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What to do

Ljubljana

With numerous venues for classical, alternative, jazz or world music, a thriving club scene with top live acts and DJs, a full dozen theaters, more than 30 museums and art galleries, a hip art-house cinema and an international film festival there's always something going on in Ljubljana. Ljubljana has dozens upon dozens of cafes and bars, ranging from laid-back lounges to raucous student dives. Many of the most popular places are located right near the city's scenic riverside, ideal for long, relaxed people-watching sessions in warmer weather.
Where to find the best nightlife?

Antico
Stari trg 17
+ 386 1 426 56 28

Gaudi
Nazorjeva 10
+ 386 1 426 56 29

Cafe Clementina
Gornji trg 25
+ 386 1 126 64 40


Cafe Union
Nazorjeva 2
+ 386 1 425 41 33

Companeros
Slovenska 51
+ 386 1 434 41 47

Orto Bar
Grablovičeva 1
+ 386 1 232 16 74


Gajo Jazz Club
Beethovnova 8
+ 386 1 425 32 06

Abecedarium Café
Ribji trg 2
+ 386 1 426-95-14

Salon
Trubarjeva 23
+ 386 1 433 20 06


Shopping
With several big downtown department stores, lots of small specialty shops and boutiques, even a thriving open market offering produce, clothes, flowers and handicrafts, shopping in Ljubljana is more than a breeze, it’s a pleasure. There is fashion from renowned international brands and Slovenian designer clothing available. Ljubljana's vibrant creative life is reflected in a wide range of selling galleries and art studios. The most authentic souvenirs are branded as Souvenir of Ljubljana.

Maribor

Maribor – a city in a whirl of socializing and great pleasure, a city where there is always something happening! Go to a temple of entertainment – casino, theatre, discotheques, restaurants, bars and other social-relaxation centers and spend your afternoon or evening in the company of your family, friends or colleagues. Choose your kind of entertainment – for sure you will not be bored!

Shopping
Unite pleasant social gatherings and shopping into one and go to the modern shopping centres, where visitors can choose from wide selections. Attractive shops in the old part of the city offer numerous symbols of the Slovene cultural heritage: Kurent masks, pumpkin oil, pottery, unique knitted goods, handmade chocolate, products made from wax and honey, laceShops with unique articles, the hustle and bustle of shopping centers, social gatherings at the market place, the calm environment of bookstores. Adjust your shopping to your needs and wishes.

Portorož

Sea, wind, salt, Mediterranean odours, palms, roses and evergreen plants, relaxation, entertainment and companionship are the words, with which we can easily introduce Portorož, a sea resort in the heart of Europe. The intermingling of various cultures and music expressions, nature, culinary delights and turbulent historical events, create an atmosphere, in which the every day life stress and tensions disappear in a relaxed state of mind. The relaxing stroll on the shoreline, recuperating run on the beach, swimming in the sea and pools, beauty and health programmers in spas or sports and recreational activities, fill us with new energy.
Koper

The fact that the cultural activities in Koper are very varied and rich is consequent unsurprising. »The Primorska Summer Festival« injects a real burst of life with its cultural events, enriching the summer of both guests and native inhabitants of the Slovene coast and the Koper area with a large theatrical programme and other performances. It's really a must for culture buffs. The main tourist and entertainment centres to have developed in this area are in nearby Žusterna and Ankaran, where there are hotels, discos, dance floors and other facilities intended for entertainment and relaxation.

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The information on this site was gathered through our journalists and various source(s) of information including the national tourism organization,
the ministry of finance, the ministry of foreign affairs, CIA World Factbook, and US State Department.