Ljubljana Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Slovenia
About Ljubljana
Ljubljana stands at the entrance to a plain in an otherwise mountainous region, the confluence of several river valleys, so it's been a focus for settlement, trade and transport since prehistory. The first known city was the RomanColonia Iulia Aemona; in medieval times it becameLaibachand this name is still used by some German-speakers (as well as modern Slovenia's most notable cultural export, the band of that name). It fell under the gravity of Austria-Hungary and was a duchy or province of the Hapsburg Empire until 1918. For much of the 20th century it was part of Yugoslavia until independence in 1991. This means that Ljubljana has simply been a regional capital, and has only been the national capital of a relatively small country for a few decades. The city landscape reflects this: it'
Top Attractions in Ljubljana
Explore the best things to see and do in Ljubljana:
- ★Arena Play & Party
- ★Cankarjev Dom
- ★Cineplexx
- ★City Museum of Ljubljana
- ★Congress Square
- ★Dragon Bridge
- ★Franciscan Church of the Annunciation
- ★Hot Air Balloon Flights
Where to Eat in Ljubljana
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴AS Aperitivo
- 🍴Čad
- 🍴Cafe Capri
- 🍴Cafe Romeo
- 🍴Cantina Mexicana
- 🍴Cubo
Where to Stay in Ljubljana
- 🏨Aladin Hostel
- 🏨Austria Trend Hotel
- 🏨Best Western Premier Hotel Slon
- 🏨BIT Center Hotel
- 🏨Celica
- 🏨Central Hotel
Ljubljana Travel Guide Sections
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