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By JnVSydney

“Lovely river....canal.....”

Mar 2024

... , we loved walking up and down it, and taking a boat ride using our city cards which are excellent value.

By Brittany_11_10

“Charming”

Aug 2021

It's part of the lovely Old Town area, and it's definitely worth a morning, afternoon, evening or night.

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Travel 360
123 contributions
The most charming riverfront area!!
This is one of the best river areas to enjoy! There are so many trees, bridges, and lovely buildings lining both sides! The restaurants all have lovely umbrellas and sidewalk seating. For a capital city in a European country the OldTown river area is unbelievably safe, clean, no panhandlers, no buses running you down, no exhaust fumes...
Visited August 2024
Travelled as a couple
Written August 28, 2024
David N
Brisbane, Australia1,968 contributions
Beautiful canal that can be enjoyed any time of day
We were lucky to enjoy the canal in many ways. We had lunch by the canal on a beautiful fine day, had drinks by the canal as the sunset and went for an early morning walk before the crowds. There were always different ways to admire this beautiful part of the city
Visited September 2024
Travelled as a couple
Written September 15, 2024
helstravels
Redcar, United Kingdom874 contributions
A must do
We booked one of the many trips on this river and we wereortunate to have one with very comfortable seats for the trip of up to an hour. Live commentary gave you some of the history of the town. It also takes you out to the quieter end of the townwhichis nice for a sunny day.
Visited September 2024
Travelled as a couple
Written September 20, 2024

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David N

Brisbane, Australia1,968 contributions

Beautiful canal that can be enjoyed any time of day

Sept 2024 • Couples

We were lucky to enjoy the canal in many ways. We had lunch by the canal on a beautiful fine day, had drinks by the canal as the sunset and went for an early morning walk before the crowds. There were always different ways to admire this beautiful part of the city

Written September 15, 2024

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Ginges_revenge

Brisbane, Australia5,859 contributions

Nice to walk beside through the old town.

Mar 2023

The Ljublanica canal runs through the old town and is a focal point of the old city. The famous Dragon bridge and Triple bridge run over it.
It looks fairly clean which is nice.
Its nice to sit beside in one of the many cafes and have a beverage while people watching and watching some of the little boats that run up and down it.
Its just a part of the city focal point that you don't really notice as its not an overly wide or exciting or visually impressive canal but it is an important part of the city features.

Written August 16, 2023

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Trubby

Ipswich, UK123 contributions

Nice relaxing enjoyable river boat ride with local guide

Sept 2023 • Solo

Today (4pm 25th Sept) I caught the boat shown in the main photo. There are at least three different boats on this stretch of the river. I caught the one that you can pay for with the Ljubljana city Urban card.

There was an extra 4 euro to pay for the local guide. She gave an enjoyable talk to accompany the 45 minute boat ride up and down the river near the main part of Ljubljana. She was well worth the 4 euros, in fact I afterwards thought I should have tipped her at the end.

It is worth taking a boat river ride as it is good to see the old town and nearby green spaces from a different angle. The bridges and the green spaces slightly further out particularly.

There was a short stop for a comfort break and to get a drink.

Written September 25, 2023

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123 contributions

The most charming riverfront area!!

Aug 2024 • Couples

This is one of the best river areas to enjoy! There are so many trees, bridges, and lovely buildings lining both sides! The restaurants all have lovely umbrellas and sidewalk seating. For a capital city in a European country the OldTown river area is unbelievably safe, clean, no panhandlers, no buses running you down, no exhaust fumes...

Written August 28, 2024

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LjubaN

Castelfranco Veneto, Italy2,550 contributions

Walk along the riverside with the illuminations.

Dec 2023 • Couples

Walking along the Ljubljanica Riverfront you will come across many bridges. The most beautiful are certainly the Treponti, the work of the architect Jože Plečnik, but there are others worthy of note, from that of the Dragons to that of the Butchers, Shoemakers and Fishermen. When the city is decorated for the Christmas holidays this area becomes more scenic, there are beautiful views to capture with a photo. You can see from a distance the Church of the Annunciation illuminated with the giant tree or the Castle illuminated in blue, the many bars open until late, yes, during the Christmas holidays Ljubljana is truly magical.

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Written August 24, 2024

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TravelerTP

Northern Virginia, VA929 contributions

Beauty flowing through the City

Oct 2019

On one side of the canal, we enjoyed a lovely lunch along the water. On the other side we shopped in the marketplace. We crossed over the canal multiple times, on each of the bridges. It is a silent but pretty presence as you wander along both sides of it.

Written January 29, 2020

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helstravels

Redcar, UK874 contributions

A must do

Sept 2024 • Couples

We booked one of the many trips on this river and we wereortunate to have one with very comfortable seats for the trip of up to an hour. Live commentary gave you some of the history of the town. It also takes you out to the quieter end of the townwhichis nice for a sunny day.

Written September 20, 2024

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Ognyan

5 contributions

Walk, eat or drink - it's very good!

Sept 2020

The River Ljubljanica Canal is a versatile place to visit at different points in your day. There is a wide choice of cafes and restaurants with local and Mediterranean cuisine. Historical buildings and bridges pop up regularly on your way. Cool artisanal bars invite you to wrap up the day in style. It's a part of town I found myself revisiting regularly during my stay in Ljubljana.

Written October 6, 2020

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Tiny G

Best, The Netherlands23 contributions

Limited boat tour. Adds too little.

Sept 2023 • Couples

The boat sails down the river and back for more than half an hour. You only see some houses and bridges on this stretch. It is also easy to do on foot and that saves €14 per person. In our opinion, it adds little.

Written September 7, 2023

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shunky

Dromara, UK200 contributions

Relaxing

May 2023 • Couples

Lots of boats to choose from. Ours was €12 for an hour. Not a lot to see but relaxing and enjoyable. We went early, 10am and had the boat to ourselves for first part. At 10.30am a good few more got on and glad we weren't on it in afternoon as it got very hot

Written May 26, 2023

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