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Ljubljana Holidays, Hotels & Travel Guide
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Ljubljana Holidays Overview
A guide to holidays in Ljubljana - A city of culture and cuisine, boutiques, bars
and hidden treasures Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia, exudes the
confidence of an architecturally beautiful city that has 5,000
years of fascinating history tucked under its belt. The magnificent
Baroque, Renaissance and art nouveau edifices of, in particular,
its old town centre, and the many charming squares, exude the
intimate atmosphere of a small town, while its lively cultural,
scientific, educational and business communities leave no doubt
that this is a modern city in tune with the times.
Ljubljana devotes itself mainly to cultural events, with
many thousands of these gracing its calendar each year, including
the Summer Festival, Jazz Festival and the Druga Godba Festival of
Alternative Music. Music is the lifeblood of the city, which boasts
one of the oldest established Philharmonic orchestras in the world,
not to mention some accomplished street musicians. It is not all
classical culture, however. With its large student population
Ljubljana knows how to rock, and you are just as likely to hear the
throbbing beat of club music emanating from buildings after
nightfall, as you are the strains of violins.
Food is a big factor in any visit to Ljubljana, where all
the best of Eastern European cuisine seems to have merged into a
smorgasbord of delights, from delicate Viennese-style pastries to
hearty Hungarian goulash.
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Ljubljana
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1. Ljubljana Castle
Grajska Planota 1
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What is it? The imposing landmark castle towers over the
city, offering spectacular views of the Ljubljana River and the
attractive skyline of the old town, with the distant Alps providing
a backdrop. The medieval castle with its impressive tower, which
was added in the 19th century, is linked to the old town by a steep
cobbled street. The castle complex includes a museum, restaurant
and chapel.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9am to 10pm (May to September), 10am to 9pm
(October to April). Tours 10am to 6pm (1 June to 15 September).
From 16 September to 30 May tours are by request
only
Phone:(0)1 232 9994 |
2. Cathedral of St Nicholas
Dolnicarjeva 1
lj-stolnica.rkc.si |
What is it? The magnificent Baroque cathedral, dedicated
to the patron saint of fishermen, dates from the early 18th
century, but was renovated and had beautiful carved bronze doors
added for the Pope's visit in 1996. The doors depict the
development of Christianity in Slovenia, and give on to a richly
ornate interior below the impressive cupola, and the stunning
Giulio Quaglio frescoes.
Hours of Operation: Daily 7am to 12pm, and 3pm to 7pm
Phone:(0)1 234 2690 |
3. National Museum
Pre?ernova 20
www.narmuz-lj.si |
What is it? The impressive National Museum of Slovenia is
housed in a lovely neo-Renaissance style palace, the most
interesting and popular of Ljubljana's many museums. The permanent
exhibition consists of archaeological material, displayed in
chronological order, such as ancient Palaeolithic artefacts
discovered in Karst cave sites and even the only Egyptian mummy in
Slovenia.
Hours of Operation: Daily 10am to 6pm, with late closing at 8pm on
Thursdays
Phone:(0)1 241 4400 |
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