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National Museum
The impressive National Museum of Slovenia is housed in a lovely neo-Renaissance style palace, the most interesting and popular of Ljubljana's many museums. The permanent exhibition consists of archaeological material, displayed in chronological order, such as ancient Palaeolithic artifacts discovered in Karst cave sites and even the only Egyptian mummy in Slovenia.
Address: Presernova 20
Phone Number: (0)1 241 4400
Website: www.narmuz-lj.si
Hours: Daily 10am to 6pm, with late closing at 8pm on Thursdays
Admission: EUR3 (adults),concessions available. Free admission on the first Sunday of the month

Joze Plecnik House
Architect Joze Plecnik is largely responsible for the city of Ljubljana being as neat and well-planned as it is, with his insistence on classical lines and uniform dimensions. The renowned architect's home and studio, furnished and equipped as he left it, is open to the public twice a week. His influence is, however, everywhere to be admired in the city at sites like the wide Shoemaker's Bridge and the colonnaded market beside the river.
Address: Karunova ulica 4, Trnovo
Phone Number: (0)1 280 1600
Email Address: pz@aml.si
Website: www.aml.si/eng/index.htm
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 6pm; 9am to 3pm Saturdays. Open on Monday and Friday for appointed groups only
Admission: EUR4 (adults), concessions available

Ljubljana Castle
The imposing landmark castle towers over the city, offering spectacular views of the Ljubljana River and the attractive skyline of the old town, with the distant Alps providing a backdrop. The medieval castle with its impressive tower, which was added in the 19th century, is linked to the old town by a steep cobbled street. The castle complex includes a museum, restaurant and chapel.
Address: Grajska Planota 1
Phone Number: (0)1 232 9994
Hours: Daily 9am to 10pm (May to September), 10am to 9pm (October to April). Tours 10am to 4pm (1 June to 15 September). From 16 September to 30 May tours are by request only
Admission: EUR4.59 for guided tour; concessions available

Cathedral of St Nicholas
The magnificent Baroque cathedral, dedicated to the patron saint of fishermen, dates from the early 18th century, but was renovated and had beautiful carved bronze doors added for the Pope's visit in 1996. The doors depict the development of Christianity in Slovenia, and give on to a richly ornate interior below the impressive cupola, and the stunning Giulio Quaglio frescoes.
Address: Dolnicarjeva 1
Phone Number: (0)1 234 2698
Website: lj-stolnica.rkc.si
Hours: Daily 7am to 12pm, and 3pm to 7pm

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