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Ljubljana

Autumn Festivals

Film, fashion, food, wine

and more!

Slovenska Cesta

Ljubljana gets a dazzling

new promenade

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Typical style of an

Argentinian hacienda.

Always fresh meat, best

quality beef from Argentina.

Indulge yourself with

our grilled specialities.

Old Argentinian recipes,

on typical grills imported

from Argentina.

Wine cellar

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130 Argentinian wines.

Argentino, Šmartinska 152, BTC, Ljubljana, Slovenija, mobile: +386 31 600 900, www.argentino.si

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Shopping

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Where to go and what to buy Where to go and what to buy

Beauty, Health & Wellness

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Salons, Dentists, Massages and more Salons, Dentists, Massages and more

Where To Stay

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Business suites to hostel bunks Business suites to hostel bunks

Postojna

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Home of the world famous cave Home of the world famous cave

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Embassies, hospitals and general information Embassies, hospitals and general information

Maps

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Cemeteries across the country, including Ljubljana’s Žale (pictured Cemeteries across the country, including Ljubljana’s Žale (pictured here), transform into seas of red lights in the days leading up to 1 here), transform into seas of red lights in the days leading up to 1 November, which is known in Slovenia as the Day of Remembrance November, which is known in Slovenia as the Day of Remembrance of the Dead, photo by Xseon / Shutterstock

of the Dead, photo by Xseon / Shutterstock

If you’re visiting Ljubljana in the autumn months, then you can If you’re visiting Ljubljana in the autumn months, then you can restrest assured that there won’t be any shortage of colourful leaves or fog assured that there won’t be any shortage of colourful leaves or fog during your stay

during your stay

Arrival & Transport

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Planes, trains, buses, taxis and transfers

Culture & Events

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Festivals, exhibitions, music and much more

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Ljubljana’s greener than

Ljubljana’s greener than green stagreen status is now oﬃ tus is now oﬃ cial!cial!

Restaurants

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Everything from A to V(egetarian) Everything from A to V(egetarian)

Cafés

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Coﬀee, tea, ice cream and cake in the capital Coﬀee, tea, ice cream and cake in the capital

Nightlife

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Dance and drink the night away Dance and drink the night away

Sightseeing

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Bridges, museums, the castle and more Bridges, museums, the castle and more

Foreword

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Somehow yet another summer has already come to an end Somehow yet another summer has already come to an end in Ljubljana far too soon. And while we do like to complain in Ljubljana far too soon. And while we do like to complain about the colder temperatures and shorter days, the about the colder temperatures and shorter days, the begin-ning of autumn is in fact one of our favourite times of the ning of autumn is in fact one of our favourite times of the year! After several hot lazy months, Ljubljana’s students and year! After several hot lazy months, Ljubljana’s students and holidaymakers have now all returned to town, and the city’s holidaymakers have now all returned to town, and the city’s vibrant buzz of work, study and social life can once again be vibrant buzz of work, study and social life can once again be felt after the summer

felt after the summer’s tourist rush.’s tourist rush. Th

The e auautumtumn n seseasason on is is alalso so whwhen en sosome me of of ththe e citcity’y’s s bibiggggesestt events take place, such as the Ljubljana International Film events take place, such as the Ljubljana International Film Fes-tival, where non-Slovene speakers can watch top international tival, where non-Slovene speakers can watch top international films with English subtitles, the Slovenian Wine Festival, where films with English subtitles, the Slovenian Wine Festival, where visitors can taste the best local wines in one of the city’s visitors can taste the best local wines in one of the city’s grand-est halls (and practice their Slovene by repeatedly saying ‘Na est halls (and practice their Slovene by repeatedly saying ‘Na zdravje!’), the Ljubljana Marathon, where more than 20,000 zdravje!’), the Ljubljana Marathon, where more than 20,000 par-ticipants get up early on a Sunday morning to run 42.195km for ticipants get up early on a Sunday morning to run 42.195km for ‘fun’, and Restaurant Week, when two dozen of Ljubljana’s best ‘fun’, and Restaurant Week, when two dozen of Ljubljana’s best restaurants offer special fixed menus for the same discounted restaurants offer special fixed menus for the same discounted price of only €15. This year also sees the launch of new major price of only €15. This year also sees the launch of new major event, the first ever Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Ljubljana. event, the first ever Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Ljubljana. You can read all about these and more in our Culture & Events You can read all about these and more in our Culture & Events section starting on page

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COVER STORY

Earlier this year several blocks of the city Earlier this year several blocks of the city’s main’s main street, Slovenska cesta, received a pedestrian street, Slovenska cesta, received a pedestrian friendly makeover, and are now endowed with friendly makeover, and are now endowed with extra-wide pavement, additiona

extra-wide pavement, additional greenery andl greenery and lots of café/restaurant seating, as well as being lots of café/restaurant seating, as well as being closed to vehi

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CRIME AND SAFETY

Ljubljana is one of the safest capital cities in the world, Ljubljana is one of the safest capital cities in the world, with the only prevalent crime being bicycle theft, which with the only prevalent crime being bicycle theft, which is unlikely to affect short-term visitors (which we’ve also is unlikely to affect short-term visitors (which we’ve also avoided by adorning our bicycle with flowers). Nowhere in avoided by adorning our bicycle with flowers). Nowhere in the city is unsafe to walk at any hour, although common the city is unsafe to walk at any hour, although common sense says avoid going deep into Tivoli park in the middle sense says avoid going deep into Tivoli park in the middle of the night. Out-of-control cyclists and negligent drivers of the night. Out-of-control cyclists and negligent drivers not paying attention to pedestrians are the

not paying attention to pedestrians are the only real threatonly real threat to safety, as well as slow-to-react automatic doors that to safety, as well as slow-to-react automatic doors that seem to be installed in shops across Ljubljana, although seem to be installed in shops across Ljubljana, although these only really cause embarrassment.

these only really cause embarrassment.

DRINKING

Alcohol can only be sold to people over 18, and sadly after Alcohol can only be sold to people over 18, and sadly after 21:00 it cannot be bought in stores.

21:00 it cannot be bought in stores.

MONEY

Slovenia adopted the euro in January

Slovenia adopted the euro in January 2007. Euro coins come2007. Euro coins come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, 1 and 2 in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, 1 and 2

eu-ros, while banknotes come in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 ros, while banknotes come in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros. The Slovenian side of the euro coins are decorated euros. The Slovenian side of the euro coins are decorated with among other things storks, Mount Triglav, Lippizaner with among other things storks, Mount Triglav, Lippizaner horses and a Jože Plečnik design.

horses and a Jože Plečnik design.

SMOKING

Cigarettes can only be purchased by people over 18. Cigarettes can only be purchased by people over 18. Slov-enia recently banned smoking in public indoor places, enia recently banned smoking in public indoor places, except in special smoking areas

except in special smoking areas in oﬃces, hotels and bars.in oﬃces, hotels and bars.

