LJUBLJANA Travel Agent Manual

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Ljubljana leaves a lasting impression

A beloved city, the country's capital has love at the heart of its name. Ljubljana boasts a romantic soul and a fairy-tale image that endear it to the visitor in a very special way, offering a beguiling blend of Central European andMediterranean atmosphere.

Ljubljana has created the largest sustainable impact within the shortest period of time.” Traveldudes.org “Ljubljana is a place with a rich history and is totally worth exploring. However, alternative travel is something new, something unique and something that isn’t always offered in every city across the world. Ljubljana has a rich history and an amazing future in alternative travel. There’s so much to see and do for people of all ages around the city and every day there’s a new alternative trend popping up where you’d least expect it. Think cat cafes, bars under bridges and graffiti paradise. In the city of Ljubljana, there are new alternative spots popping up in every corner.” Jenna Jenkins for Traveldudes “Ljubljana is one of those surprising European cities — a place you might not have heard much about, but upon visiting, is this secret little gem. I found the city so special, so unique and so surprising, I even went so far as to compare it to arguably the world’s most ‘hipster’ city: Berlin. With Ljubljana’s charming city centre, its alternative scene and its many cafes, bars and restaurants, there’s little doubt in my mind: Ljubljana is cool. Add in the fact that it’s a bit more difficult than other cities to reach and you’ve suddenly got all the makings for a cool, hipster city in Europe.” Adam, Travels of Adam “This pretty capital turns out to be one of Europe’s lucky cities. It has escaped any major war damage over the past 100 years. Even the token ‘ten-day war’ –when Slovenia declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 – left no scars. Visitors will find a charmingly intact historic city centre, with old streets lined by baroque and art nouveau buildings either side of a graceful river, and a landmark hill topped by an old castle. It’s a beautiful, clean city that’s a pleasure to walk around.” Simon Heptinstal for Daily Mail

“One of the leading German business magazines – Der Spiegel – once wrote: Ljubljana is Slovenia’s timid lover. Those who want to get to know Slovenia must visit this city. The small metropolis of Ljubljana is green, full of life and, in a most sympathetic way, unaffected. I’m quite sure that many clients look for these characteristics when seeking a very different event. This town is perfect for concepts combining the past and future in one destination. And I was amazed at how friendly and welcoming the people of Ljubljana are – all treating me in a manner befitting the perfect hosts. I truly believe that Ljubljana has huge potential for holding great events.” Colja M. Dams, Vok Dams, Germany “I did enjoy my stay in the town and would rate it very highly - such romantic illuminations in the town, the streets not crowded as in the other capitals and such a lovely seasonal flair. It seems still a kind of secret and hopefully it will not get overrun in due course like so many other capitals around Xmas time. I was lucky so see the Nicolo arrive on 5th of December and the cute angels and devils with him.” Barbara Walton, journalist, Austria “Ljubljana, that central European dark horse and beating heart of Slovenia, is our pick for Christmas sorties this festive season. Bisected by the sleepy Ljubljanica River, the leafy capital is home to 280000 souls, and an intriguing medley of architecture: Joze Plecnik’s classically inspired monuments, the baroque old town and Edvard Ravnikar´s brutalist behemoths. Its retail scene is also suitably alluring: wander its centuries-old cobbled lanes and discover toy shops, letterpress studios, florists and galleries stocking presents by the stocking full.” Jamie Waters, Monocle magazine “Ljubljana is thriving with green tourist attractions, beautiful parks, environmental awareness campaigns and even received the Tourism for Tomorrow award in 2015. Within seven years,