Overview
Slovenia's capital and largest city is one of Europe's greenest and most liveable capitals; it was the European Commission's Green Capital of Europe in 2016. Car traffic is restricted in the centre, leaving the leafy banks of the emerald-green Ljubljanica River, which flows through the city's heart, free for pedestrians and cyclists. In summer, cafes set up terrace seating along the river; it almost feels like a nightly street party.
Take your Slovenia trip with Lonely Planet Journeys
Time to book that trip to Slovenia
Lonely Planet Journeys takes you there with fully customizable trips to top destinations–all crafted by our local experts.


Must-see attractions
Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Things to Do
It's impossible not to fall in love with Ljubljana. Here are the best experiences in Slovenia’s vibrant, bijou capital.
Read full article
Get a book. Get inspired. Get exploring.
in partnership with getyourguide







![SLOVENIA - JANUARY 01: The Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Ljubljana. Photography. Around 1990. (Photo by Imagno/Getty Images) [Domkirche St. Nikolaus in Leibach. Photographie um 1990.]](https://lp-cms-production.imgix.net/2020-11/c9c992473c5f86f714898fde8a643b6f-cathedral-of-st-nicholas.jpg?auto=format,compress&q=72&fit=crop&ar=1:1)
