Location: Ljubljana
Top Things to do in Ljubljana
What to do and see in Ljubljana, Upper Carniola Region: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
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.
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1. Church of St. Michael
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Subix - Ljubljana, Slovenia
Very unique church. Build for small bucks on hard terrain (bog). Unwanted by locals but still build. Masterpiece by architect Plečnik. True landmark missed by majority. Three things are bad: 1. Not close to center of Ljubljana 2. Hardly ever opend for public to see interior 3. Not allowed to take photos without permission of the owner (who cares really?)
2. Gallery & Auction house SLOART
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Gallery & Auction house SLOART has the largest and best offer of high-quality artworks of Slovenian artists. The Gallery SLOART is the leading gallery in Slovenia and is an important place for numerous authors, collectors, galleries, museums, educational institutions and other art lovers, as they can buy, rent, sell or discover the best Slovenian artworks. The mission of the Gallery SLOART is to bring Slovenian art to a number of top collectors and art lovers at home and abroad, offering new innovative and traditional approaches and customers a comprehensive service and an excellent user experience with art. The professionalism and honesty of our employees and external professional partners is reflected in the trust of our many existing and growing new customers. Gallery SLOART is located in the city center of Ljubljana, at the end of Trubarjeva Street, less than 10 minutes from Prešeren Square.
Reviewed By travelheartljubljana
Had very good experience with this gallery wich is located on one of the most vivid streets of Ljubljana. They offer artworks from different historical periods and they also collaborate with contemporary artists which I find especially intriguing. Highly recommended!
3. SNG Opera in Balet Ljubljana
4. Cathedral of St. Nicholas (Stolnica Sv. Nikolaja)
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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!
5. 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.
6. National Museum of Contemporary History (Muzej Novejse Zgodovine Slovenije)
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4.5 based on 162 reviews
The Museum explores the history of Slovenia from 1914 up to nowadays. In addition to its exhibitions, the Museum also offers a variety of programmes for both children and adults. It carries out activities in the field of culture, education and research, collaborating with various institutions, and thus serves as a bridge between the general public and historical science. It connects the fates of 20th century Slovenian people and provides visitors with answers to questions about their own identity in modern times. The Museum also serves as a gathering place for groups of all kinds and as a place for dialogue and reflection. It not only answers questions, but it also raises questions and assists visitors in their search for answers, forming a type of partnership in which the Museum serves as a dynamic, innovative and welcoming establishment.
Reviewed By Telgip - Guildford, United Kingdom
This is a great museum, located in Tivoli Park, following the modern history of Slovenia during the 20th century. Well laid out chronologically and with translations into English, it offers a range of exhibits, including some fascinating films. Downstairs was a photographic exhibition of the work of Edi Šelhaus which we especially enjoyed. At €8 for the family to go in, this was great value for money and for us. the most interesting and enjoyable museum in Ljubljana.
7. Technical Museum of Slovenia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
A place where technical heritage and nature tell many great stories…Behind the gates of a former Carthusian monastery you can find Slovenia’s largest museum – The Technical Museum of Slovenia. It is located in the most beautiful natural surroundings on the outskirts of Ljubljana. Several collections can be seen in the museum: from forestry, woodworking, hunting, fishing and agricultural departments, to textiles, printing, traffic and electrical engineering. The attention of most visitors is drawn towards the water-driven elements -the flour mill, blacksmith’s workshop, fulling mill and veneer sawmill. Road vehicle fans won’t be disappointed either. They can admire the oldest surviving car from Slovenia or enjoy the sight of the limousines that once belonged to President Tito, Premier of former Yugoslavia. Apart from the guided tour in Slovene, English, Italian and German languages through the museum collections, visitors can also attend several workshops and demonstrations, through which they can truly experience the technical spirit of the past. With prior arrangement, we can organize workshops and demonstrations for groups outside of our schedule. In addition to the permanent collection, you can also visit some temporary exhibitions. Museum’s opening hours:Tuesday - Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (July and August: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sundays and holidays: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Mondays: closed.From 4th December until 1 March the museum is closed for visitors (except for groups announced in advance) due to unheated rooms.
Reviewed By TravelSloveniaPage - Ljubljana, Slovenia
TMS is a nice day educational relaxation between history and beautiful nature. Suitable for all, even small kids, as they have many things to do and see. Interesting history building and exhibitons.
8. Slovenski Etnografski Muzej
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4.5 based on 104 reviews
The Slovene Ethnographic Museum is a museum "about people, for people", a museum of cultural identities, a link between the past and the present, between traditional and modern culture, between our own and other cultures, between the natural environment and civilisation. It is a museum of dialogue, open, active and hospitable, dedicated to serving the public. It presents and reports on traditional culture as well as mass and pop culture in Slovenia and the diaspora, on non-European cultures, and on the material and intangible cultural heritage of both everyday and festive life.
Reviewed By yarons748 - London, United Kingdom
This is a really engaging and insightful museum with lots of exhibits from around the world designed to make you think about how different people live. There are lots of interactive elements and plenty for children as well as adults.
9. Railway Museum
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4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By lauratravel171 - Exeter, United Kingdom
We drove from Croatia to visit the railway museum after seeing reviews online. There is a pay and display car park on site which was reasonable. (We paid €3 for 10 hours). The museum is signposted on the actual street but if on foot, head towards the central railway station. It took us about 15 mins ( we used google maps). The museum itself is spread across two buildings with an original roundhouse housing their main locative display and workshops. We had the pleasure of meeting some of the staff who gave us a tour. There is also an amazing collection of signalling equipment, uniforms and communication equipment. We particularly liked the mock set up of the chief’s office and the carriage seats. So glad we went and definitely worth the €3.50 entrance fee.
10. Union Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 595 reviews
Take a journey through Union Experience and discover the rich history of the Pivovarna Union brewery. Enjoy the vibe of the famous Pub Union and revel in the exquisite selection of Ljubljana’s most beloved beer. Tours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 13.00, 14:30, 16:00 and 17:30. Inside the Union Experience is exclusive gift shop.
Reviewed By paulnewtonuk - Budapest, Hungary
Top tour, quite small group but Aljaz kept it going. Lots of history and even got into the working brewery to see the production line. Shame you can’t take pictures of the line but other than that well worth the money and time. Try the dark Unfiltered beer and the Bol instead of the normal lager.
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