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Trip.Best Top 6 Best Things to Do in Ljubljana [2024]

Explore the best things to do in Ljubljana! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Sep 2024
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    4.6/5
    63 Review
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    "Ljubljana Castle is the most famous of the local great castles, it has been more than 300 years of history of the scale of very grand. You can buy tickets to visit this ancient castle where you can enjoy the scenes and luxury of the noble life, but also feel the style of the famous castle in Europe, it is definitely worth a visit."
    Center District
    794m from downtown
    Highlights: Ljubljana Castle was built in the 11th century AD on the top of Castle Hill in the capital of Slovenia, surrounded by a beautiful forest. The castle was a wooden structure in the early days. Because of its geographical location and the military strategic significance represented by the Castle Hill, it has always been a military fortress. In the 15th century, the Harps royal family rebuilt the castle to defend against the Turks. Gothic-style churches and paintings. Among them, St. George's Chapel was built in 1489, and other buildings were built in the 16th and 17th centuries. From the 19th century to the end of World War II, it was converted into a prison. During World War II, it was used to hold Italian and German prisoners of war.
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    4.5/5
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    "The Long Bridge was built in 1901 and spans the Ljubljana River, but it is a landmark building in Ljubljana. The Long Bridge is wonderfully decorated with four bronze pterosaurs, Zhangya dancing claws, and fire-shot images of the bridgehead sculptures at both ends."
    Center District
    479m from downtown
    Highlights: The Dragon Bridge was built in 1901 and spans the Ljubljana River. It takes only 5 minutes to walk back and forth, but it is a landmark building in Ljubljana. The very wonderful decoration of the Dragon Bridge is the four bronze pterosaurs sculptured at both ends of the bridge. The whole shape is the image of the western cartoon story with its teeth, claws, and fire breathing. Most of the dolls, T-shirts and postcards sold in the street shops are Its image, which today almost represents Ljubljana.
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    4.6/5
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    "The third bridge is also called the triple bridge, is the main bridge and the auxiliary bridge side by side three bridges, the shape is really rare, the main bridge and the auxiliary bridge are built in different eras, the auxiliary bridge is mainly pedestrian. There is a corridor between the bridge and the bridge, where there are bars, coffee shops, stalls, etc. Some locals sit on the street, bar room, a cup of coffee for half a day, a cup of beer drunk."
    Center District
    563m from downtown
    Highlights: The Three Bridges, also known as the Triple Bridge, are named after the main bridge and the attached bridges on both sides. This pedestrian bridge built in the 13th century AD is an ancient bridge across the Ljubljana River. The white bridges are all after the 19th century. From 1929 to 1932, the great Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik added auxiliary bridges on both sides to the original stone bridge to form today's triple bridge.
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    4.6/5
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    "Ljubljana City Hall is a very old building, just in the old city center, there are sculptures and pools in front, there are not many tourists, you can take pictures at will, and there is a central market nearby to buy and buy."
    Center District
    676m from downtown
    Highlights: Ljubljana City Hall is the current seat of the Ljubljana City Hall. Its main building is the work of the famous architect Peter Bezlaj in the 15th century. In 1719, the annex building was added to its sides. Today, there are four exhibition halls in the city hall, which mainly display various art exhibitions such as the history of Ljubljana's urban development and international inter-city cooperation.
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    4.7/5
    33 Review
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    "The central square of the city began as a market and public meeting place, and later used for announcements, trials, festivals, etc., usually with a large number of religious and memorial buildings."
    Center District
    679m from downtown
    Highlights: The central square of the city square Ljubljana, the square is not large, in the middle is the Baroque Carniola fountain built in 1751, and three groups of exquisite marble statues are sculpted on the obelisk-style column base. They are said to represent the three rivers of Slovenia: the Sava, the Krka and the Ljubljana. The old city hall next to the square was built in 1718. It is an ancient Renaissance building. Now it has been turned into a sculpture museum. It is free to visit. In addition to ancient buildings and murals, it also displays many imaginative modern Sculpture work. Continuing from the city square, you can also go to the Cathedral of St. Nicholas built in the 18th century, and the concert hall built in 1702.
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    4.8/5
    24 Review
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    "Ljubljana St. Nicholas Church is a historic cathedral, the whole church building is very brilliant and elegant, the interior decoration is also very luxurious, can be described as magnificent, and there are many exquisite murals here, It is also a place where many bishops live, and where the local religious status is very high."
    Center District
    570m from downtown
    Highlights: The Basilica of St. Nicholas was built in 1262, originally a Romanesque church, which was destroyed in a fire in 1361. The current church was rebuilt in 1708. The twin towers are green-topped and decorated with pink carvings, which are beautiful. The exterior walls are decorated with exquisite murals, which are solemn and shocking.
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in Ljubljana?
These are all Best Things to Do in Ljubljana:Ljubljana Castle, Dragon Bridge, Triple Bridge, Town Hall, Mestni Trg
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Ljubljana?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Ljubljana include:Ljubljana Castle:4.6, Dragon Bridge:4.5, Triple Bridge:4.6, Town Hall:4.6, Mestni Trg:4.7
At what locations in Ljubljana can Best Things to Do in Ljubljana be found?
The Best Things to Do in Ljubljana are mainly located in:Ljubljana Castle:Center District, Dragon Bridge:Center District, Triple Bridge:Center District, Town Hall:Center District, Mestni Trg:Center District
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