Ljubljana's car-free old town spreads along the Ljubljanica with the Plečnik Triple Bridge, the dragons of the Dragon Bridge, and the funicular climbing to Ljubljana Castle for views to the Julian Alps.
Highlights
Triple Bridge
Ljubljana Castle
Metelkova alternative culture
Central Market
Day trip to Lake Bled
When to Visit
May-Jun
Open Kitchen Friday food market opens for the season, Ljubljana Festival summer concerts begin in late June, and the riverside cafés at peak terrace activity.
Jul-Aug
Ljubljana Festival evening events at the Križanke and the castle, the city pleasant at 28°C, and the day-trips to Lake Bled and Postojna Cave at peak.
Sep-Oct
Ljubljana International Film Festival in mid-November aside, autumn brings Open Kitchen at peak, the city's chestnut trees turning, and Tivoli Park at photogenic best.
Nov-Apr
Ljubljana Christmas market along the Ljubljanica is Slovenia's most atmospheric, and the city's compact size keeps walking pleasant even in cold weather.
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