Ljubljana – The Capital of Slovenia Where Old goes hand in hand with New

Ljubljana is a remarkable capital and an ideal location for a city break in itself or to combine with an active holiday break. Situation in the centre of the country the mountains and coast and are only a short distance away. The mountain region itself can be seen from the outskirts of Ljubljana and the foothills start within the city. Slovene is one of the greenest countries in the world and therefore the capital blends in with the wooded surrounding peaks.

Ljubljana is covered with thousands of years of history, tradition, style, arts & culture, and an atmosphere that is both Central European and Mediterranean. Beautiful buildings, baroque and art nouveau architecture, cobbled streets of the old town, taverns and outdoor resturants, Robba´s golden fountain, open squares, pavement cafes, the Triple Bridge and numerous galleries are all waiting to be discovered. The main square – Prešeren square, which houses the cathedral, is just like the capital itself - fresh, colourful and full of life.

Ljubljana was designed by Plecnik who also co-designed Prague. The stature of Ljubljana is indeed just as magnificent as Prague but has a much more relaxed and calmer feel to it.

During your stay in Ljubljana there are many highlights to see and visit, including:
 The daily outdoor market. Flowers to fruits, clothes to wood carvings and homemade pastas.  The Castle for history and stunning views
 Triple bridge
 Strolling along the Ljubljanica river and the riverside cafes
 The magnificent pink Cathedral

Highlights as to why Ljubljana as a City Break?
- It is a small city
- Easy to get to know and to get around
- Ideally set only 20 min transfer time from Ljubljana Airport
- Good value for money when eating and drinking out
- Excellent central point to discovery Slovenia and Croatia
- For winter enthusiast
- Krvavec ski area only 30 min drive away
- A relaxed and friendly environment
- A varied amount of outdoor activities to participate in
- Great history and architicural features

Active Holidays in Ljubljana
Ljubljana is a very green and colourful city, whose inhabitants are mainly outdoor and active people. The mountain region of Gorenjska extends into the heart of the city, where you can hike or cycle just a few minutes from your hotel. Dedicated hikers will love a day on the E7 hiking trail that runs close to Ljubljana. Canoeing, kayaking and rafting are available on the rapids of the Sava river at Tacen, the venue of the World Championships, on the city outskirts. The closest Alpine ski areas are about 30 minutes away by car.

The city also has every facility you would expect to find in a European capital, including indoor and outdoor tennis courts, swimming pools, fitness and sauna centres, bowling lanes, ice skating rinks and squash courts.

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