LOCATION: LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA
Slovenia lies in the heart of Europe, between Austria, Hungary, Croatia and Italy. Slovenian territory is populated since our Slavic ancestors arrived to this land, though the name Slovenia is mentioned for the first time in the year 1834. The Republic of Slovenia is a young country – it gained its independence in 1991. Despite its short state–history, Slovenia has already achieved a lot – since 1992 it is a member of the United Nations, since May 2004 a member of the European Union and NATO and since January 2007 the state currency is EURO.
Slovenia is where the Alps, Pannonia plains and the Karst meet the Mediterranean coast. The beauty of Slovenian landscape cannot be described by words so click here.
The city of Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and has nearly 300.000 inhabitants. Its origins go back to the 1st century B.C. when it was known as Emona. Since then Ljubljana has had a vivacious history which was influenced from both the Central European and Mediterranean culture. However, despite its long history, Ljubljana is a city of young people. Its total of 50.000 students gives this small capital a young and vivid pace with the impression that the city never sleeps. Although it is characterized as a medium–sized European city, it still manages to preserve that small–town friendliness where you get the feeling that everyone knows each other.
Ljubljana is a centre of Slovenian population as well as of its economic and cultural development. Despite of industrial activity it is a very green city with a lot of parks and forrests, that make the view from the old Castle of Ljubljana even more beautiful. As being almost in the centre of Slovenia, it represents a perfect departure point for trips to other Slovenian sights and beauties. It is Ljubljana´s position, uniqueness and friendly energy that charm many visitors to return or even stay in our little capital. If you have trouble finding certain locations Google it, it's all there.