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Closing of the 72nd Ljubljana Festival

The seventy-second Ljubljana Festival will be closed by the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra under Swiss conductor Charles Dutoit, the 103rd recipient of the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal (inaugurated in 1870 and awarded for the most outstanding musicianship). After opening the concert with the Pelléas et Mélisande   suite, a symphonic masterpiece by the proto-Impressionist Gabriel Fauré, Dutoit will be joined onstage by the legendary Martha Argerich, with whom he previously appeared at the 69th Ljubljana Festival in 2021.

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ORCHESTRA SINFONICA DEL CONSERVATORIO VICENZO BELLINI DI CATANIA

Furthermore, he is the director of and a professor at the Vincenzo Bellini State Conservatory in Catania, where in 2020 he founded the very active Orchestra Sinfonica Instituto Bellini (Vincenzo Bellini Conservatory Symphonic Orchestra), which includes teachers and students from the Associazione Musicale Etnea. In Ljubljana, the Orchestra will present a varied programme, opening with a composition by Saverio Mercadante, one of the leading Italian opera composers of his time, whose style was an influence on Giuseppe Verdi.

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Recreation centre: Mostec

Visiting the snack bar is a special experience – like stepping into a time capsule. Schedule  The guest house in Mostec is open from 10:00 to 20:30 daily. Contacts Matjanova pot 23 1000 Ljubljana Phone: +386 (0)1 51 71 067 Map

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Grandpa Frost is coming to Ljubljana

From 23 to 31 December, a festively decorated Grandpa Frost's hut will stand on Kongresni Trg Square, open for children to visit every day between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (except on 24 December). During the period from 26 to 30 December, from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Grandpa Frost will be present in the hut for photos, and children can share their last New Year's wishes with him.

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Velika planina

The village’s sights include Preskar’s Hut (Preskarjeva bajta), where you can view a museum collection (open from June to Septembe) , and the Chapel of St. Mary of the Snows. The herdsmen occasionally sell dairy products, including the famous trnič cheese.

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Materials on Ljubljana

Ljubljana Card Ljubljana Card guide with a list of all benefits, descriptions of institutions, opening hours and contact details. Download the catalogue (PDF) > TRAVEL AGENT MANUAL TRAVEL AGENT MANUAL All the key information on Ljubljana and everything the city has to offer.

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Be enchanted by Ljubljana’s festive Christmas time

It’s called veseli (happy) December for a reason. Our Christmas markets are immensely popular during locals and visitors. December evenings are usually spent in front of festively decorated market stalls that offer yummy grub and all sorts of crafty trinkets that can be handy in the season of gift-giving.

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Honey Treasures

Honey Treasures © Medeni zakladi As its name (meaning “Honey Treasures”) suggests, this shop near Ljubljana’s central market specialises in Slovenian honey and bee products. It offers a range of honey and other products from various beekeepers, along with honey-based cosmetics and everything else made of honey – from honey biscuits and sweets to mead and honey with gold leaf.

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As Aperitivo

Wedam Gostilna As boasts an ingeniously designed garden pavilion constructed around a stately old tree which keeps on growing freely inside a glazed alcove. The pavilion, referred to as As Aperitivo, is open throughout the year. In the evenings, it hosts music events and serves a choice of different cocktails. Schedule Monday to Thursday 10:00-01:00, Friday and Saturday 10:00-02:00, Sunday and public holidays 10:00-01:00.

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3muhe

Also available are a range of food products including various kinds of coffee, tea, herbs and spices, rice, pasta, sugar, and chocolate, all of them certified as organic. Schedule Open 10:00-19:30 Mondays to Fridays, 10:00-14:00 Saturdays. Contacts Stari trg 30 1000 Ljubljana Phone: + 386 (0) 1 421 07 15 Email: [email protected] Web site: 3muhe Map

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