LJUBLJANA Travel Agent Manual

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Ljubljana’s Central Market The inhabitants of Ljubljana love to shop and socialise at the picturesque central city market, which was designed by the architect Jože Plečnik and is an essential stop when visiting Ljubljana. Browse the crops and produce from all of Slovenia or simply feel the pulse of the place.

Street food The culinary variety of a city is perhaps best reflected in the choice of street food and fast food on offer. Ljubljana, where street food is most obviously influenced by Balkan and Mediterranean cuisine , is no exception in this regard. The most popular street food is certainly burek, a dish of Turkish origins and made from puff pastry. In Ljubljana you can discover a “Slovenian” version with a filling made of cottage cheese, cabbage, and the ingredients of the most famous traditional dish, i.e. Carniolan sausage.

Green supply chains Locally produced, seasonal and often also ecologically-friendly crops and produce from the region are also increasingly present in Ljubljana’s hotels and restaurants, which offer breakfasts with a distinct Ljubljana touch, and they continue the locally sourced theme with their other dishes as well.

Traditional Slovenian gostilna-style restaurant The most significant contribution to the culinary experience of Slovenia is the concept of gostilna, which is a traditional restaurant where convivial company and good food and wine can be enjoyed. Gostilnas often serve dishes that are prepared according to old recipes and from local ingredients. Ljubljana features many gostilnas, both in the city centre and in its outlying areas. They definitely offer a very genuine culinary experience.

For demanding gourmets Those with a more demanding taste can enjoy top restaurants – you can certainly find the best when you choose from among the recipients of the Ljubljana Quality Mark. The highest-rated restaurants, which have been proving their quality for several years, are the Restavracija Strelec restaurant, situated at the Ljubljana Castle , Atelje , JB , Maxim , Slon 1552 and Restavracija Cubo . There are also numerous delicatessens offering regional Slovenian dishes with quality certificates, and wine shops offering the selection of top Slovenian wines.

For a sweet tooth In Ljubljana and Central Slovenia you can taste an immensely varied choice of delicious sweet treats, from superb cakes and other confections available from the renowned cake shops to sweet delights typical of Ljubljana and Central Slovenia. In the old city centre, the relaxing Ljubljanica embankments offer an invitation to taste sweet indulgences in numerous cafés – the best of them bear the Ljubljana Quality Mark.