Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 27 min
National Gallery (11 min) Slovenia's main art museum, founded in 1918 & featuring works from the 13th century onwards. Prešeren Square (5 min) Multiple streets terminate at this circular pedestrian hub & gathering place for festivals & events. Nebotičnik - Skyscraper (7 min) Prominent high-rise with shops, offices & private flats, plus a restaurant with a roof terrace. Narodni muzej Slovenije (8 min) Housed in a Renaissance palace, the country's oldest museum offers prehistoric & cultural exhibits. Ljubljana Cathedral (5 min) Roman Catholic cathedral with a baroque interior, including gilded columns & ceiling frescoes. Central market (8 min) Bustling indoor-outdoor market with vendors for fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese & hot prepared food. Cerkev Marijinega oznanjenja (5 min) Landmark 17th-century Franciscan church featuring a pink facade & an interior with ceiling frescoes. Tivoli Park (16 min) Ljubljana's largest park, with 5 sq. km. of formal gardens, paved paths & grassy picnic areas. Robba fountain (4 min) Marble-&-limestone 18th-century fountain with an obelisk, pool & 3 sculpted figures holding jugs. Ljubljana Castle (13 min) A glass cube transports visitors up to this symbol of the city with its permanent history exhibit. Dragon Bridge (9 min) Pedestrian-friendly art nouveau bridge built in 1900 best known for its series of dragon statues. Congress Square (3 min) Many events are held in this historic square with a bronze statue, shade trees & a music pavilion. Ljubljana Zoo (8 min) Compact city zoo offering a children's playground, special events & an on-site eatery. Metelkova Art Center (9 min) Hip urban culture center featuring underground music, theater & arts events, plus bars & nightlife. Triple bridge (4 min) 19th-century bridge with 2 adjacent 20th-century footbridges that cross over the Ljubljanica River. |