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It is often said of Ljubljana, both by its residents and those visiting it, that it is a city made to the measure of man. On the one hand, it ranks among mid-sized European cities and offers all the comforts of big capitals, while on the other, it has preserved a smalltown friendliness and a uniqueness of its own. During winter, it is its dreamy central European character that prevails, and during summer, its relaxed Mediterranean feel. The citys character is marked by two widely differing and yet complementary features: Ljubljana is famed for its historical heritage and tradition while being a relatively young city with a modern lifestyle. Scientists and academics find it attractive for the international reputation of its university, world renowned artists for its vibrant and creative spirit, businessmen for staging a lot of business events and trade fairs, and all kinds of experts for being a delightful convention city.

Ljubljana essentials
Capital of the Republic of Slovenia, a European Union member state since 2004 Area: 275 sq km (170.8 sq mi) Population: 280,000 Official language: Slovenian; people in Slovenia are generally well versed in English, those living near the Austrian and Italian borders also in German and Italian Climate: continental, with January temperatures averaging 1.5 and July temperatures 21.7 degrees Celsius Height above sea level: 298m (623 ft) Symbol: Ljubljana Dragon Currency: euro (since 2007) Time zone: GMT + 1 hour Country code: +386, area code: (0)1 Population density: 1,014 people per sq km GPS coordinates: 14.5057 (E), 46.0518(N) Student population: approx. 60,000 Safety: Ljubljana tops the list of the worlds most honest cities (Readers Digest, 2008).

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Legend about the origin of Ljubljana

Ljubljana is said to be founded by the Greek mythological hero Jason, who had stolen the golden fleece from King Aetes and fled from him, along with his fellow Argonauts on the ship Argo, across the Black Sea and up the rivers Danube, Sava and Ljubljanica all the way to the source of the latter. There the Argonauts disassembled their ship to be able to carry it to the Adriatic Sea, put it together again, and return to Greece. On their way to the sea, they made a stop at Ljubljana Marshes, the dwelling place of a monster, which Jason fought and killed. The monster, now referred to as the Ljubljana Dragon, found its place atop the castle tower depicted on the Ljubljana coat of arms.
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Ljubljana lies between Vienna and Venice, at a crossroads of important transport routes from northern Europe to the Adriatic Sea and from western to eastern Europe and further on to the Balkans and the Near East. Its geographical location overlaps with that of the so called Ljubljana Gateway, a natural passage between central Europe and the Mediterranean.

By car or motorcycle
Ljubljana lies at the crossroads of Slovenias most important road routes. Motorway access from any of the neighbouring countries is easy. Amsterdam 1236km, Venice 249km, Belgrade 539km, Berlin 995km,Brussels 1188km, Budapest 572km, Vienna 375km, Frankfurt 800km, Graz 202km, London 1498km, Madrid 2041km, Milan 495km, Moscow 2293km, Munich 408km, Paris 1250km, Prague 649km, Rome 753km, Salzburg 290km, Split 428km, Stockholm 2082km, Trieste 110km, Zagreb 134km, Zrich 710km. Road toll vignette A road toll vignette is required for driving on Slovenian motorways and trunk roads. Annual, monthly and weekly vignettes are available for four-wheeled vehicles with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kilograms, and annual, six-month and weekly vignettes for two-wheeled motor vehicles. Vignettes can be purchased at all petrol stations, most newspaper kiosks, and some toll booths and shopping centres in Slovenia. They are also available at some of the neighbouring countries petrol stations located close to the border. For more information, visit the website at www.dars.si. Parking Ljubljana city centre has several charging car parks and parking garages. Short-term parking is allowed in the streets within the short-term parking zone upon purchasing a parking ticket. Free motorcycle parking is available in designated motorcycle parking bays, most of them located at the edge of pedestrian areas. Fines are imposed for illegal parking. There are several electric car charging stations. Traffic Information Centre for Public Roads: T: +386 (0)1 518 85 18, E: info@promet.si, W: www.promet.si Roadside assistance: Automobile Association of Slovenia/AMZS, Dunajska cesta 128a, T: +386 (0)1 530 53 00, +386 (0)31 646 464, E: info.center@amzs.si, W: www.amzs.si

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International rail connections to Ljubljana are good. Rail is also a convenient means of transport within the country as distances are mainly short and travel costs low. The Ljubljana Railway Station, which also houses a tourist information centre, is located in the city centre. Ljubljana Railway Station, Trg Osvobodilne fronte 6, T: +386 (0)1 291 33 32, W: www.slo-zeleznice.si

By plane
The countrys main airport, Ljubljana Joe Punik Airport, is 26 kilometres away from Ljubljana (30 minutes by car). It serves flights to most of Europes major airports. Transport connections between the airport and the city There is daily bus service between the airport and the Ljubljana Bus Station. The fare is 4.10. The ride takes 50 minutes. For a detailed timetable, visit www.ap-ljubljana.si The airport is also connected by shuttle bus (from 5.00 to 19.00, details on the airport website under: getting here/busses) and taxi (from 30.00 to 45.00). Ljubljana Joe Punik Airport/ Letalie Joeta Punika, Zgornji Brnik 130a, T: +386 (0)4 202 12 20, W: www.lju-airport.si

By bus
There are good bus connections to Ljubljana from most of Europe. Bus travel is one of the most convenient forms of public transport for short trips to Ljubljanas surrounding areas or to other places in Slovenia. The Ljubljana Bus Station is located in the city centre, next to the Railway Station. Ljubljana Bus Station, Trg Osvobodilne fronte 4, T: +386 (0)1 234 46 00, W: www.ap-ljubljana.si

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Urbana Ljubljana Tourist Card

Using Urbana Ljubljana Tourist Card is the best way for exploring the city. Apart from free travel on city buses, card benefits include admission to Ljubljana Castle, the citys major galleries and museums and several other sights, one free guided city tour, free bicycle hire, free internet access, and much more. You can choose from one-, two- or three-day cards, priced at 23.00, 30.00 and 35.00, respectively. The card is available from Ljubljanas tourist information centres and hotels and the website at www.visitljubljana.si.

Bicycle hire
During the warm months, cycling is one of the most pleasant ways of getting around Ljubljana. As part of the project Ljubljana Bike, run by Ljubljana Tourism, the citys tourist board, bicycles can be hired in the city centre throughout the summer and during the early autumn months. Hire price: 1.00 for an up to two-hour hire period, 5.00 for hire periods of more than two hours (bicycles must be returned before the closing time of the Slovenian Tourist Information Centre). Hire location: Slovenian Tourist Information Centre (STIC), where you can get information about other hire locations.

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Apart from cycling, city bus travel is the best way to get around Ljubljana as the bus network covers practically the entire city and its surrounding areas. To travel on city buses, you need either the Urbana top-up city card or the Urbana Ljubljana Tourist Card. The Urbana top-up city card is available from the Ljubljana Bus Station, most newspaper kiosks, all tourist information centres and several other locations, but not on buses. It is priced at 2.00 and can be topped up with any amount of money. The fare is 0.80. It covers an up to 90-minute journey regardless of the number of buses needed to be changed to reach the destination. For detailed timetables, visit the website at www.jh-lj.si/lpp.

Taxi
In the centre of Ljubljana you can easily find an unoccupied taxi. Bear in mind, however, that the fare will cost you less if you order a taxi by phone. Charges range between 0.80 and 1.50 for a fixed start fee and from 0.70 to 1.70 per kilometre. It may be wise to enquire about the charges before getting into the car. To order one of the two easily recognizable taxis allowed access to pedestrian areas, call +386 (0)41 677 082 or +386 (0)70 500 900.

Kavalir
Within the city centre pedestrian area, during summer you can get around by the so called Kavalir or the Gallant Helper, a small electric vehicle running daily from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. T: +386 (0)31 666 331 or +386 (0)31 666 332.

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Ljubljana has three tourist information centres, one of them providing information about the entire country. Apart from obtaining tourist information, you can get tourist brochures, purchase tickets to various events, book accommodation, pay for guided city tours, book excursions around Slovenia, and buy souvenirs (those most authentic are branded as Souvenir of Ljubljana). At the Slovenian Tourist Information Centre you can also browse the internet or hire a bicycle.

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Tourist Information Centres

Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre (TIC) Stritarjeva ulica, T: +386 (0)1 306 12 15, E: tic@visitljubljana.si Open daily, 8:00-21:00 from 1 Jun to 30 Sep, 8:00-19:00 from 1 Oct to 31 May. Slovenian Tourist Information Centre (STIC) Krekov trg 10, T: +386 (0)1 306 45 76, E: stic@visitljubljana.si Open 8:00-21:00 daily from 1 Jun to 30 Sep, 8:00-19:00 weekdays and 8:00-15:00 Saturdays from 1 Oct to 31 May. Public holidays closed. Tourist Information Office at Ljubljana Railway Station Trg Osvobodilne fronte 6, T: +386 (0)1 433 94 75, E: ticzp@visitljubljana.si Open 8:00-22:00 daily from 1 Jun to 30 Sep, 10:00-19:00 weekdays and 8:00-15:00 Saturdays from 1 Oct to 31 May. Public holidays closed.

visitors find their way around the city and feel comfortable. The entire content of the website is printable and can be used as a city guide. A mobile phone version of the website, called m.visitljubljana.si, is available to the users of internet-enabled mobile phones.

My Visit plan your visit

A visit to Ljubljana can be efficiently planned using the My Visit planning tool, available on the website at www.visitljubljana.si. The tool enables you to create your own timetable of activities based on everything you want to do and see in Ljubljana. Your plan can include accommodation, events, sights, guided city tours, excursions, shops, restaurants, and sports and recreational activities. Log in at www.visitljubljana.si/myvisit.

Ljubljana on Social Networks

Connect to Ljubljana Tourism via social networks and follow our activities on the internet. Follow us on Twitter (www. twitter.com/visitljubljana). Become our fan on Facebook (www.facebook. com/visitljubljana). Check out our videos on YouTube (www.youtube. com/TourismLjubljana)

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www.visitljubljana.si The website at www.visitljubljana.si contains information on all that Ljubljana and its surrounding areas have to offer and provides abundant practical information to help

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Ljubljana has a lot to offer regardless of the season or weather. It has a large number of sights, picturesque areas, and delightful nooks and crannies as well as a wealth of stories and legends. Join a city tour and let an experienced guide show you Ljubljana at its best.

Regularly scheduled city tours

Ljubljana city walk and funicular ride This two-hour tour, starting from in front of the Town Hall, includes a walk past the citys major sights and a funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle. It is available at 10 a.m. daily from 1 April to 11 October and at 11 a.m. daily from 12 October to 30 May. Ljubljana city walk and boat ride To see Ljubljana from a completely different perspective, join the one-anda-half-hour guided walk of the old city centre followed by a half-hour tourist boat ride. The tour, departing from in front of the Town Hall, is available at 2 p.m. daily from 1 April to 11 October. Ljubljana city walk and tourist road train ride A walking tour of the sights of the old city centre is followed by a tourist road train ride to Ljubljana Castle, which offers the most splendid views of the city. The tour departs from in front of the Town Hall at 5 p.m. daily from 1 April to 11 October. All regularly scheduled tours of Ljubljana are guided in Slovenian and English. Other language options are available by appointment. Purchase your tour ticket from a tourist information centre and save 1.00.

Town Hall tour This one-hour tour, departing Saturdays at 1 p.m. from the square in front of the Town Hall, is led by a guide wearing the traditional costume of Ljubljana.

Tours available by prior appointment

Ljubljana city walk This guided walking tour includes all the major sights of the old city centre. The tour departure point and language can be arranged on booking. Themed city tours Apart from regularly scheduled general tours, there is a wide range of specially themed tours to choose from, including the walking tours of Baroque, Art Nouveau and Pleniks Ljubljana, a tour tracing the footsteps of the greatest Slovenian poet France Preeren, a tour of Ljubljanas churches, a tour themed on the stories and legends about Ljubljana, a tour for senior visitors, a full- or half-day tour of Ljubljana, a literarythemed city tour, and a special adventure tour entitled Dragon Code.

