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commerce, watching over the square that has been Ljubljana's commercial heart since the
city began. (If you look carefully, you can see the mustachioed face of the building's own-
er hiding in the folds of cloth by Mercury's left foot.) Since this area was across the river
from medieval Ljubljana (beyond the town'slimits...and the long arm ofits tax collector), it
was the best place to buy and sell goods. Today this sumptuously restored building houses
a top-end fashion mall, making it the heart of Ljubljana's boutique culture. Step inside for a
glimpse at the grand staircase.
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People-Watching
Ljubljana's single best activity is sitting at an outdoor café
along the river and watching the vivacious, stylish, fun-loving Slovenes strut their
stuff.
Hours:
24/7.
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Riverside Market
Lively market area in the Old Town with produce, clothing,
and souvenirs.
Hours:
Best in the morning, especially Sat; market hall open Mon-Fri
7:00-16:00, Sat 7:00-14:00, closed Sun.
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Serbian Orthodox Church of Sts. Cyril and Methodius
Beautifully decorated
house of worship giving insight into the Orthodox faith.
Hours:
Daily 8:00-19:00.
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National and University Library
Jože Ple
č
nik's pièce de résistance, with an
intriguing facade, piles of books, and a bright reading room.
Hours:
Main staircase
open Mon-Fri 8:00-20:00, Sat 9:00-14:00, closed Sun; student reading room open to
the public only mid-July-mid-Aug Mon-Sat 14:00-18:00.
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Jože Ple
č
nik House
Closed through spring of 2015; final digs of the famed ho-
metown architect who shaped so much of Ljubljana, explained by an enthusiastic
guide.
Hours:
Whenopen,EnglishtourslikelybeginatthetopofeachhourTue-Thu
10:00-18:00, Sat 9:00-15:00—but check online or call first to confirm, last tour de-
parts one hour before closing, likely closed Sun-Mon and Fri.
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Slovenian Ethnographic Museum
Engaging, well-presented collection celeb-
rating Slovenian culture.
Hours:
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, closed Mon.
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Cathedral
Italian Baroque interior and highly symbolic, intricately designed
bronze doors.
Hours:
Open long hours daily but closed 12:00-15:00.
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Dragon Bridge
Distinctive Art Nouveau bridge adorned with the city's mascot.
Hours:
Always roaring.
