Ljubljana

What a great city! The charm, the beauty, the appealing pedestrian walkways, even the colorful graffiti is fun. I will definitely be back, but next time I will spend much more time here so I can explore the surrounding areas. English is spoken everywhere so communication is not a problem and the bus system is pretty easy to navigate so getting around without a car is easy too. The restaurants can get pricey so a little homework will need to be done to find non tourist places to eat and drink. Also, be cognizant of your check because some restaurants add a service charge so be careful not to double tip. A day trip to Lake Bled is a must and there are numerous caves that are supposed to be stunning, but put some planning into those trips because depending on the season, the operating hours may be shorter than what you expect so you may not be able to see the caves which happened to us.

I booked our Airbnb early because of the length of our trip but I have learned that with the change in seasons, the price drops dramatically. I am a planner so this will be difficult for me but next time I won’t be booking all my accommodations so far in advance.

Prešeren Square is the central square - It is part of the old town's pedestrian zone and a major meeting point, where festivals, Ljubljana carnival, concerts, sports, political, and protest events take place.

The Triple Bridge is a group of three bridges across the Ljubljanica River. It connects the Ljubljana's historical, medieval, town on one bank.

Ljubljanica River

The Dragon Bridge is a road bridge built in the beginning of the 20th century, when Ljubljana was part of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. As one of the best examples of reinforced concrete bridges and of the Vienna Secession style, the bridge is today protected as a technical monument.

The Franciscan Church of the Annunciation is a Franciscan church located on Prešeren Square. It is the parish church of Ljubljana - Its red colour is symbolic of the Franciscan monastic order. Since 2008, the church has been protected as a cultural monument of national significance of Slovenia. Built between 1646 and 1660

Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church

Opera House

Ljubljana Castle stands on Castle Hill above downtown Ljubljana, It Originally was a medieval fortress, probably constructed in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 12th century.

"Metelkova City Autonomous Cultural Center", referred to by the acronym AKC) is an autonomous social and cultural centre in the city centre. Formerly, the site was a military headquarter of the Army of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, then it became the Slovenian headquarter of the Yugoslav National Army. It consists of seven buildings (military barracks), which have been squatted since September 1993. The squat is named after nearby Metelko Street (Slovene: Metelkova ulica), which is named after the 19th-century Slovenian Roman Catholic priest, philologist, and unsuccessful language reformer Fran Metelko.

The contested history of Metelkova as a squat begins on June 25, 1991 with the Slovenian and Croatian declaration of independence. This date is considered one of many that mark the end of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. After the dissolution of Yugoslavia in that year, the Yugoslavian Army left Metelkova, which shortly became a military brownfield with its leftover barracks.

Lake Bled

Bled Castle is a medieval castle built on a precipice above the city of Bled, overlooking Lake Bled. According to written sources, it is the oldest Slovenian castle and is currently one of the most visited tourist attractions in Slovenia.

Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Maria