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Ljubljana cycling tour This two-hour tour, available from April to November, is led by specially qualified guides.

Special experience tours

Boat tour Taking a guided or nonguided boat tour, you can view Ljubljanas bridges and the faades of many of the citys famous buildings from a completely different angle. Hot-air balloon flight over Ljubljana A hot-air balloon flight including a panoramic aerial city tour is a truly unique adventure. Information on hot-air balloon flights is available from tourist information centres. Exploring the city with a digital tour guide Why not embark on a tour of Ljubljanas major sights on your own, equipped with a digital tour guide available for hire for a period of five hours from Ljubljanas tourist information centres.

Make a present of an unforgettable experience to your loved ones, friends or business partners. Visit a tourist information centre and purchase a gift voucher for a regularly scheduled city tour or a hot-air balloon flight over Ljubljana.

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Ljubljana Old Town

The centre of the oldest, medieval part of Ljubljana comprises three squares: Mestni trg, Stari trg and Gornji trg. Mestni trg is dominated by the Town Hall 1 , a 15th century building housing the government of the City of Ljubljana and holding countless memories of the citys past. In the square in front of the building stands the replica of Francesco Robbas famous Fountain of Three Carniolan Rivers 2 (the original is kept at the National Gallery). The building at no. 17 Mestni trg is adorned with a bust of Gustav Mahler, who conducted the Ljubljana Philharmonic Society in the 1881-1882 season. Souvan House, located at no. 24, is remarkable for its typical Biedermeier faade decorated with reliefs symbolically depicting agriculture, art and commerce. Architecturally interesting is also the Drofenig House, an Art Nouveau building whose black marble prefabricated faade is considered to be one of the most successful examples of integration of a modern style into the citys historical architecture. At the point where Mestni trg blends into Stari trg, do not miss the Cobblers Bridge 3 , conceived by the architect Joe Plenik as a square above water. Its name refers to the cobblers workshops which used to occupy the bridge in the past. Stari trg is the earliest settled part of medieval Ljubljana. Almost all of its buildings date from the Baroque period. Particularly worth viewing is the threestorey Schweiger House 4 at no. 11a, which boasts one of Ljubljanas most beautiful Late Baroque faades. On the south end of the square stands the Hercules Fountain 5 . The Gornji trg square used to be the site of one of the town gates of medieval Ljubljana. Some of its buildings have preserved their medieval orientation with roof ridges facing the square. The central
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part of the square is dominated by the Church of St. Florian 6 . The Levstikov trg square was designed by the architect Joe Plenik. In front of the Church of St. James 7 stands St. Marys Column, erected in 1681 as a thanks offering for the Slovenian lands having been spared from Turkish occupation. Across the street from the church stands Gruber Palace 8, which houses the National Archives of Slovenia. The palace was built by the Jesuit architect Gabriel Gruber, best known for his designs for the Gruber Channel, a drainage project diverting surplus water from the river Ljubljanica. Cross the entjakob Bridge and take a walk along the Breg 9 embankment. Bregs most remarkable building is Zois Palace 10 , once the home of Baron iga Zois, the central figure of the Enlightenment in Slovenia and a renowned patron of arts. At the far end of the embankment, a view of the Novi trg square will open up before you, dominated by the building of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts 11 . The Novi trg areas most prominent building is unquestionably the National and University Library 12 , built between 1935 and 1940 to designs by the architect Joe Plenik. Apart from numerous historical manuscripts and early prints, it keeps sample copies of all the publications published in Slovenia.

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Trg francoske revolucije square is dominated by Krianke 13 , originally a mid 13th century monastery complex founded by the German Knights of the Cross. Since the alterations made to designs by Joe Plenik in the 1950s, a summer theatre, best known for hosting events of the Ljubljana Festival.
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On the lower end, the square is overlooked by Auerspeg Palace, once owned by the provincial governor general. Today, the building houses the City Museum of Ljubljana 3 (see Museums and galleries chapter). In the centre of the square stands a monument 14 erected in the memory of the Napoleonic Empires Illyrian Provinces (1809-1813). Walking down the Vegova ulica 15 street, you will follow the course of a medieval town wall (a tower of the period still stands at the end of the street) and a town wall of the Roman city of Emona. Like the Krianke summer theatre, Vegova ulica was laid out by Joe Plenik.

Robba. In front of the church, the Holy Trinity Column was erected in 1693 as a thanks offering for the city having been spared from the plague. In the immediate vicinity you will find the building which used to house the German Theatre when Ljubljana was still a bilingual city. Today it is the home of the Slovenian National Drama Theatre of Ljubljana 21 , one of the countrys foremost theatre companies.

Trg Republike Square

Trg republike, Ljubljanas largest square, was laid out by the architect Edo Ravnikar in the 1970s. On its west end stands the Monument to Revolution 22 , and on its north end the Slovenian Parliament 23 building with the Tomb of National Heroes next to it. The squares vast central area, where Slovenian independence was declared on 25 June 1991, is intended for mass gatherings. Other buildings around the square are the Cankarjev dom 24 cultural and congress centre (largest auditorium in Slovenia, 2,000 seats) and the Ljubljanska banka and TR3 office buildings.

in the Balkans and the ninth highest in Europe. Right on top, it boasts most panoramic caffe in Ljubljana.

Art Nouveau Ljubljana

Most of Ljubljanas Art Nouveau buildings were constructed in the first decade of the 20th century in the area between the old city centre and the Ljubljana Railway Station, around Mikloiev park 30 and along the Mikloieva ulica street. Particularly striking is the colourful Cooperative Business Bank 31 building, also known as Vurnik House after the name of its architect.

The roman city of Emona

In Ljubljana you can still see numerous remains of Emona, the Roman predecessor of Ljubljana, whose foundation stone is believed to have been laid by the Roman Emperor Augustus in 14 BC. The best preserved part of Emona is its southern town wall 44 , including the citys main southern gate and two postern gates reconstructed by the architect Joe Plenik between the two World Wars. Also preserved is Emonas main northern town gate 53 . Ljubljanas better known Roman remains also include the Emonian, a gilded bronze statue whose replica stands in the Zvezda park, not far away from the site where it was excavated. Roman remains are also on display at the National Museum and the City Museum of Ljubljana. The latter manages several open-air historical locations, including the Early Christian Centre 54 in the Erjaveva ulica street and the Jakopi Garden 45 in the Mirje area, where the remains of a roman house are on display.

Kongresni Trg Square

The Kongresni trg square was named after the 1821 Congress of the Holly Alliance, the political settlement of the Napoleonic Wars. The south end of the square is overlooked by the building of the University of Ljubljana 16 , formerly the home and office of provincial governor deputies. Next to it stands the building of the Slovenian Philharmonic 17 , the successor of Academia Philharmonicorum, one of the worlds oldest musical institutions, founded in 1701. Its honorary members included the violinist Niccol Paganini and the composers Joseph Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms. Gustav Mahler was among its conductors. In the squares park, known as Zvezda 18 , stands the replica of the Emonian, a Roman statue discovered in 1836, during the construction of the neoclassical Kazina 19 building. Kongresni trgs Ursuline Monastery and Church of the Holy Trinity 20 are considered to be the most beautiful and extraordinary examples of Baroque architecture in Ljubljana. The churchs huge main altar was created by Francesco
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Tivoli Park
Tivoli, Ljubljanas largest park, extends into the very city centre. The parks Jakopi Promenade 25 , used as an open-air gallery, leads to Tivoli Mansion, the home of Ljubljanas International Centre of Graphic Arts 19 . A short walk away is Cekin Mansion, which houses the National Museum of Contemporary History 7 . The Tivoli Sports and Recreational Centre is located to one side of the Jakopi Promenade and the Tivoli Glasshouse 26 and a fish pond to the other. A 15-minute walk from the Promenade brings you to the Ljubljana Zoo 27 . On your way from the park to the citys Art Nouveau area make sure not to miss the Museum of Modern Art 18 , the National Gallery 17 , the National Museum of Slovenia 1 , under the same roof with the Slovenian Museum of Natural History 8 , and the building of the Slovenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ljubljana 28 . Continue past the 12-storey Nebotinik 29 building, constructed in 1933. Measuring 70 metres high, at the time of its construction it was considered to be the highest building

Preernov Trg Square

Preernov trg is named after the greatest Slovenian poet, France Preeren (18001849), whose statue 32 graces the centre of the square, facing the relief of Julija Primic, the poets great love, mounted on a building across the square. Preeren is particularly famous for his poem A Toast (Zdravljica), adopted as Slovenias national anthem. He is also remembered for his endeavours to modernize the Slovenian language. The most majestic building on Preernov trg is the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation 33 , a splendid example of early Baroque with a monastery next to it. The square is also the site of two fine examples of Art Nouveau architecture: Urbanc 34 and Hauptman Houses 35 . The Triple Bridge 36 was built between 1929 and 1932, when two side bridges, intended for pedestrians, were added to the original stone bridge by Joe Plenik, the creator of this unique architectural gem.

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The central part of Vodnikov trg is the site of Ljubljanas Central Market 37 , laid out in the 1930s by Joe Plenik. Apart from fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers, market stalls offer practically any kind of food, including Slovenian specialities such as prosciutto and the potica cake. At the point where Joe Plenik made a gap in the Central Markets colonnade to provide space for a bridge, the Butchers Bridge 38 has been built recently. One side of the Central Market is lined by the Baroque Cathedral of St. Nicholas 39 , whose interior owes its special charm to frescoes by Giulio Quaglio. The Cathedrals unique main entrance door relief depicts the history of Christianity on Slovenian lands, and its side entrance door relief portraits of the 20th century Bishops of Ljubljana. Next to the Cathedral, the Seminary Palace 40 building houses the unique Seminary Library, another jewl of Baroque art. On the other side of the market stands the Dragon Bridge 41 , Ljubljanas first Art Nouveau creation, built in 1901. Vodnikov trg square blends into the Krekov trg square 42 , famous for the Ljubljana Puppet Theatres interesting roof turret with a clock. At every full hour Martin Krpan, the most famous fictional character in Slovenian literature, steps out of it along with his good old mare. Next to the theatre building is the lower platform of the funicular railway connecting the city centre with Ljubljana Castle.

11 p.m. between 1 May and 30 September. The castles Outlook Tower, which offers the most beautiful views of Ljubljana and its surrounding areas, and Virtual Museum are open also for non-guided visits. Visitors are welcome daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. between 1 October and 30 April and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from 1 May to 30 September. Guided tours of the entire castle, led by specialist staff, are available. A part of the castle houses a permanent exhibition entitled Slovenian History, which shows the dynamic history of Slovenia and Ljubljana. The castle is accessible by funicular railway, tourist road train or on foot via several wellmaintained walking paths.

Plenik, with birch trees growing out of it. Next to the church is Plenik House 48 , where the famous architect made most of his designs. Now it is a museum. Great places to take a rest or a pleasant riverside walk are the Krakovski nasip 49 and Trnovski pristan 50 embankments. A walk alongside the river brings you to the Ljubljana Botanic Garden.

Ljubljana Botanic Garden

Founded in 1810, in the time of the Napoleonic Empires Illyrian Provinces, the Ljubljana Botanic Garden 51 is the oldest running cultural, scientific and educational institution on Slovenian lands. It contains over 4,500 plant species, subspecies and varieties, one third of them being endemic to Slovenia and the rest originating from various parts of Europe and other continents.

