ljubljana tourist guide eurobasket 2013

LJUBLJANATOURIST GUIDE

EuroBasket2013

Index

Mayor’s Welcome Address .............................................................................. 1

Ljubljana: Where all of Europe Meets ...................................... 2

Match Schedule: EuroBasket 2013 in Ljubljana ...... 4

Match Venues .............................................................................................................................. 6

Kongresni Trg: Fan Entertainment Zone .............................. 8

Breg: A Place for Good Food Lovers ....................................... 10

Events Held during EuroBasket 2013 ..................................... 11

Ljubljana Castle ................................................................................................................ 13

Getting Around during EuroBasket 2013 (Map) 14

Getting Around during EuroBasket 2013 ....................... 16

Tourist Information Centres ..................................................................... 18

Guided Tours of Ljubljana ........................................................................... 19

Excursions to Ljubljana’s Surrounding Areas ...... 20

Why Visit Ljubljana Again? ........................................................................ 22

Useful Information ........................................................................................................ 24

Published by: City Municipality of Ljubljana, Mestni trg 1, SI-1000, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Photos: Stane Jeršič, Tomo Jeseničnik, Andrej Učakar, Dunja Wedam, Ljubljana Tourism archives

Design and prepress: Prajs d.o.o.

Translation: Patricija Fajon

Printed by: Rolgraf d.o.o.

Print run: 13.000 copies

Ljubljana, August 2013

Dear Visitors and Basketball Fans,

We are delighted that you have chosen to watch the matches between the old continent’s best basketball teams in our beautiful city. Being a green, clean, safe and friendly capital dedicated to sustainability, Ljubljana is simply thrilling, and while exploring it, you will be able to assure yourself that it is no coincidence that it is among the finalists for Green Capital of Europe 2015.

Throughout the championship, the city centre will be hosting a diverse accompanying programme of events, which will reach its climax in celebrations on 22 September, when the champion will be decided. Apart from a detailed programme of events, this brochure offers you a wealth of useful information to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. It includes tips on the sights to visit, cultural and social events to attend, and a host of other things you need to know to be able to look back on Ljubljana and EuroBasket 2013 with the fondest of memories.

Ljubljana is a sports city where a sound mind in a healthy body is appreciated. We cheer loudly, but in

a sportsmanlike manner, giving support to all competitors, so I feel confident that the excellent sports performances to be seen at the Tivoli Hall and Stožice Arena will be accompanied by an atmosphere of positive fan support.

I am convinced that you will love Ljubljana and that you will visit it again after you have seen for yourself that it is truly the most beautiful city in the world.

We welcome you with open arms and look forward to having you back in the future.

Zoran Janković Mayor of the City Municipality of Ljubljana

WELCOMETO LJUBLJANA, THE HOST OF THE

EUROPEAN BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2013

LJUBLJANAWHERE ALL OF EUROPE MEETS

2|3 Ljubljana - Tourist Guide • EuroBasket 2013

Ljubljana is a meeting point of cultures, nations, religions and architectural styles, and a place which brings together people

from around Europe.

Lying halfway between Vienna and Venice, between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, it has a relaxed Mediterranean feel and a baroque, Central European soul. Given its central position in the country, it is a perfect base for exploring the beauty and diversity of Slovenia.

Ljubljana is a compact modern city full of charm and historical interest. Both locals and visitors see it as a place made to the measure of man: being the Slovenian capital, it provides big city amenities, but due to its small size, it is easily navigable and has a relaxed small-town atmosphere.

The city owes much of its character to the famous architect Jože Plečnik, its native son, and its river, the Ljubljanica, which winds through the historical city centre and is spanned by numerous picturesque bridges. Visitors are impressed by the high quality of living in Ljubljana and delighted by the city’s cultural and tourism offerings. Despite growing numbers of tourists, Ljubljana remains to be a safe green city friendly to visitors.

