Ljubljana is a picturesque city full of romantic views, with a medieval hill-top castle towering over its historical city center and a calm river spanned by a series of beautiful bridges running right through it. The city owes a great deal of its architectural appeal to the famous Ljubljana-born architect Jože Plečnik (1872–1957), whose soul and vision are imprinted on Ljubljana just like Gaudí's are on Barcelona.

The lifestyle in Ljubljana is refreshingly relaxed and the city life always vibrant due to Ljubljana's large number of cultural events and excellent culinary offerings, which have, over recent years, been increasingly discovered by the world. Despite being vibrant throughout the year, Ljubljana is never crowded, which makes it a great place for visitors to relax and rest from the hustle of daily life – just like the locals do on a regular basis, getting together at the city's countless cafés with outdoor seating. To really feel the pulse of the city, it is perhaps best to go to the Central Market, which sells all kinds of Slovenian specialties, or visit the Open Kitchen, a Friday street food market where delicious food is freshly prepared by Slovenian chefs right in front of their customers.

The best way to explore the sights of Ljubljana is to get the Ljubljana Tourist Card, which grants not only access to the city's major sights and museums, but also free travel on public buses, a free guided city tour, unlimited wireless internet access throughout the city center and a number of other benefits at a price that may be up to €80 lower than what one would pay without the card.

A perfect base for exploring Slovenia

Ljubljana lies at the center of Slovenia, a scenic and diverse country where distances are short and major attractions easily accessible. In the morning you can visit the stunningly beautiful Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj or Soča Valley in the high mountainous region of the Alps, and in the evening enjoy the sunset in one of the charming little towns on the Adriatic coast. The world famous Postojna Caves are only about 50 kilometers from Ljubljana and it only takes minutes to reach the peaceful and unspoiled countryside of the city's green surrounding areas, which offer endless opportunities for hiking, cycling, fishing and horse riding.

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