The Ljubljana Castle

The Ljubljana Castle which has been standing on the hill above the city since ca. 900 years old, it is the main curiosity of the city. From the panoramic tower of the castle and from the walls you have the most beautiful views of the city.

The premises of the castle house the museum exhibition "Slovenian history", the Puppet Museum and various historical rooms and exhibits, including the chapel of sv. Jurij, the Prisons and the virtual Castle.

At the Castle, accessible by funicular, you can also visit various art exhibitions. Here the Gostilna na gradu and Strelec restaurants, the castle café and the night club operate. The castle is home to cultural events, events for the whole family, dance evenings and in the summer the outdoor cinema Film pod zvezdami (Film under the stars).

On the green hill in the middle of the city, a world rich in historical, cultural or entertaining contents awaits you behind the ancient walls. Whenever you want to feel closer to the sun or to have a different view of the world, food for the soul or a tasty meal, it's the right time to go to Ljubljana Castle.

Ljubljana Castle, one of the many castles in the Slovenian capital, is actually the largest and undoubtedly the most famous. Built in the fifteenth century, today it is one of the most important tourist attractions of the city, thanks to its historical-artistic value and the wonderful view over the city it offers, being placed on top of the hill in the historic center of Ljubljana. Home to numerous cultural events, Ljubljana Castle stands out as one of the must-sees if you are visiting the city.

The construction of the castle had the purpose of defending the territory from the Turkish invasions, very frequent between the 15th and 16th centuries; in the following two centuries, however, the castle served as a military hospital and also housed an imposing arsenal.

Upon the arrival of Napoleon (1809), the situation for Ljubljana and its citizens changed radically: the revolt against the Habsburgs broke out, during which the Clock Tower was demolished (1813) before being rebuilt in stone and becoming a of the main attractions of the castle.