About Triple Bridge
The Triple Bridge is a group of three separate bridges within a few meters of each other, crossing the Ljubljanica river right in the heart of Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana. The bridge has a Venetian look to it and is one of the most photographed tourist attractions in Ljubljana. It is part of the pedestrian zone in the historic old centre of the city.
The bridge is always lively with tourists and locals. It is surrounded by historic Art Nouveau and Secession style buildings. There are often street musicians on the bridge. It’s not a place to eat or drink, just to walk through and admire the river and location.
Triple Bridge Photo Gallery
Enjoy this beautiful photo gallery with 10 high resolution Triple Bridge photos, all taken by professional photographers!
The Triple Bridge is a group of three bridges across the Ljubljanica river in Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana. It connects the city’s historical centre on one bank, and the modern city of Ljubljana, on the other. (photo: Ales Fevzer, Slovenia.info)
The Triple Bridge is located next to the oval-shaped Preseren Square and is one of the symbols of the city of Ljubljana. (photo: Aljaz Sedovsek, Nea Culpa, Slovenia.info)
Triple Bridge’s central bridge has been standing there since 1842, and was all alone until 1929, when the side bridges, intended for pedestrians, were added by the architect Joze Plecnik. (photo: Ales Fevzer, Slovenia.info)
The Triple Bridge and the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation in Ljubljana’s Old Town. (photo: Ales Fevzer, Slovenia.info)
The Triple Bridge with the salmon pink Franciscan Church in the background. (photo: Anze Krze, Mediaspeed, Slovenia.info)
The Triple Bridge at night with the Franciscan Church in the background. (photo: Jacob Riglin, Beautiful Destinations, Slovenia.info)
The pink Franciscan Church of the Annunciation, Ljubljanica River and the Triple Bridge at night. (photo: Anze Krze, Mediaspeed, Slovenia.info)
The Triple Bridge is always lively with tourists and locals. (photo: Andrej Tarfila, Slovenia.info)
The Triple Bridge during the Ljubljana’s Festive Lights Switch-on Event. (photo: Nina Kurnik, Slovenia.info)
The festively decorated old city centre of Ljubljana at night. (photo: Ales Fevzer, Slovenia.info)
All You Need To Know To Visit LjubljanaLJUBLJANA – the small but beautiful capital of Slovenia
Slovenia's capital Ljubljana has all the right ingredients for the perfect city break. It's one of the youngest and most liveable capitals in the European Union. It’s a city with a medieval heart, a city of the Baroque and Art Nouveau, with numerous picturesque bridges across the Ljubljanica river and the vast green Tivoli park, which stretches into the very city centre.
Historic And Cultural Attractions In Ljubljana And The Surrounding AreaLJUBLJANA OLD TOWN – one of the most picturesque city centers in Europe
Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)
Ljubljana is a charming little capital and its Old Town is one of Slovenia's top tourist destinations that draws over one million visitors per year. It's a mix of impressive architecture, a picturesque river littered with fascinating bridges, plus heaps of lovely restaurants, bars and cafés. It's a very safe and easy area to wander around - the streets are pedestrianized so that makes it quieter and more relaxed.LJUBLJANA CASTLE – the most identifiable feature in Slovenia's capital Ljubljana
Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)
Ljubljana Castle is the most prominent tourist attraction in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. The castle is perched on top of a hill and can be seen from anywhere in Ljubljana, and you can see anywhere in Ljubljana from the castle. Majority of the castle is free to wander through and there is something for everyone (fantastic views, interesting exhibits, people in costume, lots to keep the children interested, good food, etc.). To visit the castle, you can walk up to it or you can take the funicular to the top.PRESEREN SQUARE – the heart of the Ljubljana old town, always live and interesting
Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)
Preseren Square is the center of Ljubljana’s Old Town, situated where the Triple Bridge crosses the Ljubljanica river and right in front of the pink Franciscan Church of the Annunciation. The square is cobblestone-paved and is an amazing place full of life, where both the locals and tourists hang out to socialize, listen to talented street musicians, people watch, and take in the views.TRIPLE BRIDGE – if the city of Ljubljana has a heart, this is it
Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)
Triple Bridge or Tromostovje as it is called in Slovene is located perfectly in the heart of Slovenia's capital Ljubljana. It connects the Ljubljana’s historic old town on one bank and the modern part of the city on the other. The bridge has a Venetian look to it – it was designed with a lot of Italian influence and looks like you would find it in Venice. It’s small yet lovely. There are usually buskers and other street entertainers on the bridge creating a lovely atmosphere.LJUBLJANICA RIVER CANAL – a great way to experience Ljubljana
Overall Rating: 10/10 (Must-See)
The Ljubljanica river canal splits Ljubljana’s historic old town from the modern part of the city. A paved path exists along the entire way. The river’s banks are beautiful and you can spend an afternoon just wandering along and enjoy historic buildings and architecture, the many lively outdoor cafés and restaurants, and the vibe of the city. It's an excellent place to get a perspective on what living in Slovenia’s capital is all about.LJUBLJANA CATHEDRAL – if you're in Slovenia's capital put this on your must see list
Overall Rating: 09/10 (Highly Recommended)
Ljubljana Cathedral (also known as the Cathedral of St. Nicholas) is the main church in Slovenia's capital Ljubljana. It's not terribly impressive from the outside, but when you go inside it is magnificent. The amazing artwork adorns pretty much every inch of the inside of the building, with spectacular paintings (the cathedral has recently been refurbished so the colors are really vibrant), lots of gold leaf, intricate frescos on the ceiling and a magnificent pipe organ.FRANCISCAN CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION – one of the most recognizable buildings in the city
Overall Rating: 08/10 (Highly Recommended)
The church is located in a prime position in the heart of the Ljubljana old town. You cannot fail to spot this salmon-pink church as it provides an attractive backdrop to the main Preseren Square at the end of the Triple bridge. The inside is worth a look for the painted ceiling and walls and the main altar, which was executed by a famous Italian sculptor Francesco Robba.CONGRESS SQUARE – a historically important and charming part of Ljubljana
Overall Rating: 08/10 (Highly Recommended)
Dating back to 1821, this large square in the centre of Ljubljana is surrounded by some of the city's most important and well known buildings and is a popular venue for large outdoor events.
LJUBLJANA CENTRAL MARKET – more than just a convenient place to buy food
Overall Rating: 08/10 (Highly Recommended)
Almost every visitor to Ljubljana will pass by Ljubljana Central Market as it's located in the historic city centre. The market is divided into outdoor and indoor areas. It's more than just a convenient place to buy food, it offers a perfect location to meet friends and people-watch and there’s a lot of pleasure to be had by just strolling around and seeing what's happening.DRAGON BRIDGE – one of the most famous scenes in Ljubljana to photograph
Overall Rating: 08/10 (Highly Recommended)
The Dragon Bridge spans the Ljubljanica River at the eastern side of Ljubljana's historic city centre, On each of the four corners of the bridge sits a huge, almost real-looking dragon made from sheet copper.COBBLERS' BRIDGE – a pretty and elegant bridge designed by Joze Plecnik
Overall Rating: 07/10 (Recommended)
The Cobblers' Bridge was built in 1931 by Joze Plecnik and encapsulates his style perhaps better than any other structure in Ljubljana: it's simple, with clean lines and adorned with classical columns.BUTCHERS' BRIDGE – the most interesting and unusual bridge in Ljubljana
Overall Rating: 07/10 (Recommended)
The Butchers' Bridge spans the Ljubljanica River between the colonnaded Central Market and Petkovskovo Nabrezje Embankment in Ljubljana's Old Town. It features glass panels near the edges and some rather disturbing sculptures. Soon after the bridge opened in 2010, it also became home to the lovely tradition of couples affixing 'love locks' along the length of its steel wires.FISHMARKET FOOTBRIDGE – one of the best photo spots in Ljubljana
Overall Rating: 07/10 (Recommended)
The glassy Fishmarket Footbridge spans the Ljubljanica River in the midst of Ljubljana's Old Town. The bridge itself was designed to be as minimal and transparent as possible and isn't especially noteworthy, but it's a popular spot for strolls and offers a dazzling view of the iconic Triple Bridge and the salmon-pink Franciscan Church in one direction and the Cobblers’ Bridge in the other.LJUBLJANA TOWN HALL – a beautiful historic building in the centre of Ljubljana
