Best Things To Do in Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Serbian Orthodox Church
(199 Votes)This beautiful church was built in 1936. Step inside the church to admire the stunning interior décor where colorful modern frescoes had been used to cover both the floor as well as the ceiling has been used. Crane your neck to see the magnificent work done on the walls between the nave and the sanctuary which is covered with icons. Don’t miss out to see the golden crosses that sit...Read more -
Museum Of Architecture And Design
(180 Votes)It is one of the foremost museums of architecture in Ljubljana. People who are fond of architecture or working in architectural field, this museum is an ideal place to gain knowledge on this subject. This is because, the museum deals with architecture, industrial and graphic design, urban planning and photography. It houses collection of valuable objects belonging to this field. The entire muse...Read more -
Referred to as the important church of Ljubljana, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas stands right above the Pogacarjev trg of the Old Town. Although the history of church dates back to the 13th century, the present structure of the church belongs to the 18th century design done by architect Andrea Pozzo. Its elegant baroque structure, the twin towers and the large central dome are the prominent feat...Read more
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One of the most important sights of Ljubljana is Skyscraper. Previously it was known as Neboticnik. It was built in 1933 and designed by the architect Vladimir Subic. Being the first tallest tower in the city, it is hard miss the existence of this landmark when you visit the city. Climb up the top floor of the building and visit the café and the observation deck from where you get the mo...Read more
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Come and visit Metelkova the famous artists’ colony in Ljubljana that has earned the recognition of internationally renowned alternative culture community. Housed with number of clubs, this colony has turned into a favorite place for music lovers of all age groups. Situated on the site of former military prison, the colony today is the most happening place in the city. However, during day...Read more
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A popular market place for locals is Vodnik Square. According to the history, after the city faced earthquake in 1895, a diocesan college and a library were pulled down due to heavy damage. The vacant space was later on decided to build a public square to house an open air market where locals can do their grocery shopping. Today, this square has been named as Vodnik Square after Valentin Vodnik...Read more
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Slovenian Ethnographic Museum
(102 Votes)This significant museum offers a link between the past and the present of Ljubljana. The museum gives a glimpse of the traditional and modern culture of the city and also the culture of Slovenia as well. Its exclusive collection doesn’t end here. Reports on mass and pop culture of the city are also put on display. Whether you wish to acquire knowledge on everyday life of Slovenian people ...Read more -
Science Center - Hisa Eksperimentov
(118 Votes)If you are fond of off-beat tourist spots, The House of Experiments should be there in your itinerary list for Ljubljana. This place lets you participate in many interesting activities related to science. It is a ‘hands-on’ science center that has become favorite place for both kids and adults. The different kind of experiments that the House carries out, are bound to raise your cur...Read more -
Krizanke Outdoor Theatre
(171 Votes)It is also popularly known as the “French Revolution Square’ and used to served as the headquarters of the Teutonic Knights of the Cross. With passing years, the square was transformed into an open air theatre where summer festivals are being held for quite some time. It has a capacity of 1400 seats. Musical shows, dance performances, theatres and opera shows – are some of the...Read more -
Philharmonic Hall
(100 Votes)Do you know what Orchestra is all about or how old this music is? Come to Philharmonic Hall, housed in a building, which was previously known as Tonhalle. This significant hall has been the home of Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra. After its foundation in 1991, the venue has been hosting the performances of the Slovenian Chamber Choir. The best part is this respected musical institute is nearly...Read more -
This is one of the important centers of Ljubljana that depicts the medieval period of the city. However in 1511, the city faced a miserable earthquake in which many medieval buildings collapsed. Later on the square was rebuilt with many important building coming up in this region. Today, in this square you get to see medieval styled buildings with baroque characters in it. Some of the important...Read more
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The Slovenian Museum Of Natural History
(99 Votes)Housed in the same building with the National Museum, this Slovenian Museum of Natural History is equally an important place to see in Ljubljana. It deals with interesting subjects like natural history and science. The permanent exhibition of the museum features Zois Mineral Collection, Ferdinand J. Schmidt Insect collection, Hohenwart Molluscan and herbarium collection. People who are keenly i...Read more -
One of the important square in the Old Town is Gornji Street. It shares its entrance with Stari trg. Hence, when you visit the square you won’t be able to distinguish as where Stari trg ends and Gornji trg starts. If you are looking for the exact geographical location of this square, then it extends from the town gate to the present castle tunnel. According to the history, the highlight o...Read more
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Standing on the right bank of Ljubljana River, Gruber Palace used to be a research institute of Gabrial Gruber. He was a Jesuit who constructed the Grubar Canal to regulate the flow of Ljubljana River. He lived in this castle till 1784 and turned this castle into a physics and hydraulic research institute. The architectural style of the building has influence of both Baroque and Rococo style of...Read more
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Ljubljana Jo~e Pu nik Airport (IATA: LJU, ICAO: LJLJ), also known as Brnik Airport, is the international airport of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is located 24 km (15 mi) northwest of Ljubljana in the Municipality of Brnik, in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. The airport is the hub for Adria Airways, the Slovenian flag carrier, and is also used by a number of low-cost airlines.Th...Read more