Ljubljana boasts a huge outdoor memorial, a 34-kilometre walking route known as The Path of Remembrance and Comradeship (The Green Ring), which runs along the course of the barbed-wire fence which surrounded Ljubljana during World War II and is unique in the world. The effects of promoting a healthy and active lifestyle are increasingly noticeable and the number of those participating in major sports and recreation events is larger every year.

WHAT TO DO IN LJUBLJANA?

Here are some tips on how to get familiar with the city and enjoy what it has to offer.

• Climb to the top of Ljubljana Castle’s outlook tower and enjoy superb views of the city and beyond.

• Take a walk along the Ljubljanica and explore the riverside bars and restaurants or take a boat ride.

• Feel the pulse of the historical city centre while exploring its streets.

• Take a stroll along the Tivoli Park’s Jakopič Promenade and view an open-air photographic exhibition.

• Visit the picturesque Central Market for a snack or to get a souvenir.

• Treat yourself to a top-class cultural experience. See a classical music concert, a dance or theatre performance or an opera. Check out the numerous festival offerings.

• Get to know the city’s rich history. Visit its attractive modern museums and galleries.

• Explore Ljubljana’s vibrant coffee bar and club scene.

Ljubljana essentialsAltitude: 298mPopulation: 283,000Area: 272.39 sq kmClimate: continental, with temperatures averaging 1.5 °C in January and 21.1 °C in JulyTime zone: GMT + 1 hourCountry code: +386Area code: (0)1


MATCH SCHEDULEEuroBasket 2013 IN LJUBLJANA

EuroBasket 2013, the largest sporting event in the history of Slovenia, will attract thousands of basketball fans and their companions. The championship title will be competed for by 24 European teams, including the

Slovenian national team. Basketball being the most popular sport in the country, the whole Ljubljana will revolve around the championship.

EuroBasket 2013 will be the first large international basketball championship to be held in Slovenia since the world championship of 1970, when Slovenia was still part of Yugoslavia and Ljubljana’s Tivoli Hall hosted the match in which the Yugoslav team with the Slovenian player Ivo Daneu as captain won the world championship title for the first time.

Group A (Ljubljana)

Group C (Celje)

Group B (Jesenice)

Group D (Koper)

