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Ljubljana is Slovenia's capital and largest city. It's known for its university population and green spaces, including expansive Tivoli Park. The curving Ljubljanica River, lined in outdoor cafes, divides the city's old town from its commercial hub.

The Ljubljana Castle sits above the city on the hill. I walked up and took the cable car down.

The building is the University of Ljubljana. It is one of the symbols of the city. Very close to the square are the markets, the additional bridges, the river promenade, restaurants and cafes. The place is usually crowded with tourists, but it is still one of the most magical places in the city. A great place to people watch.

Ljubljana is a great city to walk around day and evenings. There are many good restaurants and bars along the riverside and in the center of town.

A group having fun, playing musical instruments and dancing to the beat of the music.

The river Ljubljanica, with its interesting bridges and picturesque old city center embankments, is one of Ljubljana's most notable landmarks.

Lots of good restaurants throughout the central city.

The city's symbol is the Ljubljana Dragon. It is depicted on the top of the tower of Ljubljana Castle in the Ljubljana coat of arms and on the Ljubljanica crossing Dragon Bridge . It represents power, courage, and greatness.

Ljubjana is known for is many fine restaurants serving both inside and in the summer time outside along the river. every meal I had while in the city was excellent.

A great city to just walk and take it all in.

Ljubljana Cathedral or St. Nicholas's Cathedral serves the Archdiocese of Ljubljana. Easily identifiable due to its green dome and twin towers,

Preseren Square a relatively large square, located right in the heart of the old town,

In Ljubljana, Slovenia, you can get farm-fresh, raw cow's milk from a Mlekomat, which is a public vending machine. You typically bring your own bottle to fill or can buy one at the machine for about €1 per liter. The milk is kept cold at 36 degree Fahrenheit and dispensed daily from a local alpine farm, with the machine sanitizing itself with UV light after each use.

The Butcher's Bridge in Ljubljana is known as a "love lock" bridge where couples seal their devotion by attaching padlocks to the railings and throwing the keys into the Ljubljanica river below

Lots of great restaurants

There are many interesting buildings in the city.

We saw a flyer in the hotel telling us the San Jose State University Choraliers Gala Concert from San Jose, California was performing that night in Ljubljana. As a native Californian I had to go support one of our local University choirs on tour. The concert was excellent. After the concert several of us went to eat and leaving the restaurant I recognized a number of the performers. I had to chance to talk with them and congratulate them.

Today Sunday, we drove outside of Ljubljana about 45 minutes to Lake bled. We see in the distance an 800 year old Bled Castle hanging to a rocky cliff above Lake Bled..

The lake surrounds Bled Island. The island has several buildings, the main one being the pilgrimage church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, built in its current form near the end of the 17th century. It is decorated with remains of Gothic frescos from around 1470 in the interior, and with rich Baroque furnishing.

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