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1. Dragon Bridge ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Ljubljana Castle ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Castles
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3. Preseren Monument & Square

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4. Triple Bridge

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5. Robba Fountain

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6. Krizanke

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7. City Museum of Ljubljana

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8. House of Experiments

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9. Slovenian Museum of Natural History

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10. Metelkova Mesto

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11. Central Market

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12. National and University Library

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13. Museum of Modern Art

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14. Town Hall

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15. National Gallery

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16. Parliament Building

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17. Plecnik House

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18. House of Illusions

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19. Ljubljana Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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20. Tivoli Mansion

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21. The Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (MSUM)

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22. The Technical Museum of Slovenia

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23. The Railway Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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24. The Slovene Ethnographic Museum

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25. Cathedral of Saint Nicholas

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • There have been several turning points in Slovenian history.
  • The capital, Ljubljana has held a position of prominence in the region since Roman times and remains a beacon for Slovenians.
  • It is at the crossroads of trade routes, culture, and language in southeastern Europe.
  • The rich and varied heritage reflects influences from inter alia, the Carniolan era, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Socialist regime of Yugoslavia.
  • These have been captured in several monuments and museums in the city and collectively define the Slovenian identity.
  • The symbol of Ljubljana is the dragon, which is said to have been slain by Jason and the Argonauts of Greek mythology.

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