Ljubljana - The Capital

Has anyone already decided to go to Slovenia? I have more places that you need to see when you get there. Today I will introduce you to our capital city, Ljubljana.

For all of you who are used to live in big cities in America, Ljubljana represents more of a town with its population of 276,000 people. The city is located in the middle of the country, between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, in a basin where the Ljubljanica River flows into the Sava. It has all the facilities of a modern capital, and yet it has preserved its small-town friendliness and relaxed atmosphere. We like to say it is sufficiently large to contain everything that a capital should have, but small enough to preserve the individuality of its people. It is a vibrant city full of surprises. The city’s surrounding area, packed with natural beauty and cultural sights of a city's dynamic history, is renowned for the walking, hiking and cycle trails and a wide variety of culinary pleasures. It is a city with a soul. Ljubljana is also a heart of the political, economic, cultural and scientific life of the Slovene nation.
The first impression that most visitors get of Ljubljana is that it is an exceptionally young city. It is home of the University of Ljubljana with over 50,000 students, who give it a special vibe. As four Slovene regions meet in Ljubljana, the city's numerous restaurants and inns offer a wide range of local delicacies and superb wines that you have to try. Ljubljana did not earn the label of "the city of wine and vine" for nothing.

Ljubljana Castle, the city's most striking landmark, adds a special touch to the city's cultural vibrancy. It is an attractive tourist sight and a picturesque venue for concerts, theater performances, exhibitions, conferences and official functions.

Ljubljana is also a city of culture. It is home to numerous theaters, museums and galleries, and boasts one of the oldest philharmonic orchestras in the world. For the people of Ljubljana culture is a way of living and thinking and is very much a part of everyday life. Over 10,000 cultural events take place in the city every year, among which there are 10 international festivals.

Ljubljana is a city that people often return to because of the work or all the pleasant memories of previous visits. It is similar to a number of other pleasant European cities, but yet it is different. If you want to be fully assured that Ljubljana is an interesting, pretty and friendly place then you have to experience it on your own.