October 2024
Tip #1, Check yourself into Heritage Hotel, a 400-year old building by Cobblers' Bridge with a view of the castle! There are only 20 rooms, so make sure to reserve in advance. It includes a delicious breakfast (the best we had of the whole trip!) Cost: ~200 euros/night
Tip #2: Try to plan your itinerary to be here on a Friday evening, when the entire city comes out to enjoy their "Open Kitchen" street-food festival. This festival starts in the Spring, runs through the summer and early fall (October). All the locals are out enjoying good food, good drink, music and atmosphere. It's so fun!
Paella!
Ljubljana's Old Town is worth exploring during the day and the night as there are two different, but equally enjoyable, vibes.
Dragon Bridge
The dragon has been a symbol of Ljubljana ever since Jason (from Argonauts and Golden Fleece) slew a dragon in a nearby swamp.
A view from the castle!
You can walk up to the castle (for free) or take the funicular up (~3 euros/person).
St. Nicholas Cathedral
The Bronze door outside the church is quite impressive. I'm rubbing the nose of the man on the bottom right of the door which is supposed to bring good luck, as you make a silent wish while rubbing his nose.
Town square and the Fountain of Three Carniolan Rivers.
Tip #3: End every evening with dinner in Old Town followed by gelato and a walk along the river.
Verdict: I loved Ljublijana. But I don't know that I loved it any more than any other European city. So, while I don't know that you have to experience this particular European city before you die, you may as well, because it's the perfect home-base from which to do several day trips to some other must-see destinations and sites!
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