 The centre of trade, capital and largest city with 300,000 inhabitants, Ljubljana has long been at the crossroads of history and commerce. Its modern name was recorded first in 1144 as Laibach and again in 1146 as Luwigana, although traces of the Roman city of Emona and the remnants of an even more ancient pile dwelling culture can still be seen. Indeed, some descriptions of the landscape in the Greek myth of Jason and the Argonauts would seem to suggest that the hero sailed through the area on his great quest. Ljubljana's castle overlooks the Old Town, full of narrow cobblestone streets, galleries and boutiques, while the more modern part of the city begins across the Ljubljanica river. Throughout this rather compact center one can find magnificent examples of Baroque, Renaissance, and especially Art Nouveau architecture and design that effectively complement the business center of a city that has grown three times larger since the 1940's. More information: Ljubljana Tourist Information Portal |
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Ljubljana, capital of Slovenia | |