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The header photograph above shows a view of the Ljubljanica River with Ljubljana Castle in the background.
- Our Visit to Beautiful Ljubljana Old Town
- An Introduction to Ljubljana Old Town
- Prešeren Square in The Old Town
- Other Buildings and Monuments in Prešeren Square
- Views of The Ljubljanica River
- Kongresni trg square
- Architectural Gems in Kongresni trg
- Slovenes Take Pride in Their Capital
- Slovensko Srbski Antikvariat in Ljubljana
- Ljubljana's Love Bridge
- Ljubljana Castle
- Our Thoughts About Ljubljana Old Town
- Related Post
- External Links
- Ljubljana Old Town FAQs
Our Visit to Beautiful Ljubljana Old Town
Related post: Our visit to the Slovenian Railway Museum in Ljubljana.
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My wife and I visited the charming, picturesque Old Town of Ljubljana, Slovenia, in late May/early June 2024. We thought this city was one of the most underrated places we had visited.
During our week in the city, we often heard North American, German, and Italian tourists, but rarely UK accents.
Don’t worry about translation tools. Everyone here speaks English.
The photograph above shows the Ljubljanica River, which winds its way through this beautiful city.
We noticed a distinct lack of British tourists in Ljubljana. It seems that travellers from the UK may not yet have discovered this very pretty and friendly city.
I am particularly eager to introduce UK tourists and others who may not be familiar with Ljubljana Old Town. If you do visit, I am confident you will not be disappointed.
An Introduction to Ljubljana Old Town
The two-minute video introduces Prešeren Square, also called Prešernov trg. Depending on where you’re staying, this may be your first chance to explore the old town. We stayed at the Eurostars uHotel on Miklošičeva cesta, a two-minute walk away.
I have no affiliation with the Eurostars uHotel, but I recommend it for its excellent service.
Prešeren Square in The Old Town
The Prešeren Monument in Ljubljana, Prešernov spomenik in Slovene, commemorates the Slovene national poet France Prešeren.
The building behind the monument is the Central Pharmacy in Ljubljana.
Other Buildings and Monuments in Prešeren Square
The Triple Bridge over the Ljubljanica River, Tromostovje in Slovene, is in the foreground of the photo.
Two bourgeois palaces in the square.
The first department store in Ljubljana was built in 1903 by Feliks Urbanc.
Views of The Ljubljanica River
Kongresni trg square
This square held some fantastic surprises. The centre of the square is occupied by the leafy Zvezda park.
Around this park are the splendid buildings of the University of Ljubljana, the Slovenian Philharmonic and the Slovenian School Museum.
Architectural Gems in Kongresni trg
Slovenes Take Pride in Their Capital
Ljubljana is clean and tidy. Recycling bins are everywhere, and I often saw them being used.
The associated photo shows recycling bins in Zvezda Park.
Slovensko Srbski Antikvariat in Ljubljana
A bit of Yugonostalgia?
I came across the Slovenian-Serbian Club at Trubarjeva cesta 19, close to Ljubljana old town.
According to an online article on the Novice Svet 24 website, the bookshop/club also includes an antique shop.
The bookshop owner, Dušan Cunjak, says there is great interest in Serbo-Croatian literature, especially among philosophers, economists, and doctors.
Ljubljana old town features a lot of graffiti, as seen in the photo of the Slovenian-Serbian Club. This was our only minor disappointment. Opinions on graffiti are divided: some, including the official Visit Ljubljana website, enjoy it, though it remains illegal. Personally, I found it a small annoyance and encourage you not to let it affect your visit.
Ljubljana’s Love Bridge
Ljubljana’s love bridge is called the Butchers’ Bridge.
Numerous couples have symbolically padlocked their love here and thrown the keys into the Ljubljanica, which runs beneath.
The love padlocks attached to the bridge’s railings are one of Ljubljana’s many romantic stories.
Ljubljana Castle
Ljubljana Castle has stood above the city for about 900 years. The views of Ljubljana old town and the mountains are beautiful. Take the funicular up to the castle or enjoy a 15-minute walk.
Our Thoughts About Ljubljana Old Town
Ljubljana is a hidden gem. If you are looking for a destination with a relaxed atmosphere, friendly hosts, and excellent cuisine, then look no further. Ljubljana Old Town is the place for you.
We flew EasyJet from Gatwick with a flight time of just over two hours. EasyJet and BA also fly to Ljubljana from other London airports. We used EasyJet’s hotel service and loved our chosen hotel.
Related Post
Slovenian Railway Museum in Ljubljana.
The associated photograph is of an Ex Kriegslok, renumbered to JŽ 33-339. This is now in a very sorry state at the Slovenian Railway Museum.
External Links
Visit Ljubljana – Official website
Ljubljana Old Town FAQs
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