TOILETS

Clean public toilets can be found at Dragon Bridge

Clean public toilets can be found at Dragon Bridge (07:00 -(07:00 -15:00. Closed Sun), in the Plečnik Passageway west of 15:00. Closed Sun), in the Plečnik Passageway west of Zvez-da Park (07:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun) under Butcher’s Bridge da Park (07:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun) under Butcher’s Bridge (07:00 - 23:00) and at Triple Bridge (07:00 - 21:00).

(07:00 - 23:00) and at Triple Bridge (07:00 - 21:00).

CLIMATE

20 20 10 10 0 0 30 30 -10 -10 J J -20 -20 T Temperature, emperature, °C°C 30 30 150 150 90 90 60 60 120 120 F F M M A A M M J J J J A A S S OO NN DD Rainfall, mm Rainfall, mm M M A A M M J J J J A A S S OO NN DD

BASIC DATA

Population Population Slovenia 2,048,951 (2011 estimate) Slovenia 2,048,951 (2011 estimate) Ljubljana 280,140 (2011 estimate) Ljubljana 280,140 (2011 estimate) Area Area 20,273 square kilometres 20,273 square kilometres Ethnic composition Ethnic composition

Slovenian 83%, Former Yugos

Slovenian 83%, Former Yugoslav minorities lav minorities 5.3%, Hun-5.3%, Hun-garian, Albanian, Roma, Italian and others 11.7%

garian, Albanian, Roma, Italian and others 11.7% Oﬃcial languages

Oﬃcial languages

Slovenian, Italian, Hungarian Slovenian, Italian, Hungarian Local time Local time Central European (GMT + 1hr) Central European (GMT + 1hr) Longest river Longest river Sava (221km in Slovenia) Sava (221km in Slovenia) Highest mountain Highest mountain Triglav Triglav 2,864m.2,864m. Borders Borders

Austria 318km, Italy 280km, Hungary 102km, Croatia Austria 318km, Italy 280km, Hungary 102km, Croatia 670km

670km

EXCHANGE

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€1 = US$ 1.12 = UK£ 0.74 = CHF 1.10 = CNY 7.14 = ¥135 €1 = US$ 1.12 = UK£ 0.74 = CHF 1.10 = CNY 7.14 = ¥135

= дин 120 = руб 73. = дин 120 = руб 73. 34 = W 133634 = W 1336(26 Sept 2015)(26 Sept 2015)

MARKET VALUES

P Prroodduucctt PPrriiccee M

MccDDoonnaalldd’’s s BBiig g MMaac c MMeeaal l €€55..7700 SSlliicce e oof f ppiizzzza a € € 11..8800 SSlliicce e oof f bbuurreek k € € 22..0000 CCuup p oof f ccooﬀﬀeee e € € 11..1100 BBoottttlle e oof f nnaamme e bbrraannd d vvooddkka a € € 1122..5500 D

Deecceennt t bboottttlle e oof f llooccaal l wwiinne e € € 33..5500 BBoottttlle e oof f llooccaal l bbeeeer r iin n a a sshhoop p € € 11..1100 PPiinnt t oof f bbeeeer r iin n a a ppuub b € € 22..7700 PPaacck k oof f cciiggaarreettttees s € € 33..5500 SSiinngglle e bbuus s rriidde e € € 11..2200 M

Moovviie e ttiicckkeet t € € 66..0000 LLiittrre e oof f ppeettrrool l € € 11..2244 T

Taxi ride across town axi ride across town € 5.00€ 5.00

SYMBOL KEY

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PAir conditioningAir conditioning AACredit cards acceptedCredit cards accepted B

BOutside seatingOutside seating HHConference Conference facilitiesfacilities T

TChild-friendlyChild-friendly UUFacilities for the disabledFacilities for the disabled F

FFitness centreFitness centre LLGuarded parkingGuarded parking R

RLAN connectionLAN connection 66 Pet-friendlyPet-friendly K

KRestaurantRestaurant JJOld town locationOld town location D

D SaunaSauna CCSwimming poolSwimming pool I

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Arriving & Getting Ar

ound

Oﬃcially part of the Schengen zone since late 2007 and Oﬃcially part of the Schengen zone since late 2007 and nearly completely surrounded by other nearly completely surrounded by other Schengen-agree-ment countries, entering Slovenia has never been easier. ment countries, entering Slovenia has never been easier. With a well-developed system of buses, trains and With a well-developed system of buses, trains and high-ways throughout the country, getting around is also fairly ways throughout the country, getting around is also fairly easy. The centre of Ljubljana is relatively small, meaning easy. The centre of Ljubljana is relatively small, meaning public transport is

public transport is rarelyrarely, if , if everever, needed when , needed when in town.in town.

ARRIVING IN LJ

UBLJANA

Arriving by plane Arriving by plane

Well connected to the Balkans and most major European Well connected to the Balkans and most major European destinations, Ljubljana’s cosy little Jože Pučnik Airport is destinations, Ljubljana’s cosy little Jože Pučnik Airport is 26km northwest of the city, near Brnik. With a buﬀet-style 26km northwest of the city, near Brnik. With a buﬀet-style restaurant, free Wi-F

restaurant, free Wi-Fi for i for internet addicts, a internet addicts, a couple of cafes,couple of cafes, bank (with ATM), currency exchange (open 07:00 - 19:00) bank (with ATM), currency exchange (open 07:00 - 19:00) and post oﬃce (open 08:00 - 18:00, Sat 07:00 - 12:00, Sun and post oﬃce (open 08:00 - 18:00, Sat 07:00 - 12:00, Sun closed), it is as

closed), it is as small and efficient as Slovenia itself. Gettingsmall and efficient as Slovenia itself. Getting there takes about 30 minutes by taxi (€35-45) or shuttle there takes about 30 minutes by taxi (€35-45) or shuttle (€5-8, schedule is coordinated with flights) and roughly (€5-8, schedule is coordinated with flights) and roughly twice as long by bus (€4.10, up to 16 per day between twice as long by bus (€4.10, up to 16 per day between 05:00 - 20:00). Check the airport’s website for a complete 05:00 - 20:00). Check the airport’s website for a complete schedule. Tickets can be bought from the driver when schedule. Tickets can be bought from the driver when boarding the bus.

boarding the bus. QQLetališče Jožeta Pučnika, ZgornjiLetališče Jožeta Pučnika, Zgornji

Brnik 130a, tel +386 (0)4 20 610 00, [email protected], Brnik 130a, tel +386 (0)4 20 610 00, [email protected], www.lju-airport.si. Open

www.lju-airport.si. Open 00:00-24:0000:00-24:00 Arriving by bus

Arriving by bus

Essentially a large caravan without any wheels, Ljubljana’s Essentially a large caravan without any wheels, Ljubljana’s central bus station couldn’t be easier to use. Located central bus station couldn’t be easier to use. Located di-rectly in front of the main train station, there is little in the rectly in front of the main train station, there is little in the way of facilities for recent arrivals. For those leaving town, way of facilities for recent arrivals. For those leaving town, simply enter through one of the doors at either end, buy simply enter through one of the doors at either end, buy a ticket from one of the kiosks and away you go. Tickets a ticket from one of the kiosks and away you go. Tickets

are purchased from inside the station at one of the are purchased from inside the station at one of the numer-ous windows, with all the staﬀ speaking decent English. ous windows, with all the staﬀ speaking decent English. The