Overall Rating: 07/10 (Recommended)
Situated centrally within Ljubljana's Old Town, the historic Town Hall is a major landmark in Slovenia's capital and a key part of what is probably the most picturesque spot in the city.METELKOVA – one the largest, and arguably most successful, urban squats in Europe
Overall Rating: 07/10 (Recommended)
Just across the Ljubljanica river from Ljubljana's historic city centre lie seven dilapidated buildings which are covered in graffiti and art. This is Metelkova – one the largest, and arguably most successful, urban squats in Europe.NATIONAL GALLERY OF SLOVENIA – a wonderful gallery featuring the very best in Slovene art
Overall Rating: 08/10 (Highly Recommended)
Housed inside a beautiful neo-Renaissance palace, this wonderful gallery features the very best in Slovene art from the 13th century up to the first half of the 20th century,LJUBLJANICA SLUICE GATE – a beautifully decorated early 20th-century feature of architecture designed by Joze Plecnik
Overall Rating: 07/10 (Recommended)
Designed by Ljubljana's most revered architect Joze Plecnik in the 1930s, the Ljubljanica Sluice Gate marks the point at which the Ljubljanica river leaves Slovenia's capital Ljubljana.TECHNICAL MUSEUM OF SLOVENIA – excellent museum for the technically minded
Overall Rating: 09/10 (Highly Recommended)
The Technical Museum of Slovenia, with its extensive collections of technical heritage, is one of Slovenia’s most important and visited museums. It is housed in the 13th-century Bistra Castle. It might not be the easiest to get to, but for the technically minded this museum, 20 kilometres from Ljubljana in Bistra, is well worth the journey.
Natural Attractions In Ljubljana And The Surrounding AreaLJUBLJANA MARSHES LANDSCAPE PARK - a unique natural area of wetlands and peat bogs
Overall Rating: 08/10 (Highly Recommended)
Situated south of Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana Marshes is the largest marsh area in the country. It covers 163 square kilometres or almost one percent of the total territory of Slovenia. Since 2008, the major part of the Ljubljana Marshes, covering an area of 135 square kilometres, has been protected as a landscape park.TIVOLI PARK - a wonderful city park packed with good things to see and do
Overall Rating: 08/10 (Highly Recommended)
It may not be as famous as its namesake in Copenhagen, but Ljubljana’s Tivoli Park is one of the most popular places to visit in the Slovenian capital. At 5 square kilometres, the park is the largest green space in Ljubljana and the perfect place to relax in nature and escape from the city rush.LJUBLJANA ZOO - the largest zoo in Slovenia with a diverse range of animals
Overall Rating: 09/10 (Highly Recommended)
Sprawled in an area of 20 hectares, Ljubljana Zoo has more than 120 species including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish and arachnids and a total of more than 500 animals.
THINGS TO DO IN LJUBLJANA AND THE SURROUNDING AREADINERS CUBO LJUBLJANA GOLF COURSE – a modern and still relatively new course on the outskirts of Ljubljana
Overall Rating: 09/10 (Superb)
Diners CUBO Golf Ljubljana is a beautifully manicured and well-maintained 18-hole course situated only a 15 minute drive from Slovenia's capital Ljubljana. Opened in 2008, it is one of the newest courses in the country and the only one that is open 365 days a year. It features fast greens, wonderful fairways and wide teeing areas. The terrain is very flat and without trees or other natural obstacles, which allows extremely dynamic play.ARBORETUM LJUBLJANA GOLF COURSE – ranks among the most popular golf courses in Slovenia
Overall Rating: 08/10 (Fabulous)
Golf Arboretum Ljubljana is considered one of the best and most beautiful golf courses in Slovenia. The course was designed by the famous Italian golf architect Marco Croze in the nineteen-nineties and offers stunning views of the nearby Kamnik-Savinja Alps on nearly every hole. At 5,452 metres, Arboretum Ljubljana is a relatively short course by modern-day standards, but the course itself is in great shape, immaculate and challenging to play.
Ljubljana restaurants that we think are the best and well worth a visitRESTAURANT VALVASOR
Cuisine: International
A wonderful fine dining restaurant situated in the middle of Ljubljana old town. The menu is a selection of modern European dishes along with some traditional Slovenian favorites. The food is absolutely delightful and delicious, food quality is excellent with very pure ingredients and they know how to make the dishes look mouth-watering.
