Ljubljana, Slovenia Travel Guide

Dragon bridges and a car-free centre

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Why visit Ljubljana

Ljubljana keeps most cars out of its centre, so the walk from Prešeren Square over the Triple Bridge follows the Ljubljanica past market stalls and riverside terraces. A funicular climbs to the castle tower in 60 seconds, and Tivoli Park’s chestnut avenues run 5 kilometres toward Rožnik hill. Friday’s Odprta kuhna food market fills Pogačarjev trg, and the Dragon Bridge carries four copper dragons.

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3 days in Ljubljana: what to eat & see

D1 Day 1

Morning

Prešeren Square & the Triple Bridge

Afternoon

Ljubljana Castle by funicular

Prežganka →

Evening

Ljubljanica riverside terraces

Štruklji →

D2 Day 2

Morning

Central Market & Odprta kuhna

Vrtanek →

Afternoon

Tivoli Park & Rožnik hill

Evening

Gostilna dinner in the Old Town

Prekmurska Gibanica →

D3 Day 3

Morning

Metelkova City & the National Museum

Afternoon

Šmarna Gora hike above the Sava

Evening

Gostilna na gradu at the castle

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Eat your way through Ljubljana

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