The bus bus station station operates many operates many national national routes routes as as well well asas regular international services.

regular international services. QQD/E-1, Trg OsvobodilneD/E-1, Trg Osvobodilne

Fronte 4, tel. +386 (0)1 234 46 00, fax +386 (0)1 234 46 Fronte 4, tel. +386 (0)1 234 46 00, fax +386 (0)1 234 46 01,

01, [email protected], [email protected], www.ap-ljubljana.si/en.www.ap-ljubljana.si/en. Open 05:00 - 22:30, Sat 05:00 -

Open 05:00 - 22:30, Sat 05:00 - 22:00, Sun 05:30 - 22:30.22:00, Sun 05:30 - 22:30. Arriving by car

Arriving by car

Driving to Ljubljana is a joy due to the good roads and Driving to Ljubljana is a joy due to the good roads and excellent signposting. The city is circled by a ring road excellent signposting. The city is circled by a ring road from where it’s easy to get to the centre. Simply follow from where it’s easy to get to the centre. Simply follow the parking signs for

the parking signs for convenienconvenient places to leave your t places to leave your carcar near the city centre. Once in the city, it’s best to walk the near the city centre. Once in the city, it’s best to walk the short distances rather than drive

short distances rather than drive through the heavy traﬃcthrough the heavy traﬃc and narrow street. Also, if you’re staying in Old Ljubljana and narrow street. Also, if you’re staying in Old Ljubljana be aware that it i

be aware that it is largely a pedestrian only zone.s largely a pedestrian only zone. Arriving by train

Arriving by train

Full of nice touches such as little conveyor belts for taking Full of nice touches such as little conveyor belts for taking heavy bags up to the platforms, Ljubljana’s reasonably heavy bags up to the platforms, Ljubljana’s reasonably cen-tral train station is just north of the main action. The main tral train station is just north of the main action. The main building has everything you need, including an ATM and building has everything you need, including an ATM and press stand selling top-up cards (but alas no SIM cards) for press stand selling top-up cards (but alas no SIM cards) for prepaid SIM accounts. Left luggage is provided courtesy prepaid SIM accounts. Left luggage is provided courtesy of 80 coin-operated lockers with instructions in English on of 80 coin-operated lockers with instructions in English on platform Nº1, with the toilets conveniently located next platform Nº1, with the toilets conveniently located next door. The centre of town is safely within walking distances, door. The centre of town is safely within walking distances, but there are also taxis outside for the weary.

but there are also taxis outside for the weary.QQE-1, Trg Os-E-1, Trg

Os-vobodilne Fronte, tel. +386 (0)1291 33 32, potnik.info@ vobodilne Fronte, tel. +386 (0)1291 33 32, potnik.info@ slo-zeleznice.si, www.slo-zeleznice.si. Open 05:00 -

slo-zeleznice.si, www.slo-zeleznice.si. Open 05:00 - 22:00.22:00.

URBANA CARD

In order to use Ljubljana’s extensive public bus In order to use Ljubljana’s extensive public bus net-work, you must first purchase an Urbana Card. What is work, you must first purchase an Urbana Card. What is an Urbana card, we hear you cry? Available from the an Urbana card, we hear you cry? Available from the LPP office, tourist information centres and most of the LPP office, tourist information centres and most of the kiosks and post offices in town, this little yellow card kiosks and post offices in town, this little yellow card costs €2 and can store up to €50 of credit on it at any costs €2 and can store up to €50 of credit on it at any time. In order to top it up, you can do so at any of the time. In order to top it up, you can do so at any of the spots mentioned above or at the excellently named spots mentioned above or at the excellently named Urbanomat machines, which are the green things Urbanomat machines, which are the green things next to most bus stops. These machines accept both next to most bus stops. These machines accept both cash and credit and debit cards. Once you’ve topped cash and credit and debit cards. Once you’ve topped up your card, using it couldn’t be easier. Simply get on up your card, using it couldn’t be easier. Simply get on the bus of your choice, touch the card to one of the the bus of your choice, touch the card to one of the green card readers at the entrance and €1.20 will be green card readers at the entrance and €1.20 will be deducted from your card, €1.20 which allows for up to deducted from your card, €1.20 which allows for up to 90 minutes of travel including unlimited transfers. The 90 minutes of travel including unlimited transfers. The Urbana works in much the same way as London’s Urbana works in much the same way as London’s Oys-ter Card and Paris’ Navigo Pass, at a fraction of the price ter Card and Paris’ Navigo Pass, at a fraction of the price of course. If you’re only in town for a short visit, keep of course. If you’re only in town for a short visit, keep your receipt when purchasing and you can

your receipt when purchasing and you can refund yourrefund your card (to the tune of €2)

card (to the tune of €2) when you leave.when you leave.

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‘For me, Ljubljana is the ‘For me, Ljubljana is the most beautiful city in the most beautiful city in the world - a capital unique world - a capital unique for its special position in for its special position in the heart of Slovenia. As a the heart of Slovenia. As a city with rich history and city with rich history and cultural heritage, it attracts cultural heritage, it attracts more visitors every year more visitors every year from near and far. The most from near and far. The most important ambassadors for important ambassadors for Ljubljana are undoubtedly Ljubljana are undoubtedly

our residents, who immerse themselves in the mix of our residents, who immerse themselves in the mix of cultures and always ensure a touch of comfort and cultures and always ensure a touch of comfort and warmth with their openness, kindness and hospitality. warmth with their openness, kindness and hospitality. Welcome to Ljubljana!’

Welcome to Ljubljana!’

Zoran

Zoran JankovićJanković Mayor Mayor

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Although most of Ljubljana’s sights are within easy walking Although most of Ljubljana’s sights are within easy walking distance for even the most unﬁt and/or laziest of people (and distance for even the most unﬁt and/or laziest of people (and you can trust us as we’re proud card carrying members of you can trust us as we’re proud card carrying members of both groups)

both groups), there is a far-r, there is a far-reaching aeaching and fairly end fairly effi ffi cient buscient bus network for reaching attractions farther afield, such as the network for reaching attractions farther afield, such as the Zoo, BTC shopping centre or even distant Šmarna Gora, or Zoo, BTC shopping centre or even distant Šmarna Gora, or for those interested in seeing what the city looks like outside for those interested in seeing what the city looks like outside the city centre.

the city centre. KAVALIR KAVALIR

Primarily intended for use by the elderly and the Primarily intended for use by the elderly and the mobil-ity-impaired, these little green electric wizards can be ity-impaired, these little green electric wizards can be hailed for free transport anywhere within the hailed for free transport anywhere within the pedestri-anized city centre. Carrying up to ﬁve passengers, the anized city centre. Carrying up to ﬁve passengers, the little monster

little monsters reach terrifys reach terrifying speeds of up to 25km p/h,ing speeds of up to 25km p/h, so strap in tight. In all seriousness though, the electric so strap in tight. In all seriousness though, the electric free taxi is another example of Ljubljana’s commitment free taxi is another example of Ljubljana’s commitment to its ecological future. Two cars run in summer from to its ecological future. Two cars run in summer from 08:00 until 20:00.

