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Ljubljana Castle
Castle4.4 · 43 8773.9 · 8 542≈ 1 h 30 minEntry: ~12 €182 m from the center
An 11th-century medieval fortress crowning a forested hill directly above the terracotta roofs of old Ljubljana. From the crest of the Outlook Tower and parapet walls, visitors enjoy sweeping views over the capital towards the snowcapped Julian Alps. The complex houses an exhibition on Slovenian history, a puppetry museum, and the Gothic Chapel of St George, connected to the old town by funicular.
Highlights
- Panoramic vistas over Ljubljana and the Julian Alps
- 15th-century Gothic Chapel of St George with heraldic crests
- Glass funicular railway climbing straight from the riverbank
Opening hours
| Mon | 09:00 – 20:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Sat | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| Sun | 09:00 – 20:00 |
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