Stories from Ljubljana blog
This is the official blog by Visit Ljubljana, written by locals, for the travelers. It's packed with insider tips on what to see, do and experience. If you wish to receive fresh stories in your inbox, sign up here.
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Be enchanted by Ljubljana’s festive Christmas time
by Eva Gale
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The bright Christmas lights are turned on and so is the festive mood. Enjoy some mulled wine and roasted almonds, embrace the Christmas spirit as you walk around our beautifully decorated and illuminated city.
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Things are not what they seem at the Museum of Illusions
by Inga Batur
Museum of Illusions located in the Ljubljana city centre offers interactive exhibits that will show both kids and adults, museums can be fun, as well as educational. Here are our tips on how to best plan your visit and make the most of it.
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Try the unique and delicious Ljubljana cake and satisfy your sweet tooth
Just like Vienna has its Sacher cake and Salzburg has Mozart pralines, Ljubljana too, has its own special confectionery treat, called the Ljubljana cake. And it is a special cake! Made with local, all natural ingredients and it’s perfect for indulging on special occasions or simply as a daily dessert after lunch.
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Five waterfalls and the picturesque Hell Gorge
Numerous waterfalls that plunge from twenty to five metres down, emerald green pools of fresh water, thick forests, and a great restaurant serving fresh trout.
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The most interesting churches in Ljubljana
If you visit Ljubljana's city centre there are two churches you won’t be able to miss – Saint Nicholas’s Cathedral and the uniquely coloured pink Church of the Annunciation located on the Prešernov trg square. But if you like a good story, appreciate interesting architecture and history there are more churches in the capital of Slovenia that you can visit. Here are the ones that I’d recommend.
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Top five healthy lunch choices in Ljubljana
Of course, you can find healthy meal options in most of the restaurants in Slovenia, but these five also offer vegetarian and vegan choices as well as organic ones.