Guidebook for Ljubljana
Food Scene
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1 Snežniška ulicaA great little Italian place, with surprisingly many vegetarian options.
New restaurant runned by Bine Volcic one of the best Slovenian chefs.
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Monstera Bistro
9 Gosposka ulicaNew restaurant runned by Bine Volcic one of the best Slovenian chefs.
When it comes to burgers in Ljubljana, this is quite possibly the best combination of taste, price, and service. Nice interior, too. (It's a burger place, so don't expect any vegan options apart from the fries.)
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Hood Burger Center
4 Nazorjeva ulicaWhen it comes to burgers in Ljubljana, this is quite possibly the best combination of taste, price, and service. Nice interior, too. (It's a burger place, so don't expect any vegan options apart from the fries.)
While they specialise in suckling pigs and all other things pork-related, they also do some of the best pizza in town (best margerita eveer) If you're up for some traditional Slovene meat dishes, this is the place.
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Gostilnica 5-6 kg
17 Eipprova ulicaWhile they specialise in suckling pigs and all other things pork-related, they also do some of the best pizza in town (best margerita eveer) If you're up for some traditional Slovene meat dishes, this is the place.
On Thai
10 Gregorčičeva ulicaGreat Thai street food, they also have delivery and takeout.
A lovely little café not far from the flat, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast or icecream.
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Kavarna Rog
67 Petkovškovo nabrežjeA lovely little café not far from the flat, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast or icecream.
If you're into meat-based deliciousness, this is it (grill etc.)
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Kralj Žara Restaurant
3 Kongresni trgIf you're into meat-based deliciousness, this is it (grill etc.)
The only way to be sure that you've properly experienced Ljubljana nightlife is to stagger to this place at around 3 AM and order a burek (with meat). Eat. Marvel at the greasiness. Wake refreshed.
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Nobel Burek
30 Miklošičeva cestaThe only way to be sure that you've properly experienced Ljubljana nightlife is to stagger to this place at around 3 AM and order a burek (with meat). Eat. Marvel at the greasiness. Wake refreshed.
Really nice Middle Eastern street food. Not too expensive, and it's really good.
Loads of vegan/vegetarian options. We adore it!
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Abi Falafel
40 Trubarjeva cestaReally nice Middle Eastern street food. Not too expensive, and it's really good.
Loads of vegan/vegetarian options. We adore it!
Really good pizza just off the main tourist parts. Lovely outside views, weather permitting.
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Trta
21 Grudnovo nabrežjeReally good pizza just off the main tourist parts. Lovely outside views, weather permitting.
Great location, incredible food.
Outside seating in a hidden green garden in the middle of the city. Recommending!
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Restavracija Shambala
12 Križevniška ulicaGreat location, incredible food.
Outside seating in a hidden green garden in the middle of the city. Recommending!
Not exactly centrally located, but the food is incredibly good, pulled pork especially. Though they do have very nice salads, their vegetarian choices are a bit limited.
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Kavarna Tiskarna d. o. o.
123 Dunajska cestaNot exactly centrally located, but the food is incredibly good, pulled pork especially. Though they do have very nice salads, their vegetarian choices are a bit limited.
Arguably among the best in the world. It's fairly expensive, which is why I haven't been yet, but this is the fine dining place in Ljubljana.
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JB Restaurant
19 Miklošičeva cestaArguably among the best in the world. It's fairly expensive, which is why I haven't been yet, but this is the fine dining place in Ljubljana.
Gostilna na gradu
1 Grajska planotaGreat food, great views, and priced accordingly.
Nice quiet café in artsy area, just 5 min from the flat. Live music in summer.
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Kavarna SEM lounge bar
2 Metelkova ulicaNice quiet café in artsy area, just 5 min from the flat. Live music in summer.
You think you've had good gelato? Not till you've been here. Some crazy flavours, too, but trust them, they know what they're doing
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GELATERIA ROMANTIKA
1 Dvorni trgYou think you've had good gelato? Not till you've been here. Some crazy flavours, too, but trust them, they know what they're doing
Vigò
2 Mačkova ulicaOne of the best ice cream choices in Ljubljana.
A new steak/burger place, quite good, but always too crowded for my liking.
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Pop's place
3 Cankarjevo nabrežjeA new steak/burger place, quite good, but always too crowded for my liking.
Nice selection of tea and coffee, as well as some nice desserts. Excellent service.
