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Ljubljana, Capital of Slovenia
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Ljubljana is classified as a mid-sized European city, but it has preserved its small-town friendliness and relaxed atmosphere while providing all the facilities of a modern capital. It is a very unique city dotted with pleasant picturesque places where you can expect all kinds of nice little surprises. During winter, its dreamy central European character prevails, and during summer its relaxed Mediterranean feel. Due to its geographical position, Ljubljana is a perfect base for exploring the many faces and beauties of Slovenia.
Sights of Ljubljana
Ljubljana Castle
The tower has magnificent views all over the city. You can also see the Sava River and Kamnik Alps in the distance. Included is a 3D Movie of the history of Ljubljana from a pre-historic settlement to Roman Empire to modern times (5EUR for adults, 3.5EUR for students, seniors). Entrance to the Castle Courtyard, Chapel and Gift shop is free, but there is a charge for access to the tower
Old Town of Ljubljana
Squeezed between the castle hill and Ljubljanica river is the old town with two squares, Mestni trg (City square) with the Robba fountain and the city hall behind it, and, farther on, Gornji trg (Upper square). Well preserved medieval buildings now house local designer shops, and several popular cafes and restaurants. Although they may look creepy, the perfectly safe narrow lanes lead to charming little squares and buildings.
Zmajski Most (Dragon Bridge)
Completed in 1901. It is guarded by four detailed dragon statues from the city's coat-of-arms. Look out for the dragon motif throughout the city. Be careful around the Dragon Bridge area, as it is on a major busy road just outside the pedestrian zone and near misses (and worse) between inattentive tourists and traffic are common. The dragon bridge is located at the end of the Ljubljana Open Market, just a block or two down the river (north-east direction) from the Triple bridge
Triple Bridge (Tromostovje)
Tromostovje consists of three separate picturesque bridges located next to one another. The neighboring Preseren square with the statue of Slovenian greatest poet France Prešeren is the central location of downtown Ljubljana and a common meeting point. From here, cross Ljubljanica and turn left for Open Market and the Dragon Bridge, or go straight and then right for the old town.
Getting around in Ljubljana
Rent a bike
Bikes are available for rent at the Slovenian Tourist Information Center (beside the Central Market) as well as some of the hotels in the area (1EUR for 2 hours, 5EUR for the whole day ending 7-9pm depending on season)[11]. There is also a system called "Bicikelj" where you can rent bikes for a week just for 1EUR. It has 300 bikes on 30 stations around the inner city part and you can subscribe with a credit card online.
Rent a bike online
By bus
The city's transportation authority LPP operates 22 bus lines, which are clean and run frequently (every 5-10 minutes, 15-30 minutes during the weekend and summer). Most bus routes operate 5am - 10.30pm (Sundays from 6am). Night routes are: N1 (10.30pm - 5am), 2, 5 and 6 (3.15am - midnight), N3 (9pm- 5am) and N11 (3.15am - 5am). Saturdays and Sundays no service on routes 22, 24, 28 and 29. Sundays no service on routes 7L, 8, 18, 20, 21, 27.
To ride the buses, you must first purchase an Urbana card (similar to an Oyster Card in London). These can be bought at self-service stations ("Urbanomat") found at the larger bus stops across the city, LPP sales sites, Tourist Information Centers and newspaper agents for 2EUR and need to be loaded with an amount ranging from 1EUR to 50EUR. Upon entering the bus by the front door, you need to position the card next to the reader to pay for the route. The confirmation is a quiet beep and an illuminated green light, while a negative response is a louder beep and a red light. After that, you proceed to take your seat / stand.
The cost per journey is 0.80EUR and includes an unlimited number of free transfers within 90 minutes from the first entry to the bus.
Public Transporation in Ljubljana
Complete bus map of Ljubljana
Tours in Ljubljana
Walking tour and boat ride
from 1st Apr till 10th Oct, daily at 2pm, two hours tour including 30min boat ride, 10EUR for adults, 5EUR for children
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How to get to Slovenia
There are many ways to get to Slovenia, you can catch a train from Italy or Hungary or Austria. There are regular bus service between capital cities as well.
Check out our Budapest - Ljubljana transfer