Ljubljana

Ljubljana Castle

The tower has magnificent views all over the city. You can also see the Sava River and Kamnik Alps in the distance. Included is a 3D Movie of the history of Ljubljana from a pre-historic settlement to Roman Empire to modern times (€6.50 for adults, €3 for students, seniors).

Jan-Apr,Oct-Dec 09:00-19:00; May-Sep 09:00-22:00 · Entrance to the Castle Courtyard, Chapel and Gift shop is free, but there is a charge for access to the tower · Limited wheelchair access

Metelkova

A self-declared autonomous culture place to gather for alternative artists, many subcultures and youth. What used to be a military barracks is now full of underground artists, bars and nightclubs. Metelkova can get crowded on Fridays and Saturdays. It is within 5 minute of walk from main Train Station, and it is home to a renowned hostel Celica.

Limited wheelchair access

Museum of Modern Art

MG+

For those who prefer contemporary art, MG+ houses the national collection of 20th-century Slovene art (paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photography, video and electronic media collections), a collection of works from the former Yugoslavia, and the Eastern European collection "Arteast 2000+.".

Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 · €5 adults, €2.50 students & 65+

National Museum of Slovenia - Prešernova

The oldest and the largest Slovene museum. It was founded in 1821. Existent museum building on the Museum street, was built in 1888 and was the first, building, assigned solely to culture in Slovenia. Today its stores a rich collections of valuable objects. The oldest spring back to the Stone Age, but there are also the newer ones, which are still used in our everyday life. Important columns of museum activity are also rich museum library and unit for preservation and restoring.

daily 10:00-18:00, Thu 10:00-20:00, closed on public holidays. · Free admission each first Sunday of the month · Limited wheelchair access · Built 1880

Ljubljana Cathedral

ljubljanska stolnica

St. Nicholas's Church (cerkev sv. Nikolaja) was built between 1701 and 1706 on a site dating back to 1262. The fine interior includes fresco painted by Giulio Quaglio between 1703 and 1723.

Limited wheelchair access

National Gallery

Definitely worth visiting if you care about art. It exhibits two important permanent collections that include works of some of the best and most renowned Slovenian (impressionist) painters (Jama, Grohar, Jakopic, Azbe). You can also see there a restored original of the Robba Fountain, a monument of national cultural heritage.

Tue&Wed Fri-Sun 10:00-18:00 Thu 10:20:00 · Permanent Exhibitions Adults €8 Concessions €6. see website for others. · Wi-Fi

Dragon Bridge

Zmajski Most

Completed in 1901, designed by Croatian Jurij Zainovich. It is guarded by four detailed dragon statues from the city's coat-of-arms. Look out for the dragon motif throughout the city. Be careful around the Dragon Bridge area, as it is on a major busy road just outside the pedestrian zone and near misses (and worse) between inattentive tourists and traffic are common. The dragon bridge is located at the end of the Ljubljana Open Market, just a block or two down the river (north-east direction) from the Triple bridge.

Wheelchair accessible

Triple Bridge

Tromostovje

The central span is from 1842: it became a bottleneck so in the 1930s footbridges were added on each side, fanning out slightly. On the north bank these lead into Prešeren Square, adorned by the statue of the national poet France Prešeren (1800-1849). It's the obvious rendezvous point in town; the area is pedestrianised. The TIC is south end of the bridge.

Heritage listed · Wheelchair accessible

Railway Museum

Železniški Muzej

Covers all aspects of the railway, Great selection of steam locos.

Tue-Sun 10:00 14:00; Mon closed · Adults €8 Children, students, pensioners €4 group & family prices available · Wheelchair accessible

National Museum of Contemporary History

Muzej novejše in sodobne zgodovine

Slovenia's 20th-century history museum gives you a real sense of the country's roller-coaster ride through regime after regime. Its immersive exhibits include a walk-through World War I trench. The last exhibit shows the events around the Declaration of Independence from Yugoslavia and the Ten Day War with the Yugoslav Federal Army. All exhibits are translated to English and some to German too.