The Suburbs of Krakovo and Trnovo

Krakovo and Trnovo are considered to be Ljubljanas oldest suburbs. They were built outside the citys medieval town walls and have retained their village character to the present day. In the past, the residents of Krakovo and Trnovo were mostly fishermen. Today, the two suburbs are best known for their gardens and gardeners, the so called salad ladies of Trnovo (trnovanke), who continue a centuries-long tradition of selling their produce at the Central Market. This area also has a booming caffe and cultural life. If you take a walk around the area, do not miss the remains of the Roman city of Emona. Visit the Roman Wall 44 and the Jakopi Garden 45 open-air archaeological museum, part of the City Museum of Ljubljana. There is a special story behind the 18th century Trnovo Church 46 , where France Preeren, the greatest Slovenian poet, first saw his great love Julija Primic, to whom he dedicated his most beautiful sonnets. In front of the church stands the Trnovo Bridge 47 , a work by the architect Joe
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Metelkova Mesto Alternative Culture Centre

Both in Slovenia and internationally, Metelkova mesto 52 has made a name for itself as an independent centre of arts and crafts, political and NGO activity, and cultural production in the fields of music, theatre, fine arts, comic book art, video, etc. It has developed into an important centre of alternative culture, where concerts, club nights, lectures and other events featuring performers from around the world are held on a daily basis. For more information, visit the website at www.metelkovamesto.org.

Ljubljana Castle
Ljubljana Castle 43 , the citys most prominent landmark, is a popular tourist attraction and a picturesque event venue putting a unique stamp on the citys skyline. It is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. between 1 October and 30 April and from 9 a.m. to
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More information on www.plecnik.net Get a copy of the brochure Pleniks Ljubljana, available from the citys tourist information centres, or download it from www.visitljubljana.si/en/ ljubljana-and-more/viewljubljana/tourist-brochures/ Walking tour of Pleniks Ljubljana The tour offers a detailed insight into most of Ljubljanas centrally located sights designed by Joe Plenik. Information and booking Ljubljanas tourist information centres T: +386 (0)1 306 12 15 E: tic@visitljubljana.si

Joe Plenik
There are few cities on which a single artist has left such a strong personal imprint as that which the architect and urban planner Joe Plenik (18721957) left on Ljubljana, his birthplace. Joe Plenik is considered to be one of the worlds most important pioneers of contemporary architecture. His oeuvre left a distinct mark on three central European cities: Vienna, Prague and, in particular, Ljubljana. Plenik left home at the age of 16 to enrol at the School of Industry and Crafts in Graz and train as a furniture designer. In 1895 he enrolled at the department of architecture of the Vienna Art Academy, from which he graduated in 1898 as the best student of Professor Otto Wagners class. In 1911, he accepted the position of lecturer at the School of Arts and Crafts in Prague. He accepted an invitation from the President of the Czechoslovak Republic to take up the position of the chief architect in charge of the renovation of Prague Castle on Hradany. In 1921 Plenik returned to Ljubljana, where he was offered the post of professor at the University of Ljubljana. Almost all his works in Ljubljana were created in less than twenty years. He died on 7 January 1957 at his home in Trnovo and is buried in the family grave at the ale Cemetery. Joe Plenik left behind some of the most important works of the European architecture of first half of the 20th century. In creating his architectural and design works he developed his own distinctive style characterized by a modernist reduction and an original synthesis of historical and modern elements. His major works in Ljubljana include the Triple Bridge, the Central Market Colonnade, the Ljubljanica River Sluice Gate, the National and University Library, the Tivoli parks main promenade, the Cobblers Bridge, and the ale Cemetery. Due to his unique design, embracing more than just architecture, the so called Pleniks Ljubljana rates among the 20th centurys most prominent total works of art.

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Ljubljana has succeeded in preserving evidence of all the periods of its rich history: the remains of the Roman city of Emona; the city centre with Renaissance, Baroque and Art Nouveau faades, lopsided roofs, ornate entrance portals and romantic bridges over the Ljubljanica river; a park stretching into the very city centre; works by Joe Plenik, a pioneer of modern architecture.

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Around 3900 BC, Ljubljana Marshes were settled by lake dwellers, who lived in wooden dwellings built on stilts driven into the marsh ground or lake bed. At Ljubljana Marshes, archaeologists have discovered the remains of the worlds oldest wheel, made between 3350 and 3100 BC. The wheel is kept at the City Museum of Ljubljana. Early in history, the Ljubljana Gateway, a natural passage between central Europe and the Mediterranean, saw migration flows of numerous tribes and peoples, including the Illyrians and Celts. In 14 BC, the Roman city of Emona was founded on the site of the present Ljubljana. It was a strategic stronghold with five to six thousand inhabitants, mainly merchants and craftsmen. It was destroyed by the Huns in 452 AD. At the end of the 6th century, the Slovenians Slavic forefathers arrived in the area. A medieval city began to be built gradually. The earliest written mention of the citys name appears in a document dating from the period 11121125. Ljubljanas rapid growth began in the 13th century, when the city, called Laibach at the time, was granted city rights. In 1270, Ljubljana was conquered by King Ottokar I of Bohemia. Eight years later it fell under the Hapsburg rule as part of the Province of Carniola. After the earthquake of 1511, the city was rebuilt in the Renaissance style and surrounded by a new town wall. Ljubljana was the centre of the Slovenian Reformation movement and culture. 1550 saw the publishing of the first two books ever written in Slovenian, Primo Trubars Catechismus and Abecedarium. In 1584 the Bible was translated into Slovenian by Jurij Dalmatin. The end of the 17th century saw the foundation of the Academia operosorum Labacensis, a scholarly society modelled on Italian associations of the kind. Foreign artists and architects, such as the sculptor Francesco Robba, were invited to Ljubljana, which soon turned from a Renaissance into a Baroque city.

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Left: Janez Vajkard Valvasors Statue

Lake dwellers and their legacy

Ljubljana Marshes are best known for the ancient culture of lake dwellers, who lived in the area 6,000 years ago as farmers, stockbreeders and hunters. They lived in wooden dwellings built on stilts driven into the lake bed. The remains of Ljubljana Marshes oldest lake dwellings were discovered in the vicinity of the village of Ig (10 km from Ljubljana). The best known find, kept at the National Museum of Slovenia, is a baked clay female idol dating from around 2000 BC. Remains of lake dwellings were also found in the centre of Ljubljana, on the pica embankment.

1701 saw the establishment of the Academia philharmonicorum, one of the first institutions of the kind to be founded outside Italy. Honorary members of its successor, the Philharmonic Society, included the violinist Niccol Paganini and the composers Josef Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms. One of the Societys conductors was Gustav Mahler. During French occupation (1809-1813), Ljubljana was the capital of the Illyrian Provinces. Slovenian became one of the official languages. In 1821, back under Austrian rule, Ljubljana hosted the Congress of the Holly Alliance, participated by several European rulers. In 1849, the first train from Vienna arrived in Ljubljana. Eight years later, a railway connecting Ljubljana to Trieste was completed. In 1895, the city suffered a devastating earthquake. Ljubljana was only indirectly affected by the First World War. In 1918, after the disintegration of the AustroHungarian Empire, it became the administrative, political and cultural centre of Slovenia as part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenians. By the mid-1930s, Ljubljana had a population of over 80,000. Between the two World Wars, its appearance was dramatically transformed by the architect Joe Plenik, which led to the term Pleniks Ljubljana being used in reference to this period in the citys architectural history. During the Second World War, Ljubljana was occupied first by the Italian and then the German army. For three years it was surrounded with a barb wire fence. After the war, it became the capital of Slovenia, one of the six republics constituting the socialist Yugoslavia. In a plebiscite held on 23 December 1990, the people of Slovenia voted for an autonomous and independent state. Independence was declared on 25 June 1991 and Ljubljana was named the states capital. In May 2004, Slovenia entered the European Union. In 2007 it adopted euro as its currency.

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Right: Ljubljana Castle

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Being the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana has a considerable number of both national museums and those presenting the history of the city. Its leading art museums are the National Gallery and the Museum of Modern Art. Apart from those, Ljubljana has a large number of galleries exhibiting or selling art.

Museums
1 National Museum of Slovenia Narodni muzej Slovenije, Muzejska ulica 1, T: +386 (0)1 241 44 00, W: www.nms.si Slovenias leading museum of national history holds numerous finds from Slovenia, one of the most outstanding being a 55,000-year-old Neanderthal flute. Open Mon-Sun 10:00-18:00, Thu 10:00-20:00. Free admission every first Sunday of the month. 2 National Museum of Slovenia Metelkova Narodni muzej Slovenije Metelkova, Maistrova ulica 1, T: +386 (0)1 241 44 00, W: www.nms.si The Museums permanent exhibition presents the applied art heritage of Slovenian inhabited areas. It brings together objects of applied art, industrial design items and unique handmade design items created from the 14th century to the present day. Open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00. Public holidays closed. Free admission every first Sunday of the month. 3 City Museum of Ljubljana Mestni muzej Ljubljana, Gosposka ulica 15, T: +386 (0)1 241 25 00, W: www.mestnimuzej.si At the City Museum of Ljubljana you can view a permanent exhibition on the history of life in Ljubljana entitled The Faces of Ljubljana, take a walk along a 1st century Roman road, and meet the Water Man. The

museum has set up Ljubljana Castles permanent exhibition of Slovenian History. Open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Thu 10:00-21:00. 4 Pleniks House Plenikova hia, Karunova ulica 4, T: +386 (0)1 280 16 00, W: www.mestnimuzej.si Visitors to the house where the architect Joe Plenik spent the last years of his life can view the master architects authentic domestic interiors, his original architectural drawings, and other materials related to his work. Individual visits: Tue-Thu 10:0018:00, Sat 9:00-15:00. Group visits (by appointment only): Mon and Fri 10:00-15:00. Public holidays closed. 5 Architecture Museum of Ljubljana Fuine Castle Muzej za arhitekturo in oblikovanje Grad Fuine, Pot na Fuine 2, T: +386 (0)1 540 97 98, W: www.aml.si The Architecture Museum of Ljubljana is Slovenias leading museum of architecture, urban planning, industrial and graphic design, and photography. The complete oeuvre of Joe Plenik is presented within the Museums permanent collection. Open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00. Public holidays closed.

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Left: National Gallery

6 Slovene Ethnographic Museum Slovenski etnografski muzej, Metelkova ulica 2 T: +386 (0)1 300 87 00 W: www.etno-muzej.si The Museums permanent exhibition presents Slovenian and non-European cultural heritage related to everyday and ceremonial life. Open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00. Free admission every last Sunday of the month. 7 National Museum of Contemporary History Muzej noveje zgodovine Slovenije, Celovka cesta 23 T: +386 (0)1 300 96 10 W: www.muzej-nz.si The Museum, dedicated to presenting Slovenian history from the beginning of the 20th century, keeps collections on the First and Second World Wars, the period between the two wars, the Socialist period, and the establishment of Slovenia as an independent state. Open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00. Public holidays closed. Free admission every first Sunday of the month. 8 Slovenian Museum of Natural History Prirodoslovni muzej Slovenije, Muzejska ulica 1 T: +386 (0)1 241 09 40 W: www.pms-lj.si The Museum holds extensive zoological, botanical and geological collections including practically all plant and animal species and minerals of Slovenia. Open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Thu 10:00-20:00. Public holidays closed. Free admission every first Sunday of the month.

9 Virtual Museum Virtualni muzej, Grajska planota 1 T: +386 (0)1 232 99 94 W: www.ljubljanafestival.si The Virtual Museum, located at the Ljubljana castles (outlook tower), is Slovenias first museum based on virtual reality technology and presents the history of Ljubljana. Open daily, 10:00-18:00 from 1 Oct to 30 Apr, 9:00-21:00 from 1 May to 30 Sep. 10 Slovenian School Museum Slovenski olski muzej, Plenikov trg 1 T: +386 (0)1 251 30 24 W: www.ssolski-muzej.si The Museum keeps a large collection of objects and materials on the history of the education system and pedagogy in Slovenian lands. Particularly interesting is a demonstration entitled School Lessons of our Grannies and Grandpas. Open Mon-Fri 9:00-16:00, every first Sunday of the month 10:00-14:00. Public holidays closed. 11 Railway Museum elezniki muzej, Parmova ulica 35 T: +386 (0)1 291 26 41 W: www.burger.si/ MuzejiInGalerije/ ZelezniskiMuzej The Museum houses a permanent collection of historical rolling stock (steam locomotives, carriages, and other railroad vehicles), an exhibition on the main railway departments, and an art gallery. Open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00. Public holidays closed.

