Location: Ljubljana
Top Things to do in Ljubljana
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Ljubljana, Upper Carniola Region
Slovenia, wedged between Austria and Italy, has always been proud of its unique heritage. The capital, Ljubljana, is a perfect example of this blend of German, Mediterranean, and Slovenian culture. The old town is a blend of Baroque, Renaissance, and Art Nouveau buildings, watched over by a medieval castle. Cut through the gardens of Tivoli Park to the National Museum of Contemporary History for a history of modern Slovenia, featuring crumbled statues of Stalin and a recreation of a WWI trench.
Restaurants in Ljubljana
1. Cankarjevo Nabrezje
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By stinkwink - Sydney, Australia
A beautiful long promenade on the bank the Ljubljanica River with plenty of places to spend your time and money. Here is the Ribji Square with the lovely fountain the Zlata Ribica restaurant, coffees, and bars everywhere, music and the fragrance of the food streaming out to the street, and the river and bridges are giving the romantic background. This part of Ljubljana is always busy, always full of life and seemingly part of it never goes to sleep. A site to visit day and night.
2. Gornji Trg
3. Cathedral of St. Nicholas (Stolnica Sv. Nikolaja)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,032 reviews
Reviewed By Sonnymao
It's not that impressive from the outside (after seeing all the wonderful churches in Europe you tend to be too hard-to-please!) But once you step through the massive bronze doors (recent additions from Pope John Paul II's visit in 1992). Wondrous frescoes and artwork welcome you - Pink marble and frescoes by the Italian Baroque master Giulio Quaglio glow inside Ljubljana’s St. Nicholas Cathedral. It is a crime not to see this stunningly gorgeous church when you are in Ljubljana. And admission is free!
4. Triple Bridge (Tromostovje)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,723 reviews
Reviewed By dori_lukey - Singapore, Singapore
The main bridge in Ljubljana that every tourist must visit as it connects two main squares between the old and new town. It is also the widest pedestrian bridge across the river due to its name and due to its status, it is always crowded with people. Gives you a good view of the river and the different attractions, and is usually quite festive. Really enjoyed the atmosphere here.
5. Preseren Square
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,099 reviews
Reviewed By Global447181 - Ljubljana, Slovenia
Ljubljana’s main squere is named after the greatest Slovenian Poet France Prešeren , his statue you can see on the squere, facing his great love Julija Primic and with a muse of poetry above his head.
6. Ljubljana Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,736 reviews
Reviewed By sharonbE8278EI - Molash, United Kingdom
Brilliant vibrant town loads of bars and restaurants, got to try the hot Aperol Spritz and mulled white wine , great fireworks over the castle loads of music all free will definitely go back. Also the caves are a must to visit.Lake Bled also beautiful.
7. Plecnik House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By Jeffroyals
My wife and I visited the house. It was not easy to find and would benefit from clearer signage. We took the tour on offer and really enjoyed looking around the house and garden. We were able to store our bags in a locker during the tour. There are toilets on site for visitors.
8. Zale Cemetery
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Žale Cemetery, highly influenced by architect Jože Plečnik, is an important monument of cultural heritage and is one of most signigicant European cemeteries.
9. Mestni Trg
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4.5 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By maksmatejc
City Square is one of the markets in Ljubljana. Since the 12th century, Mestni trg has been the most important market in the city, as it housed the City Hall building and several houses of prominent bourgeois families. The houses adjacent to the square today represent a mixture of medieval and baroque architecture, as a result of the earthquakes and fires that affected Ljubljana. Square attractions include: Town Hall (Magistrate), Robb's Fountain, Dolnicar's House, Haman's House, Krisper's House, Lichtenberg's House, Skobernet's House, Obrezov's House, Souvan's House, City Gallery 1. Krisper's House was born on 30 May 1816 Primic, the muse of the poet France Prešeren. The composer Gustav Mahler also lived there in 1881 and 1882.City, Old and Upper Square represent the old town.
10. Sts. Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By NoPegasus - Silver Spring, United States
A couple of blocks from the U.S. embassy and a ten minute walk from the heart of old town, this Orthodox church welcomes visitors into an artistic experience like no other. Numerous visitors of the faith came while we were there and showed appropriate reverence for the spiritual importance of the setting and artifacts. We enjoyed the brief visit and were surprised at how difficult it was to find information about it online. If you're wandering over to Tivoli Gardens, add this as a stop coming or going.
