Grand Hotel Union Grand Hotel Union is a building you’ll want to see even if you have no intention of staying in the four-star hotel or visiting the Union café. It was built between 1903 and 1905 in answer to the devastation caused by the earthquake of 1895. At the Preberi več
If you try Googling “hostel Ljubljana” you will find what seems like a bottomless pit of hostels located all over the city. Here are the two most unique ones. Hostel Celica Definitely one of the most interesting hostels out there, Hostel Celica was awarded first place on Lonely Planet’s World’s Preberi več
Prešeren Square This square is Ljubljana’s major and most central spot. It is the meeting point of five streets, including the Triple Bridge. The circular design with the granite blocks was suggested by architect Edo Ravnikar. He also envisioned a fountain to be put right in the centre of the Preberi več
What do Vienna, Prague and Ljubljana have in common, you ask? Okay, maybe you haven’t actually asked this particular question but let’s answer it anyway: They all boast work made by Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik. His work is commonly placed into three time periods: His rise to architect fame began Preberi več
I decided on booking my holiday in Filzmoos originally purely for its range of ski slopes but as the week went by I began to realize that Filzmoos offers so much more than just your average ski holiday. I will, however, firstly comment on the skiing/snowboarding opportunities. Filzmoos is a Preberi več
As of yet it is unclear where exactly the symbol of the dragon as protector of the city of Ljubljana originates. It has been attributed to the Slavic myth which states that defeating a dragon results in a more powerful river, which in turn ensures the fertility of the earth. Preberi več
Situated about a half hour away from the city centre on the southern slope of Rožnik, the Ljubljana Zoo provides a great field trip. If you’re like me, someone who will take any opportunity to hang out with various animals, you’ll want to visit the Ljubljana Zoo. The zoo is Preberi več
The European Green Capital 2016 award was awarded to Ljubljana by the The European Commission. The Commission gives out this award annually as a way of promoting environmentalism and rewarding local authorities for rising up to the challenge of keeping their city green and ever more environmentally friendly. The European Preberi več
Tivoli Park is the largest park in Ljubljana. With a history spread over 200 years, it was first made available to the public in 1813. Today it is a place frequented by tourists and locals alike, as it provides an escape to nature without actually having to leave the city. Preberi več
Popular with both tourists and locals, Ljubljana Castle is a must-see for anyone traveling through this city. Now, there are several ways of reaching the Ljubljana Castle. The one I chose today and the one I would recommend is walking. Even if you were a slow walker taking the longest Preberi več
If I give you the equation e = mc2, you wouldn’t normally think “Christmas”, would you? Yeah, me neither. Until my stroll through Ljubljana city centre a few days a go, that is. Ljubljana’s holiday light installations include contributions by artists, which has for the past few years been Zmago Preberi več