Slovenia — Attractions
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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Preernova 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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Karunova ulica 4, Trnovo
- Phone Number
- +386 (0)1 280 1600
- Email Address
- pz@aml.si
- Website
- www.plecnik.net
- Hours
- Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 6pm; 9am to 3pm Saturdays. Open on Monday and Friday for appointed groups only
- Admission
- EUR3 (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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Grajska Planota 1
- Phone Number
- +386 (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
- EUR5 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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Dolnicarjeva 1
- Phone Number
- (0)1 234 2698
- Website
- lj-stolnica.rkc.si
- Hours
- Daily 7am to 12pm, and 3pm to 7pm
Ljubljana Zoo
The quaint Ljubljana zoo is situated in a forested area a short walk from the city center. The small size of the zoo gives visitors a more intimate experience with opportunities to handle some of the animals, particularly the scary ones such as snakes and scorpions. Other animals at the zoo include wild cats, lions, sea lions, giraffes, elephants and as well as over 100 other spiecies. The zoo offers visitors to Slovenia a chance to stray from the normal tourist list of things to do in Ljubljana.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Vecna pot 70
- Phone Number
- +386 (0)1 244 2182
- Email Address
- info@zoo-ljubljana.si
- Website
- www.zoo-ljubljana.si
Tivoli Park
Tivoli Park is a massive wooded area in Ljubljana. The park covers an impressive five square kilometers and is the perfect place for a picnic or evening stroll. Tivoli Park is a popular place to visit in Ljubljana and includes a number of ponds, playgrounds, sporting facilities, flower beds, grassy patches, forest and fountains. Visitors to Ljubljana will find that the park is the perfect place to go when they want to relax and really breathe in the beauty of this wonderful Slovenian city.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Preernova 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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Karunova ulica 4, Trnovo
- Phone Number
- +386 (0)1 280 1600
- Email Address
- pz@aml.si
- Website
- www.plecnik.net
- Hours
- Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 6pm; 9am to 3pm Saturdays. Open on Monday and Friday for appointed groups only
- Admission
- EUR3 (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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Grajska Planota 1
- Phone Number
- +386 (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
- EUR5 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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Dolnicarjeva 1
- Phone Number
- (0)1 234 2698
- Website
- lj-stolnica.rkc.si
- Hours
- Daily 7am to 12pm, and 3pm to 7pm
Ljubljana Zoo
The quaint Ljubljana zoo is situated in a forested area a short walk from the city center. The small size of the zoo gives visitors a more intimate experience with opportunities to handle some of the animals, particularly the scary ones such as snakes and scorpions. Other animals at the zoo include wild cats, lions, sea lions, giraffes, elephants and as well as over 100 other spiecies. The zoo offers visitors to Slovenia a chance to stray from the normal tourist list of things to do in Ljubljana.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Vecna pot 70
- Phone Number
- +386 (0)1 244 2182
- Email Address
- info@zoo-ljubljana.si
- Website
- www.zoo-ljubljana.si
Tivoli Park
Tivoli Park is a massive wooded area in Ljubljana. The park covers an impressive five square kilometers and is the perfect place for a picnic or evening stroll. Tivoli Park is a popular place to visit in Ljubljana and includes a number of ponds, playgrounds, sporting facilities, flower beds, grassy patches, forest and fountains. Visitors to Ljubljana will find that the park is the perfect place to go when they want to relax and really breathe in the beauty of this wonderful Slovenian city.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Preernova 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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Karunova ulica 4, Trnovo
- Phone Number
- +386 (0)1 280 1600
- Email Address
- pz@aml.si
- Website
- www.plecnik.net
- Hours
- Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 6pm; 9am to 3pm Saturdays. Open on Monday and Friday for appointed groups only
- Admission
- EUR3 (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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Grajska Planota 1
- Phone Number
- +386 (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
- EUR5 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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Dolnicarjeva 1
- Phone Number
- (0)1 234 2698
- Website
- lj-stolnica.rkc.si
- Hours
- Daily 7am to 12pm, and 3pm to 7pm
Ljubljana Zoo
The quaint Ljubljana zoo is situated in a forested area a short walk from the city center. The small size of the zoo gives visitors a more intimate experience with opportunities to handle some of the animals, particularly the scary ones such as snakes and scorpions. Other animals at the zoo include wild cats, lions, sea lions, giraffes, elephants and as well as over 100 other spiecies. The zoo offers visitors to Slovenia a chance to stray from the normal tourist list of things to do in Ljubljana.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Vecna pot 70
- Phone Number
- +386 (0)1 244 2182
- Email Address
- info@zoo-ljubljana.si
- Website
- www.zoo-ljubljana.si
Tivoli Park
Tivoli Park is a massive wooded area in Ljubljana. The park covers an impressive five square kilometers and is the perfect place for a picnic or evening stroll. Tivoli Park is a popular place to visit in Ljubljana and includes a number of ponds, playgrounds, sporting facilities, flower beds, grassy patches, forest and fountains. Visitors to Ljubljana will find that the park is the perfect place to go when they want to relax and really breathe in the beauty of this wonderful Slovenian city.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Preernova 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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Karunova ulica 4, Trnovo
- Phone Number
- +386 (0)1 280 1600
- Email Address
- pz@aml.si
- Website
- www.plecnik.net
- Hours
- Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 6pm; 9am to 3pm Saturdays. Open on Monday and Friday for appointed groups only
- Admission
- EUR3 (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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Grajska Planota 1
- Phone Number
- +386 (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
- EUR5 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.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Dolnicarjeva 1
- Phone Number
- (0)1 234 2698
- Website
- lj-stolnica.rkc.si
- Hours
- Daily 7am to 12pm, and 3pm to 7pm
Ljubljana Zoo
The quaint Ljubljana zoo is situated in a forested area a short walk from the city center. The small size of the zoo gives visitors a more intimate experience with opportunities to handle some of the animals, particularly the scary ones such as snakes and scorpions. Other animals at the zoo include wild cats, lions, sea lions, giraffes, elephants and as well as over 100 other spiecies. The zoo offers visitors to Slovenia a chance to stray from the normal tourist list of things to do in Ljubljana.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
- Address
- Vecna pot 70
- Phone Number
- +386 (0)1 244 2182
- Email Address
- info@zoo-ljubljana.si
- Website
- www.zoo-ljubljana.si
Tivoli Park
Tivoli Park is a massive wooded area in Ljubljana. The park covers an impressive five square kilometers and is the perfect place for a picnic or evening stroll. Tivoli Park is a popular place to visit in Ljubljana and includes a number of ponds, playgrounds, sporting facilities, flower beds, grassy patches, forest and fountains. Visitors to Ljubljana will find that the park is the perfect place to go when they want to relax and really breathe in the beauty of this wonderful Slovenian city.
- Region/City Name
- Ljubljana
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