12 Brewery Museum Povovarski muzej, Pivovarnika ulica 2 T: +386 (0)1 471 73 30 W: www.pivo-union.si The Museums collection offers a comprehensive overview of the history of Ljubljanas Pivovarna Union brewery, beer production, and activities related to brewing. Open 8:00-13:00 every first Tuesday of the month. 13 Tobacco Museum Tobani muzej, Tobana ulica 5 T: +386 (0)1 477 73 44 W: www.tobacna.si The Museum presents tobacco product manufacturing processes, the use of tobacco products, and the lifestyle of tobacco workers of the past, with a focus on female cigar rollers. Open 10:00-18:00 every first Wednesday and third Thursday of the month. 14 Sports Museum Muzej porta, Kopitarjeva ulica 4 T: +386 (0)1 431 83 40 The Museum is dedicated to the history of sports in Slovenia. Open Mon-Fri 9:00-14:00. Public holidays closed. 15 Slovenian Theatre Museum Slovenski gledaliki muzej, Mestni trg 17 T: +386 (0)1 241 58 00 The Museum runs temporary exhibitions on theatre arts. Open Mon-Fri 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-13:00.

16 a Technical Museum of Slovenia Tehniki muzej Slovenije, Bistra 6, 1353 Borovnica T: +386 (0)1 750 66 70 W: www.tms.si The Museum, set in the ancient Bistra Castle, houses collections on agriculture, textile engineering, transport, forestry, wood processing, electrical engineering, hunting, fishing, and printing. Open Tue-Fri 8:00-16:00 (10:00-18:00 in Jul and Aug), Sat 9:00-17:00, Sun 10:0018:00. Closed from Dec to Mar. 16 b Technical Museum of Slovenia/Museum of Post and Telecommunication Tehniki muzej Slovenije/Muzej pote in telekomunikacije Polhov Gradec 61 1355 Polhov Gradec T: +386 (0)1 364 00 84 W:www.tms.si

Art museums and galleries

17 National Gallery Narodna galerija, Preernova cesta 24 T: +386 (0)1 241 54 18 W: www.ng-slo.si The National Gallery holds two permanent collections: Art in Slovenia, covering the period from the 13th century to the first quarter of the 20th century, and European Paintings. Open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00. Free admission every first Sunday of the month. 18 Museum of Modern Art Moderna galerija, Cankarjeva cesta 15 T: +386 (0)1 241 68 00 W: www.mg-lj.si The Museum presents exhibitions of paintings, sculptures and prints by 20th century Slovenian and international artists. Every odd year, it hosts an exhibition as part of the Ljubljana International Biennial of Graphic Arts. Open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00. Public holidays closed. Free admission every first Sunday of the month. 19 International Centre of Graphic Arts Mednarodni grafini likovni center, Pod Turnom 3 T: +386 (0)1 241 38 00 W: www.mglc-lj.si Apart from holding a collection of prints from the 20th century to the present day, the Centre hosts contemporary art exhibitions featuring artists from home and abroad. Open Wed-Sun 11:00-18:00.

20 City Art Museum Mestna galerija Ljubljana MGML, Mestni trg 5 T: +386 (0)1 241 17 W: www.mestna-galerija.si The Museum hosts travelling exhibitions of work by Slovenian and international artists of various fine art disciplines. Open Tue-Sat 10:00-18:00 (10:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:00 from 1 Jul to 31 Aug), Sundays and public holidays 10:00-13:00. 21 Tivoli Park Gallery Open-air gallery on Tivoli Parks Jakopi Promenade W: www.visitljubljana.si 22 KUC Gallery Galerija KUC, Stari trg 21 T: +386 (0)1 421 31 40 W: www.galerija.skuc-drustvo.si Open Tue-Sun 12:00-20:00. Public holidays closed. 23 Cankarjev Dom Gallery Galerija Cankarjev dom, Preernova cesta 10 T: +386 (0)1 241 71 00 W: www.cd-cc.si Open Mon-Sat 10:00-19:00, Sun 10:00-14:00. Contemporary art connoisseurs from around the world are probably most familiar with the work of the artists of the so called Ljubljana School of Graphic Art and the artistic group Irwin, whose avantgarde concept known as Neue Slowenische Kunst, formulated in the 1980s, has resulted in one of the most interesting and at the same time most provocative artistic oeuvres in the history of contemporary art.

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Ljubljana is a city of culture boasting, among other things, one of the worlds oldest philharmonics and the oldest jazz fastival in Europe. Each year it hosts over 10,000 cultural events, from prestigious musical, theatre and art events to those pertaining to alternative and avant-garde culture. Musical life in Ljubljana reflects the citys characteristic blend of rich tradition and youthful vibrancy. There are several venues hosting opera and ballet performances. The Slovenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ljubljanas distinguished ensemble performs an extensive repertoire of classical and contemporary works. Ljubljana is also one of the more important centres of theatre in this part of Europe, particularly its progressive, innovative and thoughtprovoking strands. Even the language barriers are often broken down by the interesting approaches used by the citys artists.

Festivals
Spring Slovenian Music Days March This festival presents a programme of classical music concerts featuring mainly works by contemporary Slovenian composers performed by renowned Slovenian orchestras and soloists. W: www.sigic.si Exodos April This annual international festival of contemporary performing arts brings together contemporary theatre and dance artists from around the world. W: www.exodos.si/intro.html Druga godba May The Druga godba festival of ethnic, world and contemporary jazz music ranks among Europes best festivals of slightly alternative music difficult to fit neatly into musical categories. W: www.drugagodba.si Secondary School Graduates Parade May The annual Secondary School Graduates Parade, featuring a quadrille dance performed by secondary school graduates in the streets of Slovenian cities, has entered several editions of the Guinness Book of Records as a world record breaking synchronous dance.

Summer June in Ljubljana June Each year in June, city life in Ljubljana is enlivened by a series of free events held in the Preernov trg square. The events taking place in the morning are mainly intended for children, afternoons are reserved for light dance and music shows, and evenings for top quality dance, theatre and music performances. Ljubljana Jazz Festival June, July Each year, the Ljubljana Jazz Festival, Europes oldest festivals of the kind, attracts the attention of music lovers from home and abroad by featuring the worlds biggest names in jazz. W: www.ljubljanajazz.si Pride Parade June, July Ljubljanas annual Pride Parade draws attention to homophobia, discrimination against GLBT community, and the inadequacy of the legal regulation. W: www.ljubljanapride.org Ana Desetnica July Showcasing contemporary trends in street theatre creativity, the Ana Desetnica international street theatre festival brings together street performers, musicians, dancers and actors from Slovenia and abroad. W: www.anadesetnica.org Mini Summer July, August The Mini Summer international puppet festival is intended for children and those feeling an affinity with art for children. W: www.mini-teater.si

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Left: Ljubljana Festival

Ljubljana Festival July, August The Ljubljana Festival, established in 1953, represents the pinnacle of what the Slovenian capital has to offer in terms of culture and art. Its long tradition of presenting a programme of top artistic events featuring internationally renowned performers contributes significantly to the cultural life of Ljubljana. W: www.ljubljanafestival.si Trnfest August The Trnfest international summer festival offers a varied programme of events featuring Slovenian and international artists in the fields of music, theatre, dance, film, fine arts, and photography. W: www.kud-fp.si Summer in Ljubljana Old Town June, July, August This summer festival adds to the vibrancy of city life in Ljubljana by presenting a programme of mainly free classical music concerts. It traditionally concludes with the Nights in Ljubljana Old Town, which symbolically mark the end of Ljubljanas summer event season. W: www.imagosloveniae.net Young Lions August Each year, this international dance and theatre festival brings together performing groups and solo artists remarkable for their unique creative approaches to theatre and dance. W: www.bunkerproductions.org

Emona Promenade August The Emona Promenade festival turns a part of the city into an open-air theatre and creative workshop venue full of artists from around the world. Visitors, both young and old, can try their hand at circus skills and various games. W: www.kud-fp.si Ex Ponto September This international festival focuses on contemporary theatre productions dealing with socially relevant themes. It is accompanied by exhibitions, dance performances, multimedia projects, film screenings, concerts, etc. W: www.exponto.net Autumn International Biennial of Graphic Arts September, October Over its more than 50-year history, the Ljubljana Biennial of Graphic Arts has grown to be the worlds biggest and one of the most recognized events of the kind. W: www.mglc-lj.si Ljubljana Marathon October The Ljubljana Marathon consists of a classical marathon (42km), a half marathon (21km) and several recreational runs of varying lengths. All the races are held within the wider city centre area. W: www.ljubljanskimaraton.si BIO Biennial of Industrial Design October, November BIO is a prestigious biennial international exhibition of industrial design products, visual communications, and design concepts. W: www.bio.si

City of Women October This international festival of contemporary arts is dedicated to contemporary female artistic creativity, particularly the socially conscious part of it. W: www.cityofwomen.org LIFFe Ljubljana International Film Festival November The LIFFe festival offers an insight into the very best in European and international film production. W: www.liffe.si Ljubljana Wine Route November On St. Martins Day, when grape must officially turns to wine, those attending the event entitled Ljubljana Wine Route can taste many different young wines and culinary delights served from stalls set up in front of bars and restaurants in the old city centre. W: www.ljubljanskavinskapot.si. Winter Gay and Lesbian Film Festival November, December Founded in 1984, the Ljubljana Gay and Lesbian film festival is the oldest film festival of the kind in Europe. December in Ljubljana December In December, the festively decorated old centre of Ljubljana hosts a varied programme of events intended for people of all ages and tastes. The festive atmosphere culminates in the New Years Eve celebrations held in the citys three main squares.

Animateka December The main, competition section of the Animateka international animated film festival includes short animated films produced in eastern and central Europe. Other sections and retrospective screenings feature animated films from around the world. W: www.animatekafestival.org Shrovetide Carnival February Ljubljanas traditional Shrovetide Carnival includes a large carnival procession through the streets of Ljubljana and a programme of entertainment for children and adults. The procession consists of groups of traditional and themed carnival figures from Slovenia and abroad.

