Central Slovenia

Region

The capital and its green surroundings. Ljubljana is a small, car-free riverside city of dragons, bridges and cafés, with a hilltop castle, and Škofja Loka, Kamnik and the Velika Planina herdsmen's huts are easy trips. Most travellers base themselves here and day trip across the country.

Central Slovenia Stožice StadiumEmonaGrintovecFranciscan Church of the AnnunciationLjubljana ZooLjubljana Opera HouseCongress SquareLjubljana MosqueBogenšperk CastleRepublic Square (Ljubljana)St. James's Parish Church (Ljubljana)Trail of Remembrance and ComradeshipNational Assembly Building of SloveniaUrsuline Church of the Holy TrinityThe works of Jože Plečnik in Ljubljana – Human Centred Urban DesignLjubljanaVrhnikaLjubljana CastleDragon BridgePrešeren SquareLjubljana Central MarketNational Museum of SloveniaTrbovljeKamnikDomžaleZagorje ob SaviHrastnikGrosuplje

Central Slovenia essentials

Country: Slovenia
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Euro (€)
Emergency: 113

Where to Go in Central Slovenia

City Ljubljana LjubljanaCapital city of Slovenia with a medieval castle City Trbovlje TrbovljeCity in Trbovlje, Slovenia City Kamnik KamnikCity in Kamnik, Slovenia City Domžale DomžaleCity in Slovenia, part of Domžale municipality City Zagorje ob Savi Zagorje ob SaviCity in Zagorje ob Savi Municipality History Ljubljana Castle Ljubljana CastleHilltop medieval fortress overlooking Slovenia's capital History Emona EmonaAncient Roman town beneath modern Ljubljana History Bogenšperk Castle Bogenšperk CastleRenaissance castle housing museum and historical library History Trail of Remembrance and Comradeship Trail of Remembrance and ComradeshipCircular memorial trail in Ljubljana, wartime history route History National Assembly Building of Slovenia National Assembly Building of SloveniaSlovenian parliament building in Ljubljana, modernist architecture History The works of Jože Plečnik in Ljubljana – Human Centred Urban Design The works of Jože Plečnik in Ljubljana – Human Centred Urban DesignUrban designs blending classical forms with civic spaces Nature Grintovec GrintovecHighest summit of the Kamnik–Savinja Alps in Slovenia
Regions & Cities
Ljubljana Explore Ljubljana Ljubljana’s small riverfront and Metelkova’s street art draw visitors; people visit the hilltop castle for city views, sample Carniolan sausages, and bike paths through Tivoli Park. Vrhnika Explore Vrhnika Just southwest of Ljubljana, Vrhnika offers river springs, woodlands and a sleepy market where cyclists refill before riding into the Karst and Logatec hills. Ljubljana Castle Explore Ljubljana Castle Ljubljana Castle crowns the old town with a medieval fortress, watchtower and exhibition spaces. Dragon Bridge Explore Dragon Bridge An early 20th-century Art Nouveau crossing of the Ljubljanica, Dragon Bridge is noted for its dragon sculptures and proximity to Ljubljana’s old town, a frequent photo stop for visitors exploring the city center. Prešeren Square Explore Prešeren Square Prešeren Square anchors Ljubljana’s old town with the Prešeren statue and Triple Bridge; tourists linger for riverfront cafés, regular events, and easy walking access to the castle and markets. Ljubljana Central Market Explore Ljubljana Central Market Along the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana Central Market hosts daily stalls and covered pavilions designed by Jože Plečnik; visitors come for fresh produce, cured meats, artisan food and riverside cafés. National Museum of Slovenia Explore National Museum of Slovenia Located in Ljubljana, the museum presents Slovenia’s archaeological finds, historical artifacts and ethnographic displays; visitors learn about prehistory and national heritage. Trbovlje Explore Trbovlje Gritty former mining town marked by a 360‑metre power‑station chimney; visitors come for the coal‑mining museum, industrial murals, riverside walks along the Sava, and hearty Slovenian tavern fare after inspecting miners’ heritage.

Central Slovenia at a Glance

Local Time
12:42 AM
GMT+1
Population
602,998

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