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Ljubljana Franciscan Church in the Afternoon Light

Top Things to See in Ljubljana

July 21, 2016 By Jan Robinson 24 Comments

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Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, is an easy place to visit. Pronounced Lub-lee-arna, this University town has a relaxed atmosphere, an old town that’s picture perfect and a Friday food festival that draws the locals out to soak up the sunshine, eat, drink and socialise. Venture along the river away from the Triple Bridge toward Ljubljana Sluice Gates and the atmosphere becomes bohemian and alternative. The streets are full of surprising statues that range from main stream to bizarre.

What You Will Find in This Post

Top Things to See in Ljubljana

Ljubljana Pinterest

The Triple Bridge Ljubljana

The Triple Bridge connects the old city with the new at Prešeren Square.

Ljubljana Triple Bridge and Church of the Annunciation

Franciscan Church Ljubljana

Franciscan Church in the square catching the afternoon sun.

Ljubljana Franciscan Church in the Afternoon Light

Art Deco Buildings Ljubljana

Art Deco street off Prešeren square.

Ljubljana Art Deco Street

Grand Union Hotel Ljubljana

Ljubljana Grand Union Hotel one block from Prešeren square (1903) the first modern hotel.

Ljubljana Grand Union Hotel

Ljubljana University

University Town Prešeren square.

Ljubljana University Town Bicycles

Trubarjeve Cesta Ljubljana

Trubarjeva Cesta is a great street to explore. Authorities removed the shoes on Cobbler’s Bridge but these remained.

Ljubljana Trubarjeva Street Scene

 

Ljubljana Street Art

Ljubljana Street Art

Ljubljana Castle

Triple Bridge to Castle from Prešeren square.

Ljubljana bridge to castle

The Castle accessed by road, walking track or lift.

Ljubljana Castle

View from the Castle, taking in the old town at the base and new town into the distance.

Ljubljana City View from Castle

View from the Nebotičnik “Skyscraper” to Castle.

Ljubljana Castle and St. Nicholas from Skyscraper

Ljubljana Dragon

The City’s Emblem Dragon. This one on Dragon Bridge.

Ljubljana Dragon

St. Nicholas Church Ljubljana

St. Nicholas Church at the base of Castle hill, taken from the Nebotičnik “Skyscraper”.

Ljubljana St. Nicholas from Skyscraper

Ljubljana Town Hall.

Ljubljana Town Hall

Ljubljanica River Ljubljana

Sluice gates on the Ljubljanica River as it flows through town.

Ljubljanica River Sluice

Open Air Kitchen Ljubljana

Open Air Kitchen is a food market and social gathering that is high on everyone’s list including locals and visitors. Food prepared by local chefs. Don’t miss this.

Ljubljana Friday food festival

Hercules Fountain Ljubljana

Hercules fountain at the meeting of Gornji Trg and Stari Trg in the old town.

Ljubljana Gornji Trg and Hercules Fountain

Ljubljana Statues

Satyr statue on the love-locked Butcher’s Bridge. Ljubljana is full of such statues.

Ljubljana Satyr Sculpture Butchers Bridge

Butchers Bridge Ljubljana

Market crowd spilling onto Butcher’s Bridge.

Ljubljana Butchers Bridge

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About Jan Robinson

Jan Robinson writes about travel on her Budget Travel Talk blog. A solo traveller in her teens, for the last 40 years Jan has travelled through Australia, Asia, Europe, Turkey and New Zealand with her husband. They specialise in road trips, caravanning and Independent travel without spending a fortune. Her favourite destination is Turkey and she is currently dreaming of Myanmar and Mexico.

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Comments

  1. Corinne

    July 21, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    Jan, I love your photos. Isn’t Ljubljana the prettiest city?!

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 22, 2016 at 11:57 am

      So true Corinne and it was so easy to explore.

      Reply
  2. Toni | 2 Aussie Travellers

    July 21, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    Such gorgeous photos Jan. Really enjoying seeing somewhere new through your lens.

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 22, 2016 at 11:56 am

      Thanks Toni, I always love your photos – especially your Japanese ones – so professional.

      Reply
  3. Pinky Poinker

    July 21, 2016 at 9:17 pm

    Jan you have visited so many places I wouldn’t even attempt to pronounce. You are the authentic traveller. A true lover of travel. Butcher’s Bridge… what a great name.

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 22, 2016 at 11:55 am

      And there are love locks on Butcher’s Bridge! I love the name – it’s pronounced Lub-lee-arna.

      Reply
  4. Trekking with Becky

    July 22, 2016 at 1:26 am

    I’ve never heard of Ljubljana. Thanks for an interesting post filled with great photos! 😀

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 22, 2016 at 11:51 am

      It is a great city with a lot more to explore than what we saw!

      Reply
  5. Krista

    July 22, 2016 at 2:13 am

    I really enjoyed exploring Ljuljiana a few years ago. It was the first place I tried horse meat. 🙂 I loved the art deco touches found on old buildings, and the amazing dragons on the bridge. 🙂 Beautiful pictures!!

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 22, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Hi Krista, I’m pretty sure we didn’t eat horsemeat because we self catered except for one night that we ate at a curry restaurant! The statues and decorative touches are beautiful in Ljubljana.

      Reply
  6. Kim

    July 22, 2016 at 8:24 am

    Lovely photos! You had way better weather than I had when I was there last May. Still a fun city to explore, though, even in the rain! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 22, 2016 at 11:49 am

      I agree that the weather plays a big part in the enjoyment of a city. That and the people of course!

      Reply
  7. Jackie Smith

    July 22, 2016 at 8:32 am

    Oh Jan, I can count on you to activate those travel bugs every time I read your blog! Loved this one and will be calling The Scout in to the computer to enjoy it as well. Keep ’em coming!

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 22, 2016 at 11:48 am

      Oh I’m glad you liked it. I have a lot more photos of Ljubljana!

      Reply
  8. Kathy Marris

    July 22, 2016 at 8:40 am

    I had to Google Ljubljana (how do you pronounce this?) because I have never heard of it. I thought it looked like Slovenia and I was right! It looks like an interesting place with a lot of street art. We are stopping at a port in Slovenia next year on our Mediterranean cruise so I will be looking forward to seeing a small snippet of this country.

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 22, 2016 at 11:47 am

      You say it Lub-lee-arna. I hope you get to visit Piran on the coast of Slovenia – it is gorgeous.

      Reply
  9. Ruth - Tanama Tales

    July 22, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    Oh my! it is impossible not to fall in love with this city. I like all the pink tones!

    Reply
  10. Indrani

    July 22, 2016 at 11:46 pm

    A good profile of Ljubljana… have to explore in real some day1

    Reply
  11. Lyn - A Hole in my Shoe

    July 23, 2016 at 10:57 am

    Jan, this is one of the prettiest cities I have been to, and you captured it beautifully

    Reply
  12. Cat

    July 29, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    Thank you, Jan, for sharing those photos! I love the street art and the beautiful architecture. I’m putting this down on my list!!

    Reply
    • Jan

      July 29, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks for visiting Cat. Ljubljana is definitely worth a visit, put it on your list.

      Reply

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