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“Ljubljana may be small but it has it all, great galleries,

fountains, bars, concert halls, a lively alternative scene”

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beautiful views. Another interesting area is the

Ljubljana Marshes, which are on the UNESCO World

Heritage List. The marshes are home to a diverse

number of butterf lies, birds and plants. A must-visit

here is Plečnik’s Church of St Michael in the Marsh.

Where’s your favourite outdoor space?

We live near Koseze Pond, an artificial lake that isn’t

suitable for swimming but is great for ice-skating in

winter. In the week, when we come home late from

work and school, we love to stretch our legs with a

walk to the lake. The kids enjoy the playground, while

we relax, watching the fishermen. You can join the

35km circular path around the city here. The Path of

Remembrance and Comradeship has replaced what

was a military barbed wire fence that surrounded the

city in the Second World War.

Tell us about the people who live there.

We’re very outdoorsy and love sports, so in our time off

you’ll see us cycling, roller blading, running, hiking and

so on. While we enjoy living in Ljubljana, most of us

escape at the weekend; both coast and mountains are

within easy reach – if not for the whole weekend, then

at least for a couple of hours, to conquer a nearby peak.

Where are your favourite places to go with friends?

On Sundays we get together with friends and hike from

Tivoli Park to a small hill called Rožnik. Countless

paths lead to it, and at the top there’s a nice restaurant

with a treat you can’t miss – f lancat, a type of fried

dough, like a doughnut but with no filling. When it’s

just us adults, our go-to place is Kino Šiška, the centre

for urban culture. It’s a great place for concerts but

usually we meet there just to chat over a beer.

Tell us about eating out in your city.

The food scene in Ljubljana has evolved and now you

can get pretty much whatever you like, from sushi to

traditional Slovenian food such as stews, our famous

Carniolan sausage, štruklji (boiled or baked dough with

different fillings, sweet and savoury) or potica, a type

of cake. Our favourite place for eating out in summer is

Open Kitchen. Every Friday from mid-March to

October the square in downtown Ljubljana turns into a

busy market with stalls of delicious food.

What’s your favourite way to get about the city?

The best way to get around is by bike. If you can’t bring

your own, you can rent one; there are hire companies

all over the city. Walking is also a nice way to see the

city. There’s a funicular that takes you up to the castle,