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Plečnik House

The exhibition brings together not only sketches, plans, models, and photographs relating to Plečnik's famous creations such as the National and University Library in Ljubljana, the Ljubljana Central Market, and the Church of St Michael in the Marshes, but also plans for buildings that never saw the light of day, the most notable being the Cathedral of Freedom, intended to house the Slovenian Parliament.

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Spectacular sunrise hike above Ljubljana: Šmarna Gora

No need to bring you own food, though, as the Ledinek’s Inn at the top opens early and offers tasty traditional dishes and pastry. Getting there Although there are as many as fifteen trails going up to Šmarna Gora, the most easily accessible trail starts in Tacen, the northern part of the capital Ljubljana.

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Visit lovely Bogenšperk castle and meet Valvasor the Great

Just sit there and listen to the birds and the crickets or wander under the treetops … Let’s get practical Bogenšperk castle is open for individual visitors that can explore it by themselves or can take the guided tour in Slovenian and English. Some exhibitions are in Slovenian only so you might need a guide if you like a proper insight into the content.

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Švicarija: art and culture in the heart of Tivoli Park

He was in fact one of the “residents” of the old Švicarija. It is said artist’s studios will open for public from time to time, so visitors could take a peek and possibly buy one or two of their artworks. Art and food Of course it’s hard to enjoy art on an empty stomach, so be sure to visit bistro Švicarija, serving typical Slovenian dishes such as jota and apple strudel.

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Trendy coffee shops in Ljubljana

Great espresso too and amazing avocado sandwiches. Črno zrno Črno Zrno (which means Black Bean) on Gornji trg opened in March 2017. This tiny but beautifully decorated shop offers only the best beans from various parts of Colombia. Coffee so good you'll start speaking Spanish.

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Did You Know Ljubljana has a Railway Museum?

Next stop Railway Museum The museum is located on 35 Parmova Street - since it's not in the centre, I recommend taking a bus – number 14. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Adults pay: 3,5 Euros and school kids 2,5 Euros. We needed an hour for our visit.  

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Spectacular sunrise hike above Ljubljana: Šmarna Gora

No need to bring you own food, though, as the Ledinek’s Inn at the top opens early and offers tasty traditional dishes and pastry. Getting there Although there are as many as fifteen trails going up to Šmarna Gora, the most easily accessible trail starts in Tacen, the northern part of the capital Ljubljana.

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How architect Jože Plečnik shaped Ljubljana to become the city with a green soul

Some of other best known examples of sustainable Plečnik's architecture are: the impressively designed Ljubljana central market with its choice of fresh local goods, the remains of the fort at Šance redone into an interesting walkway pleasantly shaded by trees, the preservation of Tivoli park as the city's main green area setting up a park in the very heart of the city in the central Kongresni trg square Check out the list of sights of the Plečnik's Ljubljana.

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Thirteen Recipients of the Slovenian Congress Ambassador Title 2023

This year, the title has been awarded to 13 individuals who through their professional engagement and dedicated work made a significant contribution to Slovenia’s hosting of international scientific…

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Trendy coffee shops in Ljubljana

Great espresso too and amazing avocado sandwiches. Črno zrno Črno Zrno (which means Black Bean) on Gornji trg opened in March 2017. This tiny but beautifully decorated shop offers only the best beans from various parts of Colombia. Coffee so good you'll start speaking Spanish.

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