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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ljubljana

12 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ljubljana, Slovenia

Updated April 24, 2023

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Metelkova

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Metelkova

This abandoned Slovenian military barracks has become a punky-political art squat.
Martin Bricelj Baraga's Cyanometer in Ljubljana, Slovenia

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Cyanometer

Martin Bricelj Baraga's monolithic sculpture measures the blueness of the sky, and changes color to match it.

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Dragon Bridge

A whimsical bridge adorned with decorative dragons.
Bronze sculptures of faces on KljuÄŤavniÄŤarska ulica.

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'Faces' of Locksmith Street

A trough of 700 strange bronze faces runs through a narrow alley in Ljubljana's old town.

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Navje Cemetery and Park

A cemetery for Slovenian notables also serves as a popular recreation space.
4 cast-iron watchdogs at the foot of Tivoli castle (Ljubljana, Slovenia).

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Cast-Iron Dogs of Tivoli Castle

Strange rumors surround the artist who created these solemn metal guard dogs.
A glimpse of Plecnik's studio.

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PleÄŤnik House

The Slovenian architect designed many landmarks in the capital city, including his own dream house.
Stara Elektrarna.

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Stara Elektrarna (The Old Power Station)

A relic from the Industrial Revolution got a second life as a contemporary performing arts space.
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