Private Walking Tour in Ljubljana with a Local

The square was used for ceremonial purposes during the Congress of Ljubljana in 1821, after which it was named. There is also the oldest university in Slovenia, the Roman wall and Roman citizen statue and the main information point iEmona. Here you can imagine the Roman city of Emona as it was 2000 years ago.

Famous and popular historical library in Ljubljana is world-renowned Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik's masterpiece.

Historically important building Krizanke monastery from 13th-century become cultural centre, used for summer festivals set up inside the courtyard.

Napoleon established in Slovenia, down to Dubrovnik, the Illyrian Provinces in 1809. Napoleon’s reforms in this region allowed the use of the Slovenian language, which was important for the flourishing of Slovenian culture.

Ljubljana old town hall Rotovž is used as the seat of the Municipality of Ljubljana. It was built in the 15th century. In front of Town Hall stands the famous Baroque Robb fountain.

You will find out why is Ljubljanica The River of Seven Names, why is so archeological important that has been protected as cultural property. Ljubljana is home to many beautiful and unique bridges, such as the Triple Bridge, the Cobblers' Bridge, the Dragon Bridge, the Butcher's Bridge, we will see them all.

It is more than 300 years old baroque building, but a church has been standing here ever since the 13th century. Don’t forget to check out the astonishing pair of bronze doors on the western and southern sides.

Lively Plečnik’s open market with local fresh fruit and vegetable offer. The long market building that we see today, designed by Jože Plečnik, where it is possible to get dry-cured meat products, fresh meat, homemade bread, homemade biscuits, various homemade cheeses, dried fruits and nuts, homemade olive and pumpkin seed oil and much more from local farmers.

Butcher’s Bridge became quite famous "love bridge". Not so long after the opening in 2010 people started hanging locks on it, symbolizing declarations of eternal love.

At the center of the square lies the Prešeren Monument, a tribute to Slovenian greatest poet France Prešeren. Today the square is a modern meeting point and a place of happening and people-watching.

The Triple Bridge is a group of three bridges across the Ljubljanica river. . It was at first called in 13th century the Old Bridge. Later in 19th century was replaced by a new bridge and named Franz's Bridge in honor of Archduke Franz Karl of Austria. Jože Plečnik designed the extension of the bridge with two footbridges at each side of it.