Castle
Ljubljana Castle
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A hilltop castle above the old town, reached by a short funicular ride.
Bridge · Slovenia · Central Slovenia
Dragon Bridge
A bridge guarded by four green dragons, the symbol of the city.
Free to enter about 10 min
For storytellers
Why Dragon Bridge matters
The dragon is on the city's coat of arms, and these four copper sculptures keep watch over the bridge. It is a fun photo-stop on the way to the market. Look for the details on the dragons' scales and tails, then continue to the market.
Talking points
- The dragon is the symbol of Ljubljana.
- The bridge dates from the early twentieth century.
- It is close to the central market.
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Bridge · UNESCO
Triple Bridge
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Three parallel bridges at the heart of Ljubljana, designed by Joze Plecnik.
Market · UNESCO
Ljubljana Central Market
Ljubljana, Slovenia
An open-air market along the river, lined with a Plecnik colonnade.
River or canal
Ljubljanica Riverside
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A tree-lined river promenade with cafes, bridges and boat trips.
Square
Presernov Square
Ljubljana, Slovenia
The central square, dominated by a pink church and a poet's statue.
Church, mosque or temple
Ljubljana Cathedral
Ljubljana, Slovenia
A baroque cathedral with green domes and ornate bronze doors.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.