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Sightseeing in Ljubljana - what to see. Complete travel guide

ljubljana 1. The hottest tourist season for visiting Ljubljana is July and August as the temperature of the seasons oscillates within +23 – 25 C featuring rare rains. The season of rains is considered to be June. The visit to the city and its touring may get interrupted by steady rains.
2. Currency exchange can be executed in private currency exchange offices, as well as in banks and post offices. The most profitable rates of currency exchange are offered in the offices located in close vicinity to railway station as the exchange fee is not charged there. The bank institutions may charge up to 1% of the total exchange sum for transaction. In the post offices the commission may reach up to 5%.
3. The city has adopted the cashless transfer system. The large restaurants, banks and filling stations accept international credit cards. One will need cash for local market places as well as for small budgetary cafes and restaurants.
4. The city is highly recommended to be cruised on foot as in such a way one will have a chance to visit all the significant landmarks and sights of the place and fully embrace the beauty and majesty of Ljubljana. The drivers should take into account that cars are not allowed in some parts of the city.
5. Banks and other government facilities are open from 8.00 and work till 18.00 in the evening. Lunchtime is possible during the day. Commonly it lasts not longer than an hour and a half. Saturday is considered to be a shortened working day, meanwhile Sunday is a day off. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Traditionally the tips of 10% of total order sum are given in the restaurants and cafes featuring excellent service. Despite of this procedure to be not obligatory the tipping is considered to be good style.
7. International and inter city calls should better be made from street call boxes which accept as token coins so cards (in case of token coins the call box will have the “A” marking meanwhile in case of cards the call box will have “K” marking). One can buy token coins and cards at post offices and news stalls.
Your active city break in Ljubljana. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Ljubljana will entertain its guests not only with plenty of exciting tour destinations and landmarks, but with a vast choice of entertaining establishments. The fans of sports and active … Open
8. The cheapest way of city cruising by public transport is a bus. It drives not only through all the districts of Ljubljana but through suburban areas and neighboring cities. The taxi rates are also rather affordable and the taxi should better be called by telephone.
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What to visit being in Ljubljana - unique sights

Ljubljanica Waterfront

From the series “The Most Beautiful Waterfronts and Embankments”
Check on the map:   Distance from Ljubljana center - 1 km.
After an excursion you can relax in the restaurants located near the embankment. Just in these restaurants, you have the chance to try the best national dishes. Fans of shopping and gourmands will spend a great time, especially at weekends. For several years every Saturday there opens the market near the Triple Bridge. There you can buy popular national food, souvenirs and a lot of other original things. On Sundays there works the antiquary market. When it is warm there are a lot of walking boats on the river. Such entertainment will make your leisure time various. … Read further

Predjamski Grad

From the series “The Most Inaccessible Buildings in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Ljubljana center - 40.1 km.
For many years, the castle has served as a place of introduction for many interesting historical holidays. The tournaments and banquets are held here. One of the main festivals is devoted to Erasim Yamsky, one of the Burgherren. The castle can only be visited in the period from May to September. All excursions are accompanied by speleologists. The upper course consists of a series of impenetrable groves and mountain caves, which serve as a habitat for colony of bats. Because of these small inhabitants, the castle remains closed for visitors in the winter. When it gets cold, the bats go into winter sleep and it is forbidden to walk in the caves and disturb them. … Read further

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