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Sightjogging in Ljubljana will really move you

Head along the right bank of the river, on the bank-strengthening fortifications designed by the noteworthy architect Plečnik. You’ll pass many of the buildings he created and which make Ljubljana so unique. At the so-called “Špica”, cross back over the river towards the city centre, passing the baroque Town Hall.

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11th Bogenšperk Festival

Šmartno and Bogenšperk Castle will once again come to life this year with the 11th Bogenšperk Festival, offering a rich and diverse programme.

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Ljubljana, European Green Capital 2016: The WTM London press release

The city owes a great deal of its architectural appeal to the famous Ljubljana-born architect Jože Plečnik (1872–1957), whose soul and vision are imprinted on Ljubljana just like Gaudí's are on Barcelona. For the last decade, Ljubljana has been working hard to achieve high environmental standards.

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Krim (1107 m)

Descent Same route as the ascent Access to the starting point By car (car park by Podpeč Lake) Food and drink Planinski dom na Krimu – open every day except Mondays, all year round Gostilnica Jezero (Jezero) Attractions Podpeč Lake, which is fed by seven karst springs under the nearby forest; in summer there is a small bathing area by the lake; St Michael on the Marsh in nearby Črna Vas – church designed by Jože Plečnik Details Distance 7058m Duration 2:20h Ascent 817m Difficulty Easy Altitude 1107m Download route Help us improve the site Did you find the information you were looking for?

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KAMNIK – VOLČJI POTOK ARBORETUM – KAMNIK (Trekking)

Detailed path description You start your short, flat cycling tour in the charming old town of Kamnik, in front of the local Tourist Information Centre (TIC) and the interesting facade of the building on the Main Square, which is the work of the greatest Slovenian architect, master Jože Plečnik. From here you will head along the picturesque Šutna Street towards Kamniška Bistrica where a well-maintained walking trail leading towards Arboretum Volčji Potok starts.

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Ljubljana Photo Tour

The route will now take you to Žale, the city’s largest cemetery, designed by the architect Jože Plečnik. Continue along a macadam road and then follow the city streets towards the “green lungs” of Ljubljana: Tivoli Park and Rožnik Hill.

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Shopping in the Ljubljana city centre

While going for a stroll in the old city centre, you can visit the city’s picturesque Central Market designed by the famous Jože Plečnik. In addition to fruits, vegetables and spices, the market offers almost all kinds of food, including the Slovenian specialties such as potica or pršut.

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Cruise on Board the Ljubljana Tourist Boat

Your journey stretches from the leafy, tranquil Špica all the way to the legendary Dragon Bridge, where you can capture the perfect close-up of Ljubljana’s famous dragons. From the water, you’ll enjoy the best possible views of Plečnik’s masterpieces, including the iconic Triple Bridge, and marvel at the majestic Ljubljana Castle towering above the city. We invite you to sail with us into the embrace of city stories and architectural wonders.

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Ljubljana makes the Rough Guides' and The Guardian's 2016 hotlists of holiday destinations

What makes the Slovenian capital special in the eyes of The Guardian is also Jože Plečnik's architecture, the city's laid-back atmosphere, and numerous riverside bars serving excellent food and wines. To read the two articles, please visit the Rough Guides and The Guardian websites.

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The Culture on the Web project placed second at the Green Destinations Story Awards

After the pandemic digitalisation will undoubtedly play one of the key roles in the recovery of tourism, therefore Ljubljana Tourism is working intensively in this direction: in addition to digitizing Jože Plečnik's heritage, which will offer new experiences in virtual and augmented reality, it also offers guided virtual tours of the city, that are well attended and the execution, as well as content, are excellently rated.

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