Ride the funicular to Ljubljana Castle, a beloved landmark that has been standing above the city for more than 900 years.Then head toPreseren Square, named after France Preseren, whose poem “A Toast” became the country’s national anthem.
Stroll to nearbyCongress Squareand Park Zvezda. From here, you can see theUniversity of Ljubljana, one of the largest places of learning in Europe.
Visit the Slovene Philharmonic Orchestra building, one of the world’s oldest musical institutions with famous connections to composers such as Beethoven and Brahms.
Cross the Dragon Bridge, famous for its fearsome dragon statues, who’s tails are said to twitch when a pure and untouched maiden is nearby.
Pick up a free bicycle rental and follow the Jokopic Promenade to the Tivoli Castle and check out the print collection at the International Centre of Graphic Arts.
Immerse yourself in art of a different kind in the Metelkova Mesto, a funky cultural zone, which hosts more than 1500 events each year.
Ljubljana may have taken a dragon as its symbol but unlike that mythical beast, this city is welcoming, warm and delighted to share its treasures with visitors.
For now, we hope you enjoy watching this #travel #guide as much as we enjoyed making it.
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0:00 – Ljubljana
1:50 – Museum of Puppetry
2:08 – Ljubljana River
2:27 – Triple Bridge
2:51 – Preseren Square
3:30 – Franciscan Church
3:48 – Congress Square
4:00 – University of Ljubljana
4:17 – Slovene Philharmonic Orchestra
4:37 – Dragon Bridge
4:55 – Ljubljana Central Market
5:00 – Town Square
5:10 – Tivoli Park
5:27 – Tivoli Castle
5:41 – Metelkova Mesto
6:05 – Cobblers’ Bridge
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