Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport 26 min
Arboretum (14 min) Wooded botanical garden with frequent exhibitions such as flower shows, plus a playground & cafe. Robba fountain (25 min) Marble-&-limestone 18th-century fountain with an obelisk, pool & 3 sculpted figures holding jugs. Dragon Bridge (24 min) Pedestrian-friendly art nouveau bridge built in 1900 best known for its series of dragon statues. Ljubljana Cathedral (25 min) Roman Catholic cathedral with a baroque interior, including gilded columns & ceiling frescoes. Ljubljana Zoo (24 min) Compact city zoo offering a children's playground, special events & an on-site eatery. National Gallery (25 min) Slovenia's main art museum, founded in 1918 & featuring works from the 13th century onwards. Central market (24 min) Bustling indoor-outdoor market with vendors for fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese & hot prepared food. Big Pasture Plateau (1 hr 8) Traditional herdsmen's settlement in a scenic Alpine pasture offering hiking paths & a cable car. Prešeren Square (26 min) Multiple streets terminate at this circular pedestrian hub & gathering place for festivals & events. Triple bridge (26 min) 19th-century bridge with 2 adjacent 20th-century footbridges that cross over the Ljubljanica River. Cerkev Marijinega oznanjenja (26 min) Landmark 17th-century Franciscan church featuring a pink facade & an interior with ceiling frescoes. Ljubljana Castle (27 min) A glass cube transports visitors up to this symbol of the city with its permanent history exhibit. Congress Square (26 min) Many events are held in this historic square with a bronze statue, shade trees & a music pavilion. Metelkova Art Center (22 min) Hip urban culture center featuring underground music, theater & arts events, plus bars & nightlife. Tivoli Park (33 min) Ljubljana's largest park, with 5 sq. km. of formal gardens, paved paths & grassy picnic areas. |