Timeline
07:40
Narodna in univerzitetna knjižnica
Stand before the National and University Library as the morning light hits the facade. The building, designed by Jože Plečnik, is best appreciated in the quiet early hours. Check if you can enter, as it opens at 08:00 on weekdays and 09:00 on Saturdays.
08:00
Walk 12 minutes to Cafe Capri for a healthy breakfast or brunch. It is a cozy spot just steps from the Dragon Bridge, serving dishes made from scratch. Be mindful that it closes at 14:00, so go while it is still open.
08:30
Head to Cafe Antico near the University Botanic Gardens. The 16-minute walk takes you away from the center. Enjoy the ambiance of bare wooden floors and high tables in this bar, a good place to rest your feet.
Local tip
The library is a working institution. If you want to see the interior, arrive just before 08:00 on weekdays or 09:00 on Saturdays. The walk from the library to Cafe Capri is short but involves city streets; follow the flow of pedestrians toward the river.
Check before you go
- National and University Library opens at 08:00 (Mo-Fr) or 09:00 (Sa).
- Cafe Capri is closed after 14:00.
- Cafe Antico has no listed opening hours, so check locally.
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