Search

Take a Walk Around Medieval Kamnik

You will visit the Franciscan church with its Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre, which was designed by the famous Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik, and then take a walk along the most beautiful street in Kamnik. In the end, you will visit the Zaprice Castle and the birthplace of Rudolf Maister.

Read more

Jakopič Promenade

© Ljubljana Tourism Archive The charming Jakopič Promenade, a picturesque pathway named after one of Slovenia’s greatest Impressionist painters, has adorned the city since the 1930s. Designed as part of Jože Plečnik’s visionary urban planning, the promenade embodies a fusion of art and nature, while offering a peaceful retreat for both locals and visitors.

Read more

Trnovo Bridge

© Tanja Pečenko © Tanja Pečenko © Tanja Pečenko © Tanja Pečenko Trnovo Bridge, built between 1929 and 1932, was at the heart of Jože Plečnik's project of the Gradaščica channel embankments' reconstruction. It was designed with respect to the features of the Trnovo Church (Trnovska cerkev) across the way from it: the Bridge forms an extension to the church square and the pyramids adorning it imitate the shape of the Church's spires.

Read more

https://www.visitljubljana.com/assets/Ljubljana-in-Foreign-Media/Palmer_Baby-Boomer-in-Ljubljana.pdf

If the country were to produce enough of the stuff, you’d see it stacked high in UK wine shops. Also popular on TikTok is Strelec restaurant, housed in one of the tow- ers at the castle. ‘Do you want to dine like a real count and countess,’ trills one post. Sounds good to me, espe- cially since it has a Michelin star and offers a five, seven or nine-course tasting menu.

Read more

10 cultural highlights of Ljubljana

A part of collections is on display at the museum building on Metelkova. Slovenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre The opera house, built in 1892, has a rich history behind it. Its orchestra, opera soloists and ballet ensemble perform a rich repertoire of classical operas and ballet works.

Read more

Orle (545 m)

Cross a small bridge and then a busy road, so mind the traffic. Climb the steps and then ascend the steep road winding between houses. As soon as you enter the forest, which will shelter you almost all the way to Orle, you’ll see a large information board showing the Golovec area map with its groomed trails.

Read more

The 4 must-visit places for a cake in Ljubljana

Zvezda They will spoil you with their perfectly chosen classic cakes and with a crazy amount of their own recipes from a traditional Sacher cake or their house cake, “Zvezda” with a linzer dough base, mascarpone, cooked sour cherries, and strawberry topping to delicious Macarons. Zvezda has plenty of options for vegans, diabetics, and are preparing raw cakes.

Read more

Top brunch places in Ljubljana city centre

Hint: Don't say no to mimosas and check their Instagram, too. ;) Slovenska hiša (Slovenian house) – Your go-to when searching for a traditional Slovenian breakfast Slovenska hiša is offering food and drinks exclusively of Slovenian origin.

Read more

The 200th anniversary of the Congress of Ljubljana

Ljubljana in the spotlight The city of Ljubljana left nothing to coincidence before the arrival of the emperors, the housing for the numerous visitors had to be prepared, the old Capuchin monastery was razed and in its place an open space was created, today known as the Congress Square, where the main processions and festivities then took place.

Read more

Easter Delicacies in Ljubljana

Easter is just around the corner, and in Slovenia, an essential part of the celebration is the traditional Easter breakfast. This includes bread, dyed hard-boiled eggs (known as ‘pirhi…

Read more