Mestni muzej Ljubljana (City Museum of Ljubljana), Ljubljana

The City Museum of Ljubljana traces the history of the city all the way back to the ancient period, when the Roman settlement of Emonawas was first mentioned. The museum documents the exciting metamorphosis Ljubljana has endured on its way to becoming a contemporary European capital. It numbers several permanent exhibitions and organizes various temporary displays all year round.

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Sight Name: Mestni muzej Ljubljana (City Museum of Ljubljana)
Sight Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia (See walking tours in Ljubljana)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

Walking Tours in Ljubljana, Slovenia

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Creating your own self-guided walk in Ljubljana is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Ljubljana Introduction Walking Tour

Ljubljana is the capital and the heart of Slovenia. Being the country's cultural and political center, it is also Slovenia's largest city and has a long, storied past.

The exact origin of its name is not clear. Some linguists suggest that it may be rooted in "Ljubija," the original name of the Ljubljanica River derived from the Old Slavic male name "Ljubovid,"... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles

Historic Buildings Walking Tour

The Slovenian capital has no shortage of historical buildings. The architectural wealth of Ljubljana accumulated over the years received a significant boost in the early 20th century thanks to the famous Slovenian architect, Joze Plecnik, a classicist, who tried to model the city on ancient Athens.

Among the notable local landmarks is the Ljubljana Central Pharmacy, a testament to the... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles