The compact Old Town is located in the heart of Ljubljana, it can be easily walked around. Here is one of the recognizable symbols of the capital of Slovenia – a Triple bridge in the Venetian style, from which roads diverge in different directions. The streets of the Old Town are tiled in classic European traditions. There are souvenir shops in the well-kept stone houses.

A small square in the center of Ljubljana, which is connected to the Old Town by a Triple Bridge. She was named after the Slovenian poet Franz Preshern. Despite its modest size, the area is quite picturesque. It is surrounded by mansions of the beginning of the XX century, in the middle there is a romantic monument to the poet by the sculptor I. Zaits. Lovers usually make dates near the monument.

A medieval fortress of the XII century, located on a hill. In the XV century, the castle was almost completely destroyed and rebuilt. Since then, it has served as a defensive fortification and protected the rulers from Turkish raids and peasant uprisings. During the Napoleonic Wars, the complex was again subjected to significant destruction. After another restoration and until the beginning of the XX century, it was used as a prison.

In 2006, a cable car was laid and a funicular was launched to the top of the mountain on which the Ljubljana Castle stands. Its lower station is located on the Kreka Square, the upper one is located on the castle grounds. The funicular overcomes the distance of several tens of meters to the top of the hill in one minute. The car can accommodate up to 25 people. If you have time to take a seat at the glass wall, you can take panoramic photos of Ljubljana.

The triple Bridge is an ensemble of three pedestrian bridges spanning the Ljubljana River. It is located in the historical center of the city. There used to be a wooden walkway in its place. The first stone structure appeared in the middle of the XIX century. In the XX century, two additional wings were added to it, and as a result, a Triple bridge was obtained. Until 2007, trams and buses ran here.

Reinforced concrete bridge over the Ljubljana River, around which many urban legends are built. The structure is guarded by figures of stone dragons. The dragon is a recognizable symbol of the capital of Slovenia, which can be seen on the city coat of arms and bas–reliefs of some buildings. The Snake Bridge was erected in 1901 to replace the old wooden structure. The construction was supervised by an engineer from Austria J. Melan.

Probably, in every city there is a special place where lovers come to leave an iron lock – a symbol of inviolability and strength of feelings. In Ljubljana, the Myasnitsky Bridge became such a place. Despite the non-romantic name, for some reason, couples liked it. At first, the city administration tried to get rid of numerous locks, but then the authorities finally resigned themselves.

The museum was founded in 1821. Thanks to the personal participation of the Austrian Emperor Franz II in financing, it quickly turned from a provincial exhibition into a full-fledged gallery. Today it is considered one of the main museums in Slovenia. It houses collections of archaeological artifacts, objects of applied art, prints, coins, drawings and other valuable exhibits.

The main art museum of the country. It was founded in 1918 after the formation of the united kingdom of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs on the ruins of the disintegrated Austro-Hungarian Empire. In 1896, the collection moved to the building where it is still located. The exhibition of the gallery presents the works of Slavic and European masters who worked in the period from the Middle Ages to the beginning of the XX century.

The collection appeared in Ljubljana in the 1960s. It is located in the building of the former boiler room. In the museum, visitors will see old railway locomotives and other vehicles, as well as various devices for transmitting messages: telephones, radio stations, telegraphs. Rare steam engines are exhibited separately. The exhibition occupies a small area, but it will certainly be interesting to tourists.

The real pride of Ljubljana is the metropolitan Opera House. The building was erected in the Neo-Renaissance style according to the project of Czech masters A. Grubi and J. Kraski. The facade is decorated with monumental Ionic columns and statues of the muses. The stage received its first visitors in 1892. After the recent restoration, the acoustics of the hall were significantly improved, thanks to which the masterpieces of classical music sounded in full force.

The temple is located on Presherna Square. It is impossible to pass by it, as its pink facade stands out clearly against the background of other buildings. The church was built in the XVI-XVII centuries. At first it belonged to the Augustinian monks, but then it passed to the Franciscans. The building is built in the classical Baroque style. It was rebuilt several times, but the architectural appearance remained unchanged.

The cathedral in honor of the patron saint of fishermen St. Nicholas was built in the XVIII century by the Italian architect A. del Pozzo. Previously, a medieval basilica stood on the site of the temple. Work on the interior continued in the XX century (in particular, J. Plechnik created a magnificent Baroque altar). The dome of the cathedral is visible from almost anywhere in Ljubljana, so it is quite easy to find the way to it.

The Catholic church of the XVIII century, which is considered one of the most picturesque attractions of Ljubljana. Like many other buildings of the Slovenian capital, the church was built by an Italian architect. The temple is made in the Baroque style, it is distinguished by a bizarrely curved roof and facade decorated with massive columns. Inside there is an altar made of African marble, created by F. Robb.

A tall 13-storey building in the center of Ljubljana can only be called a skyscraper. It reaches a height of 70 meters. The structure was erected in the 1930s. Local architects were inspired by the rapidly growing American high-rises and decided to create something similar in Ljubljana. On one of the last floors there is an observation deck with a panoramic view of the city.

The building of the City Council of Ljubljana was built at the end of the XV century in the Gothic style and restored in the XVIII century, giving it more modern features of the Baroque manner at that time. In the courtyard of the town hall there is a "Fountain of Narcissus" by F. Robba and a monument to one of the mayors of Ljubljana – I. Hribar. In front of the building there is another fountain called "Rivers of Carniolia".

The market is located on the territory of the Old Town. Like all over the world, tourists come here for local delicacies in the hope of feeling the national flavor. Architect E. worked on the project of the market building . Shoulder guard. Fruits, herbs, vegetables, spices and local products are sold here. The market is surrounded by attractions on all sides. Given the small size of the historical center of Ljubljana, it will not be possible to pass by it.

The city zoo is located closer to the outskirts of Ljubljana. It occupies approximately 20 hectares of area in the forest park area of Tivoli – Rozhnik – Shishensky hill. As in many European menageries, zoo animals live in comfortable conditions and do not feel like prisoners of cramped enclosures. In summer, children can take part in interesting and informative activities organized by the zoo staff.

Tivoli Park appeared in Ljubljana at the beginning of the XIX century. It was broken up according to the project of Zh . Blanchard. At that time, the modern territory of Slovenia was part of the French provinces. In addition to natural beauty, there are several interesting man-made attractions in the park: the Tivoli Castle of the XVII century, the Tsekin mansion, built in the XVIII century, and a modern Sports Palace with two stadiums.

The waterway flows through the territory of Slovenia. Its length is only 41 km. The capital of the country got its name precisely because of the Ljubljana River. Fishing is quite popular among local residents, as pike, trout, perch and other commercial fish are found in the river. In addition to practical functions, the river also performs decorative ones – it gives the Slovenian capital a more picturesque appearance.