Search

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.

Read more

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.  

Read more

Interested in Slovenia's industrial heritage? Visit Technical Museum of Slovenia

A wide range of collections The Technical Museum of Slovenia was opened with its first collection in 1953, but now the exhibition space spreads over 6,000 square meters, offering more than 10 different collections – to name a few: printing, agriculture, textiles, fishing, water driving machinery, wood working… While my husband was impressed by the road vehicles collection, which also includes 15 cars used by the President of Yugoslavia, Marshall Tito, I was fascinated by its wildlife collection.

Read more

Art and culture

Festival events in the city centre begin each year with “June in Ljubljana” and end with “Nights in Old Ljubljana” at the end of August. “Summer in Old Ljubljana” includes open-air jazz performances and early music concerts. For a few days each year, the Ana Desetnica International Street Theatre Festival transforms the streets of Ljubljana into a stage.

Read more

Art and culture

Festival events in the city centre begin each year with “June in Ljubljana” and end with “Nights in Old Ljubljana” at the end of August. “Summer in Old Ljubljana” includes open-air jazz performances and early music concerts. For a few days each year, the Ana Desetnica International Street Theatre Festival transforms the streets of Ljubljana into a stage.

Read more

Visit Vrhnika for a trip into history

More than 400 items already displayed at Ljubljanica River Exhibition are just a glimpse into the rich history of the area where Ljubljanica begins its path which later takes it through the historic Ljubljana city centre under the beautiful bridges we all know. The Ljubljanica River Exhibition is open Tuesdays to Sundays, from 10:00 to 18:00. What else to see and do in Vrhnika Your trip into history can be rounded up by the visit of another great establishment: The Technical Museum at the Bistra Castle near Vrhnika.

Read more

A glimpse of history: tea party with the noble

A glimpse of history: tea party with the noble Več The heavy doors of the mansion were wide open welcoming us to step into … the time capsule. More accurately in the 19th century. The handsome count Rihard Ursini Blagay and his enchanting wife Antonija were waiting to welcome us in their aristocratic but hospitable home.

Read more

November Gourmet Ljubljana

The highlights of the annual festival are: street food and wine events (Ljubljana Wine Route, Gourmet Petkovšek Embankment), guided tours of the city (Taste Ljubljana, Ljubljana Wine Experience, Ljubljana Beer Experience), traditional Slovenian Wine Festival, proclamation of the winners of the Ljubljana Quality mark (Gault & Millau Ljubljana), November Gourmet Finale – a closing event with cooking shows and gastronomy market. These are accompanied by festival menus and special events in participating Ljubljana restaurants, competitions to choose the new Taste of Ljubljana and the best Instagram food photograph (#gourmetlj), and a series of cooking workshops and tastings.

Read more

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.

Read more

Ljubljana Named European Best City Break

"Ljubljana is a trendy but safe destination where everyone feels welcome. It is an open, family-friendly, and green cultural center that everyone dreams of visiting," says Maximilien Lejeune. The organization is confident that Ljubljana is a leading destination in many areas important to travelers seeking authenticity, high-quality services, safety, and unique experiences.

Read more