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Location:
Ljubljana
3 Dec - 5 Jan 2011
Christmas in Ljubljana has true festive atmosphere with lovely winter scenery of snow covered willow trees lining Ljubljanica riverbank. Ljubljana's centre is dressed up in colourful Christmas lights that turns the downtown into a beautiful winter scenery.
The official Christmas Market of Ljubljana is set up along the Ljubjanica river in the centre of the town. Another festive market the St Nicholas Fair welcomes everyone on Presernov Trg. (3 - 6 Dec)
The wooden stalls decorated with Xmas ornaments and lights sell craftwork, Slovenian specialities, mulled wine (kuhano vino), warm honey schnapps (medica) fried sausages and other delicious snacks.
Ljubljana has a very lively atmosphere with a choice of stylish bars and clubs, romantic cafes and riverside restaurants, and an active and varied cultural life ensuring a wonderful and exciting Christmas stay for everyone.
Things to Do and See
Apart from the two Christmas markets a string of other events in the spirit of the Christmas holidays take place in Ljubljana including programs for children.
The procession featuring St Nicholas and Frost Grandpa (Dedek Mraz) is highly recommended for families with little kids. Planned route of Frost Granpa's and his friends' procession is Krekov trg - Ciril-Metodov trg - Mestni trg - Stritarjeva ulica - Presernov trg - Wolfova ulica - Zvezda Park.
Traditional Christmas Cribs will be on display in churches, the Cathedral and ChapelThere'll be other children programs including creative workshops, juggle, fire eating shows, musical performances in the Fairy Tale Town in Zvezda Park
A temporary ice-skating ring on Plecnikov trg Square adds to the winter fun in Ljubljana.
The area of the Cobbler's Bridge hosts street theatre performances.
Children choirs from various schools from Ljubljana will give concerts (classical, jazz, and rock) on the stairway in front of the Town Hall.
Sundays also offer a traditional flea market.
Timings
10.00 – 20.00 daily
Away from the market Ljubljana’s Old Town features a picturesque river, cobbled streets dotted with quaint squares and interesting shops, a colourful food market, wide choice of restaurants and mix of Baroque, Art Nouveau and 20th century architecture.
No trip to the city would be complete without taking a funicular ride up to the mediaeval hilltop Castle, the site was inhabited back in the 12th century BC, to enjoy panoramic views over Ljubljana and beyond.
UK Tourist Office:
T: +44 (0)870 2255 305
Email:
london@slovenia.info
http://www.christmas-markets.org/slovenia/ljubljana/location.php |
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How to say "Merry Christmas" in Slovene: Vesel Bozic
Local dishes: Slovenian food is heavily influenced by the food of its neighbours. From Austria, it's klobasa (sausage), zavitek (strudel) and Dunajski zrezek (Wiener schnitzel). Njoki (potato dumplings), rizota (risotto) and the ravioli-like zlikrofi are obviously Italian. Hungary has contributed golaz (goulash), paprikas (chicken or beef 'stew') and palacinke (thin pancakes filled with jam or nuts and topped with chocolate. And then there's burek, a greasy, layered cheese, meat or even apple pie served at takeaway places everywhere. No Slovenian meal is complete without soup, be it the simple goveja juha z rezanci (beef broth with little egg noodles) or zelenjavna juha (vegetable soup).
The rest of Slovenia
Other events will take place across the rest of Slovenia, such as the Colourful December festival in Maribor from 5th December 2009, which includes street theatre, music and puppet shows; and the St Nicholas Eve celebrations on 4th December in Kranjska Gora, which includes the arrival of devils from three countries – Slovenia, Italy and Austria. Biblical scenes will be portrayed in the underground caverns of Postojna Cave from 19th December to 3rd January by local school children.
On Christmas Day in Bled, the legend of the Wishing Bell will be re-enacted. The illuminated bell, which according to legend is sunk in the famous Lake Bled, will be raised from the depths of the lake to the accompaniment of music and narration of the legend.
For more information about Slovenia’s festive events visit
www.slovenia.info
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