Ljubljana

LJUBLJANA - the capital of Slovenia, situated at an altitude of 296 m above sea level, on the banks of the river Ljubljanica. Discreet charm of the city captivates everyone who has ever visited the capital of Slovenia. Ljubljana - a small but very beautiful city - the political, cultural and geographic center of the country. It is home to 280 thousand inhabitants. For the first time about the town is mentioned in 1144, but the Slavic tribes began to settle in these territories as early as VI-VII centuries. The town was founded on the ruins of the Roman fortress, Emona. On the right bank of the river Ljubljanica Old Town is located on the left - the Main Building of the last century. In the old town well preserved Castle - Ljubljana Castle. Its history goes deep into the X-XI centuries. In the XVII century the castle was rebuilt in Baroque style. With a panoramic site of the castle offers a magnificent view of Ljubljana and its surroundings. The town has a unhurried pedestrian walks along the streets of the historic part of it, to the leisurely inspection of architectural monuments and buildings. They are beautiful and unique styles of different facades of old houses, baroque courtyards and beautifully decorated portals. Evening Ljubljana as beautiful and interesting. A lot of cozy restaurants and cafes with a wide choice of menu and excellent concert or music programs. For lovers of night life working night clubs and discos. Although Ljubljana long godybyla under the protectorate of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it retained its individual flavor and remained true Slavic city.