Ljubljana

City of Delights

Ljubljana is a vibrant city full of surprises. It possesses all the advantages of a modern capital but has also preserved its small-town friendliness and relaxed atmosphere.

Ljubljana enjoys a central postion which makes it the ideal base for exploring the rest Slovenia. It is a crossroads culturally due to its location, on one hand you can see the Central European influence from Austria and Slavic countries in the city's architecture and language. On the other hand there is a strong Mediterranean and Balkan influence which is brought out in their laid back approach and the city's cafe culture. People are often surprised how westernized and advanced Slovenia is putting it more in a class with its Austrian neighbors than their Eastern European counterparts.

The surrounding areas of the city are packed with natural beauty and cultural sights bearing witness to the city's dynamic history. There is diverse range of places to satisfy culinary desires as the local cuisine is also heavily influenced by its neighbors in all directions. Wine lovers will find Slovenia to be a hidden gem. The city layout is tourist friendly as the Old Town has an ever expanding pedestrian walking zone and great way to see the city is by bike taking advantage of the numerous bike lanes spread out across the city.