Read on to find out what to see, where to stay, what to eat and what NOT to do in Ljubljana. We fell in love with the historic, car-free city center of Ljubljana. And we want visitors to enjoy it as much as we do. How to pronounce it: Lyoo-blee-yah-nah. No matter how many times I see this view, it takes my breath away. Click on this link to read my top tips for planning a trip to Slovenia: flights, bus and train travel to Ljubljana, airport transfers and rental cars.
Also, what documents you need, money and tipping, what to pack and when to visit. Bottom line:. You do not need or want a car to enjoy the beauty of the city center, where there is NO free parking. All the main sights are within walking distance. But there are plenty of reasons to stay longer. What to Pack: Must have: sturdy walking shoes for city streets and mountain paths. Be prepared to dress in layers for very changeable weather. Or sign up for a custom tour with a local guide.
Tours are also available through the Visit Ljubljana office at the Triple Bridge. To save money: Buy the Visit Ljubljana card online or at the tourism office. It includes a walking tour, riverboat ride, funicular to the castle, public transportation and bike rentals, plus admission to many top attractions. As you cross the Triple Bridge, plan to stop in the Visit Ljubljana tourist information office to get a free map, sign up for a tour, or save money with the Visit Ljubljana card.
Open from 8 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, closes at 3 pm Sundays and holidays. Writing poetry in Slovene made him a national hero. His statue is doomed to forever gaze across the square at the terracotta likeness of Julija, which you can find on the wall of a storefront at the entrance to Wolfova Street. A conservative pastor insisted on planting trees to prevent the faithful from fixating on bare breasts as they were leaving Holy Mass. The church itself dates back to the s.
Its interior is well worth a visit and displays an elaborate nativity scene during the December holidays. The rest of the buildings on the square were built after the earthquake that devastated the city. His influence on Ljubljana is often compared to that of Gaudi in Barcelona. Watch the video to learn more about his life and work.