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Čajnica Gallus
29 Gallusovo nabrežjeNice selection of tea and coffee, as well as some nice desserts. Excellent service.
Authentic Bosnian cuisine. A paradise for meat lovers, while vegetarians will have to make do with some great desserts.
Okrepčevalnica Harambaša
Authentic Bosnian cuisine. A paradise for meat lovers, while vegetarians will have to make do with some great desserts.
The best bakery in the area, bar none.
Also has stores across town, all of which are good.
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Mlinar
9 Čopova ulicaThe best bakery in the area, bar none.
Also has stores across town, all of which are good.
Hipster bakery. They sell out everying until noon- its so good.
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Pekarna Osem
17 Stari trgHipster bakery. They sell out everying until noon- its so good.
Beautiful, fresh, modern, innovative food. Very hip, close to the flat.
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Luda restaurant
11 Poljanska cesta Beautiful, fresh, modern, innovative food. Very hip, close to the flat.
Lovely location in park Tivoli for a quiet relaxing coffee by a pond. Best to visit in summer/spring sunny days.
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Čolnarna
2A Cesta 27. aprilaLovely location in park Tivoli for a quiet relaxing coffee by a pond. Best to visit in summer/spring sunny days.
Some of my favourite sandwiches, and great for a light, quickish lunch.
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Paninoteka
3 Jurčičev trgSome of my favourite sandwiches, and great for a light, quickish lunch.
One of the most hip pizza places right now. Italian style.
10 min from the flat.
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Verace
22 Streliška ulicaOne of the most hip pizza places right now. Italian style.
10 min from the flat.
One of the best restaurant interiors you would ever see! And great for breakfast/brunch.
Reservation required on sunny weekends.
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EK BISTRO
65 Petkovškovo nabrežjeOne of the best restaurant interiors you would ever see! And great for breakfast/brunch.
Reservation required on sunny weekends.
Puffy 'Lil Pancakes
14 Čopova ulicaHeavenly little pancakes. Street food style.
Moderna cafe is a located in Museum of Modern Art in Ljubljana city center. They offer best specialty coffee home roasted. Hipster place.
Kavarna Moderna
15 Cankarjeva cestaModerna cafe is a located in Museum of Modern Art in Ljubljana city center. They offer best specialty coffee home roasted. Hipster place.
A lovely restaurant in the heart of old town that employs people with learning disabilities.
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second violin
21 Stari trgA lovely restaurant in the heart of old town that employs people with learning disabilities.
Mostly serves light vegetarian dishes, which are really good.
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Bazilika Bistro
15 Prešernova cestaMostly serves light vegetarian dishes, which are really good.
A great place to get to know the more rural aspects of Slovene cuisine.
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Slovenska Hiša
13 Cankarjevo nabrežjeA great place to get to know the more rural aspects of Slovene cuisine.
Modern venue in City center, right next to City Hall, Modern fusion cuisine, London style cocktails and great wines
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ROBBA
4 Mestni trgModern venue in City center, right next to City Hall, Modern fusion cuisine, London style cocktails and great wines
The soul of Pannonia Restaurant in Ljubljana. Slovenian food.
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Gujžina Prekmurska Gostilna
19 Mestni trgThe soul of Pannonia Restaurant in Ljubljana. Slovenian food.
Vegeretian/Vegan restaurant, burgers are a must try, no matter if you're a vegan or not.
Organic Garden
11 Ciril-Metodov trgVegeretian/Vegan restaurant, burgers are a must try, no matter if you're a vegan or not.
Učilna offers local tasty food, manly Slovenian dishes (stew), moderate price and great location ( nearby Dragon bridge).
I am in love with their sea food plates!
Učilna Okusov
5 Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežjeUčilna offers local tasty food, manly Slovenian dishes (stew), moderate price and great location ( nearby Dragon bridge).
I am in love with their sea food plates!
A tiny little vegan place that does really good food. A bit difficult to find, but very centrally located.
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Ajdovo zrno
7 Trubarjeva cestaA tiny little vegan place that does really good food. A bit difficult to find, but very centrally located.
Not inexpensive, but quite good, and the location is pure magic.
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AS Aperitivo
5a Čopova ulicaNot inexpensive, but quite good, and the location is pure magic.
FRKS is the newest and tastiest addition to Ljubljana’s healthy, fresh and delicious take-away offer.
Frks
6 Kongresni trgFRKS is the newest and tastiest addition to Ljubljana’s healthy, fresh and delicious take-away offer.
Organic Garden
11 Ciril-Metodov trgThe hottest vegan restaurant in Ljubljana at the moment.
Gaudi ayurvedic & vegan bistro
10 Nazorjeva ulicaAnother great vegan place.
Osha Asian Bistro
40 Trubarjeva cestaAuthentic Asian street food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic views of the river, decent coffee, but the staff is a bit slow. Questionable music choices.
