Ljubljana

Sights

• Triple Bridge – Plečnik's trio of bridges over the Ljubljanica.
• Ljubljana Castle – A lookout tower above the roofs, by funicular.
• Dragon Bridge – An Art Nouveau bridge with dragons, the city's symbol.
• Prešeren Square – The pink Franciscan church and the city's meeting point.
• Central Market – A market in Plečnik's riverside colonnades.
• Tivoli Park – A large park with an open-air gallery.
• Metelkova – An alternative cultural centre in former barracks.

Food & nightlife

• Open Kitchen – A Friday food market from spring to autumn.
• Carniolan sausage – Kranjska klobasa with mustard and horseradish.
• Štruklji and potica – Filled dough rolls and walnut cake.
• Riverside bars – Slovenian wine on the riverbank.

Day trips

• Lake Bled – A church on an island and a castle on the cliff.
• Bohinj and Triglav – A mountain lake in Slovenia's only national park.
• Postojna Cave – By train into the cave; Predjama Castle is nearby.
• Piran – A Venetian-style little town on the Adriatic.

Good to know

When to go

May–September

Getting around

A car-free centre on foot or by shared bike; a funicular runs up to the castle.

Tipping

Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.

Power

Plug type C/F, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

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