Those 2 million inhabitants of Slovenia (out of which 280 thousand living in the capital) must be really proud with how history turned out. The place will later become the Roman town of Emona (14 AD) and present Ljubljana. His teammates, the Argonauts, stay behind, mingle with the local folk and form the first permanent settlement around 1200 BC. Kills the dragon and sails back to his uncle in Greece, with the proof he is worthy to be a king. Making an evasive action from the angry father, sails up to the Danube river, then into Sava, and then finally into the Ljubljanica river. He has won the Golden Fleece from the Colchian ruler, but also stolen his daughter, on his way to Thessaly. Until a Greek hero, sailing on the Argo galley with a crew of warriors, comes along. Everybody who trespassed was an easy prey. Legend has it, long time ago, a fearsome dragon lived in the swamps around the Ljubljanica river. With teeth bared and wings spread, he’s basically on every flag, bridge, coat of arms, even the crest of the national soccer team. The dragon is the city’s most recognizable resident. That’s why we have noted down these 7 awesome facts about Ljubljana, that might make you want to see it for yourself! Surprisingly, not many people have discovered this tiny green European country, but I hope this will change. Guess what? The moment we set foot in Ljubljana, we know this is a place to stay.
Leaving behind a turquoise glacial lake surrounded by woods and the Julian Alps, with an island in the middle and a mighty castle rising on a rock above the town, we are absolutely sure that the capital of Slovenia has nothing else to surprise us with. It’s a sunny afternoon when we end our dreamy stay in Bled, and jump in the bus to Ljubljana.
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