08:00 until 20:00.

CAR RENTAL

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The speed speed limit limit is is 50km/hr 50km/hr in in built-up built-up areas, areas, 90-100k90-100km/m/ hr on main roads, 130km/hr on highways. Cars must use hr on main roads, 130km/hr on highways. Cars must use headlights at all times and must have a spare wheel, headlights at all times and must have a spare wheel, warning triangle, spare lightbulb, ﬁrst aid kit and, in warning triangle, spare lightbulb, ﬁrst aid kit and, in win-ter, either snow chains or winter tyres. The alcohol limit is ter, either snow chains or winter tyres. The alcohol limit is

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0.05%, and EU residents should be aware that any ﬁnes 0.05%, and EU residents should be aware that any ﬁnes and/or driving license points incurred whilst in Slovenia and/or driving license points incurred whilst in Slovenia will the

will theoreticalloretically follow y follow you home. The tyou home. The traﬃ raﬃ c informc informa- a-tion centre ha

tion centre has road webcams and mas road webcams and maps of current trps of current traﬃ aﬃ cc problems at www.promet.si.

problems at www.promet.si. CENTRAL RENT

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With a newly opened wly opened offi offi ce in Ljubljana, Centrace in Ljubljana, Centra l Rent arel Rent are another great option for renting cars in Slovenia. This is another great option for renting cars in Slovenia. This is no ordinary rental service however, as every step is taken no ordinary rental service however, as every step is taken to make sure your rental experience is as complete as to make sure your rental experience is as complete as possible. Whether it is the quality of the cars available, possible. Whether it is the quality of the cars available, flexibility with the length of rental (short and long term flexibility with the length of rental (short and long term is offered) or even delivering the car to you, renting an is offered) or even delivering the car to you, renting an automobile has never been easier.

automobile has never been easier.QQSlovenska cesta 36,Slovenska cesta 36,

tel. +386 (0)40 21 60 84, +386 (0)5 904 32 14, info@ tel. +386 (0)40 21 60 84, +386 (0)5 904 32 14, info@ centralrent.si, www.centralrent.si. Open - Available centralrent.si, www.centralrent.si. Open - Available 24 hours.

24 hours. ATET ATET

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QJ-2, Devova 6a, tel. +386 (0)1 320 82 30, [email protected],J-2, Devova 6a, tel. +386 (0)1 320 82 30, [email protected],

www.atet.si. Open 08:00 - 18:00, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 13:00. www.atet.si. Open 08:00 - 18:00, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 13:00. AVANT

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QLL-1-1, Dunaj, Dunajska 140, tel. +386 (0)1 589 08 50, avantcska 140, tel. +386 (0)1 589 08 50, avantcarl@arl@

avantcar.si, www.nationalcar-slovenia.com. Open avantcar.si, www.nationalcar-slovenia.com. Open 08:00

08:00-1-18:00, Sat, 8:00, Sat, Sun 08:00Sun 08:00-1-14:00, Airp4:00, Airport oﬃ ort oﬃ ce tel. (04)ce tel. (04) 589 08 68, open 08:00 - 22:00.

589 08 68, open 08:00 - 22:00. BUDGET

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TAXIS

Ljubljana’s taxis are safe, clean and generally reliable. Ljubljana’s taxis are safe, clean and generally reliable. The

The stastartrting ing ratrate e is is usuausually lly betbetweeween n €0.€0.8080-1.50 -1.50 witwithh a per kilometre rate of

a per kilometre rate of €0.70-1€0.70-1.70, .70, depending on thedepending on the company

company, time of day , time of day and number of passenger. Order-and number of passenger. Order-ing a taxi by phone will get you lower rates for longer ing a taxi by phone will get you lower rates for longer distance trips.

distance trips. TAXI RONDO TAXI RONDO

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Qtel. +386 (0)70 900 900, [email protected], www.tel. +386 (0)70 900 900, [email protected], www.

taxi-rondo.si. taxi-rondo.si. LAGUNA TAXI LAGUNA TAXI

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taxi-laguna.com. taxi-laguna.com. METRO TAXI METRO TAXI

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metroprevozi.net/TaxiPrevozi.htm. metroprevozi.net/TaxiPrevozi.htm.

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QE-3, Poljanski nasip 4, tel. +386 (0)1 360 36 48/+386E-3, Poljanski nasip 4, tel. +386 (0)1 360 36 48/+386

(0)51 366 510, [email protected], www. (0)51 366 510, [email protected], www. parkiraj.si. parkiraj.si. PH TRDINOVA PH TRDINOVA Q

QD-2, Trdinova 9, tel. +386 (0)1 230 96 00/+386 (0)5 136D-2, Trdinova 9, tel. +386 (0)1 230 96 00/+386 (0)5 136

65 10, p

65 10, [email protected], [email protected], www.parkiraj.si.w.parkiraj.si. PH MEKSIKO

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QF-2, Njegošova 4, tel. +386 (0)1 600 40 38/+386 (0)51F-2, Njegošova 4, tel. +386 (0)1 600 40 38/+386 (0)51

366 510, [email protected], www.parkiraj.si. 366 510, [email protected], www.parkiraj.si. PH ŠENTPETER

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QF-3, Zaloška 1, tel. +386 (0)1 430 59 02/+386 (0)5 136F-3, Zaloška 1, tel. +386 (0)1 430 59 02/+386 (0)5 136

65 10, [email protected], www.parkiraj.si. 65 10, [email protected], www.parkiraj.si. Open 00:

Open 00:00 - 24:00. From 0700 - 24:00. From 07:00:00-1-19:00 €2 per hou9:00 €2 per hour, fromr, from 19:00-07:00 the ﬁrst four hours are €1 per hour, while 19:00-07:00 the ﬁrst four hours are €1 per hour, while additional hours are €0.50. The daily rate is €32, while additional hours are €0.50. The daily rate is €32, while monthly fee

monthly fees are as low s are as low as €1as €150.50.

