Ljubljana Castle

Ljubljana Castle sits beautifully above the city and dominates the skyline.

One interesting detail: before becoming a museum and public gathering space, the castle served as a prison during Habsburg times. Which honestly explains why the interiors feel very different from the lavish castles elsewhere in Europe — there isn’t much old royal furniture or aristocratic decoration.

Instead, the castle has been transformed into a fantastic public space with exhibitions, restaurants, event venues, and amazing viewpoints over Ljubljana.Read more