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| Tourist and travel information Slovenia Slovenia is a country with an excellent geographic position at the crossroads of routes leading from the cold north to the warm Mediterranean south. On no more than 20,000 square kilometres, a fascinating variety of landscapes can be found, ranging from the Mediterranean seaside and stone Karst to the Alps and the Pannonian lowlands. Equally diverse and attractive is the cultural heritage of Slovenia and its people. For further information about Slovenia, see http://www.slovenia-tourism.si and http://www.matkurja.com/eng/. Ljubljana The capital of Slovenia is located in the centre of the country, about an hour's drive from the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. Ljubljana is a lively industrial, commercial, administrative, and cultural centre with a population of 300,000, 54,000 of which are students. With its cafes, restaurants, shops and galleries, the picturesque Old Town on the banks of the Ljubljanica river is an increasingly popular tourist attraction. For more information, see http://www.ljubljana-tourism.si or contact: TIC Ljubljana Tourist Information Centre Stritarjeva ulica, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia Phone: +386 (0)1 - 306 1215 Fax: +386 (0)1 - 306 1204 E-mail: How to Get to Ljubljana? By Train Ljubljana is an important railroad junction and can be reached by trains from all major European cities. The railway station is within walking distance of the city centre. By Road It is easy to get to Ljubljana by car. Listed below are the distances to some nearby cities: Trieste (Italy) - 95 km Venice (Italy) - 242 km Klagenfurt (Austria) - 83 km Vienna (Austria) - 380 km Munich (Germany) - 408 km By Air Ljubljana is best served by Ljubljana International Airport at Brnik 23 km northwest of the city, with daily connections to most major European cities. From Brnik airport, Ljubljana can be easily reached either by bus service to Ljubljana bus station (about 10 EUR) or by taxi (about 40 EUR). You may also find it convenient to use one of the neighbouring airports such as: Trieste - Ronchi (Italy), 128 km southwest of Ljubljana Klagenfurt (Austria), 90 km north of Ljubljana Zagreb - Pleso (Croatia), 141 km southeast of Ljubljana Important: an early booking of your flight is strongly recommended! |