About Ljubljana

Ljubljana, a city whose name means »The beloved«, is a great place to visit, although you will not find world-renowned attractions here. Nevertheless, it has history, tradition, style, arts & culture, an atmosphere that is both Central European and Mediterranean; many also add the adjectives multilingual and hospitable.

Ljubljana is Slovenia's capital and one of the most picturesque cities in Europe. It's situated about halfway between Vienna and Venice, on a natural passage leading from Central Europe to the Mediterranean. Its character and appearance have been shaped by diverse cultural influences and historical events.

The Ljubljanica river flows through the center of town, past Baroque buildings and under the ramparts of the ancient castle on the hill. In this remarkable city, the old meets the new in a way that on the west side of the river you will find a new city and modern-day commercial core, while on the east you will discover the old city packed with history, a mixture of baroque buildings, Renaissance and Art Nouveau which are kept by the medieval castle. Many romantic bridges cross the Ljubljana River, the most famous of which is Tromostovje (Triple Bridge), designed by the world famous architect and urban planner Jože Plečnik. All of these different aspects of Ljubljana blend harmoniously into a single image.

Categorized as a medium-sized European city, Ljubljana offers everything a metropolis does, yet preserves its small-town friendliness. The city offers a special young vibe, the home to over 50,000 students as well as numerous restaurants and inns that offer a wide range of local delicacies, not to mention superb wines. Ljubljana did not earn the label of »the city of wine and vine« for nothing.

Home to numerous theatres, museums and galleries, culture is a way of living and thinking and is very much a part of everyday life for the people of Ljubljana. Over 10,000 cultural events take place in the city every year, among which there are 10 international festivals. Visitors and locals can admire artists from all the different fields: From music, theatre and fine arts to the alternative and avant-garde.

Ljubljana is a city that people often return to, being an interesting, pretty and friendly place. Just ask the locals - they love it. And with a name that, according to one theory, means beloved, how could they not?

For more information on getting to Ljubljana and around the city, please visit the website: www.visitljubljana.com

We look forward to welcoming you to Ljubljana for 2^nd SEE Joint Meeting of Thoracic Anaesthesiologists and Surgeons 2017!