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🇸🇮 Slovenia • Ljubljana Highlights Tour
Olivia Emma
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MINI GUIDE TO SLOVENIA ⬇️🇸🇮⛰️ I spent 11 days traveling Slovenia, one of the most underrated hidden gems of Europe! The landscapes of Slovenia are breathtaking and this country should not be missed! 📌 save this post for your trip to Slovenia! 🏞️ Where to go: • Lake Bohinj • Vogel Mt • Triglav National Park • Ljubljana • Postojna Caves • Piran (I didn’t get here but hear it’s incredible) • Lake Bled • Straža Hill • Vintgar Gorge 🛷 What to do: • summer toboggan in Lake Bled • swim in the country’s crystal clear lakes • tour Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle • hike in Triglav National Park • visit Savica Waterfall • Vogel cable car to Vogel Mt. • Bled & Ljubljana castles • Vintgar Gorge walk • hike the Mala Osojnica viewpoint And sooooo much more! 🏨 Where to stay • Hotel Triglav, Lake Bled • Hotel Majerca, Lake Bohinj • Bloom Hotel, Ljubljana I also wrote an entire itinerary blog post to help you plan your trip to Slovenia 🇸🇮 read it on the blog! Slovenia Travel | Slovenia | Europe Travel Destinations | Travel Guide | Slovenia Itinerary #slovenia #sloveniatravel #feelslovenia #traveltheworld #travelmore #europetravel
nikki.on.her.way
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A mini guide to Ljubljana 🇸🇮🌱🫶🏼 What to do: 📍a boat ride on the Ljubljanica river 📍visit Ljubljana Castle 📍visit Union Brewing 📍shopping at the central market 📍watch water volleyball or other summer events 📍a walk in Tivoli Park Where to eat: 🥘 Julija for elevated Slovenian classics 🥘 Gostilna Sokol for hearty Slovenian food 🥘My Dumplings of Slovenia for yummy štruklji 🥘Grajska Vinoteka for wine at the castle Where to stay: 🏨 hostel: Turn Hostel 🏨 mid range: City Hotel Ljubljana 🏨 luxury: InterContinental Ljubljana Day trips: 🚌 Postojna Caves & Predjama Castle 🚌 Lake Bled 🚌 Piran 🚌 Soča Valley Ljubljana is a beautiful and relaxed city with gorgeous architecture, lovely Slovenian food, and proximity to Slovenia’s best destination. I truly think this is one of Europe’s most underrated cities! Follow @nikki.on.her.way for more travel tips and destination ideas 🗺️ Slovenia | Slovenia Travel | Europe Travel | European Cities | Europe Summer Destinations | Ljubljana Travel Guide #slovenia #traveleurope #europedestinations #europecities #europetravel #sloveniatravel #ljubljana
nikki.on.her.way
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During my recent visit to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, I had the pleasure of exploring the historic Ljubljana Castle. Perched atop a hill in the city's center, the castle offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, coupled with stunning views of the city below. 1. The Ascent The journey began with a funicular ride to the top, which was both convenient and offered a unique vantage point of the city. For those who prefer a more active approach, the well-marked hiking trails provide a lovely alternative. 2. The Grounds Upon arrival, the castle's grounds were immaculately kept, with lush greenery and well-preserved structures. The courtyard was a hub of activity, with visitors milling about and taking in the atmosphere. 3. The History The castle's museum provided an insightful look into the region's history, with exhibits that were both informative and engaging. The Timeline of the Castle exhibit was particularly interesting, detailing the castle's evolution from a medieval fortress to a symbol of cultural pride. 4. The Tower Climbing the Watchtower was a highlight, as it offered a 360-degree panoramic view of Ljubljana. The climb was a bit of a workout, but the reward at the top was well worth the effort. 5. The Puppet Museum An unexpected delight was the Puppet Museum. It showcased a whimsical collection that was a hit with both children and adults alike, adding a touch of playfulness to the historical site. 6. The Café The castle's café was a great spot to relax and enjoy a coffee or a light meal. The outdoor seating area provided a serene setting to take in the views and reflect on the visit. Ljubljana Castle is a must-visit for anyone traveling to Slovenia's charming capital. It offers a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, all wrapped up in an easily accessible and thoroughly enjoyable experience. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or simply looking for a picturesque spot to unwind, Ljubljana Castle delivers on all fronts.
Piklu Mallick
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A symbol of the city, worth visiting. You can approach the castle by foot, but it's a steep road, or by the funicular, which costs 3+ for one way tour or 6 euros with return included. We used the funicular. However, one way ticket should be good enough, since the returning to the city is a 7min walk. Most of the castle is free: you can enter most of the rooms and have access to all open air places. The ticket, which costs 16 per person included the funicular, gives you access to the viewing tower and the muppet museum. However, the view of the city is splendid even without accessing the viewing tower (it's 2 floors higher). The history museum inside the castle isn't anything spectacular, since most of the exhibitions can also be found in the city's historical museum. Having said that, if you're travelling on a budget you won't miss much if you don't buy the ticket and you can still enjoy the castle. We purchased an audio tour guide, which costs 4 euros. It did give somewhat more information, but the signs in each room covered pretty much what we needed. Again, you can get a quite good idea of the castle without the audio guide. In general, it is a tourist attraction and the exhibitions don't have a flow from a history perspective. However it is worth visiting and estimate to spend at least 2 hours in you want to get a good tour around (3 if you have paid for the ticket). The space around the castle is also worth exploring: there is a nice park, benches with great view and places for a drink, even restaurants. It is probably ideal to plan finishing your visit by the time the sun is ready to set, since the sunset is quite beautiful from up the hill. It is a popular attraction, but not too many people were visiting at the same time, so it wasn't super crowded or with long waiting queues. It's certainly a nice place to visit with children. Note: make sure you have change, cause you'll need it if you want to use the toilete (0.50 euro per person).
mk2
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Stop and read!!! I am very unpleasantly impressed. I'll be honest, amoung all the castles I've visited, this one is the most worthless!! It looks very beautiful from the outside and the courtyard is also very beautiful. But there is nothing to see there inside!!! There are restaurants, bars, and wine shops there. But I came to the castle, not to the restaurant! You pay the entrance fee and just wander through the maze of walls and empty locations. Here even the toilet is paid - 1€. Everything is very poorly organised. People try to understand where the beginning of the excursion is, but there is none. Everything looks like beautiful chaos. There are a lot of locations, corridors, passages, metal constructions, stairs that lead to nowhere. You walk like in a labyrinth. There is no real museum there. Just some photos, sketchs and doll exposition. Imagine that the "arsenal" location has as many as 5 items. It's just ridiculous. The only thing really worth paying attention to is the observation tower! This is great! In general, I do not recommend! Go there only if you have a lot of free time and money!
Radhe Shyam
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Grajska planota 1, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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+386 1 306 42 93
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ljubljanskigrad.si
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Ljubljana Castle is a castle complex standing on Castle Hill above downtown Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is a key landmark of the town. Originally a medieval fortress, it was probably constructed in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 12th century.
attractions: Dragon Bridge, Prešernov trg, Kongresni Trg, House of illusions, Grand Hotel Union Eurostars, Triple Bridge, Saint Nicholas's Cathedral, InterContinental Ljubljana by IHG, Ljubljana Cathedral, National Gallery, restaurants: Čevabdžinica Sarajevo '84 - Ljubljana, Cacao Ljubljana, Gostilna Sokol, Pop's place, Julija, Pop’s Pizza & Sport, Slovenska Hiša - Figovec, Abi Falafel, Vigò, Le Petit Cafe

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