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Time Machine
The history of the castle is colourful and astonishing. Over the centuries, the castle has played an important role and remained a city symbol. Would you like to learn more but are not enthusiastic about normal guided tours? We suggest something completely different that will open up a whole new experience of history. Enter the castle time machine and travel to the distant past!
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Escape Castle
Are you ready for an original castle adventure? A great opportunity to socialise with your friends or colleagues in the picturesque surroundings of the Ljubljana Castle. Set out on the mission of saving the famous dragon – with a bit of knowledge, luck and cunning you will surely find him. It will be great fun!
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Audioguide
Set out on your own independent exploration of Ljubljana Castle and, with the help of the audioguide, learn about the castle’s rich history.
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Friderik and the Castle Secret
The Ljubljana Castle is full of secret corners that can only be discovered by resourceful children. That is, all children! Set out on a family exploration of the castle with the help of the family guide to the Ljubljana Castle. Numerous stories and mysteries await you, as well as six challenges. If you successfully complete them, Friderik will entrust you with the greatest castle secret of all. A real mini-adventure that you will remember for a long time!
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Friderik and the Hunt for the Prison Number
A playful family outing in the green oasis above the city, offering an opportunity to explore the Ljubljana Castle and the Castle Hill through Friderik’s tasks and challenges. Put Friderik’s bag on your back and set out on an unforgettable experience! Find out the prison number of Erasmus of Lueg and earn Friderik’s prize!
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Virtual Castle
Over the years, the Ljubljana Castle has changed and developed, and its visual image has become more beautiful. Before you climb the Viewing Tower, make a stop just below it and explore the castle’s colourful past through a state-of-the-art 4D experience.
Make yourself comfortable. Twelve minutes of virtual time travel is about to begin!
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Culinary Time Machine
Travel through time – from Emona to the castle as a city symbol – and taste the food of your ancestors. Let the stories of castle figures capture your imagination while enjoying the unique culinary experience of a six-course representative menu of dishes from individual historical periods in a modern form created by the castle chefs. Enter the Culinary Time Machine and taste the history of the castle!
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A city break among castle walls and grapevines
A Three-Day Romantic Experience
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Dinner at the Castle Vineyard
Are you ready for an unforgettable culinary experience in natural surroundings? Indulge in superb gastronomic delights created by chef Igor Jagodic, a recipient of the prestigious Michelin Star, in the magical surroundings of the Castle Vineyard.
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Classic Guided Tours
It is a pleasure to just stroll around the castle following your nose. However, some of the attractions and spaces can only be visited by joining our guided tours. Experienced guides will reveal some of the hidden corners and shed light on the historical details of the castle. It is always worth listening to the stories from behind the castle walls, which still stir the imagination today.
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Tours for People with Disabilities
Since the Ljubljana Castle is a medieval fortress, it has very diverse terrain and therefore not everywhere can be accessed by the disabled. For the best experience of the Ljubljana Castle, we have prepared a special guided tour for the disabled. Join us in exploring the most beautiful corners of the castle, both inside and outside the castle walls.
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Museum of Puppetry
We all love puppets, as they bring us so much joy and fun. At the Ljubljana Castle, you can view the fascinating Museum of Puppetry, where you will be greeted by many friends from the stage. This unique experience for children and children-at-heart will greatly enhance your visit to the castle and open up new fantasy worlds.
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Exhibition of Slovenian History
You are invited to take a stroll through the colourful past of our capital city and country. If you want to experience the essence of Slovenian and Ljubljana history in one place, come to the castle and visit the permanent exhibition Slovenian History. You will find out how, when and by whom our history has been shaped right up to the present day. Set out on a journey into the past that is guaranteed to be full of surprises.
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Viewing Tower and Pipers’ Tower
You see further from higher up. If you climb to the castle for its views, then you will certainly experience the most beautiful view from the Viewing Tower, which is also the highest point in the city. Enjoy the view of Ljubljana with the stunning backdrop of the Kamnik-Savinja Alps.
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Penitentiary
Today, the Ljubljana Castle is devoted to culture, entertainment and gastronomic delights, but this was not always the case. The dark side of the castle’s history is still hidden in the spaces where there used to be penitentiaries. Are you curious about what went on and why people ended up there? Take the time to view the permanent exhibition Penitentiary, which will reveal a fragment of the castle reality in the 19th century.
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Castle Armoury
The medieval castle built on a strategically exposed hill above Ljubljana protected the city and the countryside below for centuries. Behind its walls was a large armoury containing everything required for the defence of the province. Are you curious about what medieval weapons looked like?
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Wall Paintings
Are you curious about the original wall paintings from the Estates Hall? View the fragments of the wall paintings and get an idea of how the space was painted during the Baroque period.
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Renovation and Revitalisation of the Castle
The castle as it used to be and today. Set out on the fascinating journey of the development and renovation of the Ljubljana Castle, on which you will be guided by a thematic exhibition. Over the centuries, history has written a very special story, leading to the image of the castle as we know it today.
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