Sightseeing
Sightseeing Overview
Ljubljana is an easy city to explore as most of the main sights are located within a compact area that includes the old town on the right bank of the Ljubljanica river and the centre on the left. The city’s castle harks high above the city, making it a good place to start, offering sweeping views of the city. The old town below is a cobbled warren of boutique shops, pavements cafes and restaurants and also houses the city’s dramatic cathedral and its daily market. Across the landmark Triple Bridge is the city’s main square, Preaernov Trg, which ushers in a wealth of art nouveau architecture, a major change from the old town’s baroque and medieval styles. With such a large student population, Ljubljana has a thriving cultural scene, which manifests itself in a flurry of galleries and museums, while away from the city’s cerebral attractions some of Europe’s most unspoilt and dramatic mountain scenery awaits.
Tourist Information
The city’s main tourist office is located on the old town side of the Triple Bridge (Stritarjeva; tel: (01) 306 1215; website: www.ljubljana-tourism.si). The helpful staff dispense information, hand out maps and brochures and there is also one terminal with free Internet access where visitors can check Hotmail and Yahoo accounts. The Ljubljana Card offers free or discounted entry to a number of attractions as well as free use of public transport. The Slovenian Tourist Office (Krekov trg; tel: (01) 306 4575; website: www.slovenia.info) offer information on the city and the country. They also have Internet terminals and rent out bikes.
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