Adults €6, Children, Students 65+ €4 · Built 1755

Plečnik House

Plečnikova hiša

Devoted to great Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik, who lived in this building from 1921 to 1957. The house contains rooms with the artist’s valuable original furniture and personal objects, an archive of his sketches and plans and a collection of clay, plaster and wooden models, a library, Plečnik’s correspondence, a photo archive, thesis projects of Plečnik’s students and an archive of the Academy of Architecture Collection. Access only by guided tour of not more than 7 people, booked at least five days in advance.

Tu-Su 10:00-18:00 · Adults €8, Concessions €6

Tomb of National Heroes

a tomb and a monument for the national heroes of the World War II resistance struggle in Slovenia, created in 1949.

City Museum of Ljubljana

Mestni muzej Ljubljana

City history and temporary exhibitions.

Tue–Sun 10.00–18.00 · Adults €6; +60 & other concessions €4

Gas Station

Popular quirky bar with a 1961 Chrysler Newport as part of the seating.

Mo-Sa 07:00-24:00; PH,Su 09:00-23:00 · Wi-Fi · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

Križanke Outdoor Theatre

Poletno gledališče Križanke

used for summer festivals.

Figovec

Popular place serving pony steaks, horse goulash, and traditional Slovenian food.

Daily 11:00-23:00 · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Vegetarian options

Lajbah

Beer hall with outdoor area. Large choice of craft beers & mainly Asian food.

Mo-Sa 11:00-24:00 · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

Ljubljanski Dvor

Pizzeria with nice patio overlooking the river, the quality of food is uneven.

Mon-Sat 10:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00 · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

Cafe Capri

Kavarna Kapri

A cozy cafe in the very center of Ljubljana, just a few steps away from the famous Dragon Bridge, offers healthy, delicious and inexpensive breakfasts and brunches. All dishes here are made from scratch and prepared fresh. Full bar always available with variety of any drinks: fragrant coffee, tea, fresh squeezed juices and homemade lemonades, Italian and Slovenian wines, beer, spirits and cocktails.

08:00-14:00 · €5-10 · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

Šestica

Serves hearty meat dishes such as sausages, horse fillets, and steak as well as pasta and risotto.

Mon-Fri 10:00-23:00, Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-17:00 · Vegetarian options

Špajza

It's larger than it looks from the street, with several candlelit rooms leading to the outside terrace. Trad cuisine, good reviews for quality and service.

Mon-Sat 11:00-21:00 · Outdoor seating

Strelec

This is within Archer's Tower of the castle, with a terrace overlooking the city. So you're paying for the great location but the food also scores.

Tue-Fri 18:00-23:00, Sat 12:00-22:00 · Outdoor seating

Union Pub

Pub at the Union brewery. food available. This is the opposite of a micro brewery.

Mo 12:00-22:00; Tu-Th 12:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-01:00 · Limited wheelchair access

JB

Modern international fare, pricey by local standards, and mixed reviews on food quality.

Mon-Fri 12:00-15:00, 18:00-23:00, Sat 18:00-23:00

Od Žmavca sosed pa ud brata prjatu

Žmavc's neighbor and my brother's pal aka Žmavc

Markets to the "creative urban type." Burgers, coffee and alcoholic drinks.

Mo-Sa 08:00-24:00; Su 17:00-24:00

Cankarjev Dom

Enormous arts and convention centre with concerts and performances.

Wheelchair accessible

Lepa Žoga

Main sports cafe/bar with sports regalia along the wall and a good, mixed crowd on most nights. Shows international rugby, all sorts of football games (European, English, Italian and other leagues) and other live sports. Has the best TV coverage in the city, ranging from Sky Sports to local TV stations.

Outdoor seating

Kinodvor

This is a small and very cool cinema that shows mostly new movies that are not playing in the blockbuster movie complexes. It has also a lot of special events, a great cafe and movies for children (Sundays).

€3–5

Museum of Contemporary Art

+MSUM

Opened in 2011 in the former military barracks complex this is complementary museum to the MG+. Opening hours and prices same as +MG. Adult combined tickets available.

Klobasarna

Hole-in-the-wall fast food restaurant serving seasonal Slovenian soups with traditional sausages and bread. You order and pay first at the machine.

Daily 11:00-16:00