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Ljubljana: Slovenia's One Hour Capital
Ljubljana, quite frankly, is glorious.
A city one hour from everything, be it the Slovenian ski resorts in winter or the Slovenian coast in summer, this city – though it has its socialist-era scars, notably the shabby blocks of the suburbs – is the perfect place to spend considerable amounts of time.
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OUR Ljubljana HIGHLIGHTS
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Buzzing pretty much any time of the day, Bachus’ ground-floor lounge area features good-looking clients, good-tasting coffee, a year-round garden for sipping cocktails under
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Indoor/outdoor bar and café that on the river that recently branched out into food. Check the blackboard for the daily specials, such as artichoke risotto or the big, Florentine-style beef
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It’s all in the timing so they say. Spread over two floors, the Roxly provides a dual function by offering meals by day and music by night. The coffee bar and restaurant is popular during the d
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It’s McHere if you McNeed it. Also inside the train station (open 07:00-23:00), in BTC (open 08:00 - 24:00, Friday-Saturday 08:00 - 24:00) with a drive-in nearby, (open
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A stylish and still relatively new café offering a wide selection of great ice creams, cakes and tiny tarts in a unique glass-walled space right in the centre of town, its outdoor seating
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Cheap and cheerful budget accommodation in a charming old building in the city centre. There are six rooms, which you will find at the top of a glorious staircase, and which, while they share bathroo
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Latest Ljubljana Comments
Vom is a great record store. It's not big but has a chunk of good stuff and the prices are reasonably low. The crew speaks english, and Italian as well.[...]
I don't know exactly what is it about BiKoFe, maybe it's just me, but I love the place. It's not big, not sth really special, no special view, very good music though ... but I love the chill-out style, maybe because of the people...[...]
I live here, and eat at Namaste once a month. It's a great little place, with a terrific choice and good service. I've only had good meals here, and take business guests regularly.[...]
The rudest service I have ever experienced in Eastern Europe - downright aggressive in fact. Was told to leave because we moved a table slightly to allow the 5th member of our group to sit down. "How would you like it if I came to your house an[...]
We visited Ljubljana in May 2009, and had the pleasure of a wonderful meal at Manna. The food was delicious as well as beautifully presented, and the service was impeccable. They were extremely generous, serving us complimentary hors d'oeurvre[...]
Exceptional variety of veg and non-veg dishes with authentic indian taste. Good ambience, fast service and cordial welcome makes dining worthwhile.[...]
Great shop!!! A must see![...]
One of the greatest clubs I've visited in my 10+ years clubbing/festival career. We were there for Pacha Party and it was amazing: the decoration, beautiful dancers, top music and crowd, and Slovenians are amazing partysans![...]
I spent 3 weeks going through Italy, Slovenia and Croatia and this was by far my favourite restaurant. I had the tastiest meal I have ever tried and the chef/waiter was so friendly. We were even given a traditional Slovenian appetiser and dessert wi[...]
Don't be misled by the name, it's an uber stylish bar for sure, but a fantastic choice for whisky, rum or brandy drinkers.Lit up with pink floodlights on the outside at night, so you can't miss it.[...]
This is one of the best nightclubs in Europe. Unlike others it has a unique soul and party ambience. I will come again![...]
I love this place, it's so cosy on a cold day and tea is superb![...]
address of this store is Mestni trg 7.[...]
I loved it. The foie gras with warm pear and the risotto with melon (which is actually more like squash) are amazing dishes exploding with flavor. They brought me out a dessert on the house (I think they do this often) which was a wonderful flavor[...]
This is my favorite restaurant in Ljubljana. I've been to Slovenia about seven times (visiting the university). I especially love the Serbian beans, the cirapcici, and the gibinica. I'm delighted to see that it's still in business.[...]