SLOVENIA- LJUBLJANA

Ljubljana Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia. Ljubljana was throughout history influenced by several cultures, as it was at the crossroads of Germanic, Latin and Slavic nations, their languages, customs and traditions. flag of Ljubljana Coat of arms

History Around 2000 BC, Ljubljana‘s Marshes, in the immediate vicinity of Ljubljana, were settled by people living in pile dwellings. Later the area remained a transit point for numerous tribes and people, among them Illyrians, followed by a mixed nation of Celts and Illyrians called the Iapydes, and then in the 3rd century BC a Celtic tribe, the Taurisci.

EMONA Around 50 BC, the Romans built a military encampment that later became a permanent settlement called Iulia Aemona. In 452, it was destroyed by the Huns under Attila's orders, and later by the Ostrogoths and the Lombards. Emona housed 5,000–6,000 inhabitants and played an important role during numerous battle. In the 6th century, the ancestors of the Slovenes moved in. In the 9th century, the Slovenes fell under Frankish domination, while experiencing frequent Magyar raids.

Early modern In the 15th century, Ljubljana became recognized for its art, particularly painting and sculpture. After an earthquake in 1511, the city was rebuilt in Renaissance style and a new wall was built around it. After a large fire at new Square wooden buildings became forbidden.

Late modern In 1918, following the end of World War 1 and the dissolution of Austria-Hungary, the region joined the kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. In 1929, Ljubljana became the capital of Drava Banovina, a Yugoslav province. In 1941, during World War II Facist Italy occupied Ljubljana. Yugoslav mayor was Leon Rupnik. The city was surrounded by over 30 kilometers of barbed wire to prevent co-operation between the resistance movement that operated within and outside the fence. Since 1985, a commemorative path has ringed the city where this iron fence once stood.

Contemporary Slovenia became independent on 25. June Ljubljana remains the capital of independent Slovenia, which entered the European Union in 2004.

Geography The city, with an area of square kilometers, is situated in central Slovenia.

The main watercourses in Ljubljana are the Ljubljanica, the Sava, the Gradaščica, the Mali Graben, the Iška and the Iščica rivers. Ljubljana has been struck through its history also by floods. The latest took place in 2010.

Population As late as 1869 Ljubljana had less than 27,000 population that number by mid-30 Last century has risen to 80,000. Population growth has remained relatively stable between 1999 and 2007, when the population moved around about 260,000.

Sights The triple Bridge The Statue of France Prešeren Congress Square

The Urbanc House on Prešeren square Ljubljana Castle Cathedral of St. Nicholas Robba Fountain

Parks and gardens The Argentine park Šmartinski park Park Star (on congress square) Miklošičev park park Ajdovščina park Arturo Toscanini (Ljubljana) Tivoli park ZOO Ljubljana Lion in ZOO Ljubljana

Culture In Ljubljana operates 15 museums, 41 galleries, 11 theatre and 4 professional orchestras and throughout cinemas. Slovenian Museum of Natural History Museum of Modern Art →

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