LjubljanaCapital
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Ljubljana is the charming baroque capital of Slovenia, a city of the rivers and the bridges that spreads along the emerald-green river of the Ljubljanica beneath the castle on its great hill. It is one of the smallest and most pleasant capitals of Europe, where the medieval old town, the grand squares and the waterfront cafés of the river make every street a pleasure, and where the architect of the nation, the great master of the monument, gave the city its bridges, its markets and its towers. The castle, the cathedral and the museums anchor the historic heart, while the parks, the hills and the lake of the Bled lie just beyond the town. Compact, cultured and endlessly walkable, Ljubljana is the easy, beautiful capital of the Alpine south-east.
About Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia. The city's documented population is around 295,000 people. For visitors from abroad, the local currency is the Euro (EUR) and Slovenian is spoken; the dialling code is +386.
The Emerald Capital of the River and the Castle of the Hill
Ljubljana is made for the walker, with the old town of the castle hill, the triple bridge and the riverside cafés forming a flawless medieval peninsula of the centre. The market of the river, the cathedral and the great works of the architect of the nation anchor the touring, while the castle funicular and the evening lighting of the old town give the classic spectacle of the city. The hills of the surrounding region, the lake of the Bled and the caves of the country lie on short excursions of the capital. It is elegant, safe and famously green, and the daily life of the town runs at one of the gentlest rhythms of the whole of Europe.
The Four Seasons, the Bridges and the Cafes of the Old Town
The climate of the city carries all four of the seasons, with the warm summers, the crisp autumns, the snowy winters of the region and the flowery springs of the valley. The euro is the currency, the Slovene the language, with the English widely spoken by the younger people of the city. The castle, the rivers and the museums make the core circuit of the centre, and the lake and the mountains of the region stretch the stay into weeks. Comfortable shoes for the cobbles, an umbrella for the showers and a pair of layers for the changeable skies complete the practical preparation of the capital.
The Market Colonnade, the Dragon Bridge and the Lake of the Bled
The castle of the Ljubljana on its great hill, reached by the funicular or the path of the vineyards, commands the whole roofscape of the city, while the triple bridge of the centre and the famous bridges of the dragon and the cobblers carry the river crossings of the town. The market colonnade, the masterpiece and the gift of the great architect of the nation, runs along the river with its stalls of the farmers of the region. The riverside promenade of the city, closed to the traffic in the evenings and filled with the café terraces and the street musicians, is the beloved living room of this small, perfect capital of Slovenia.
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- Country
- Slovenia
- Population
- 295,000
- Capital
- Ljubljana
- Region
- Europe
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Slovenian
- Calling code
- +386
- Country code
- SI
Entry requirements for Slovenia
Visa status for travellers from common origins visiting Slovenia for tourism.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ljubljana the capital of Slovenia?
Yes — Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia.
What currency do I need in Ljubljana?
The local currency is the Euro (EUR). Languages spoken in Slovenia include Slovenian.
What is the dialling code for Slovenia?
The international dialling code for Slovenia is +386.
Do I need a visa to visit Slovenia?
It depends on your passport. Among the origins we track, travellers from Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda and Argentina currently enter Slovenia visa-free for tourism. Use the entry requirements tool to check your own nationality and purpose of travel.
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