Gospodarsko raztavie Ljubljana Exibition and Convention Centre Dunajska cesta 18 1000 Ljubljana T: +386 (0)1 300 26 11 W: www.gr-sejem.si/ Slovenian Philharmonic Hall D5 Slovenska filharmonija, Kongresni trg 10, T: +386 (0)1 241 08 00, W: www.filharmonija.si Krianke Summer Theatre D6 Trg francoske revolucije 1, T: +386 (0)1 241 60 26, W: www.ljubljanafestival.si Dvorana Tivoli Sports Hall B2 Celovka cesta 25, T: +386 (0)1 431 51 55, W: www.zavod-tivoli.si Cvetliarna Club Kranjeva ulica 20, T: +386 (0)31 217 672, W: www.cvetlicarna.info Kino ika Centre for Urban Culture Trg prekomorskih brigad 3, T: +386 (0)30 310 100, W: www.kinosiska.si Metelkova mesto Alternative Culture Centre G3 Masarykova cesta 24, W: www.metelkovamesto.org KUD France Preeren arts and Cultural Centre D8 Karunova ulica 14, T: +386 (0)1 283 22 88, 283 22 99, W: www.kud-fp.si panski borci Cultural Centre Zaloka cesta 61, T: +386 (0)1 430 67 70, W: www.spanskiborci.si

Theatre and opera

Slovenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ljubljana C4 SNG Opera in balet Ljubljana, upanieva ulica 1, T: +386 (0)1 241 17 40, W: www.opera.si Slovenian National Drama Theatre of Ljubljana D5 SNG Drama Ljubljana, Erjaveva cesta 1, T: +386 (0)1 252 15 11, W: www.drama.si Ljubljana City Theatre D4 Mestno gledalike Ljubljansko, opova ulica 14, T: +386 (0)1 251 08 52, W: www.mgl.si entjakob Theatre F5 entjakobsko gledalie, Krekov trg 2, T: +386 (0)1 231 28 60, W: www.sentjakobskogledalisce.si SiTi Teater BTC Theatre SiTiTeater BTC, martinska cesta 152, T: +386 (0)70 940 940, W: www.sititeater.si Glej Theatre D6 Gledalie Glej, Gregorieva ulica 3, T: +386 (0)1 251 66 79, W: www.glej.si Ljubljana Dance Theatre Plesni Teater Ljubljana, Prijateljeva ulica 2, T: +386 (0)1 430 83 44, W: www.ptl.si Old Power Station F3 Stara elektrarna Elektro Ljubljana, Slomkova ulica 18, T: +386 (0)1 231 44 92, W: www.bunker.si/slo/stara-elektrarna

Concert venues and Cultural centres

Stoice Sports Parks Stadium and Arena portni park Stoice Cankarjev dom Cultural and Congress Centre C5 Preernova cesta 10, T: +386 (0)1 241 71 22, W: www.cd-cc.si

How to pick the right event

Get a free copy of the monthly brochure Events, available in Slovenian and English from the citys tourist information centres, hotels and cultural centres, or download a copy from the website at www.visitljubljana.si. 45 Culture

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Ljubljanas tourism offerings are diverse and so are its accommodation options. Visitors can choose from various types of accommodation of all categories. Since Ljubljana is a city made to the measure of man, most of its accommodation establishments are easily accessible on foot, and the rest by bus.

Hotels
Hotels of all price ranges are available in Ljubljana. Most of them are located in the very city centre, the rest are well connected by city bus or shuttle services. Those centrally located are typically small boutique hotels or hotels with a long tradition of hospitality. The number of modern business hotels is on the increase.

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swimming pool area. More campsites are available in the citys surrounding areas. Overnight stays by motorhomes are only permitted at campsites.

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Information and booking

Make your accommodation search easy by using the website at www.visitljubljana. si, whose database includes hotels, youth hostels, pensions, privately-owned apartments and campsites in Ljubljana and its surrounding areas. Use the websites interactive map to easy find the accommodation of your choice. The website also offers fast and reliable online booking of hotel rooms in Ljubljana and across Slovenia using the HRS hotel reservation service. If you require assistance in booking, visit any of Ljubljanas tourist information centres.

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Youth accommodation
Ljubljana has several youth hostels and other accommodation facilities specially designed to suit young people. During summer holidays, cheap accommodation is also available at secondary school and student hostels.

Pensions
Ljubljanas pensions, many of them serving excellent Slovenian cuisine, are places where guests can experience a warm and homely atmosphere.

Accommodation guide
A Ljubljana accommodation guide is available from the citys tourist information centres and the website at www.visitljubljana. si. The guide provides comprehensive information on hotels, youth hostels, privatelyowned accommodation, holiday apartments and campsites, including photographs and rates in euros. The rates are a general guide only and are subject to change during the year.

Rooms and apartments

Ljubljana has a growing number of privately-owned rooms and apartments which visitors can make their home for a few days.

Campsites
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Ljubljana has a wide and varied choice of good restaurants in all price ranges, from fast casual to fine dining, both in the city centre and suburban areas. You can choose from traditional gostilna restaurants serving Slovenian cuisine and restaurants offering different international cuisines. A number of upmarket restaurants which would be regarded as rather expensive for an la carte meal offer daily lunch menus at affordable prices. Slovenia is a country of good wines. Its capital may not be situated in a wine-growing region, but due to its tradition as a commercial centre for the countrys wine-growing regions it has been awarded the international title of City of Vine and Wine.

Restaurants
Slovenian cuisine Figovec D3 Gosposvetska cesta 1 T: +386 (0)1 426 44 10 W: www.figovec.si Gostilna Na gradu E5 Grajska planota 1 W: www.nagradu.si Gostilna Pod lipo C5 Bortnikov trg 3 T: +386 (0)1 422 41 10 W: www.podlipo.si Gostilna Pod vrbo D8 Ziherlova ulica 36 T: +386 (0)1 280 88 92 W: www.podvrbo.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Gostilna Sokol E5 Ciril-Metodov trg 18 T: +386 (0)1 439 68 55 W: www.gostilna-sokol.com Gostilna Stari Tiler E3 Kolodvorska ulica 8 T: +386 (0)1 430 33 70 W: www.stari-tisler.com

Gostilna estica D4 Slovenska cesta 40 T: +386 (0)1 242 08 55 W: www.sestica.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Gostilna Zlata ribica E5 Cankarjevo nabreje 7 T: +386 (0)1 241 26 80 W: www.zlataribica.si Gostilnica Mencigar Nobile G6 Zarnikova ulica 3 T: +386 (0)1 439 70 40 W: www.mencigar-nobile.com Closed Sun and public holidays. Pr Potic E6 Stari trg 21 T: +386 (0)1 425 43 37 W: www.prpotic.si Pri Mraku D6 Rimska cesta 4 T: +386 (0)1 421 96 00 W: www.daj-dam.si Vinoteka Gospodarsko razstavie E1 Dunajska 18 T: +386 (0)1 431 50 15 W: www.vks.si Vodnikov hram F5 Vodnikov trg 2 T: +386 (0)1 234 52 60 W: www.vodnikov-hram.si Asian cuisine DA BU DA D5 ubieva cesta 1a, T: +386 (0)1 425 30 60, W: www.dabuda.si Namast D6 Breg 8, T: +386 (0)1 425 01 59, W: www.restavracija-namaste.si Closed Sun and public holidays.

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Taste something typically Slovenian

The best known Slovenian speciality is kranjska klobasa, a sausage first mentioned in written records in 1896. Try also prekmurska gibanica, a layered cake from the Prekmurje region, potica, a yeast-dough cake with a variety of filling options, and the kraki prut prosciutto, typical of the coastal Slovenia and the Kras region.

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Shambala D6 Krievnika ulica 12, T: +386 (0)31 843 833, 426 30 14, W: www.shambala.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Sushimama D5 Wolfova ulica 12, T: 040 702 070, W: www.sushimama.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Thai Inn Pub C6 Rimska cesta 17, T: +386 (0)1 421 03 77 Balkan cuisine Gostie Portal Zaloka cesta 110, T: +386 (0)1 540 01 66, W: www.portal-m.si Gostilnica Rio Momo D5 Slovenska cesta 28, T: +386 (0)1 425 32 26 Harambaa D7 Vrtna ulica 8, T: +386 (0)41 843 106 Closed Sun and public holidays. Pod Ronikom Cesta na Ronik 18, T: +386 (0)1 251 34 46, W: www.gp-vic.si/roznik.asp Pri Jovotu Poljanska cesta 99, T: +386 (0)1 520 30 00, W: www.prijovotu.com Sarajevo 84 D4 Nazorjeva 12 Closed Sun and public holidays. Sofra Dunajska cesta 145, T: +386 (0)1 565 68 00 Closed Sun and public holidays.

Mediterranean cuisine Allegria D4 Nazorjeva ulica 8, T: +386 (0)1 426 74 02, W: www.allegria.si As longue opova ulica 5A (Knafljev prehod) T: +386 (0) 425 88 22 W: www.gostilnaas.si Lunch Caf E6 Stari trg 9, T: +386 (0)8 380 66 10, W: www.lunchcafe.net Meson Don Felipe F6 Strelika ulica 22, T: +386 (0)1 434 38 62, W: www.donfelipe.net Mirje B6 Traka cesta 5, T: +386 (0)1 426 60 15 Closed Sun and public holidays. Restavracija Most E4 Petkovkovo nabreje 21, T: +386 (0)1 232 81 83, W: www.restavracija-most.si Closed Sun and public holidays. pajza E7 Gornji trg 28 T: +386 (0)1 425 30 94 Taverna Tatjana E6 Gornji trg 38, T: +386 (0)1 421 00 87 International cuisine Abecedarium E5 Ribji trg 2, T: +386 (0)1 426 95 14, W: www.abecedarium.si Bachus Center D5 Kongresni trg 3, T: +386 (0)1 241 82 43, W: www.bachus-center.com Closed Sun and public holidays.

Bon Appetit E3 Mikloieva cesta 28, T: +386 (0)1 430 80 80, W: www.bon-appetit.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Cafe bar & restaurant Roxly E4 Mala ulica 5, T: +386 (0)1 430 10 21, W: www.roxly.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Yildiz Han (Turkish cuisine) Karlovka csta 19 T: +386 (0)1 426 57 17 W: www.yildiz-han.com Julija E6 Stari trg 9, T: +386 (0)1 425 64 63 Le petit caf D6 Trg francoske revolucije 4, T: +386 (0)1 251 25 75 Pri kofu D7 Rena ulica 8, T: +386 (0)1 426 45 08 Restavracija in lounge Slon D4 Nazorjeva ulica 5, T: +386 (0)1 470 11 00, W: www.hotelslon.com Restavracija Nebotinik D4 tefanova ulica 5 W: www.neboticnik.si Restavracija River House E6 Gallusovo nabreje 31, T: +386 (0)1 425 40 90, W: www.riverhouse.si Restavracija Salon Trubarjeva 23 T: +386 (0)5 919 04 00 W:www.salon.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Restavracija Unionski vrt E4 Mikloieva cesta 1, T: +386 (0)1 308 12 95, W: www.gh-union.si Open daily from June to August.

Restavracija Zlato Runo (Georgian cuisine) tihova 2 T: +386 (0)5 904 71 07 Mon and public holidays closed. Stara Maka E5 Krojaka ulica 8, T: +386 (0)1 251 17 49, W: www.staramacka.si Mexican cuisine Caf Romeo E6 Stari trg 6, T: +386 (0)1 426 90 11 Cantina Mexicana D4 Wolfova ulica 4, T: +386 (0)1 426 93 25, W: www.cantina.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Joe Penas Cantina y Bar D4 Cankarjeva cesta 6, T: +386 (0)1 421 58 00, W: www.joepenas.si Vegetarian cuisine Ajdovo zrno E4 Trubarjeva cesta 7, T: +386 (0)4 083 24 46, W: www.satwa.si Closed Sat, Sun and public holidays. Govindas C1 ibertova ulica 23, T: +386 (0)5 905 83 81, W: www.govindas.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Fine dining restaurants Gostilna As D4 opova ulica 5a, T: +386 (0)1 425 88 22, W: www.gostilnaas.si Hia kulinarike Manna D7 Eipprova ulica 1a, T: +386 (0)1 283 52 94, W: www.kulinarika-manna.com Closed Sun and public holidays. 51 Eating out

Maxim D5 Trg republike 1, T: +386 (0)1 476 69 80, W: www.maxi.si Closed Sat, Sun and public holidays. Pri Vitezu D6 Breg 20, T: +386 (0)1 426 60 58, W: www.privitezu.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Restavracija Cubo martinska cesta 55, T: +386 (0)1 521 15 15, W: www.cubo-ljubljana.com Closed Sun and public holidays. Restavracija JB E3 Mikloieva cesta 17, T: +386 (0)1 433 13 58, W: www.jb-slo.com Closed Sun and public holidays and Sat in August. Smrekarjev hram E4 Nazorjeva ulica 2, T: +386 (0)1 308 19 07, W: www.gh-union.si Closed from June to August. Valvasor E6 Stari trg 7, T: +386 (0)1 425 04 55, W: www.valvasor.net Closed Sun and public holidays. Pizza restaurants Emonska klet D5 Plenikov trg 1, T: +386 (0)1 421 93 00, W: www.emonskaklet.com Ljubljanski dvor D5 Dvorni trg 1, T: +386 (0)1 251 65 55 Picerija Osmica D4 Nazorjeva ulica 8, T: +386 (0)1 426 58 72

Picerija Parma D5 Trg republike 2 (Maximarket underground shopping arcade), T: +386 (0)1 426 82 22 Closed Sun and public holidays. Pivnica Kratochwill F3 Kolodvorska ulica 2, T: +386 (0)1 433 31 14, W: www.kratochwill.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Pizzeria Foculus D6 Gregorieva ulica 3, T: +386 (0)1 251 56 43, W: www.foculus.com Pizzeria Kavalino F4 Trubarjeva cesta 52, T: +386 (0)1 232 09 90, W: kaval-group.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Pizzeria Tunnel F7 Karlovka cesta 5, T: +386 (0)1 426 40 00, W: www.tunnel.si Closed 31 Dec and 1 Jan. Pizzeria Trnovski Zvon Eipprova 17 T: +386 (0)1 283 94 64 W: www.pizzeriatrnovskizvon.com Trta E7 Grudnovo nabreje 21, T: +386 (0)1 426 50 66, W: www.trta.si Closed Sun and public holidays.

