Ljubljana Castle

One of the city's biggest tourist destinations is Ljubljana Castle, which is perched on a hill and encircled by trees and commands a commanding view over the Old Town. The castle itself was built in the 11th century, but the majority of its structures and fortifications today date to subsequent decades, despite archaeological examinations showing that the mount has impressively been in continuous use from at least 1200 BC. Since the castle's construction began 900 years ago, a lot has changed. The early stone, wood, and stone fortification was replaced by more useful military structures, and in the 16th century it was transformed into an arsenal to serve as a local defense against an Ottoman invasion.

As a result, a wide variety of architectural styles are visible. It is definitely worth visiting the wonderful Slovenian History Exhibition if you want to understand everything there is to know about the castle and Slovenia's past. The breathtaking frescoes in the Chapel of St. George and the castle's imposing Watchtower, from which you can take in magnificent views of the city, are two of its other main attractions. Visitors are escorted through the most important eras in Ljubljana's history during this trip. Ljubljana Castle offers an interactive game with "escape room" components if you're seeking for a little adventure while touring the stronghold. You'll get the chance to complete several knightly challenges and maybe even save the fabled Ljubljana dragon!

Ljubljana Castle features a museum, two restaurants, restrooms, a coffee shop, and a gift shop. You can see some of Ljubljana's most stunning viewpoints from up here. You have two options for getting to Ljubljana Castle: either take the Urban Train or the funicular that runs from Krek Plaza to the top of the castle. You can also choose to walk there from Ljubljana's Old Town if your physical condition is good.

Address: Krekov trg 4 1000 Ljubljana

Phone: +386 31 349 555

Opening hours: all day

Rating: 4.0/5.0, 8236 Tripadvisor reviews

Website: https://www.ljubljanskigrad.si/