Ljubljana is Slovenia’s largest and most populous city. We visited the city in late May, 2003. We adopted our usual strategy of staying outside the city and taking a bus into town, but this time with a bit of a twist - we had a guide with us.

At right are some of the numerous art students doing a bit of work along the Ljubljanica River that flows through the town.

In the background of the picture below stands the pink Franciscan Church which is located adjacent to Tripple Bridge. These two pictures were taken in “Old Town” which dates from the 1600’s. We thought that this was the most beautiful part of the city.

We took a tram ride up to Ljubljana Castle. Construction was begun in the 13th Century. One of the people on the ride going back down into the city said that they thought this would be a good example of how not to restore something. We too were a bit disappointed with the castle. There is nothing there of much historical value and it basically is not much more than a rebuilt castle with a gift shop and a restaurant as well as a computer description of what the castle might have been like in earlier times.

The dragons are a symbol of Slovenia because St. George is the patron saint of Slovenia - and (for those of you who do not remember your history) he slew the dragon. Dragon Bridge, which is made of concrete and iron, has beautifully carved dragons on it but we managed to not get pictures of it.

There is a 16th Century monastery complex near the old town area which is used today as the venue for the Ljubljana Festival performances. Below is a picture of the courtyard where it is possible to have lunch.

Ljubljana is a clean modern city and we enjoyed our visit very much. Lots of English spoken here as well.

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