But its worth a view!
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ŠPICA CAFFE | kaval Group
20 Gruberjevo nabrežjeFantastic views of the river, decent coffee, but the staff is a bit slow. Questionable music choices.
But its worth a view!
A quirky little bar at the main market. Loads of character, hipster place.
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Magda
1 Pogačarjev trgA quirky little bar at the main market. Loads of character, hipster place.
This is Ljubljana Beer Central. If you want a bar where the staff actually know their beer, this is it.
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Sir William's pub
8a Tavčarjeva ulicaThis is Ljubljana Beer Central. If you want a bar where the staff actually know their beer, this is it.
Pritličje
2 Mestni trgVery new, very hip, very artsy. Nice concerts, too.
The infamous Metelkova.
If there is good dirty fun to be had, this is the place.
( 4 diffrent clubs)
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Metelkova ulica
Metelkova ulicaThe infamous Metelkova.
If there is good dirty fun to be had, this is the place.
( 4 diffrent clubs)
LGBT community club, small space, but you will never forget the nights spend there!
What happens in Tiffany, stays in Tiffany :)
Klub Tiffany
24 Masarykova cestaLGBT community club, small space, but you will never forget the nights spend there!
What happens in Tiffany, stays in Tiffany :)
Usually the best concerts in Ljubljana, and there's always an art exhibition going on. Also recommended for extended drinking sessions.
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Kino Šiška
Usually the best concerts in Ljubljana, and there's always an art exhibition going on. Also recommended for extended drinking sessions.
Centalna postaja (Central station) is a bar, brunch/ breakfast place and a club in the evenings :)
5 min from the flat.
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Centralna Postaja
23 Trubarjeva cestaCentalna postaja (Central station) is a bar, brunch/ breakfast place and a club in the evenings :)
5 min from the flat.
A slightly leftfield bar, it's tiny and almost always crowded, but seldom boring. They sometimes do jazz concerts.
Great for spring/summer evenings.
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Sax Hostel & Sax pub
7 Eipprova ulicaA slightly leftfield bar, it's tiny and almost always crowded, but seldom boring. They sometimes do jazz concerts.
Great for spring/summer evenings.
Relaxed and chill-out atmosphere. The garden is perfectly shaded and offers comfort in the heat.
There is a nice kid-friendly zone with a swing and colouring books left for children to enjoy..
Perfect coffee (heard the same about the cocktails )
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Jazz Paradise - Jazz Club Gajo
58 Slovenska cestaRelaxed and chill-out atmosphere. The garden is perfectly shaded and offers comfort in the heat.
There is a nice kid-friendly zone with a swing and colouring books left for children to enjoy..
Perfect coffee (heard the same about the cocktails )
Jazz music, electronic music at weekeds (drum n bass, dubstep, funk)
A bit off from the center, use the taxi.
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ZOO
2 Tržaška cestaJazz music, electronic music at weekeds (drum n bass, dubstep, funk)
A bit off from the center, use the taxi.
The oldest alternative night club in Ljubljana. Together with Kino Šiška and Metelkova, it forms the infamous Axis of Ill Decisions and Regretful Mornings :)
Best option for underground electronic music.
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Klub K4
4 Kersnikova ulicaThe oldest alternative night club in Ljubljana. Together with Kino Šiška and Metelkova, it forms the infamous Axis of Ill Decisions and Regretful Mornings :)
Best option for underground electronic music.
Oirish to the hilt, which is inexcusable, but good rowdy fun can be had on regular basis. Good bar food and a decent selection of inebriating substances.
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Irish Pub
6 Prečna ulicaOirish to the hilt, which is inexcusable, but good rowdy fun can be had on regular basis. Good bar food and a decent selection of inebriating substances.
Parks & Nature
If the weather is nice, this is where you go to recharge the batteries and breathe in the nature.
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Stadtpark Tivoli
TivoliIf the weather is nice, this is where you go to recharge the batteries and breathe in the nature.
Take a nice stroll through the centre, then finish it off by relaxing at the University botanic garden. Admission is free for the outside part, and the greenhouse tickets are very cheap. They also have a lovely cafe, though it's a bit hidden.
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Botanični vrt
15 Ižanska cestaTake a nice stroll through the centre, then finish it off by relaxing at the University botanic garden. Admission is free for the outside part, and the greenhouse tickets are very cheap. They also have a lovely cafe, though it's a bit hidden.
