Ljubljana Guide

Ljubljana landmarks in true 3D — and how to reach each by public transport (lines, nearest stops, a planner from your location).

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Landmarks · 10

3D Ljubljana CastleA medieval fortress on the hill above the old town, in its present form mostly from the 15th–17th centuries. The viewing tower looks out over the whole city to the Alps.Open guide

3D Prešeren SquareThe main city square by the Ljubljanica river, with the monument to the poet France Prešeren and the pink Franciscan church. The Triple Bridge leads from here into the old town.Open guide

3D Triple BridgeThree bridges side by side over the Ljubljanica: a stone bridge from 1842, to which the architect Jože Plečnik added two side footbridges in 1932. A symbol of the city and the busiest pedestrian spot in the centre.Open guide

3D Dragon BridgeAn Art Nouveau bridge from 1901 with four bronze dragons, the symbol of Ljubljana, at its corners. It was one of the first reinforced-concrete arch bridges in Europe.Open guide

3D Tivoli ParkThe largest city park, stretching from the centre to the wooded Rožnik hill. The Jakopič promenade with open-air photo exhibitions leads to Tivoli Mansion.Open guide

3D St Nicholas CathedralA Baroque cathedral with a green dome, built in the early 18th century on the site of an older church. Its bronze doors with reliefs from Slovenian history were installed in 1996.Open guide

3D Central MarketAn open-air market on Vodnikov trg, beside Plečnik’s colonnaded arcades along the Ljubljanica. Fruit, vegetables and local produce are sold here on weekdays and Saturdays.Open guide

3D National and University LibraryThe masterpiece of architect Jože Plečnik, built from 1936 to 1941, with a facade of stone and brick. Its great reading room with glass walls is considered one of the finest interiors in the city.Open guide

3D Congress SquareA square with Zvezda park, named after the Congress of Ljubljana of the Holy Alliance in 1821. It is framed by the main building of the University of Ljubljana and the Slovenian Philharmonic.Open guide

3D MetelkovaA former army barracks taken over by artists and activists in 1993 and turned into an autonomous cultural centre with clubs and murals. The Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova is next door.Open guide

Frequently asked questions

How do I reach Ljubljana’s landmarks by public transport?

Open any landmark from the guide — its page shows the nearest stops and a planner that finds a route from your location to it, with lines, transfers and departure times based on the timetable.

Which landmarks does the guide cover?

Ljubljana’s best-known landmarks — Ljubljana Castle, Prešeren Square, Triple Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Tivoli Park — each with a 3D view of the location and directions on how to get there by public transport.

What is the 3D view of a landmark?

An interactive 3D model of the location (buildings and surroundings from OpenStreetMap data) that rotates and tilts. It is not a photo but a graphical view of the place, so you can recognise the area before you set off.

How do I plan a tour of several landmarks?

Use the Journey Planner for a public transport route to each landmark; every landmark page also lists the nearest stops with arrival estimates, so you can easily chain several points into one tour.