Ljubljana is a delightful, small city situated around a lovely river. Jugglers, street musicians and friends rendezvous at outdoor cafés clustered throughout the gently pulsing city. Smiles, banter and whiffs of food from sidewalk restaurants swirl through the air. Red tiled roofs, spiress and baroque churches all culminate in a lovely fortress perched atop a hill overlooking the small streets filled with medieval, Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings.
The city is clean, accessible and friendly. On a sunny day, the streets and sidewalks are bustling with people of all ages. There is a fresh, young vibrancy in the air, people travel on bicycles, lounge around at cafés sipping coffee, dining on the edge of the river enjoying the healthy quality of life.
A large outdoor market behind the Cathedral of St. Nicholas opens every day with farmers walking into town trailing wooden pushcarts overflowing with fresh produce from nearby villages. Colorful stalls selling everything from crafts to fresh cheese fill the market square, teasing and tempting your every sense. Extending from this wonderful colonnaded market are quaint streets lined with bistros, funky boutiques and galleries.
The center of town is well preserved and with many interesting cultural points to explore. A short walk will bring you to a large park near to the center of town. The Triple Bridge and the University and National Library are fine examples of the architect Joze Plecnik's offerings in the city. There is a plethora of exquisite Baroque churches that speckle the city such as the Cathedral, Franciscan, St. James’s, and the Holy Trinity. Another Baroque monument that should not be missed is the incredible 17th-century fountain placed in the center of Mestni Square, in front of the town hall, signifying the region’s three rivers, the Sava, the Krka and the Ljubljanica.
Frequent concerts are held in the main square as well as nightly jazz bands and live entertainment that seem to always flow from Preseren square. Festivals are constantly occurring throughout the city.
As well as being a wonderful destination in its own right, Ljubljana is an ideal home base from which to visit other areas of interest in Slovenia. It is just a short drive to the beautiful lake regions of Bled and Bohinj. In addition, intriguing caves and the dramatic mountain region can also be nice day trips from the city.




























