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Church of St. Francis Assisi

© Matjaz Tavcar © Matjaz Tavcar © Bostjan Tacol © Dunja Wedam © Miran Kambič © Dunja Wedam As the population of Šiška grew, the original church became too small to serve the residents in the early 20th century. The remarkable architect Jože Plečnik, father of modern Ljubljana and the author of its eternal beauty, was thus invited to design a new church. Plečnik placed a dominant edifice featuring a double tympanum above the entrance in what was then a suburban area, where the former long tilled fields were divided transversely in a checkerboard pattern.

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https://www.visitljubljana.com/en/visitors/sights-and-activities/ljubljana-card/ Master Builder Plečnik The Master Plečnik experience provides insight into the heritage of Jože Plečnik's soul. In small groups, you will explore the places and objects that formed an important part of the master architect's everyday life, from the playful streetlamps, his favourite coffee and a private lesson in his office, to the room in which he worked and slept.

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EXPO 2020

The city centre is closed to motor vehicles and inhabitants and visitors can enjoy many areas that are reserved for pedestrians and cyclists.  More information Plečnik's legacy Ljubljana's landmarks designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik (1872-1957) have been included in UNESCO's World Heritage List. 

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Re5piraciònes

The ensemble 4 Bellows 4 Tales features Stefano Bembi, Zoran Lupinc, Maurizio Marchesich, and Imad Saletović, joined by guest Rodolfo Mederos.

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An Evening with the Legends of Cuban Music

EuroCubans is a fourteen-piece Cuban–Slovene orchestra performing thrilling Cuban music blended into a collage of evergreen melodies, fiery rhythms and contemporary original compositions by some of…

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Photo library

When posting, it is mandatory to include the photographer's name (provided alongside each photo) and credit the source (Ljubljana Tourism) either directly alongside the image or in the colophon.

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Golf in Ljubljana and Slovenia

You can also play at the Trnovo Golf Course, which is a smaller, 9-hole golf course situated on the edge of Ljubljana, or visit one of the region's several practice fields. A number of hotels and guest houses in Ljubljana and its surrounding area offer special golf packages including accommodation in the vicinity of golf courses and various leisure activities.

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Velike Lašče: THE TRUBAR TRANSVERSAL (Trekking/gravel)

Starting point Trubar’s Homestead (Trubarjeva domačija), Rašica Points of interest along the way Trubar’s Homestead (Trubarjeva domačija) Turjak Castle Gradež fruit drying house Bajdinški slapovi waterfalls Church of St. Kancijana in Škocjan Gastronomy offer Trubarjeva krčma inn, Rašica Visit the municipality's website Velikolaška Details Distance 22000m Duration 2:00h Ascent 480m Difficulty Medium Download route Help us improve the site Did you find the information you were looking for?

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The Ljubljana Marshes and Tito's Limousines

The Technical Museum of Slovenia, located in the vicinity of Vrhnika, is the country's largest museum. It is housed in Bistra Castle, formerly an abbey, and surrounded by a scenic park with a fish pond and a forest nature trail. Particularly outstanding among its numerous collections of technical heritage is the collection of Tito's limousines, which tells a lot about the late president's lifestyle.

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Experiencing the Roman city of Emona by torchlight

Your tour will include the remains of the northern city gate of Emona, an interactive presentation called iEmona, the remains of the city wall of Emona in the Mirje area of Ljubljana, and the archaeological parks Emona House and Early Christian Centre. At a restaurant located in the vicinity of the former Roman forum, you will taste a Roman drink and dessert.

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