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Voted Best Airport Shuttle by In Your Pocket readers for Voted Best Airport Shuttle by In Your Pocket readers for 2014, Slovenia-based GoOpti offer transfers to and from 2014, Slovenia-based GoOpti offer transfers to and from a number of airports in Slovenia and surrounding a number of airports in Slovenia and surrounding coun-tries, including Ljubljana, Venice, Munich, Zagreb, Trieste tries, including Ljubljana, Venice, Munich, Zagreb, Trieste and more, making transport to flights and back as and more, making transport to flights and back as stress-free as can be. With prices starting from as low as €2.20 free as can be. With prices starting from as low as €2.20 (incredibly low considering the comfort in which you (incredibly low considering the comfort in which you travel), professional drivers, an exemplary safety record travel), professional drivers, an exemplary safety record and a truly novel online booking system, you can’t go and a truly novel online booking system, you can’t go wrong with GoOpti.

wrong with GoOpti. QQtel. +386 (0)1 320 45 30, info@tel. +386 (0)1 320 45 30, info@

goopti.com, www.goopti.com. goopti.com, www.goopti.com.

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Slovenia requires all motor Slovenia requires all motor ve-hicles travelling on Slovenian hicles travelling on Slovenian highways to have a vinjeta highways to have a vinjeta (veen-yeh-tah) sticker. This (veen-yeh-tah) sticker. This system exi

system exists in lieu of tolls, andsts in lieu of tolls, and the vinjeta can be easily the vinjeta can be easily ob-tained at nearly all gas stations tained at nearly all gas stations and kiosks. Yearly/monthly/ and kiosks. Yearly/monthly/ weekly stickers are €110/30/15 weekly stickers are €110/30/15 for cars, €220/80/40 for larger for cars, €220/80/40 for larger

vehicles (ie with a height of over 1.3m above the front vehicles (ie with a height of over 1.3m above the front axis) and €55/30/7.50 for motorcycles. Also be aware axis) and €55/30/7.50 for motorcycles. Also be aware that border police will likely not remind you to purchase that border police will likely not remind you to purchase a vinjeta when entering the country, but are highly likely a vinjeta when entering the country, but are highly likely to issue you a steep ﬁne when leaving if you’ve failed to to issue you a steep ﬁne when leaving if you’ve failed to do so. For more info check www.dars.si.

do so. For more info check www.dars.si.QQwww.dars.si.www.dars.si.

BICIKE(LJ)

Ljubljana’s bike hire scheme, known as bicikeLJ, is a Ljubljana’s bike hire scheme, known as bicikeLJ, is a great way to get around the city. Some 20 stations great way to get around the city. Some 20 stations with a total of 300 bikes are concentrated in centre of with a total of 300 bikes are concentrated in centre of town, so don’t try riding to Šmarna Gora or elsewhere town, so don’t try riding to Šmarna Gora or elsewhere on the outskirts. The trick is to make sure all your trips on the outskirts. The trick is to make sure all your trips are under an hour, then all you’ll need to pay is the are under an hour, then all you’ll need to pay is the ridiculously cheap registration fee of €1/week or €3/ ridiculously cheap registration fee of €1/week or €3/ year. Registration must be done in advance with a year. Registration must be done in advance with a major credit card on very user-friendly oﬃcial website major credit card on very user-friendly oﬃcial website en.bicikelj.si, which is also conveniently in English. en.bicikelj.si, which is also conveniently in English.

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The one-time home of the Austrian composer Gustav The one-time home of the Austrian composer Gustav Mahler, Ljubljana continues to inspire, nurture and Mahler, Ljubljana continues to inspire, nurture and pro-duce a wide and eclec

duce a wide and eclectic mix of creative individuals andtic mix of creative individuals and groups. Whether it’s the work of the Slovenian artists groups. Whether it’s the work of the Slovenian artists Richard Jakopič or Ivana Kobilca you’re here to see, or Richard Jakopič or Ivana Kobilca you’re here to see, or if you simply want to watch the latest Hollywood ﬁlm, if you simply want to watch the latest Hollywood ﬁlm, Ljubljana provides everything you need and more Ljubljana provides everything you need and more besides. For more cultural information - including besides. For more cultural information - including mu-seums, art galleries and churches - take a look at the seums, art galleries and churches - take a look at the Sightseeing section of this guide. For a complete list of Sightseeing section of this guide. For a complete list of galleries, theatres and much more in town, head to our galleries, theatres and much more in town, head to our website for more information.

website for more information.

FESTIVALS

28.08 FRIDAY � 03.12 THURSDAY 28.08 FRIDAY � 03.12 THURSDAY

31ST INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL OF GRAPHIC ARTS 31ST INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL OF GRAPHIC ARTS It’s BIO time once again in Ljubljana, as the International It’s BIO time once again in Ljubljana, as the International Biennial of Graphic Arts enters its 31st edition and 60th Biennial of Graphic Arts enters its 31st edition and 60th an-niversar

niversary. Established in 1965y. Established in 1965, the biennial is one of the most, the biennial is one of the most respected events of its kind on the continent and the respected events of its kind on the continent and the un-doubted artistic main event of the Ljubljana cultural doubted artistic main event of the Ljubljana cultural calen-dar. This year the main thematic point of departure is ‘Over dar. This year the main thematic point of departure is ‘Over you/you’, a seemingly throwaway doodle from the corner of you/you’, a seemingly throwaway doodle from the corner of a drawing by German ar

a drawing by German artist Martin tist Martin KippenbergerKippenberger, The main, The main exhibition is curated by Nicola Lees, and many other exhibition is curated by Nicola Lees, and many other exhibi-tions from previous BIO winners will be on show at various tions from previous BIO winners will be on show at various venues throughout the city. A full program is available for venues throughout the city. A full program is available for download from the oﬃcial website.

download from the oﬃcial website.QQInternational CentreInternational Centre

of Grap

of Graphic Arthic Arts, Pod Turnom 3, tel. +386 (0)s, Pod Turnom 3, tel. +386 (0)1 241 241 38 00, ili.1 38 00, ili. [email protected], www.mglc-lj.si.

[email protected], www.mglc-lj.si.

11.11 WEDNESDAY � 22.11 SUNDAY 11.11 WEDNESDAY � 22.11 SUNDAY

LIFFE � LJUBLJANA INTERNATIONAL FILM FES� LIFFE � LJUBLJANA INTERNATIONAL FILM FES� TIVAL

TIVAL

Known simply by its

Known simply by its abbreviation LIFFe (pronounced LEEF-ehabbreviation LIFFe (pronounced LEEF-eh)) to locals, the two-week festival is the undisputed highlight of to locals, the two-week festival is the undisputed highlight of the year for Slovene cinephiles and is guaranteed to offer a the year for Slovene cinephiles and is guaranteed to offer a diz- diz-zying selection of films from around the world and across all zying selection of films from around the world and across all genres. It’s also the best chance during the year for non-Slovene genres. It’s also the best chance during the year for non-Slovene speakers to see international films subtitled in English. Venues speakers to see international films subtitled in English. Venues include Ljubljana’s two main independent cinemas, Kinoteka include Ljubljana’s two main independent cinemas, Kinoteka and Kinodvor, Cankarjev Dom, the Kino Šiška Urban Cultural and Kinodvor, Cankarjev Dom, the Kino Šiška Urban Cultural Centre and the Kolosej multiplex in BTC. The full programme Centre and the Kolosej multiplex in BTC. The full programme of this year’s event will be

of this year’s event will be oﬃcially announced in mid-October,oﬃcially announced in mid-October, with tickets going on sale at the same time. It’s always a good with tickets going on sale at the same time. It’s always a good idea to buy them in advance as sold out

idea to buy them in advance as sold out screenings are not un-screenings are not un-common, and discoun

common, and discounted sets ted sets of tickets can also of tickets can also be purchasedbe purchased online as well.

online as well.QQCankarjev dom, liff[email protected], www.liffe.si.Cankarjev dom, liff[email protected], www.liffe.si.

