Ljubljana Vacations, Ljubljana Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Ljubljana Vacation Guide

Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia. It's also the biggest city in the country and the political, cultural and commercial centre. Slovenia's small but exceedingly charming capital is enjoying a tourism renaissance. The advent of low-cost flights from the United Kingdom and increased air service from other European countries have led to a dramatic influx of visitors in recent years and elevated the city's profile abroad.In truth, Ljubljana has always viewed itself as something special. Even when it was part of the former Yugoslavia, the city was considered a center of alternative music and arts. The stunning old town is nestled between a hill topped with a castle and the gently flowing Ljubljanica river. The banks of the river and many other important buildings were designed by local architect, Jože Plečnik (1872-1957). When strolling through the streets of Ljubljana you can see the remains of the Roman settlement Emona, the medieval old town, the many works of Plečnik and modern buildings blended with parks and squares. You can walk through the city in a couple of hours. If you have an entire day you can see almost all of the sights worth visiting. If you stay longer, Ljubljana is a great starting point to see the rest of Slovenia. Within a two hour drive you can see the Adriatic Sea, the Alps, the Karst (full of magical caves), the Panonian lowland, and a sub-alpine world of enormous beauty.