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Urban culture off the beaten track: a walk along Celovška street

Trg prekomorskih brigad, a square just off Celovška street, is home to several vibrant and important cultural institutions. The one that gets the most attention is Kino Šiška, and rightly so. This old cinema was converted into a centre for urban culture in 2009 and has hosted a multitude of renowned musicians and visual artist since then.

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Summer in the city: how to stay cool in Ljubljana?

What to do in Ljubljana when the weather is very hot? Even though most of the city's main sights are outdoors, there are quite a few options available to enjoy our city while staying cool. Summer days in Ljubljana are just ideal for enjoying the day in one of the city's outdoor cafes, exploring numerous nature paths in and around Ljubljana, taking a swim or even learning how to sup on Ljubljanica river.

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The 4 must-visit places for a cake in Ljubljana

I’ve prepared a short guide to help you when searching for a place that will offer you the perfect cake (and most of the time, other delights such as ice cream or macarons). Lolita The location next to the Triple Bridge looks like a tourist trap at first glance but will convince you with their offer later.

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Roaming the flowering meadows in the Ljubljana Marshes

Among the latter, my favourite flower is the endangered leper lily, known for announcing the arrival of the spring, and, most importantly, the end of the winter in the marshes. The Ljubljana Marshes measure 163 square kilometres in size or about one percent of the country and are home to the endangered Fritillaria Meleagris.

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The region of Central Slovenia at EXPO Milano 2015

Another one of this year's cultural highlights in Ljubljana will also be the 60th edition of International Biennial of Graphic Arts, organized by the International Centre of Graphic Arts - one of the oldest and most renowned events of its kind in the world. The entertainment programme The dragon mascot of Ljubljana will be on the premises, offering visitors a chance to take their photos with him.

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Ljubljana wins the digitalisation award in the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2020 competition

© Gostilna Pri Kolovratu The jury recognized Ljubljana's efforts in the field of smart solutions on the basis of our city's candidature, presenting its most important measures and plans in the fields of sustainable development, accessibility, digitalisation, cultural heritage and creativity.

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Ljubljana receives the Best of Cities sustainable tourism award at ITB Berlin

Ljubljana receives the Best of Cities sustainable tourism award at ITB Berlin 6. mar. 2019 Predvajaj zvočni posnetek vsebine Your browser does not support the audio element. The first day of one of the largest and most important tourism trade fairs in the world, the ITB Berlin (Internationale Tourismus Börse) concluded with a ceremony of prestigious awards to the best destinations from the Global Top 100 Sustainable Destinations list.

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Ljubljana wins the digitalisation award in the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2020 competition

© Branko Čeak The jury recognized Ljubljana's efforts in the field of smart solutions on the basis of our city's candidature, presenting its most important measures and plans in the fields of sustainable development, accessibility, digitalisation, cultural heritage and creativity.

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Zvezda donuts

What a delightful wish for the carnival season, full of mischievous smiles and finger-licking treats!

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A winter fairy tale and stunning scenery above Vrhnika

As fog lingers among the busy streets of Ljubljana, a small town on the south-western edge of the Ljubljana Moors and its embracing rolling hills lure young families, trail runners and other adventurers for a nice day in the sun. One of the most visited hills above Vrhnika might be small in size but totally and utterly captivating. The thing about Slovenia is that every settlement, no matter how small, has its own favoured hill where everyone goes to get their weekly (daily?)

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