Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
PARK TIVOLI
This enormous, 510-hectare park is Ljubljana's leafy playground and the perfect spot for a
walk or bike ride. The park was laid out in 1813. One of the highlights is the
Jakopičevo
sprehajališče
, the monumental 'Jakopič Promenade', designed by Plečnik in the 1920s
and '30s.
International Centre of Graphic Arts
(Mednarodni Grafični Likovni Center;
www.mglc-lj.si
; Pod Turnom 3; adult/senior &
student €3.40/1.70, at biennial €6/3; 11am-6pm Tue-Sun)
This museum and gallery
dedicated to the graphic arts regularly hosts rotating exhibitions and is home to the Inter-
national Biennial of Graphic Arts every odd-numbered year. The centre is located in the
race cafe (open from 10am to 5pm) with views over the park.
MUSEUM
Museum of Contemporary History of Slovenia
(Muzej Novejše Zgodovine Slovenije;
www.muzej-nz.si
;
Celovška cesta 23; adult/student
€3.50/2.50; 10am-6pm Tue-Sat)
This museum, housed in the 18th-century Cekin Man-
sion (Grad Cekinov), traces the history of Slovenia in the 20th century through multime-
dia and artefacts. Note the contrast between the sober earnestness of the communist-era
rooms and the exuberant, logo-mad commercialism of the industrial exhibits. The sections
focusing on Ljubljana under occupation during WWII are very effective.
MUSEUM
Ljubljana Zoo
(Živalski Vrt Ljubljana;
www.zoo-ljubljana.si
;
Večna pot 70; adult/child €7/5;
9am-7pm May-Aug, 9am-6pm Apr & Sep, 9am-5pm Mar & Oct, 9am-4pm Nov-Feb)
The
20-hectare zoo, on the southern slope of
Rožnik Hill
(394m), contains some 500 animals
representing almost 120 species and is an upbeat and well-landscaped menagerie. There's
a petting zoo and lots of other activities for children; consult the website for feeding
schedules.
ZOO
KRAKOVO & TRNOVO
These two attractive districts south of Center are Ljubljana's oldest suburbs, and they have
a number of interesting buildings and historic sites. The neighbourhood around Krakovska
