- Address: Ljubljana, Slovenia:
- Sightseeing: Tivoli Gardens, Ljubljana Castle, Tremostove, Ljubljanica River.
Travelers who have found themselves in the capital of Slovenia are advised to start sightseeing from a place like the historical center of Ljubljana . The city was rightly called the "little Prague", thanks to a number of stunningly beautiful buildings and places located in its center.
What to see in the historical center of Ljubljana?
The center of Ljubljana, like other European cities, has a division into the Old and New Towns. It is in the Old Town, which is located on the right bank of the river Ljubljanica , is located all the significant objects of ancient architecture, which are of great value for tourists. Among them, it is worth to visit the following:
- Ljubljana Castle is located on a high hill with an impressive view of Ljubljana. Travelers can get to it on foot or by using the funicular. The history of the castle dates back to the 12th century. Its owners in different periods were dynasties of Spanheims and Habsburgs. The fortress has survived to the present day in the form in which it existed since the 15th century, then certain reconstruction actions were carried out, for example, in the 19th century a watchtower was added. On the territory of the fortress there are a lot of fascinating objects, which include: visiting various art exhibitions, the opportunity to climb the observation tower, go to the chapel, visit the Virtual Museum, the Time Machine tour, where you can get acquainted with the history of the castle in a very interesting interpretation. During the tour, you can watch costumed performances that tell of different historical periods. In the Rustik Gallery you can buy souvenirs for memory.
- The square , erected in honor of the national poet Franz Prešern, on which there are interesting architectural structures. Notable is the Baroque church of the Annunciation or the Franciscan . The church has an extremely memorable beautiful facade, executed in red and white tones. The top of the facade is decorated with a statue of the Virgin Mary in bronze, she holds an infant in her arms, and on their heads there are golden crowns. The interior interior is made in the Baroque style and contains carved details with gilding, on the walls there are frescos of Matei Langus made in the 19th century. Interesting and ceiling painting Matej Stren.
- The trembling consists of three bridges connecting the banks of the river Ljubljanica. The first bridge was wooden and was erected in 1280, after a fire it was replaced by a stone one, which later became central in the Three-Bridge. In 1929, due to the need to expand due to the increased flow of people and transport, it was decided to build two more pedestrian bridges on the sides of the central one. The latter can move not only pedestrians, but also special transport.
How to get there?
The historical center of Ljubljana can be reached from other parts of the city by public transport, various bus routes.