Ljubljana
is the capital of Slovenia. The new city and modern-day commercial
core lies to the west of the river Ljubljanica, while the
east side has Ljubljana's old city and the castle. Connecting
the two are a number of bridges, the most famous of which
is the Tromostovje (triple) bridge.
How to get in
By plane
Ljubljana's pint-sized Brnik Airport, located
27 km north of the city, is the country's main international
gateway and the hub of Slovenian national carrier Adria Airways.
The airport is serviced by most neighboring countries and
low-cost carriers easyJet and Wizzair. The airport has the
bare necessities (bank, ATM, cafe) but little else; a two-stage
renovation is under way, with new wings opening in late 2007
and 2010.
By train
Ljubljana is the hub of Slovenia's rail system.
There are direct international connections to Budapest, Munich,
Trieste, Venice, Wien and Zagreb, as well as local trains
throughout the country — no point in Slovenia is more
than 3 hours away. The train station is on Trg Osvobodilne
Frente at the northern edge of downtown, at walking distance
to most hotels.
By bus
Ljubljana bus station (avtobusna postaja)
is right next to the train station and has services throughout
the country and to neighbors as well. The station has several
useful schedule search engines (also in English) for working
out connections around the country.
What to see
Old Ljubljana - monuments, historic buildings.
Stari trg - This street has local designer
shops, trendy cafes etc. If you are up for an alternative,
interesting buy then the so-called 'old Ljubljana' is your
cup of tea. It is situated on the east side of the river (cross
Tromostovje bridge, go straight ahed for 30 metres to the
City hall then turn right into the narrow street surrounded
by medieval houses). The street is called Mestni trg, and
later it changes to Gornji trg.
Triple Bridge
Ljubljana Castle
National Museum of Contemporary History. Slovenia's
20th-century history museum gives you a real sense of the
country's roller-coaster ride through regime after regime.
Its immersive exhibits include a walk-through WWI bomb bunker,
with sound effects. In another room, a portrait of Stalin
lies smashed on the ground. You walk through a pretty park
to get here.
Tivoli Gallery - International centre of Graphic
Art Specialised in art shows, often in collaboration with
international institutions.
What to do
Water City of Atlantis is water park offering 14 pools, thermal
baths, slides and saunas. Special section is dedicated for
children. It is located within the BTC City Shopping District.
Laguna Fun & Spa offers open-air pools
during the day and themed parties at night. It is located
within the Ljubljana Resort.
Vodafone Live! Arena is a great place to spend
an evening. Main features include bowling, pool, laser games
and a state-of-the-art 3D XpanD cinema theatre.
Kolosej (The Colosseum) is Ljubljana's main
multiplex. Unlike in the rest of Europe, all movies are presented
in orginal audio language (mostly English) while equipped
with Slovenian subtitles. This does not apply to computer-rendered
and animated movies, which are dubbed for the children.
Ljubljana Zoo is one of the most beautiful
Zoos of Europe.
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