19.11 THURSDAY � 20.11 FRIDAY 19.11 THURSDAY � 20.11 FRIDAY

18TH SLOVENIAN WINE FESTIVAL 18TH SLOVENIAN WINE FESTIVAL

Slovenia’s largest wine-related event has been promoting the Slovenia’s largest wine-related event has been promoting the culture of wine drinking for over a decade. Held at one of culture of wine drinking for over a decade. Held at one of Lju-bljana’s most prestigious hotels, the event brings together bljana’s most prestigious hotels, the event brings together di-verse participants and attendees from the wine industry, media verse participants and attendees from the wine industry, media and interested consumers, and aims to both raise

and interested consumers, and aims to both raise awareness ofawareness of wine drinking - especially among younger people - and help wine drinking - especially among younger people - and help facilitate business partnerships between producers, caterers facilitate business partnerships between producers, caterers and wholesalers as well as oﬀer new opportunities for and wholesalers as well as oﬀer new opportunities for devel-opment of the wine business. See their website for registration opment of the wine business. See their website for registration information and current list of exhibitors.

information and current list of exhibitors.QQHotel Union, info@Hotel Union, info@

slovenskifestivalvin.si, slovenskifestivalvin.si. slovenskifestivalvin.si, slovenskifestivalvin.si.

Clockwise from top left: Catch a per

Clockwise from top left: Catch a performance of the magical Swan Lake at Ljubljana’formance of the magical Swan Lake at Ljubljana’s beautifully renovated Opera and Ballet; more thans beautifully renovated Opera and Ballet; more than 20,000 people will be running through the streets (despite the fact that no one is chasing them) during the Ljubljana Marathon on 25 20,000 people will be running through the streets (despite the fact that no one is chasing them) during the Ljubljana Marathon on 25 October; Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week comes to Ljubljana for the ﬁrst time this October;

October; Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week comes to Ljubljana for the first time this October; and the wine begins and the wine begins flowing at the Ljubljanaflowing at the Ljubljana Wine Route on

Wine Route on St Martin’s SaturdaySt Martin’s Saturday..

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Culture and Events

28.11 SATURDAY � 06.12 SUNDAY 28.11 SATURDAY � 06.12 SUNDAY

31ST GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL 31ST GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL

First held in 1984, the festival holds the dual distinction First held in 1984, the festival holds the dual distinction of being the oldest gay and lesbian film festival in all of of being the oldest gay and lesbian film festival in all of Europe and the oldest international film festival of any Europe and the oldest international film festival of any kind in Slovenia. Organised by the ŠKUC Association, with kind in Slovenia. Organised by the ŠKUC Association, with financial support coming from the city of Ljubljana and financial support coming from the city of Ljubljana and the British Council among others, the festival receives the British Council among others, the festival receives submissions from around the world and its programme submissions from around the world and its programme features films from gay and lesbian filmmakers as well as features films from gay and lesbian filmmakers as well as films related to GLBT themes and issues.

ﬁlms related to GLBT themes and issues.QQSlovenska Ki-Slovenska

Ki-noteka, Miklošičeva 28, www.ljudmila.org/siqrd/fglf/. noteka, Miklošičeva 28, www.ljudmila.org/siqrd/fglf/.

SPECIAL EVENTS

15.10 THURSDAY � 17.10 SATURDAY 15.10 THURSDAY � 17.10 SATURDAY 51

51ST INTEST INTERNATIONAL WINE RNATIONAL WINE FAIRFAIR

Ljubljana’s longest running wine event has been getting Ljubljana’s longest running wine event has been getting bigger and better in recent years, with a varied official bigger and better in recent years, with a varied official pro-gramme and a whole host of parallel events taking place gramme and a whole host of parallel events taking place throughout the city. Whether you enjoy the fine stuff or not, throughout the city. Whether you enjoy the fine stuff or not, a wine far is most definitely something to enjoy. Taking place a wine far is most definitely something to enjoy. Taking place over three days starting on October 15th, this fine culture over three days starting on October 15th, this fine culture event finds its home at the Ljubljana Exhibition and event finds its home at the Ljubljana Exhibition and Conven-tion Centre. Slovenia is known as a country that produces tion Centre. Slovenia is known as a country that produces ex-cellent wines and plenty will be found at the fair, along with a cellent wines and plenty will be found at the fair, along with a plethora of great traditional cuisine. We’ll see you there. plethora of great traditional cuisine. We’ll see you there.QQDu-

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najska 18, [email protected], [email protected], , en.vinoljublen.vinoljubljana.si.jana.si. 16.10

16.10 FRIFRIDAY DAY � 25.1� 25.10 0 SUNSUNDAYDAY RESTAURANT WEEK

RESTAURANT WEEK This

This OctobeOctober r restaurestaurants rants all all oveover r SlovSloveniaenia, , inclincludinuding g twotwo dozen in Ljubljana, will once again be participating in the dozen in Ljubljana, will once again be participating in the largest nationwide culinary event of its kind. From 16-25 largest nationwide culinary event of its kind. From 16-25 October special 3-course gourmet meals prepared by the October special 3-course gourmet meals prepared by the very best Slovene chefs will be available for only €15, giving very best Slovene chefs will be available for only €15, giving locals foodies and interested vistors the chance to taste locals foodies and interested vistors the chance to taste Slo-vene cuisine at its finest without doing major damage to their vene cuisine at its finest without doing major damage to their wallet. Extensive details of the restaurants can be found on wallet. Extensive details of the restaurants can be found on the official website (Slovene language only for now), and it’s the official website (Slovene language only for now), and it’s highly recommendable to make reservations well in advance, highly recommendable to make reservations well in advance, as the most popular restaurants (such as JB in Ljubljana) will as the most popular restaurants (such as JB in Ljubljana) will have surely been fully booked before the event even have surely been fully booked before the event even be-gins.

gins. QQVarious Venues, tel. +386 (0)41 931 669, violeta.Various Venues, tel. +386 (0)41 931 669, violeta.

mencinger@gmail

[email protected], .com, www.tedenrestavracij.si.www.tedenrestavracij.si. 25.10 SUNDAY

