Ljubljana
Slovenia
- Safety rating
- 8.7/10
- Best time to visit
- May, June, and September offer mild, pleasant weather, while December's lights and markets are enchanting.
- Population
- 0.3M
Overview
Slovenia's green and graceful capital centers on a willow-lined river spanned by the architect Plečnik's distinctive bridges, with a hilltop castle above and a car-free, café-filled old town below. Compact, sustainable, and dragon-themed, it's one of Europe's most livable small capitals.
Top attractions
Cross the Triple Bridge and Dragon Bridge, visit Ljubljana Castle, the Central Market, and Tivoli Park.
Getting around
The compact center is pedestrianized and walkable, with cheap buses and a funicular to the castle.