A bit fed up with the city? Go for a hike on Rožnik, and finish it with a beer in this charming restaurant that's favoured by local families. They do basic-but-good food, and it's reasonably priced, but it's the views that get you.
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Gostilna Rožnik
1 Cankarjev VrhA bit fed up with the city? Go for a hike on Rožnik, and finish it with a beer in this charming restaurant that's favoured by local families. They do basic-but-good food, and it's reasonably priced, but it's the views that get you.
Arts & Culture
Modern art, mostly excellent. Very near the flat, 3 min.
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Museum der zeitgenössischen Kunst Metelkova (MSUM)
3 Maistrova ulicaModern art, mostly excellent. Very near the flat, 3 min.
A pretty nice gallery, truth be told. Does the usual national gallery fare, i.e. Slovene artists.
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Nationalmuseum von Slowenien
1 Muzejska ulicaA pretty nice gallery, truth be told. Does the usual national gallery fare, i.e. Slovene artists.
Gallery, exhibition space, open studio, zine library. Sales gallery and open studio of various artistic languages, styles and content.
DobraVaga Gallery
5 Adamič-Lundrovo nabrežjeGallery, exhibition space, open studio, zine library. Sales gallery and open studio of various artistic languages, styles and content.
Ethnographic museum, 3 min from the flat.
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Slowenisches Ethnografisches Museum
2 Metelkova ulicaEthnographic museum, 3 min from the flat.
Galerija Equrna
9 Slovenska cestaAlways a good exibition there. Check it out!
Galerija Vžigalica
7 Trg francoske revolucijeGalerija Vžigalica/Match gallery Art instalations, design and photography.
If modern photography is your thing, this is a great place.
You can also buy prints.
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Galerija Fotografija
72 Levstikov trgIf modern photography is your thing, this is a great place.
You can also buy prints.
Moderna galerija (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art) is the Slovene national institution for modern and contemporary art. And its one of my favorite museums in Ljubljana.
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Museum of Modern Art
15 Cankarjeva cestaModerna galerija (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art) is the Slovene national institution for modern and contemporary art. And its one of my favorite museums in Ljubljana.
Shopping
The biggest shopping mall in Ljubljana. Lots of parking spaces. 10 min by car from the city center.
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BTC City
2 Ameriška ulicaThe biggest shopping mall in Ljubljana. Lots of parking spaces. 10 min by car from the city center.
Galerija Emporium is a luxury departement store, located on a exclusive spot in the center of Ljubljana - Prešeren Square. The beautiful Art Nouveau palace is constituted of 5 floors of high-fashion clothes, accessories and shoes.
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Galerija Emporium
4b Prešernov trgGalerija Emporium is a luxury departement store, located on a exclusive spot in the center of Ljubljana - Prešeren Square. The beautiful Art Nouveau palace is constituted of 5 floors of high-fashion clothes, accessories and shoes.
Nama, the oldest department store in Ljubljana, is situated in the very heart of the capital. Ever since 1946, NAMA, d.d. has been one of the sights of Ljubljana and the old town's favorite shopping center thanks to its great location and friendly staff. Offers a variety of trendy, sporty and elegant brands, both Slovene and foreign.
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Nama
2 Tomšičeva ulicaNama, the oldest department store in Ljubljana, is situated in the very heart of the capital. Ever since 1946, NAMA, d.d. has been one of the sights of Ljubljana and the old town's favorite shopping center thanks to its great location and friendly staff. Offers a variety of trendy, sporty and elegant brands, both Slovene and foreign.
Flat
7 Trubarjeva cestaTastefully hipster home decorations and whatnot.
A large selection of interesting vintage clothing runned by a friends of yours and famous Slovenian fashion designers Eric Matyash.
PENTLJA CONCEPT STORE
3 Mačkova ulicaA large selection of interesting vintage clothing runned by a friends of yours and famous Slovenian fashion designers Eric Matyash.
Pivoteka Za popen't
Beer, beer, and more beer. Great choice, decent prices.
GUD Shop
4 Stari trgScandinavian design, home ware.
Women paradise.
Ikona Ljubljana
24 Mestni trgDesigner store, shopping and retail.
Hofer
105 Cesta na BrdoInexpensive groceries and other necessities.
A large, slightly more expensive shop. Good selection of food, though. Very near the flat.
Mercator station
A large, slightly more expensive shop. Good selection of food, though. Very near the flat.
