NationalGeographicTravellerUKMayJune2020

IN LJUBLJANA

Slovenia is home to a trove of cultural gems, and any

trip to the country should start in its thriving capital

Ljubljana. Here are fi ve things not to miss

WHAT TO DO

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Culture vultures

With its photogenic Old Town, museums, galleries and live music scene,

Ljubljana off ers endless culture — plus it’s largely accessible on foot. Pick up

a Ljubljana Card for free access to most of the city’s museums and galleries as

well as a guided tour, public transportation, bike hire and a funicular ride to

the castle. Try the Moustache Tour, a cycling adventure around Ljubljana’s

beautiful streets in homage to three famous moustachioed Slovenians

— architect Jože Plecnik, writer Ivan Cankar and painter Rihard Jakopic.

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Hungry gastronomes

Start at the Ljubljana Central Market, which

off ers everything from cherries to cheese.

Every Friday from March to October, local

chefs prepare dishes with abundant wine

and beer at the Open Kitchen pop-up in

Pogacar Square. Join the Yummy Market

Walk tour to get to know the market’s secret

corners, or the Taste Ljubljana food tour to

visit a traditional inn and try local dishes.

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Outdoor fanatics

Ljubljana off ers mountain biking experiences

at the bike park in Podutik, tree-covered

Golovec Hill and Krvavec Summer Park.

For hiking, there are highland trails with

impeccable alpine views for every ability.

Golfers can fi nd beautiful courses around an

hour’s drive from the capital, while fi shing

is popular in the many rivers and streams of

the Ljubljana region.

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Luxury lovers

From a range of high-end hotels to world-

class fi ne dining spots, there are many ways

to do Ljubljana in style. It holds the title of

International City of Vine and Wine, so why

not try the Ljubljana Wine Experience to

taste nine diff erent wines from three wine-

growing regions. Other unique experiences

include dinner prepared by a top chef on a

boat along the Ljubljanica river.

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Green champions

Named European Green Capital 2016,

many of Ljubljana's central attractions are

accessible on foot or by bike, so visitors

can navigate the city without leaving an

environmental impact. There are plenty

of eco-friendly tours to sign up for, too.

The centre has been traffi c-free since

2008 and has largest no-vehicle zone in

the European Union.

Essentials

Getting there: EasyJet and British Airways both

off er direct fl ights from London to Ljubljana.

easyjet.com britishairways.com

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For more information, visit visitljubljana.com

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