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10 Days in Ljubljana: A Journey Through Culture and Adventure

Arnela Obralija

Arnela Obralija

8 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure to Ljubljana, Slovenia, and immerse yourself in the rich culture and breathtaking sights of this charming city. From exploring historic landmarks to indulging in local cuisine, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of excitement and relaxation.

Trip to Ljubljana

Day 1Sky-high Thrills and Illusions
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$24

Nebotičnik - Skyscraper
Prominent high-rise with shops, offices & private flats, plus a restaurant with a roof terrace.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
5 - 8 min

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House of illusions
Offbeat, 2-story museum featuring a collection of creative optical illusions, including whole rooms.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$9
5 - 8 min

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Robbov vodnjak
Marble-&-limestone 18th-century fountain with an obelisk, pool & 3 sculpted figures holding jugs.
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Pritličje
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
Day 2Market Marvels and Artistic Wonders
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$9

Central Market
Bustling indoor-outdoor market with vendors for fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese & hot prepared food.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Dragon Bridge
Pedestrian-friendly art nouveau bridge built in 1900 best known for its series of dragon statues.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Metelkova Art Center
Hip urban culture center featuring underground music, theater & arts events, plus bars & nightlife.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Beli Labod 2
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$9
Day 3Unleashing Your Inner Scientist and Art Enthusiast
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$27

Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova | +MSUM
Former barracks with artworks from the 1960s to the present day, plus a specialist bookstore & cafe.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$9
9 - 14 min

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The House of experiments
This playful science museum offers unique interactive exhibits, along with special events.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
1 - 2 min

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Osha
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Day 4Trains, Cathedrals, and Ethnographic Treasures
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$29

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$ 2

Railway Museum
Opened in 1996, this museum at a former train station is dedicated to Slovenia's railroad history.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
13 - 16 min

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Ljubljana Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral with a baroque interior, including gilded columns & ceiling frescoes.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Slovenian Ethnographic Museum
Sizable musuem with creative exhibits exploring Slovenian history, along with other cultures.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Saraj
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
Day 5Mountain Serenity and Modern Art Delights
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$23

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$ 2

Mount Saint Mary
Featuring two peaks, this mountain with a bell tower at its summit is a popular place to hike.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Museum of Modern Art Ljubljana
Collection of Slovenian art from the 20th & 21st centuries, plus temporary exhibitions.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
4 - 6 min

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Joe Peña's Cantina & Bar
Mexican, tapas bars and tex-mex cuisine and a nice ambient in Ljubljana centre will leave every guest satisfied.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
Day 6Bridges, Galleries, and Architectural Marvels
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$35

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$ 3

Mesarski most
Many “love padlocks” placed by tourists adorn this simple footbridge featuring bronze sculptures.
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Plečnik House
Exhibits on architect Jože Plečnik, famed for buildings in Ljubljana & Vienna, at his former home.
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
1109 - 1331 min

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The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square art museum whose masterworks trace the development of Western European painting.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
6 - 9 min

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Ole & Steen
Home of the Cinnamon Social, Ole & Steen St James features an in-store bakery, baking day and night to bring you only the freshest breads and pastries. Ole & Steen lovingly make award winning breads, pastries and cakes every day in their London bakeries...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$16
Day 7Exploring Natural History and Historical Narratives
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$26

Natural History Museum of Slovenia
Established natural history museum with permanent & temporary exhibits, plus workshops & lectures.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
12 - 17 min

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National Museum of Contemporary History
Slovenian history is the focus of this quaint museum, which includes oral history exhibits & art.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
5 - 8 min

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Mlinar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$8
Day 8Conquering the Castle and Savoring Local Cuisine
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$26

Ljubljana Castle
A glass cube transports visitors up to this medieval castle with its permanent history exhibit.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
1 - 2 min

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Gostilna na Gradu
V zavetju grajskega obzidja, kjer je nekoč brbončice zadovoljevala le grajska gospoda, smo odprli gostilno za vse, gostilno z domačo slovensko kuhinjo.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$7
Day 9Botanical Beauty and Cultural Immersion
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$17

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$ 2

Botanični vrt Univerze v Ljubljani
Small, longtime botanical garden with a tropical greenhouse, walking paths & a tea house.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Mestni muzej Ljubljana
Refined museum dedicated to the city's heritage displaying archeological finds in palace surrounds.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
1 - 2 min

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National and University Library
Literary exhibits & map displays, plus a cafe & a grand reading room open to Saturday visitors.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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LP
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$9
Day 10Museums, Monuments, and Authentic Tacos
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$19

Narodni muzej Slovenije
Housed in a Renaissance palace, the country's oldest museum offers prehistoric & cultural exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$9
Monument to the Revolution
Famous monument dedicated to the Mexican Revolution, with an observation deck & on-site museum.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Taqueria el Progreso
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $240 In total

Activities & Food:$233
Transport:$8