A CHARMER BEGUILING URBAN SPACE

With Been Named As Europe's Green Capital, And There Are Year-Round Festivities To Celebrate We've Every Reason Why You Need To Explore Ljubljana. So, Start Taking Notes.

- ISHITA KAMRA

There's no denying that Ljubljana is one of Europe's prettiest capitals. And in this issue, we are decoding its atmospheric web of cobbled streets with pastel-coloured buildings topped with terracotta tiled roofs.

The Slovenian capital of Ljubljana echoes so many other cities. With chocolate box pretty medieval streets up there with Prague, grand townhouses that would charm the Viennese, remarkable Italianate churches and some of the finest art nouveau you will set eyes on. Some of the city's buildings are Baroque and others Viennese Secession style.

Whoever you would want to believe, but this is a city with a fascinating history. You can get a crash course in its past at the City Museum, or for an insight into more recent history try the National Museum of Contemporary History. So, let's get into the itsy-bitsy deets and plan your trip together.

LJUBLJANA CASTLE

Ljubljana Castle is standing on a hill above the city for about 900 years, and is the place's main attraction with numerous internationally recognized sustainability certifications. The castle's outlook tower and ramparts offer some of the most beautiful views of the city, while the castle houses a museum exhibition on Slovenian history, a puppet museum, and a number of historical rooms such as the Chapel of St George, the Prison, and a video presentation room called Virtual Castle.