Tipping
There are no fixed rules regarding tipping in Slovenia, but tips (approx. 10 percent of the bill) are always welcome in return for good service.

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Breakfast restaurants Bazilika Shop & Cafe E4 Mikloieva cesta 22, T: +386 (0)41 530 539, W: www.bazilika.si Closed Sat, Sun and public holidays. ajna hia Cha E6 Stari trg 3, T: +386 (0)1 252 70 10, W: www.cha.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Dvorni bar D5 Dvorni trg 2, T: +386 (0)1 251 11 57, W: www.dvornibar.net Le petit caf D6 Trg francoske revolucije 4, T: +386 (0)1 251 25 75 Tomato D5 ubieva ulica 1, T: +386 (0)1 252 75 55, W: www.tomato.si Closed Sat, Sun and public holidays. Fast-food and fast casual restaurants Ati E6 Stari trg 28, T: +386 (0)1 425 51 08 Greek takeaway. ompa F4 Trubarjeva ulica 40 Bistro, closed Sun and public holidays. upiterija E5 Mestni trg 4, T: +386 (0)59 712 368 Snack bar. Dvor D5 Dvorni trg 1, T: +386 (0)1 251 65 55 Pizza takeaway.

Falafel F4 Trubarjeva ulica 40 Takeaway. Hollyfood C5 Igrika ulica 5 Closed Sun and public holidays. Paninoteka D6 Juriev trg 3, T: +386 (0)1 425 00 55, W: www.paninoteka.si Sandwich bar. Pomf E5 Trubarjeva ulica 20, T: +386 (0)41 868 582, W: www.pomf.si Bistro. Ribca E5 Adami-Lundrovo nabreje 1, T: +386 (0)1 425 15 44, W: www.ribca.si Seafood bistro at the fish market, closed Sun and public holidays. Samopostrena restavracija 2000 D5 Trg republike 1, T: +386 (0)1 476 69 25 Maximarket under passage, self-service restaurant, closed Sun and public holidays. Sax House E7 Trnovski pristan 4a, W: www.sax.si Grillroom. Tomato D5 ubieva ulica 1, T: +386 (0)1 252 75 55, W: www.tomato.si Sandwich bar, closed Sat, Sun and public holidays.

Wine bars
Bon Apptit E3 Mikloieva cesta 28, T: +386 (0)1 430 80 80, W: www.bon-appetit.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Dvorni bar D5 Dvorni trg 2, T: +386 (0)1 251 11 57, W: www.dvornibar.net EVino BAR martinska cesta 53, T: +386 (0)1 401 80 08, W: www.evino.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Vinoteka Dvor D5 Dvorni trg 1, T: +386 (0)1 251 36 44, W: www.kozelj.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Vinoteka Movia E5 Mestni trg 4, T: +386 (0)1 426 54 48, W: www.movia.si Closed Sun and public holidays. Vino boutique D4 Slovenska cesta 38, T: +386 (0)1 425 26 80 Closed Sun and public holidays. Vinoteka & caf galerija Maximal D6 Breg 2, T: +386 (0)1 422 00 33 Vinoteka GR E1 Dunajska cesta 18, T: +386 (0)1 431 50 15, W: www.vks.si Closed Sun and public holidays (for groups open by appointment only). Vinoteka Provin Sloveneva ulica 97, T: +386 (0)1 568 16 19, W: www.provin.si Closed Sat, Sun and public holidays.

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Entertainment in Ljubljana is not over when evening cultural events end, but goes on until the wee hours. There is an array of nightlife options of different genres. Quite late at night you can enjoy yourself at pubs and wine bars or especially during the summer season have a relaxing drink at one of the numerous open-air cafs located on the banks of the Ljubljanica and elsewhere. The citys nightlife continues into the small hours at clubs and casinos. Late night entertainment is available at rock and jazz clubs and venues for electronic dance music events. Weekends, of course, are the liveliest.

Clubs
Bachus Center D5 Kongresni trg 3, T: +386 (0)1 241 82 43, W: www.bachus-center.com Cafe bar & restaurant Roxly E4 Mala ulica 5, T: +386 (0)41 399 599, W: www.roxly.si Emonska klet D5 Plenikov trg 1, T: +386 (0)1 421 93 00, W: www.emonskaklet.com Etno klub Zlati Zob Zaloka cesta 69, T: +386 (0)59 139 552 Exen Cesta Ljubljanske brigade 25 T: +386 (0)41 711 150 W: www.exens.i Goodlife Castle Lounge Club E5 Grajska planota 1, T: +386 (0)1 439 41 40, W: www.kaval-group.si Hugo Barrera Club E5 Adami-Lundrovo nabreje 5, T: +386 (0)40 177 477 InBox Jurkova cesta 224, T: +386 (0)1 600 50 86, W: www.inbox-club.com Jazz klub Gajo Slovene Writers Associations summer garden C4 Tomieva ulica 12, T: +386 (0)1 425 32 06, W: www.jazzclubgajo.com Open in summer only.

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Klub K4 D3 Kersnikova ulica 4, T: +386 (0)1 43 02 61, W: www.klubk4.org Metelkova mesto alternative culture centre G3 Masarykova cesta 24, W: www.metelkovamesto.org Night lounge bar As D4 opova ulica 5a, T: +386 (0)1 425 88 22, W: www.gostilnaas.si Orto bar Grablovieva ulica 1, T: +386 (0)1 231 58 79, W: www.orto-bar.com Piano Bar D4 Nazorjeva ulica 6, T: +386 (0)41 676 026, W: www.pianobar.si TOP Eat&Party D4 Tomieva ulica 1, T: +386 (0)40 333 009, W: www.klubtop.si Tango bar martinska cesta 106, T: +386 (0)41 324 828, W: www.tangoslovenija.si Ultra D4 Nazorjeva ulica 6, T: +386 (0)31 560 713, W: www.ultra-club.si

Adult Entertainment
Escape Grablovieva ulica 1, T: +386 (0)1 232 16 74 Hard Core Cafe Dolgi most 4, T: +386 (0)41 716 612, W: www.hardcorecafe.si

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Latino Night Club martinska cesta 152, Hala 18, T: +386 (0)59 952 121, W: www.latino-nightclub.com Noni klub Slon D4 Slovenska cesta 34, T: +386 (0)1 470 11 48 Tanga Brnieva ulica 13, W: www.tangaclub.com

Open E7 Hrenova ulica 19, T: +386 (0)41 391 371, W: www.open.si Tiffany G3 Metelkova mesto alternative culture centre, Masarykova cesta 24, W: www.kulturnicenterq.org/ tiffany/klub/ Q Cultural Centre G3 Metelkova mesto alternative culture centre, Masarykova cesta 24, W: www.sloveniaforgaytravelers

Casinos
Casino Lev D3 Vonjakova ulica 1, T: +386 (0)1 430 42 23, W: www.casinolev.com Casino Rio (Arena Gladiator) martinska cesta 152, T: +386 (0)1 520 56 50, W: www.arena.si/si/casino-rio Casino Kongo Ljubljanska cesta 65, 1290 Grosuplje, T: +386 (0)1 781 0200, W: www.kongo-hc.com

Cinemas
Kinocenter Kolosej multiplex cinema martinska cesta 152, T: +386 (0)1 520 55 00, W: www.kolosej.si Kinodvor city cinema F3 Kolodvorska ulica 13, T: +386 (0)1 239 22 13, W: www.kinodvor.org Kinoklub Vi city cinema B6 Trg mladinskih delovnih brigad 6, T: +386 (0)1 241 84 11, W: www.kolosej.si Slovenska Kinoteka cinematheque E3 Mikloieva cesta 28, T: +386 (0)1 54 71 580, W: www.kinoteka.si XpanD digital 3D cinema martinska cesta 152, T: +386 (0)1 520 56 40, W: www.kolosej.si

Gay and lesbianfriendly venues

K4 Roza klub D3 Kersnikova ulica 4, W: www.klubk4.org. Sundays only. Monokel G3 Metelkova mesto alternative culture centre, Masarykova cesta 24, W: www.klubmonokel.com

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Central Ljubljana is like a super-relaxed shopping centre. Here you will find anything from shops offering well known internationallybranded products to those selling creations by local designers, often strikingly original. There are many antique shops, selling galleries and artist studios, testifying to the citys vibrant creative scene. A place not to be missed is the picturesque Central Market, designed by the architect Joe Plenik. Large shopping centres are located outside the city centre. Ljubljana offers plenty of everything for every pocket.

Central Market Vodnikov trg, Pogaarjev trg, T: +386 (0)1 300 12 00, W: www.jh-lj.si/trznice Closed Sun and public holidays. Art Market evljarski most (Cobblers Bridge), Breg embankment Open Sat 9:00 - 16:00 Flea Market Breg embankment Open Sun 8:00-14:00. Ljubljana Old Town Ciril-Metodov trg, Mestni trg, Novi trg, Stari trg and Gornji trg squaresLjubljana Old Towns fives squares blend into each other to form one long shopping street full of outlets offering the finest from Slovenia, from unique handmade crystalware and lace to culinary creations and unique clothing. Ljubljana city centre Ljubljanas main shopping streets are Slovenska cesta, Mikloieva cesta, opova ulica, Nazorjeva ulica, Tavarjeva ulica and Trubarjeva cesta.

Department stores
Galerija Emporium E4 Trubarjeva cesta 1, W: www.galerijaemporium.si Maximarket D5 Trg republike 1, T: +386 (0)1 476 68 00, W: www.maxi.si Midas Ajdovina 3 T: +386 (0)1 300 46 00 W: www.midas.si Nama D4 Tomieva ulica 1, T: +386 (0)1 425 83 00, W: www.nama.si

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BTC City martinska cesta 152, T: +386 (0)1 585 22 22, W: www.btc-city.com Closed Sun and public holidays. City Park martinska cesta 152g, T: +386 (0)1 587 30 50, W: www.citypark.si Supernova Jurkova cesta 223, T: +386 (0)8 200 80 00, W: www.supernova.si/ljubljana

TIC Ljubljana Shop

Take a little something of Ljubljana home with you. Visit the TIC Ljubljana Shop, which offers a wide and varied choice of souvenirs and small pieces of art. The most authentic souvenirs are branded as Souvenir of Ljubljana. Stritarjeva ulica street, T: +386 (0)1 306 12 15, W: www.visitljubljana.si Open daily 10:00-19:00. 59 Shopping

Shop opening hours

Most city centre shops are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, whereas suburban shopping centres also stay open on Saturday afternoons and Sundays until 3 p.m.

Having large areas of greenery, Ljubljana offers plenty of opportunities for sports and recreation. a selection of providers is listed here, while more detailed informations is available on the destination website www.vistljubljana.si. Sports activities and events of all kinds, including national and international competitions, are an important part of life in Ljubljana. Plenty of opportunities for sports and recreation are also available at other destinations in Slovenia, all of which are relatively easily accessible from the capital. There are numerous hiking trails and cycle routes for those enjoying outdoor pursuits. Winter sports lovers can easily reach mountain ski resorts, and those seeking summer relaxation the coast.

