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Time Machine

The history of the castle is rich and fascinating. Over the centuries, the castle has played an important role and remained a city symbol. In April 2014, visitors were first invited to explore the diverse castle history in a slightly different way - through an experiential guided tour titled "Time Machine." After ten years, the Time Machine remains the most popular castle offering of its kind. 

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Accessible to persons with movement disabilities

  • Designated parking space for persons with movement disabilities
  • Designated path from the car park/public transport to the building
  • Designated entrance for persons with movement disabilities
  • Designated sanitary facilities accessible to persons with movement disabilities
  • Adequate access to the building for persons with movement disabilities (hallways, staircase, lift, etc.)
  • Accessible event space for persons with movement disabilities
  • Accessible information desk/cash register for persons with movement disabilities

Accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing

  • The information desk/cash register has a hearing loop

Notes

Castle ticket including return funicular fare

  • €16 per person for adults
  • €11.20 per person for children and young people aged 7-18, students, senior citizens, and groups of more than 15 people
  • €38.40 for families of up to two adults and at least one child aged 7-18

Castle ticket only

  • €12.00 per person for adults
  • €8.40 per person for children and young people aged 7-18, students, senior citizens, and groups of more than 15 people
  • €28.80 for families of up to two adults and at least one child aged 7-18

Contacts

Grajska planota 1 1000 Ljubljana

Phone: +386 (0)1 306 42 93

Email: [email protected]

Web site: Ljubljana Castle

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