25.10 SUNDAY

20TH INTERNATIONAL LJUBLJANA MARATHON 20TH INTERNATIONAL LJUBLJANA MARATHON The

The LjubLjubljanljana Ma Maratharathon on has has grogrown wn from from less less than than 700 700 partici- partici-pants during its inaugural year back in 1996, to over 22,000 for pants during its inaugural year back in 1996, to over 22,000 for last year’s event won by the Kenyan Buschendich Ishimael in last year’s event won by the Kenyan Buschendich Ishimael in a record-tying time of 2 hours, 8

a record-tying time of 2 hours, 8 minutes and 25 seconds - orminutes and 25 seconds - or roughly six minutes slower than the current world record. This roughly six minutes slower than the current world record. This year’s race will kick off at 10:30 on Sunday, 25 October, and year’s race will kick off at 10:30 on Sunday, 25 October, and will hopefully not see anywhere near the same level of will hopefully not see anywhere near the same level of un-abashed, shameless cheating as that which apparently takes abashed, shameless cheating as that which apparently takes place at the head office of corporate sponsor Volkswagen place at the head office of corporate sponsor Volkswagen (just joking Volkswagen! [but not really]). Registration is €40 (just joking Volkswagen! [but not really]). Registration is €40 and closes on 30 September. A separate 200m children’s run and closes on 30 September. A separate 200m children’s run

for those five years and under is free to enter (and probably for those five years and under is free to enter (and probably the only race we would personally have a chance of the only race we would personally have a chance of finish-ing!).

ing!).QQtel. +386 (0)1 tel. +386 (0)1 234 80 00, www.lju234 80 00, www.ljubljanskimbljanskimaraton.si.araton.si.

28.10 WEDN

28.10 WEDNESDAY � ESDAY � 31.31.10 SATURDAY10 SATURDAY

MERCEDES�BENZ FASHION WEEK LJUBLJANA MERCEDES�BENZ FASHION WEEK LJUBLJANA This autumn

This autumn LjuLjubljbljana ana adds its adds its namname e to to the the fashfashion ion worlworldd map, as it hosts the city’s premiere edition of Mercedes-Benz map, as it hosts the city’s premiere edition of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. First held in Australia in 1996, over the past Fashion Week. First held in Australia in 1996, over the past two decades the brand has expanded its reach to include an two decades the brand has expanded its reach to include an internationally recognised series of fashion weeks across the internationally recognised series of fashion weeks across the globe, including stops in Miami, Berlin, Sydney, Istanbul and globe, including stops in Miami, Berlin, Sydney, Istanbul and now Ljubljana. More than just a corporate sponsorship, there now Ljubljana. More than just a corporate sponsorship, there has always been a strong creative connection between one has always been a strong creative connection between one of the world’s most prestigious luxury automotive brands and of the world’s most prestigious luxury automotive brands and cutting edge fashion: design! From 28-31 October, more than cutting edge fashion: design! From 28-31 October, more than a dozen Slovene and foreign fashion designers will be a dozen Slovene and foreign fashion designers will be present-ing their Sprpresent-ing/Summer 2016 collections in shows at ing their Spring/Summer 2016 collections in shows at Cankar- jev Dom, whi

jev Dom, which will be supplch will be supplemeementnted by ed by a full programa full programmeme of creative workshops, lectures, social events and much of creative workshops, lectures, social events and much more. Going forward it is planned for Ljubljana to host two more. Going forward it is planned for Ljubljana to host two Mercedes-Benz Fashion weeks per year, one in autumn and Mercedes-Benz Fashion weeks per year, one in autumn and another in spring, so attendees at this year’s festivities will get another in spring, so attendees at this year’s festivities will get a glimpse of what the fut

a glimpse of what the future holds for Slovenia’s fashion scene.ure holds for Slovenia’s fashion scene.

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[email protected], [email protected], www.mbfashionweeklj.si.

07.11 SATURDAY 07.11 SATURDAY

LJUBLJANA WINE ROUTE LJUBLJANA WINE ROUTE

On the Saturday nearest St Martin’s Day each November the On the Saturday nearest St Martin’s Day each November the centre of Ljubljana is transforme

centre of Ljubljana is transformed into an orgy of wine d into an orgy of wine produc produc--ers, sellproduc--ers, enthusiasts, interested locals and confused tourists. ers, sellers, enthusiasts, interested locals and confused tourists. Most of the action takes place in the old town along the banks Most of the action takes place in the old town along the banks of the Ljubljanica and a few surrounding streets, with of the Ljubljanica and a few surrounding streets, with Slove-nian wine and agricultural products sold - of even given away nian wine and agricultural products sold - of even given away - from countless small wooden booths. You’ll also be sure to - from countless small wooden booths. You’ll also be sure to hear plenty of traditional music and see many people dressed hear plenty of traditional music and see many people dressed in traditional clothing and other costumes.

in traditional clothing and other costumes.QQLjubljana OldLjubljana Old

Town, [email protected], www.ljubljanskavinskapot.si. Town, [email protected], www.ljubljanskavinskapot.si.

BUY TICKETS

EVENTIM

Online ticket sales for more than 3,000 events per year, Online ticket sales for more than 3,000 events per year, including concerts, sports, and cultural events across including concerts, sports, and cultural events across Slovenia and Central Europe. Check the oﬀer of events Slovenia and Central Europe. Check the oﬀer of events and buy tickets before you even arrive in Slovenia. and buy tickets before you even arrive in Slovenia.

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QB-1, Celovška 25, tel. +386 (0)14 30 24 05, info@B-1, Celovška 25, tel. +386 (0)14 30 24 05, info@

eventim.si, www.eventim.si/portal/en. eventim.si, www.eventim.si/portal/en. TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE The helpful staﬀ

The helpful staﬀ at at LjubLjubljanljana’s main tourist informaa’s main tourist informationtion centre can answer pretty much any question you have centre can answer pretty much any question you have about the city, provide you with maps and countless about the city, provide you with maps and countless oth-er brochures, and also sell tickets for concoth-erts, shows and er brochures, and also sell tickets for concerts, shows and various other events.

various other events.QQD-3, Adamič-Lundrovo NabrežjeD-3, Adamič-Lundrovo Nabrežje

2, tel. +386 (0)13 06 12 15, [email protected], www. 2, tel. +386 (0)13 06 12 15, [email protected], www. visitljubljana.si. Open 08:00-21:00.

