Showing 1-4 of 4 results
-
Ljubljana Zoo
The 20-hectare Ljubljana Zoo, on the southern slope of Rožnik Hill (394m), contains 580 animals representing more than 150 species. There's also a petting zoo for children. It's an upbeat and well-landscaped menagerie.
-
Opera House
The graceful Opera House, northeast of the National Museum, opened in 1892 as the Provincial Theatre, and plays in German and Slovene were performed here. After WWI it was renamed the Opera House and is now home to the Slovenian National Opera and Ballet companies.
-
Philharmonic Hall
The Philharmonic Hall in the southeast corner or the Kongresni Trg Square is home to the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra, which was founded in 1701 and is one of the oldest in the world. Haydn, Beethoven and Brahms were honorary members, and Gustav Mahler was resident conductor for a season (1881-82).
-
Viewing Tower
The Viewing Tower, which is the tower on the western side of the castle courtyard, contains the Virtual Museum, a 20-minute 3D video tour of Ljubljana and its history in four languages. The climb up to the top of the tower, via a double wrought-iron staircase (95 steps from the museum level) of the 19th-century tower and a walk along the ramparts, is worth the effort for the views down into the Old Town and across the river to Center.
Showing 1-4 of 4 results