Everything Else
Emergency hospital. I hope you never need it, but just in case you do. There's a 24/7 pharmacy across the street.
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UKC - Emergency block
22a Bohoričeva ulicaEmergency hospital. I hope you never need it, but just in case you do. There's a 24/7 pharmacy across the street.
Sightseeing
The central square. The café is unremarkable, except for the fact that their prices are unexpectedly reasonable.
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Prešerenplatz
Prešernov trgThe central square. The café is unremarkable, except for the fact that their prices are unexpectedly reasonable.
Lovely views of Ljubljana, and surprisingly little price gouging.
You can have a breautiful walk and see the whole city from above! Must see in Ljubljana.
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Ljubljana Castle
1 Grajska planotaLovely views of Ljubljana, and surprisingly little price gouging.
You can have a breautiful walk and see the whole city from above! Must see in Ljubljana.
The Dragon Bridge, adorned with famous dragon statues, appears in the most recognizable images of Ljubljana. If you haven't been photographed next to a Dragon Bridge dragon, you can hardly claim that you have visited Ljubljana :)
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Drachenbrücke
2 Resljeva cestaThe Dragon Bridge, adorned with famous dragon statues, appears in the most recognizable images of Ljubljana. If you haven't been photographed next to a Dragon Bridge dragon, you can hardly claim that you have visited Ljubljana :)
Get to know the life and work of the famous architect Jože Plečnik, who left an indelible mark on the cityscape of Ljubljana. At Plečnik House you can see the architect's home exactly as it was in his lifetime and view a permanent exhibition showcasing his work, pretty cool!
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Plečnikova hiša
4 Karunova ulicaGet to know the life and work of the famous architect Jože Plečnik, who left an indelible mark on the cityscape of Ljubljana. At Plečnik House you can see the architect's home exactly as it was in his lifetime and view a permanent exhibition showcasing his work, pretty cool!
Look out at the lake from a castle on a cliff and visit the island on a traditional “pletna” boat. Visit Lake Bled to make your wishes come true. ... On this island, which is the subject of legendary tales, listen to the church bell and ring it yourself. Pretty cool experience, but lots of turist traps.
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Bleder See
Look out at the lake from a castle on a cliff and visit the island on a traditional “pletna” boat. Visit Lake Bled to make your wishes come true. ... On this island, which is the subject of legendary tales, listen to the church bell and ring it yourself. Pretty cool experience, but lots of turist traps.
A disappearing lake. No, you won't see it appear or disappear, that takes a few days at least, but it's a nice, relaxing spot.
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Cerknica lake
A disappearing lake. No, you won't see it appear or disappear, that takes a few days at least, but it's a nice, relaxing spot.
The jaw-dropping Postojna Cave system, a series of caverns, halls and passages some 24km long and two million years old, was hollowed out by the Pivka River.
You get to see 5km of the cave on 1½-hour tours some is covered by a cool electric train. Postojna Cave has a constant temperature of 10°C , so a warm jacket and decent shoes are advised. Amazing experience, very touristy.
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Höhle von Postojna
30 Jamska cestaThe jaw-dropping Postojna Cave system, a series of caverns, halls and passages some 24km long and two million years old, was hollowed out by the Pivka River.
You get to see 5km of the cave on 1½-hour tours some is covered by a cool electric train. Postojna Cave has a constant temperature of 10°C , so a warm jacket and decent shoes are advised. Amazing experience, very touristy.
For all the nature lovers, Lake Podpeč is a small, but in many ways a unique natural gem, well known for holding a variety of different fish species. During summer a small beach is organized on the lake, very nice place for hot summer days. Just 30 min from Ljubljana.
Podpeč
21 JezeroFor all the nature lovers, Lake Podpeč is a small, but in many ways a unique natural gem, well known for holding a variety of different fish species. During summer a small beach is organized on the lake, very nice place for hot summer days. Just 30 min from Ljubljana.
+ Great place to be, most days its just a central market with lots of organic and local food, but on fridays they host an event called Odprta kuhna (Open Kitchen), where they host all the best restaurants from Slovenija, offering food in one place. In the evenings it transforms into a nightlife venue,
- Very, very crowded, expensive prices
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Pogačarjev trg
Pogačarjev trg+ Great place to be, most days its just a central market with lots of organic and local food, but on fridays they host an event called Odprta kuhna (Open Kitchen), where they host all the best restaurants from Slovenija, offering food in one place. In the evenings it transforms into a nightlife venue,
- Very, very crowded, expensive prices