Recreation centres
Bit Center Hotel Litijska cesta 57, T: +386 (0)1 548 00 55, W: www.bit-center.net Rekreacijski center Tivoli B2 Celovka cesta 25, T: +386 (0)1 431 51 55, W: www.zavod-tivoli.si portni park Kodeljevo Gortanova ulica 21, T: +386 (0)1 520 13 00, W: www.slovan.si

Water sports
Kajak kanu klub Tacen Marinoveva cesta 8a, T: +386 (0)1 513 65 30, W: www.kajakklubtacen.si Skok Sport Marinoveva cesta 8, T: +386 (0)1 512 44 02, W: www.skok-sport.si Veslaki klub Ljubljanica Velika olnarska ulica 20, T: +386 (0)1 283 87 12, W: www.vesl-klub-ljubljanica.si

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Golf courses
Golf Arboretum T: +386 (0)1 831 80 80 W: www.golfarboretum.si Golf klub Barje T: +386 (0)31 688 355, W: www.golf-klub-barje.si

Ski resorts
RTC Krvavec Grad 76, Cerklje na Gorenjskem, T: +386 (0)4 252 59 30, W: www.rtc-krvavec.si

Wellness centres
Breza savna klub Lepodvorska 13, T: +386 (0)1 231 97 13, W: www.savnabreza.com Fani kozmetika & savna Golouhova 28, T: +386 (0)1 428 70 10, W: www.fanci.si Sense Wellness Club Dunajska cesta 154, T: +386 (0)1 588 26 00, W: www.sense-club.com Sunny Studio Regentova cesta 37 T: +386 (0)1 513 44 44 W: www.sunny.si Vodno mesto Atlantis martinska cesta 152, T: +386 (0)1 585 21 00, W: www.atlantis-vodnomesto.si

Path of Remembrance and Comradeship (The Green Ring)

The Path of Remembrance and Comradeship is a wellmaintained gravel-paved recreational footpath around Ljubljana running along the course of the barbed wire fence erected by the Italian occupying forces during the Second World War to weaken the resistance movement. The 33-kilometre long circular path leads both through urban areas and their surrounding meadows and forests.

Diners Golf & Country Club T: +386 (0)51 623 883, W: golf-ljubljana.si Golf igrie Trnovo T: +386 (0)51 366 690, W: www.golftrnovo.com Public golf course.

Water parks
Laguna Spa & Fun Dunajska cesta 270, T: +386 (0)1 568 39 13, W: www.laguna.si Open 9:00-20:00 daily Jun - Sep. Vodno mesto Atlantis martinska cesta 152, T: +386 (0)1 585 21 00, W: www.atlantis-vodnomesto.si Open daily 9:00-23.00.

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Ljubljana is a children-friendly city, which is particularly obvious during summer, when the Ljubljanica river embankments host creative workshops for children, libraries operate in the shade of trees, and childrens puppet and theatre shows are held in the citys streets and squares. Ljubljanas numerous green areas, stretching right into the city centre, are ideal places for family leisure and recreation. Since the expansion of pedestrian zones, Ljubljana is an even safer city.

Experiences
Ljubljana Zoo ivalski vrt Ljubljana, Vena pot 70, T: +386 (0)1 244 21 88, W: www.zoo.si The Ljubljana Zoo runs an animal experience tour offering an opportunity to be in very close contact with animals. During the tour, specially designed for families with children, visitors learn about animals, get to feed them and lots more. Open daily, 9:00-19:00 from May to Aug, 09:00-18:00 in Apr and Sep, 9:00-16:00 in Jan, Feb, Nov and Dec. House of Experiments F4 Hia eksperimentov, Trubarjeva cesta 39, T: +386 (0)1 300 68 88, W: www.h-e.si House of Experiments is Slovenias first hands-on science centre, intended for both children and adults. It aims at popularizing science and proving that learning can also be fun. Open weekends 11:00-19:00. Interactive lectures referred to as Experiences begin at 17:00. Tourist road train and boat rides Riding on a small road train is a wonderful experience for children. Train rides, available during the summer season, depart from the city centre every hour on the hour and from the castle hill every hour at 20 minutes past the hour. Just as exciting are tourist boat rides under the bridges crossing the Ljubljanica river.

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Tivoli B2-5, C2-4 Tivoli, Ljubljanas largest park, is an ideal place for family fun activities and walks in natural surroundings. The park has a fish pond with a cake shop and a large childrens playground next to it. Not far away is a glasshouse housing a display of tropical plants. A whole section is dedicated to carnivorous plants, a big attraction for children. Ljubljana Botanic Garden G9 Botanini vrt v Ljubljani, Ianska cesta 15, T: +386 (0)1 427 12 80, W: www.botanicni-vrt.si Learning about plants can be great fun. A proof of that is the Ljubljana Botanic Garden, where plants have been cultivated for 200 years. Open daily, 7:00-19:00 from 1 Apr to 31 Oct, 7:00-20:00 from 1 Jul to 31 Aug, 7:00-17:00 from 1 Nov to 31 Mar. Library under Trees Knjinica pod kronjami, various outdoor locations (summer months only) Books can be even more fun if we read them outdoors. Perfect locations to get lost in a book are Ljubljanas libraries under trees, set up in peaceful natural surroundings. Sezams Childrens Flea Market Sezamov otroki bolji sejem, Trnica ika market, Drenikova ulica 35, T: +386 (0)1 251 12 18, W: www.zdruzenje-sezam.si This flea market, where childrens equipment, clothing and toys are sold or exchanged, is accompanied by a programme of music and creative workshops for children. Admission is 1.00. Open 9:30-13:00 every third Sunday of the month except summer months.

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House of Children and Arts D4 Hia otrok in umetnosti, Cankarjeva cesta 9, T: +386 (0)1 425 26 66, W: www.hisaotrok.si The House of Children and Arts runs creative workshops and play sessions where children can get acquainted with puppetry, theatre, music, painting, sculpting, poetry, fairy-tale writing and much more. Puppet shows are held occasionally. Vodno mesto Atlantis water park martinska cesta 152, T: +386 (0)1 585 21 00, W: www.atlantis-vodnomesto.si Open daily 9:00-23:00. Laguna Spa & Fun water park Dunajska cesta 270, T: +386 (0)1 568 39 13, W: www.laguna.si Open 9:00-20:00 daily from Jun to Sep.

offering an opportunity to spend leisure time actively. Mini Summer W: www.mini-teater.si Mini Summer is an international puppet festival held from June to August.

Ljubljana Mini Theatre E5 Mini teater Ljubljana, Ljubljana Castle, T: +386 (0)1 430 31 43, W: www.mini-teater.si Ljubljana Mini Theatre Krievnika D6 Mini teater Ljubljana Krievnika, Krievnika ulica 1, T: +386 (0)1 425 60 60, W: www.mini-teater.si Children and Young Peoples Theatre of Ljubljana Gledalie za otroke in mlade Ljubljana GOML, Zaloka cesta 61, T: +386 (0)1 548 45 40, W: www.goml.si Mladinsko Theatre F1 Slovensko mladinsko gledalie, Vilharjeva ulica 11, T: +386 (0)1 230 12 86, W: www.mladinsko.com

Nama department store D4 (baby changing and breastfeeding facilities) Tomieva cesta 1, childrens department (5th floor) Maximarket department store D5 (baby changing facilities) Trg republike 1, childrens department ajna hia Cha tea house E6 (baby changing facilities) Stari trg 3 Centralna lekarna pharmacy E4 (baby changing facilities) Preernov trg 5 Lekarna Barsos-H pharmacy C6 (baby changing and breastfeeding facilities) Gregorieva ulica 9a Slaiarna olnarna cake house B4 (baby changing facilities) Tivoli Park

Childrens playground locations

Tivoli Park B4 North Park/Severni park F1 Castle hill (Osoje Playground/ Igrie Osoje) E6 pica embankment (Prule playground/Igrie Prule) F8 The area next to the Slovene Ethnographic Museum G3 Ljubljana Zoo Slovenian Reformation Park/ Park slovenske reformacije D3

Annual childrens events

Grandpa Frost Procession W: www.visitljubljana.si A few days before New Years Eve, children are visited by Grandpa Frost (the Slovenian counterpart of Santa Clause), who arrives from the North in a carriage escorted by horsemen on white Lipizzaner horses, snowmen, bears, rabbits, and all kinds of fairy-tale characters. Moon Festival W: www.luninportal.si Intended for all children and young people, the Moon Festival is conceived as a programme of free entertainment, educational, sporting and cultural events 64

Childrens theatres
Ljubljana Puppet Theatre F5 Lutkovno gledalie Ljubljana, Krekov trg 2, T: +386 (0)1 300 09 70, W: www.lgl.si Ljubljana Puppet Theatre Kulturnica D5 Lutkovno gledalie Ljubljana Kulturnica, idovska steza 1, T: +386 (0)1 300 09 82, W: www.lgl.si

Baby changing and breastfeeding facilities

Triple Bridge Toilet E5 (baby changing facilities) Tromostovje Plenik Underpass Toilet D5 (baby changing facilities) Plenikov podhod Kresija Toilet E5 (baby changing facilities) Stritarjeva ulica 6 Sezam association of parents and children D6 (baby changing and breastfeeding facilities) Novi trg 1 65

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Slovenia is a diverse country. Hardly anywhere else in the world can you find so many natural and cultural attractions on such a small area of land. Ljubljana, due to its central position, is a perfect base for exploring the countrys beauties. Distances are short and within an hour you can reach the coast, high mountains or Slovenias famous underground caves. Just pick a direction and go.

1 Ljubljana Marshes Ljubljana Marshes (Ljubljansko barje), a nature park extending south of the city, is well known for its extraordinary mixture of unusual natural and man-made sights such as the Iki Vintgar gorge, the Podpeko jezero lake, Joe Pleniks Church of St. Michael, and the Technical Museum of Slovenia. 2 marna gora (9km) The 669-metre high marna gora is the most popular spot for hikers from Ljubljana. To reach the foot of the hill, take city bus service 8 to Gameljne. 3 kofja Loka (21km) Being one of Slovenias oldest towns, kofja Loka has numerous historical monuments, including a castle. 4 Krvavec (30km) Krvavec, rising up to 1,971 metres above sea level, is a large ski resort offering 26 kilometres of ski runs and an Eskimo village in winter and countless hiking opportunities in the summer. 5 Postojna (53km) Postojna is renowned across the world for its 27-kilometre long system of underground caves, home to an endemic salamander species, and the nearby Predjama Castle. The visit runs on board of a small train. 6 Bled (54km) The resort town of Bled is best known for a lake with a little island in the middle, where you can be taken in a traditional pletna boat, a castle standing on top of a cliff overlooking the lake, and delicious cream cakes.

7 Krka River Valley (69km) The valley of the Krka river is remarkable for its scenic beauty and picturesque castles and monasteries. Its most delightful attractions are the little medieval town of Kostanjevica na Krki, Otoec Castle, the Pleterje Carthusian Monastery, the Terme ate thermal spa resort, and Mokrice Castle. 8 Novo Mesto (69 km) Novo Mesto, the centre of the Dolenjska region, was founded in the year 1365 in the midst of a hilly winegrowing landscape embraced by the Krka River. Historic and cultural attractions in the town are complemented by the vicinity of two spas Dolenjske and marjeke Toplice. 9 Logar Valley (70km) The idyllic Logar Valley, with its numerous natural sights and unique landscape features. Is protected area of natural beauty. Known for its waterfalls, abysses, overhanging walls, and springs. 10 Bohinj (75km) Bohinj, famous for its lake and the nearby Savica Waterfall, is a good base for treks into the Julian Alps. The area is well known for traditional cheese making so make sure to taste the famous Bohinj cheese. 11 Celje (76 km) Once home to the Counts of Celje, one of the most powerful medieval families, the countrys third largest city boasts many cultural and historical treasures depicting its history. Not far from Celje are the Roman Necropolis at empeter and several renowned health resorts: Dobrna, Topolica, Lako, Rogaka Slatina, and Olimia.