OVERALL RATING: 10/10 (Exceptional)
PRICES: (Expensive)RESTAURANT JULIJA
Cuisine: International | Italian | Slovenian
A lovely little restaurant situated in the heart of old Ljubljana’s pedestrian section. The menu is diverse enough to please anyone. There are a lot of Italian dishes but also some Slovenian classics. It’s not exactly fine dining, but pretty close. The food is delicious and beautifully presented and the ingredients are always fresh.
OVERALL RATING: 09/10 (Superb)
PRICES: (Moderate)RESTAURANT SPAJZA
Cuisine: Mediterranean | Slovenian
This charming and intimate restaurant is located on a quieter street in Ljubljana Old Town. It’s housed in a lovely medieval building. The menu is designed around local foods and has many different options for meat, fish, and game – all complemented by local wines. The food is prepared perfectly and most portions are generous.
OVERALL RATING: 10/10 (Exceptional)
PRICES: (Expensive)RESTAURANT MANNA
Cuisine: Mediterranean | Slovenian
The restaurant is located about 10-15 minute walk from Ljubljana’s Old Town. The food is delicious, a great blend of Mediterranean and Slovenian cuisine. The service is excellent and the serving staff puts you at ease to enjoy your meal with a detailed description of each dish and wine.
OVERALL RATING: 10/10 (Exceptional)
PRICES: (Expensive)
Places to stay in Slovenia's capital Ljubljana that we recommendThe accommodation options in Ljubljana can be divided into five main categories: hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, apartments and hostels.HOTELS IN LJUBLJANA THAT WE RECOMMEND
Finding a hotel that suits your needs and fits your budget can be a hassle. Slovenia's capital Ljubljana has more than 40 hotels ranging from super luxurious to boutique style hotels to a nice choice of affordable 3-star hotels. Find out which hotels in Ljubljana we recommend and why.GUESTHOUSES IN LJUBLJANA THAT WE RECOMMEND
Ljubljana guest houses are definitely a nice, safe option for a place to stay as they are comfortable and homely with owners who take an interest in their guests. Many guesthouses have a good on-site restaurant and offer not only delicious breakfasts, but also a wide range of meals for lunch and dinner. There are more than 40 guest houses in Ljubljana, so read on and find out which one would best suit your needs, style and budget.BED AND BREAKFASTS IN LJUBLJANA THAT WE RECOMMEND
Ljubljana bed and breakfasts are family-run places that range from small homes renting out two or three spare bedrooms to large guest houses with more than a dozen rooms. In essence you get a room and usually also a private bathroom in someone's house, with breakfast included in the price. Find out which B&Bs in Slovenia's capital we recommend and why.APARTMENTS IN LJUBLJANA THAT WE RECOMMEND
Many local residents in Ljubljana offer apartments for rent in their houses. Each apartment has one or two bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen. Some also have a living room and a balcony or a terrace. It's a very popular budget-friendly option when you are staying in Ljubljana, but choose carefully, the price and quality vary considerably. Here you will find apartments that we think are the best ones in Ljubljana right now.HOSTELS IN LJUBLJANA THAT WE RECOMMEND
Hostels are a very popular option for those seeking wallet-friendly accommodations in Slovenia's capital Ljubljana. Most spaces and amenities are usually shared, but even if you’re not up for the cheapest option - a bed in a dorm room - you can often get a basic private room at a Ljubljana hostel for significantly less than the cost of a low-end hotel or privately rented room. Competition between Ljubljana hostels has grown over the past 10 years so the quality has risen considerably. There are now some really nice hostels in Ljubljana, find out which are the ones that we recommend and why!FARM STAYS NEAR LJUBLJANA THAT WE RECOMMEND
Stay close to Slovenia's capital Ljubljana on a farm stay and you'll combine the best of both worlds. Styled after traditional B&Bs, farm stays offer comfortable lodging, low rates, generous breakfasts and direct access to farm animals, fresh fruit, vegetables and eggs. On some farms you can also join in with farm tasks, including feeding and egg collecting. Find out which farm stays in the vicinity of Ljubljana we recommend the most.