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Old Postcards of Ljubljana
The start of every New Year seems like a good time to look back on the old days. This time we are reminiscing about Ljubljana at the beginning of the previous century, as depicted on some old postcards, which featured our hotels even back in the day.
Shrove Tuesday Traditions around the World
In the coming month, travellers will in some of the world’s metropolises have the opportunity to admire the greatest Shrove Tuesday carnivals in the world. It is no exaggeration to say that Grand Union Hotel is – with its special event and the revival of the black-and-white masquerade ball tradition – seeking to be placed alongside other must-see carnival celebrations.
A Winter Idyll on the Sunny Side of the Alps
Slovenia, a small country on the sunny side of the Alps, has always been known for its idyllic winter tourism. And although this year’s ski season has not even properly started yet, we have decided to look into Slovenia’s best winter treasures and make a list of the most imaginative winter adventures.
Slovenia for American Visitors
During a short walk around the streets of Ljubljana, you will soon realise that the capital of little Slovenia is anything but boring. You might overhear the enthusiastic words of German visitors thrilled about being here or catch sight of a couple from Italy, in search of their own little spot below the Ljubljana Castle. And then there are the Japanese and the Dutch, and – lo and behold – recently also increasingly large numbers of visitors from the United States.
A Guide to Slovenian Cuisine
Slovenians love good food and all the rituals associated with it. Socialising seated at a table brimming with food during the festive season, on Sundays and on any other day is part of our culture, which we are, alongside our food, very proud of. And although even when it comes to cuisine Slovenia’s small size is frequently mentioned, Slovenia is here once again a phenomenon of extraordinary diversity. In fact, the flavours of our cuisine have been greatly influenced by the neighbouring countries, as well as our history.
What Slovenians Are Proud of When It Comes to Winter
Although even the best among the Slovenian winter sports athletes will gladly agree that this year’s winter is strikingly different from the previous ones, we have nevertheless taken a closer look at Slovenia’s greatest winter sports achievements. In fact, it was Jernej Damjan, one of Slovenia’s top ski jumpers, who is first on our list alongside other ski jumping team members, who pointed out that the cold part of this year seems a bit sad and gloomy.
The oldest hotels in the world
It is no secret that people have always been great lovers of luxury. But do you know how long ago was it that the wealthy were for the first time ever able to indulge in proper hotels in the true sense of the word? This time, we are looking into the past and exploring when the hotels that are considered to be the oldest of all were established.
What European Buildings Are Celebrating Alongside Grand Hotel Union?
On 28th October, Grand Hotel Union celebrated a very special anniversary: the hotel’s sophistication and classical architectural perfection in the city centre of Ljubljana have been enthusing visitors for one hundred and ten years. In honour of this special celebration we have decided to find out what other European buildings share the year of creation with our hotel.
Ljubljana, a City Made for Lovers
Ljubljana has always been a city made for lovers. This was the case back in the days of Slovenia’s greatest poet, France Prešeren, and his muse, Julija Primic, and today the tradition of romantic couples on the embankments of River Ljubljanica is continued with slightly more popularised spots, which still have just the right amount of an intimate feel.