Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, the hidden gem of Europe
Numerous visitors describe Ljubljana as a hidden gem of Europe. Its picturesque image has been marked by different historical periods, and mostly by the opus of the world-famous architect, Jože Plečnik.
Both its residents and numerous visitors perceive Ljubljana as a city built on a human scale. Despite the fact that it ranks among the mid-sized European cities, it has preserved its small-town friendliness and, at the same time, it has everything that all the larger capitals have. In the winter its dreamy central European character prevails, while the summer brings out its relaxed Mediterranean feel.
In recent years, Ljubljana has experienced a true culinary boom. Visit the Open Kitchen (Odprta kuhna) to feel its lively pulse. Renowned master chefs, restaurants and local dishes from the Taste Ljubljana and Taste Central Slovenia projects are becoming increasingly recognised worldwide. The highest-rated restaurants, selected by local experts, can be identified by the Ljubljana Quality Mark they display.
Ljubljana is the best starting point to explore Slovenia.
Basic information on Ljubljana
• The capital of the Republic of Slovenia (Slovenia has been a European Union member since 2004.)
• Area: 275 km2
• Population: 283,000
• Average temperature in January: – 0.3 °C
• Average temperature in June: 20.7 °C
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