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  • Castles that Ring Ljubljana

    It probably derived from the name of the family that first built it, the Ursbergs (later their name was von Auersperg). The castle’s most famous son was Andreas von Auersperg, described as the “Carniolan Achilles,” for his military prowess. He commanded forces from the Carinthia and Carniola regions (the two northern regions of what is today Slovenia) at the Battle of Sisak, defeating the Ottomans on 22 June 1593.

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  • Best places to work/study in (while drinking) in Ljubljana

    They offer good coffee and beers; so get to work and transition from coffee to drinks in the afternoon. ČINČIN One of the most ‘hip’ places in Ljubljana, this venue will impress you with its lovely interior and easy vibes. ČINČIN is a party location during the evening, but can be awesome for meetings and work in the morning, or in the afternoon.

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  • Untitled Stran s traso

    Untitled Stran s traso © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič © Jaka Ivančič A colourful pre-Alpine landscape on the edge of Ljubljana Polhograjska Grmada is one of the most beautiful and popular hiking destinations in the Polhov Gradec Dolomites, a rugged pre-Alpine landscape practically on the edge of the capital.

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  • When trying local and Slovenian food - štruklji are a must

    The interesting thing about štuklji is they can be served salty as a side dish next to meat (especially tasty when served with venison) or as a dessert with breadcrumbs for the topping. Apart from the most famous ones, there are some other  flavours gaining popularity: boiled apple, baked apple, and tarragon. Tarragon is widely used as a seasoning in Slovenia, so I suggest you give them a try.

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  • Discover Ljubljana's socialist past

    Drago Tršar’s Monument to the Revolution in the western corner of Trg republike is the most visually arresting of the lot. First unveiled in 1975, its kinetic energy symbolises the movement of revolutionary masses. A smaller statue of Edvard Kardelj is located near the monument.

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  • Flow Festival Ljubljana: All the reasons why you should make sure not to miss it

    Flow Festival Ljubljana, listed by the British daily newspaper The Guardian as one of the top 10 hottest new additions to Europe's festival season, will not only bring together a star-studded line-up of music artists to please the ear (Pet Shop Boys, Róisín Murphy, Metronomy, and more than 50 other artists), but will also offer a programme of top quality accompanying events aimed to please all the senses by combining everything that makes Ljubljana special. © Bejart Flow Festival differs from most of the world's other summer festivals by being closely integrated into the life of its host city (originally Helsinki, and now also Ljubljana) and by combining performances by international music stars with a display of local creativity and an ecologically sensitive approach.

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  • Easter in Ljubljana

    Dried turnip peelings are rarely seen at the market, although they are used to prepare one of the most unique, traditional, pre-Easter Lenten dishes, known as alleluia. This humble soup is said to have its origin centuries ago as a memory of one of the great famines of the late Middle Ages, in the days when Ljubljana was besieged by the Ottoman Turks.

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  • Vegan, Ljubljana-style

    Perhaps in the height of summer you can visit Vegafest and meet the most active vegan chefs and producers of vegan food products, or treat yourself to a tasting evening at Restaurant Gaudi&Naan. You can sign up for a workshop on making homemade kimchi in Veganika or read one of Barbarella's books.

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  • Where to go to lunch if you're a vegan in Ljubljana?

    Vegetarian, vegan, raw, gluten free, you name it. No matter your dietary preference, Ljubljana is most definitely slowly but steadily paving its way on becoming a true veggie destination. Days when you decided to go meat free in a restaurant and all you were offered were either french fries or fried cheese are over.

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