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Ljubljana’s moving pictures

It looked pretty grim for a while in the early days of the new millennium, when a new multiplex threatened to single-handedly ruin the indie cinema scene in the capital. Fortunately, good taste prevailed and these days Ljubljana has a variety of good film venues and events in its arsenal. The first stop on any cinephile’s list should be Kinodvor, a lovely movie theater with a cozy cafe and a well-stocked shop, which is housed in an art nouveau building from the early 1920s.

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Ljubljana’s moving pictures

It looked pretty grim for a while in the early days of the new millennium, when a new multiplex threatened to single-handedly ruin the indie cinema scene in the capital. Fortunately, good taste prevailed and these days Ljubljana has a variety of good film venues and events in its arsenal. The first stop on any cinephile’s list should be Kinodvor, a lovely movie theater with a cozy cafe and a well-stocked shop, which is housed in an art nouveau building from the early 1920s.

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10 signature experiences in Ljubljana

Each year more than 14,000 events take place, including 14 international festivals and many other traditional happenings. Many of them are free of charge.   Read more 9. Taste Ljubljana Over recent years, the culinary scene in Ljubljana has enjoyed a real boom and the city's renowned chefs, restaurants, and traditional dishes are becoming increasingly recognized around the world.

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Straw Hat Fair in Domžale

This year's Straw Hat Fair will once again focus on straw, straw hats, and the tradition of braiding. Visitors can look forward to a fashion show, demonstrations of traditional crafts, and a vibrant…

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Hotel Mrak and its unconventional residents

He often resisted established social norms, and the youth of that time saw him as a symbol of freedom and rebellion. He was married to Karla Bukovec, a Slovenian painter and artist eleven years his senior, whom he regarded as his muse. They had a platonic relationship, and Ivan Mrak was one of the first Slovenians to openly and publicly live as a homosexual.

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Vurnik House

The building's fasade frescoes and interior wall paintings are the work of the architect Vurnik's Viennese-born wife Helena, who had taken part in her husband's research and design of distinctive Slovenian architecture. Her geometric ornaments in red, white and blue, the colour combination of the Slovenian tricolour, are mixed with elements of Slovenian iconography, such as stylized spruce-wooded and cornfield landscapes, vine plants and women in Slovenian national costumes.

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Sustainable service providers - Part 1

Everyone involved in tourism contributes to realizing this vision, and many have confirmed their commitment to sustainable practices with international sustainability certificates such as the Green…

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LUKA JEZERŠEK (DVOR JEZERŠEK)

Looking back over the last few days, we definitely had root vegetables, apples, persimmons, lettuce grown in raised beds, fish from the Fonda fish farm, a capon supplied by my friend Srečko Kunst, pogača flatbreads featuring cured meats produced by the head of the family, Franci Jezeršek... Not to mention wine and homemade spirits. All seasonal, all very good. How do you spend time with your family now that you’re home more than usual? We cook, have fun, take walks.

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Top 5 reasons to visit Polhov Gradec

The mansion is a cultural center for the locals and visitors. Inside of it is a wedding hall, two museums, wine cellar and exciting experience, which you can take part – tea party with the Count Blagaj. There’s even a small garden / park, which is especially nice during the summer months.

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AS Boutique hotel

Experience Luxury, Elegance, and Unparalleled ViewsDiscover AS Boutique hotel, an exclusive urban retreat nestled in a green park at the very heart of Ljubljana. This family-owned hotel offers a…

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