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Ljubljana in August
August – the month of large ice cream scoops, getaways at the seaside or in one of the beautiful European capitals, fresh lemonade and new adventures. All of this makes up this high-summer month and for visitors to really get the essence of it, the Union Hotels have prepared five adventures which are definitely worth coming to Ljubljana for and spend a few hours enjoying them. Here are the TOP five Ljubljana experiences that we believe will make your summer holiday an even more enjoyable one.
Ljubljana for culinary enthusiasts
For gourmets, foodies, lovers of fine wine and outdoor events Ljubljana, with its wide range of culinary delights and events, is a must destination. All sorts of events held in the town centre that attract large numbers of lovers of both traditional and exotic flavours, restaurants with their tables situated in the middle of the romantic old town streets tempting passers-by and the fine wines praised by even the most demanding of visitors … all of this is the culinary Ljubljana.
Guide to Ljubljana for Families
The abundance of things to do in Ljubljana during the warm part of the year has in recent years attracted the attention of numerous families. Safety is one of the major advantages of Ljubljana as a holiday destination, as are many spots where you can lay your picnic blanket during the warm months of the year – all of it aiding visitors in experiencing and enjoying Ljubljana with just as much carefree relaxation as the locals, in spite of their demanding tourist itinerary. And on top of it all … everything is just a few steps away from Grand Hotel Union, which is located in the very centre of Ljubljana.
A Guide … to Romantic Ljubljana
The fact that Ljubljana is a proper little town of love is suggested by its very name. It has been named after the word ‘ljubljena’ meaning beloved… The similarity is quite obvious, which has in the past been noticed by a number of authors. Even today there is no shortage of visitors and authors who come to the romantic Ljubljana looking for some inspiration.
Around Ljubljana with a Frenchwoman
After our special ‘Ljubljana guide for Italian visitors’, we have now decided to present the Slovenian capital in a similar way to visitors from France. At Grand Union Café, we met up with a 24-year-old Parisian, Yana, who comes to Ljubljana several times a year to visit her relatives from Slovenia.
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.
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.