Why visit
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia. A practical starting point for museums, food, and onward routes into the country.
Ljubljana at a glance
City population
295k
Metro: 540k
Elevation
295 m
968 ft
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 DST)
Europe/Ljubljana
Airport
LJU
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik
Founded
c. 50 BCE (Emona)
Getting around
Buses + BicikeLJ bikeshare; car-free old town
Signature dish
Štruklji, potica, idrijski žlikrofi, Carniolan sausage
Neighborhoods for travelers
Old TownCenterTrnovoMetelkova
Slovenia at a glance
Country center
46.1°, 14.8°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
20,273 km²
7,827 mi²
Country population
2.1 million
105/km²
Subregion
Central Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+386
Language
Slovene
Demonym
Slovene
Internet
.si
UN
Member state
ISO code
SI / SVN
Where in the world
46.1° · 14.8°
Slovenia
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Did you know
- Ljubljana has been continuously inhabited since the Bronze Age: the earliest settlement was ~2000 BCE.
- The city center was pedestrianized in 2007. Cars are banned in the historic core 24/7.
- Architect Jože Plečnik designed much of modern Ljubljana between 1921 and 1957: the city is a Plečnik open-air museum.
- Slovenia is the only country whose name contains "love": the tourism board has never let that go.
- Over 60% of Slovenia is covered in forest, one of the highest forest-cover ratios in Europe.
Bordering Slovenia
Plan checks
- Choose a neighborhood first: many capitals have tourist centers that are not the best places to stay.
- Public transport passes usually beat taxis and rideshares for multi-day visits.
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Frequently asked about Ljubljana
What currency is used in Ljubljana?
Ljubljana uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in Slovenia?
The primary language is Slovene.
What is the international calling code for Slovenia?
The calling code is +386.
What airport serves Ljubljana?
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik (IATA: LJU).
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