Hello Ljubljana! We're now in the capital of Slovenia, about three hours north of Plitvice Lakes. This is our last side trip out of Croatia and we're here for two nights. Slovenia shares a border with Austria and we can definitely see the Austrian-Germanic influence in the architecture as well as the food. There is a definite European feel that isn't quite the same as in Croatia while we're walking the cobbled streets. Not better or worse, just different.
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| Franciscan Church |
Ljubljana is a younger capital than its European counterparts, and relatively smaller with less than 300,000 residents. It frequently draws a comparison to Salzburg as there is a castle that sits atop the highest point overlooking the city. However, the city is actually modeled more after Prague. Even though being a European capital is relatively new, there have been settlements here since the 12th century B.C.
A river runs through the middle of the City and there are numerous cafes and restaurants that line both sides with plenty of outdoor seating. We have taken full advantage of the al fresco dining options where we enjoyed cool evening breezes, good food, and great people watching.
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| Ljubljana Caste overlooking the city |
While there aren't major cultural draws like a Louvre or a British Museum, Ljubljana more than makes up for it with its general ambiance and vibe. It's very compact and walkable and there is still plenty to see and enjoy.
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