Excursions to major places of interest in Slovenia can be booked at Ljubljanas tourist information centres and from the website at www.visitljubljana.si. Get a free copy of the leaflet Excursions from Ljubljana and pick an excursion of your choice.

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12 Lipica Stud Farm (80km) The Lipica Stud Farm, world renowned for its classical riding school, was the first stud farm ever to breed Lipizzaner horses. Open all year round. 13 kocjan Caves (80km) Being a unique natural and cultural heritage site, the kocjan Caves have been included in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage List since 1986. Together with the subterranean stream of the river Reka, they form one of Europes longest subterranean wetlands of karstic origin. 14 Kranjska Gora (84km) Kranjska Gora, located on the edge of the Triglav National Park, is a popular resort for sports enthusiasts. Do not miss the annual World Cup ski jumping and ski flying competitions in Planica and the Vitranc Cup alpine skiing competition.

15 Nova Gorica and its surrounding areas (108km) The town of Nova Gorica, boasting one of Europes largest gambling complexes, is not far from the wine growing region of Gorika brda. 16 Slovenian Istria: Koper, Piran, Portoro, Izola (120km) Slovenian Istria has a 47-kilometre long coastline. Its leading resort town is Portoro and its major cultural and historical attractions the medieval towns of Piran, Koper and Izola. A particular attraction are the areas salinas, a small one in Strunjan and a large one in Seovlje. Also interesting is the hinterland. 17 Maribor (122km) Maribor, Slovenias second biggest city, lies along the banks of the river Drava, at the foot of the Pohorje mountain range,

where the womens Alpine Skiing World Cup competition for the Golden Fox Trophy is held annually. Maribor, nicknamed City of Wine, is famous for the worlds oldest vine, planted over four hundred years ago. 18 Soa River Valley: Bovec, Kobarid, Tolmin (130km) The Soa earned its nickname Emerald River for its lush green colour. Its white water rapids offer one of the best adrenaline-fuelled water sports experiences in this part of Europe. Make sure not to miss the world renowned World War I Museum in Kobarid. 19 Ptuj (130km) Being Slovenias oldest town, Ptuj is famous for its rich cultural heritage, best exemplified by Ptuj Castle, which houses the Regional Museum of Ptuj, the Ptuj Wine Cellar, and Slovenias largest carnival, known as Kurentovanje.

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Banks Most banks are centrally located and open weekdays (except public holidays) from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Money can also be exchanged at bureaux de change and some hotels. Car hire Agio Rent a Car Celovka cesta 228 T: +386 (0)70 727 777, W: www.agio.si Alamo National Rent a Car Slovenia Dunajska cesta 140 and Ljubljana Joe Punik Airport T: +386 (0)1 589 08 50, 080 21 14, W: www.nationalcar-slovenia.com Atet Dereva ulica 4 and Ljubljana Joe Punik Airport T: +386 (0)4 201 98 48, W: www.atet.si Avis Rent a Car D3, E3 Vonjakova ulica 1, ufarjeva ulica 2, and Ljubljana Joe Punik Airport T: +386 (0)1 438 32 50, W: www.avis.si Budget car rental E3 Mikloieva cesta 3 and Ljubljana Joe Punik Airport T: +386 (0)1 421 73 40, W: www.budget.si Europcar Slovenia E4 Dalmatinova ulica 15 and Ljubljana Joe Punik Airport T: +386 (0)31 382 052, W: www.europcar.si

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SIXT rent a car & leasing F2 Trg Osvobodilne fronte 5 and Ljubljana Joe Punik Airport T: +386 (0)1 234 46 50, W: www.e-sixt.si Dry cleaners Labod E3, F5 Praakova ulica 12, T: +386 (0)1 232 10 62, W: www.cistilnica-labod.si/ poslovalnice.html Poljanski nasip 8, T: +386 (0)1 282 10 11, W: www.cistilnica-labod.si/ poslovalnice.html Chemo Express D5 Wolfova ulica 12, T: +386 (0)1 521 44 04, W: www.chemoexpress.com Femiks F3 Kotnikova ulica 18, T: +386 (0)1 230 18 20, 031 321 782, W: www.cistilnica-center.com Emergency Police: 113 First aid: 112 Fire brigade: 112 Accident and emergency: Ljubljana University Medical Centre Emergency Department Klinini center Ljubljana Urgenca, Zaloka cesta 2, T: +386 (0)1 522 23 61, 522 33 85, W: www4kclj.si

Emergency dentist: Ljubljana Community Health Centre Zdravstveni dom Ljubljana Center G3 Metelkova ulica 9, T: +386 (0)1 472 37 18, 472 37 00 Internet access Most of Ljubljana is covered by a wireless network. For those without a Wi-Fi enabled device, there are plenty of internet terminals for public use. Ljubljana Bus Station Avtobusna postaja Ljubljana F2 Trg Osvobodilne fronte 4, T: +386 (0)1 234 46 00, W: www.ap-ljubljana.si Cybercafe Xplorer E4 Petkovkovo nabreje 23, T: +386 (0)1 430 19 91, W: www.xplorer.com Drog-Art E3 Kolodvorska ulica 20, T: +386 (0)1 439 72 70, W: www.drogart.org Kiber pipa D3 Kersnikova ulica 6, T: +386 (0)1 438 03 00, W: www.kiberpipa.org Ljubljana Railway Station underpass (Knjinica Kolodvor library) F2 Trg Osvobodilne fronte 10, T: +386 (0)1 291 23 96, W: www.mklj.si/index.php/ enote-center/enote-kolodvor Info center KUC, Galerija KUC E6 Stari trg 21, T: +386 (0)1 421 31 42, W: www.lmit.org

Emergency GP: Ljubljana Community Health Centre Zdravstveni dom Ljubljana, Hertz Rent a Car E3 Bohorieva ulica 4 (Ljubljana Trdinova ulica 9 and University Medical Centres Ljubljana Joe Punik Airport emergency unit), T: +386 (0)1 434 01 47, T: +386 (0)1 522 84 08, W: www.hertz.si W: www.zd-lj.si/zdlj 71 Partical information Left: Dragon bridge

Slovenian Tourist Information Centre (STIC) F5 Krekov trg 10, T: +386 (0)1 306 45 75, W: www.visitljubljana.si STA Travel Cafe D4 Ajdovina 1, T: +386 (0)1 439 16 90 Internet-accessible workstations are also available in public libraries. Dry cleaners and launderettes Operi in posui Beblerjev trg 2, W: www.operiinposusi.si Hostel Celica G3 Metelkova ulica 8, W: www.souhostel.com Lost property Ljubljana City Centre Police Station Policijska postaja Ljubljana Center E3 Trdinova ulica 10, T: +386 (0)1 475 06 00, W: www.policija.si Ljubljana Railway Station eleznika postaja Ljubljana F2 Trg Osvobodilne fronte 6, T: +386 (0)1 291 33 32, E: potnik.info@slo-zeleznice.si, W: www.slo-zeleznice.si Pharmacies Centralna lekarna E4 Preernov trg 5, T: +386 (0)1 244 23 60, W: www.lekarnaljubljana.si Open Mon-Sat except public holidays. Duty pharmacy G3 Prisojna 7, T: +386 (0)1 230 62 30 Open 24/7.

Public holidays and special days 1 and 2 January: New Year 8 February: Preeren Day Slovenian Cultural Holiday Easter Sunday Easter Monday 27 April: Day of Uprising against Occupation 1 and 2 May: May Day Pentecost 25 June: Statehood Day 15 August: Assumption Day 17 August: Union of the Slovenians in Prekmurje with the Fatherland Day (not a work-free day) 15 September: Restoration of Primorska to the Fatherland Day (not a work-free day) 31 October: Reformation Day 1 November: All Saints Day 23 November: Rudolf Maister Day (not a work-free day) 25 December: Christmas 26 December: Independence and Unity Day Public toilet locations Triple Bridge/Tromostovje E5 Open 7:00-24:00. Dragon Bridge/Zmajski most F4 Open 7:00-15:00 Mon-Sat. Public holidays closed. Kresija building E5 Stritarjeva ulica 6 A toilet for mobility-impaired people, open 24/7. To enter, use the European disabled toilet key or ring the bell. Plenik Underpass/Plenikov Podhod D5 Open 7:00-20:00 Mon-Sat. Public holidays closed. Butchers Bridge/Mesarski most E4 Open 7:00-23:00.

Tax-free shopping through Global Refund A large number of shops in Ljubljana are labelled Tax Free, which means that foreign citizens (other than the citizens of the European Union) may claim the refund of the Value Added Tax charged on purchases of goods worth more than50.00 carried out on a single day in a single shop. Refund can be claimed if goods are exported from the country within three months from the purchase. When paying for your purchases, ask the shop staff for a Tax Refund Cheque. When leaving the country, or at the final point of departure when leaving the European Union, show your purchases, receipt and passport to Customs and have your Tax Refund Cheque stamped. To get your money back, show the stamped Refund Cheque, passport and credit card at a nearby Refund Office. In Ljubljana there are two: Sayonara d.o.o. at Ljubljana Joe Punik Airport and Aur Mobil d.o.o. at the Supernova shopping centre at 223 Jurkova cesta road. For more information, visit the website at www.globalrefund.com. Ticket sale Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre (TIC) E5 Adami-Lundrovo nabreje 2, T: +386 (0)1 306 12 15, W: www.visitljubljana.si Slovenian Tourist Information Centre (STIC) F5 Krekov trg 10, T: +386 (0)1 306 45 75, W: www.visitljubljana.si

Tourist Information Office F2 Trg Osvobodilne fronte 6, T: +386 (0)1 433 94 75, W: www.visitljubljana.si Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centres Box Office C5 Preernova cesta 10, T: +386 (0)1 241 72 99, W: www.cd-cc.si Festival Ljubljana, Krianke summer theatres Box Office D6 Trg francoske revolucije 1, T: +386 (0)1 241 60 26, W: www.ljubljanafestival.si Eventim (online ticket sale) www.eventim.si Moje karte (online ticket sale) www.mojekarte.si

Language Dual Slovenian is said to be a romantic language as it allows two people in love to use the dual in referring to themselves alone. There are not many languages in which the dual is still used in addition to the singular and plural. Caron The caron placed over the letters c, s and z may look like an embellishment, but it is not there for aesthetic reasons. , and are letters in their own right associated with sounds which are actually much easier to pronounce than it may appear: as in cherry, as in shoe and as in measure. Basic expressions Yes. Da. No. Ne. Please. Prosim. Thank you. Hvala. Excuse me. Oprostite. Good morning. Dobro jutro. (on arriving early in the morning) Good afternoon. Dober dan. (on arriving late in the morning or in the afternoon) Good evening. Dober veer. Goodbye. Nasvidenje. Good night. Lahko no. (on departing late at night) One ena Two dve Three tri Four tiri Five pet Six est Seven sedem Eight osem Nine devet Ten deset I am Jaz sem Do you speak English? Ali govorite angleko? I dont understand. Ne razumem. Where is / are? Kje je / so? How do I get to..? Kako pridem do? Train station eleznika postaja Bus station avtobusna postaja Left levo Right desno Straight on naravnost How much is it? Koliko stane? Water voda Wine vino Beer pivo The bill, please. Raun, prosim.

Pocket Course of Slovene Language

The University of Ljubljanas Centre for Slovene as a Second/ Foreign Language runs a survival language course offering an opportunity to get to know the basics of the Slovenian language and learn useful expressions which can make the life of a foreigner in Slovenia a lot easier. The course is run on Wednesdays from June to September at the Slovenian Tourist Information Centre.

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