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EVENTS IN OCTOBER

3 –

3 – Medieval DayMedieval Day@ Old Town Streets@ Old Town Streets 4 –

4 – La BohèmeLa Bohème @ SNG Opera @ SNG Opera 515

-5-15 - City o City of Womenf Women @ Various venues @ Various venues 9 –

9 – Soft MoonSoft Moon (post punk) @ Kino Šiška (post punk) @ Kino Šiška 10 –

10 – Morrissey Morrissey @ D @ Dvorana Tivvorana Tivolioli 12 –

12 – Diary of Anne Frank Diary of Anne Frank @ SNG Opera @ SNG Opera 14 –

14 – ApocalypticaApocalyptica (metal) (metal) @ Kino Šiška@ Kino Šiška 16 –

16 – Odprta KuhnaOdprta Kuhna(culinary) @ Pogačarjev trg(culinary) @ Pogačarjev trg 16 –

16 – HellcatsHellcats (metal) @ Orto Bar(metal) @ Orto Bar 18 –

18 – Lord of the DanceLord of the Dance @ Stožice Arena @ Stožice Arena 18 –

18 – Barcelona Gipsy Klezemer OrchestraBarcelona Gipsy Klezemer Orchestra@@ Kino Šiška

Kino Šiška 19 –

19 – Diary of Anne Frank Diary of Anne Frank @ SNG Opera @ SNG Opera 20 –

20 – Homer: The Illyad Homer: The Illyad @ Cankarjev Dom @ Cankarjev Dom 21 –

21 – DarkstarDarkstar (electro) @ Kino Šiška (electro) @ Kino Šiška 21 –

21 – Back to the Future Day!Back to the Future Day! 22 –

22 – H2OH2O (hardcore) @ Gala Hala(hardcore) @ Gala Hala 23 –

23 – Odprta KuhnaOdprta Kuhna (culinary) (culinary) @ Pogačarjev trg@ Pogačarjev trg 23 –

23 – Mama Mia!Mama Mia! @ Dvorana Tivoli@ Dvorana Tivoli 24 –

24 – Čokoljana Chocolate FairČokoljana Chocolate Fair @ Central Market@ Central Market 25 –

25 – Ljubljana MarathonLjubljana Marathon@ City Centre@ City Centre 25 –

25 – Perpetuum JazzilePerpetuum Jazzile @ Cankarjev Dom @ Cankarjev Dom 30 –

30 – Odprta KuhnaOdprta Kuhna (culinary)(culinary) @ Pogačarjev trg@ Pogačarjev trg 30 –

30 – HDD Olimpija v Red Bull SalzburgHDD Olimpija v Red Bull Salzburg(hockey)(hockey) @ Dvorana Tivoli

@ Dvorana Tivoli 31 –

31 – Reformation Day Reformation Day (work-free holiday) (work-free holiday) 31 –

31 – Artish Art FairArtish Art Fair@ Kino Šiška@ Kino Šiška 31 –

31 – A Place to Bury Strangers A Place to Bury Strangers (noise rock) (noise rock) @@ Orto Bar

Orto Bar 31 –

31 – Halloween Horror MarathonHalloween Horror Marathon @ Kinodvor@ Kinodvor

EVENTS IN NOVEMBER

1 –

1 – Day of Remembrance of the DeadDay of Remembrance of the Dead(work-free(work-free holiday)

holiday) 3 –

3 – Žiga Murko Presents Žiga Murko Presents(jazz) @ Cankarjev Dom(jazz) @ Cankarjev Dom 3-7 –

3-7 – Meat of the Heart/CactiMeat of the Heart/Cacti (ballet) @ SNG Opera (ballet) @ SNG Opera 7 –

7 – Ljubljana Wine RouteLjubljana Wine Route @ Old Town Streets @ Old Town Streets 7 –

7 – International Blackjazz Society International Blackjazz Society @ Kino Šiška@ Kino Šiška 9 –

9 – Brit FloydBrit Floyd(cover band) @ (cover band) @ Dvorana TivoliDvorana Tivoli 9 –

9 – Vienna Symphony Orchestra Vienna Symphony Orchestra @ Cankarjev Dom @ Cankarjev Dom 10 –

10 – Michael Legrand: Michael Legrand: Symphony to the WorldSymphony to the World of Film

of Film @ Cankarjev Dom @ Cankarjev Dom 12 –

12 – Orpheus in the UnderworldOrpheus in the Underworld@ SNG Opera@ SNG Opera 11-22 –

11-22 – Ljubljana International Film FestivalLjubljana International Film Festival@@ Various venues

Various venues 14 –

14 – Jinx Jinx(pop rock) @ Cvetličarna(pop rock) @ Cvetličarna 15 –

15 – Drummers of Burundi Drummers of Burundi@ Cankarjev Dom@ Cankarjev Dom 17 –

17 – Carmen Carmen @ SNG Opera @ SNG Opera 17 –

17 – Rob Mazurek Rob Mazurek (jazz) @ Cankarjev Dom (jazz) @ Cankarjev Dom 19 –

19 – Slovenian Wine FestivalSlovenian Wine Festival @ Grand Hotel Union @ Grand Hotel Union 20 –

20 – HDD Olimpija v BolzanoHDD Olimpija v Bolzano (hockey) @ Dvorana Tivoli (hockey) @ Dvorana Tivoli 20 –

20 – RigolettoRigoletto@ SNG Opera@ SNG Opera 20 –

20 – Hladno Pivo Hladno Pivo (Balkan rock) @ Cvetličarna(Balkan rock) @ Cvetličarna 23 –

23 – Rudolf Maister Day Rudolf Maister Day (public holiday)(public holiday) 24 –

24 – Peer GyntPeer Gynt(ballet) @ Cankarjev Dom(ballet) @ Cankarjev Dom 26 –

26 – HDD Olimpija v EV ViennaHDD Olimpija v EV Vienna (hockey) @ (hockey) @ Dvorana Tivoli

Dvorana Tivoli 26 –

26 – Lola Marsh + Lola Marsh + Daniel VezojaDaniel Vezoja @ Kino Šiška @ Kino Šiška 27-29 –

27-29 – Swan LakeSwan Lake @ SNG Opera @ SNG Opera 28-6 Dec –

28-6 Dec – Ljubljana Gay and Lesbian FilmLjubljana Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

Festival @ Various venues @ Various venues 1 Dec –

1 Dec – EditorsEditors(rock) @ Kino Šiška(rock) @ Kino Šiška 3 Dec –

3 Dec – Day of CultureDay of Culture@ Various venues@ Various venues 5 Dec –

5 Dec – St Nicholas Procession St Nicholas Procession @ Old Town Streets @ Old Town Streets 9 Dec –

9 Dec – Lockenhaus Festival Lockenhaus Festival @ Slovenian @ Slovenian Philharmonic

Philharmonic

Ljubljana In Your Pocket

Ljubljana

Ljubljana

Autumn Festivals

Autumn Festivals

Film, fashion, food, wine

Film, fashion, food, wine

and more!

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Always fresh meat, best

quality beef from Argentina.

quality beef from Argentina.

Indulge yourself with

Indulge yourself with

our grilled specialities.

our grilled specialities.

Old Argentinian recipes,

Old Argentinian recipes,

on typical grills imported

on typical grills imported

from Argentina.

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130 Argentinian wines.

130 Argentinian wines.

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Contents

Contents

Shopping

Shopping

48

48

Beauty, Health & Wellness

Beauty, Health & Wellness

52

52

Where To Stay

Where To Stay

53

53

Postojna

Postojna

58

58

Directory

Directory

60

60

Maps

62

Maps

62

Arrival & Transport

Arrival & Transport

88

Culture & Events