WINE DINE & TRAVEL MAGAZINE SUMMER 2017

ecognition of the importance of city’s history and culture. You
can find it everywhere, from the food and drink to the carefully
restored modern, minimalist design buildings by Slovenia’s
master architect, Jože Plečnik.
visiting museums, the expansive Tivoli Park and outdoor markets.
The highlight of our day was a personal tour by reknown
curator Andrej Smrekar, PhD .of the National Gallery which
features breathtaking Slovenian art
To appreciate it all, a guide is invaluable. The two tourist centers
in the city center are staffed with friendly and knowledgeable
Slovenians eager to help you experience Ljubljana. They offer
several tours ranging from history to food and wine tasting.
After six days exploring Slovenia, we were sad to see our visit
come to an end.. We spent our last day walking around the city,
We watched river boats cruising down the river, sampled regional
delicacies in local shops and were delighted once again
by a last Slovenian dining experience at Atelje Restaurant. But
by this time, nothing much surprised us. This was Slovenia after
all – a country that lives up to the love in its name.
The National Gallery of Slovenia boasts a collection
of 13,000 priceless Slovenian treasures dating
from the 13th up till the 20th century. Right:
Curator Andrej Smrekar, PhD of the National
Gallery leading us on a tour.
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