Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: Mouse Fountain Center District, 1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia The meeting point is a round Mouse fountain on Krekov trg Square. You will find the square in the very center of the city in between the main Ljubljana food market and the castle funicular railway.Attractions and Activities: Ljubljana Old Town (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) We will walk through the old town of Ljubljana. We will visit the food market, see the Ljubljana Cathedral, Robba Fountain, Town Hall, the Cobblers` Bridge, National and University Library, river Ljubljanica, Congress Square, Preseren Square with a statue of the poet, Triple Bridge, Butchers` Bridge and Dragon Bridge.
Attractions and Activities: Central Market (Ticket included) We will see the central food market of the city, operating on the same spot for about 120 years! You will see the merchants and goods they are selling. From fruits and vegetables to other home made produce brought from different parts of Slovenia and mostly ecologically produced: dairy products, meat, bread, oils, juices, flowers....ever seen a milk machine? 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Saint Nicholas' Cathedral (At your own expense) We will talk about the history of the cathedral and see the famous two doors, masterpieces of sculpture: the Slovenian door and the Ljubljana door. Both representing the history of the Christianity in Slovenia. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Fountain of Three Carniolan Rivers (Vodnjak treh kranjskih rek) (Free entry) We will stop and admire the beauty of this Baroque fountain and explain its artistic and historical value. 5 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Town Hall (Free entry) We will see the Town Hall from the outside and part of it from the inside. It was built in the late 15th century and Ljubljana mayors have governed the city in the very building since that time. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Cobblers' Bridge (Free entry) We will see this charming bridge designed by the famous architect Joze Plecnik. We will talk about the judiciary and punitive practices of the Middle Ages here. Why here? As this bridge witnessed a number of cheating butchers and bakers dipped in the river. We will also talk about the river itself and its importance for the city in the past and today. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: National and University Library (Free entry) We will see the biggest homework of The Architect and witness rich symbolics of his architecture. This temple of knowledge is definitely worth of all the attention. 5 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Trg Francoske Revolucije (Free entry) We have three historical stories at this square to see and to talk about: Teutonic knights and their monastery, Napoleonic wars and Illyrian Provinces, and Joze Plecnik, the architect. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Congress Square (Free entry) You will see the Congress Square and Star Park, Ursuline Church, the building of Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra - one of the oldest institutions of its kind in Europe, the Ljubljana University building and more. You will also hear why the name of the square is such as it is. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Ljubljana Castle (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Having a beautiful view on the Ljubljana Castle from the Congress Square, you will hear more about the history of the castle and get to know what purposes it has served since it was built at the end of the 15th century.
Attractions and Activities: Prešeren Square (Free entry) You will see some of the most important Ljubljana landmarks from the Preseren Square. It offers a great view of the square, the Triple Bridge, the Franciscan Church, some of the biggest Art Nouveau architectural masterpieces of Ljubljana and of course a view of the statue of the poet, after whom the square is named. You will hear about his importance for Slovenian literature and also about his unheard love. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Triple Bridge (Free entry) One of the biggest landmarks of Ljubljana is also one of the greatest works of the architect Joze Plecnik. We will talk about its history, its purpose and symbolics that the Architect loved to incorporate in his works. Why three bridges you ask? 5 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Franciscan Church of the Annunciation (Free entry) You will see this beautiful Baroque church with a pink facade, that resembles Il Gesu church in Rome. 3 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Butcher's Bridge (Free entry) The bridge is named also a "Love Bridge" today because of all the locks locked to it. You will get to know why this bridge is pretty new, why is it named Butcher`s Bridge and what is the meaning of those grotesque statues on it. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Dragon Bridge (Free entry) Dragon Bridge is one of the most well-known bridges in Ljubljana and a masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture. You will get to know why a dragon is the symbol of Ljubljana. 10 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: Prešeren SquareEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion prešernov trg, 1000 Ljubljana,Ljubljana,Slovenia
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