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Lithuania

Macedonia

Montenegro

Serbia

Latvia

Finland

Greece

Russia

Italy

Sweden

Turkey

Ukraine

Great Britain

France

Germany

Israel

Belgium

Poland

Slovenia

Spain

Croatia

Czech Republic

Georgia

Wed 4 Sep

14:30 Israel GB A2

17:45 Belgium Ukraine A1

21:00 France Germany A3

Thu 5 Sep

14:30 Ukraine Israel A4

17:45 Germany Belgium A5

21:00 GB France A6

Fri 6 Sep

14:30 Germany Ukraine A7

17:45 Belgium GB A9

21:00 France Israel A8

Sun 8 Sep

14:30 GB Germany A11

17:45 Ukraine France A10

21:00 Israel Belgium A12

Mon 9 Sep

14:30 GB Ukraine A13

17:45 Germany Israel A15

21:00 Belgium France A14

TIVOLI HALLGROUP A MATCHES

STOŽICE ARENASECOND & THIRD ROUND MATCHES

Wed 18 SepQuarter finals

17:30 E1 : F4 79

21:00 F2 : E3 82

Thu 19 Sep5th-8th place match

14:30 L 79 : L 82 83Quarter-finals

17:45 F1 : E4 81

21:00 E2 : F3 80

Fri 20 Sep5th-8th place match

14:30 L 80 : L 81 84

Semi-finals17:45 W 80 : W 81 86

21:00 W 79 : W 82 85

Sat 21 Sep

12:00 All-Stars Game U18

5th & 7th place matches17:30 L 83 : L 84 87

21:00 W 83 : W 84 88

Sun 22 Sep3rd place match & final

17:30 L 85 : L 86 89

21:00 W 85 : W 86 90

Wed 11 Sep

14:30 B3 : A1 E1

17:45 B2 : A2 E2

21:00 A3 : B1 E3

Thu 12 Sep

14:30 D3 : C1 F1

17:45 C3 : D1 F3

21:00 D2 : C2 F2

Fri 13 Sep

14:30 A1 : B2 E4

17:45 B3 : A3 E5

21:00 A2 : B1 E6

Sat 14 Sep

14:30 C1 : D2 F4

17:45 D3 : C3 F5

21:00 C2 : D1 F6

Sun 15 Sep

14:30 B1 : A1 E7

17:45 A2 : B3 E8

21:00 B2 : A3 E9

Mon 16 Sep

14:30 D1 : C1 F7

17:45 D2 : C3 F9

21:00 C2 : D3 F8

Legend:L - loser; W - winner

www.eurobasket2013.org


Celovška cesta 25, 1000 Ljubljana, www.sport-ljubljana.si/park-tivoli

Opened: March 1965Area: 4,500 sq m No. of seats: 5,600 (large hall), 3,700 (small hall)

Location: The hall stands on the edge of Tivoli, Ljubljana’s largest park, 1.5 kilometres (a good 15-minute walk) from the city centre. It is served by the LPP city buses nos. 1, 3, 3B, 5, 7, 7L, 8, and 25. Car and bus parking is available. Bicycles can be hired from a BicikeLJ docking station next to the hall (see p. 17).

Purpose: This multi-purpose ice rink hall is intended mainly for skating sports, but it also hosts other sporting as well as cultural and entertainment events. Apart from top athletes, it has hosted international music stars such as Louis Armstrong, Frank Zappa, Queen, Motörhead, Iron Maiden, Dire Straits, Nirvana, Bob Dylan, and R.E.M.

Mobility-impaired access to the building, terraces, toilets, changing rooms, and showers is available.

TIVOLI HALLGROUP A MATCHES

1966 Ice Hockey World Championships Group A1970 World Figure Skating Championships1970 World Basketball Championship1970 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships1974 World Ice Hockey Championships Group B1982 World Weightlifting Championships1984 World Bowling Championships1991 World Ice Hockey Championships Group B1993 World Ice Hockey Championships Group C1998 World Ice Hockey Championships Group B2004 European Handball Championship

Vojkova cesta 100, 1000 Ljubljana, www.sport-ljubljana.si/center-stozice

Opened: August 2010Area: 14,164 sq mNo. of seats: 12,500

Location: The arena is located 4 kilometres (a good 45-minute walk) from the city centre. It is served by the LPP buses nos. 13 and 20. Covered car and bus parking is available. Bicycles can be hired from a BicikeLJ docking station next to the arena (see p. 17).

Purpose: This multi-purpose arena is mainly intended for ball sports, but it also hosts other sporting as well as cultural and entertainment events, conferences, etc. It has hosted concerts by José Carreras, Elton John, Leonard Cohen, David Guetta, Joe Cocker, and Sting.The stadium next to the arena hosts football events, music concerts, and various cultural and entertainment events. It has an area of 24,614 square metres, its terraces providing seating for 16,000 spectators. In 2010, it was named by UEFA experts as the most beautiful small stadium.

Mobility-impaired access to the building, terraces, toilets, changing rooms, and showers is available.

STOŽICE ARENASECOND & THIRD ROUND MATCHES

2012 European U20 Basketball Championships 2010–2013 Euroleague (Olimpija Ljubljana Basketball Club)

The Euroleague

KONGRESNI TRGFAN ENTERTAINMENT ZONE


Kongresni trg tourist information pointDaily from 13:00 to 20:00, the Kongresni trg square will be the site of a tourist information point and ticket outlet set up in front of an open-topped double-decker, where basketball fans and other visitors to the fan entertainment zone will be able to obtain information related to Ljubljana and the EuroBasket championship, as weel as purchase tickets to city tours, boat rides along the Ljubljanica river, open-top double-decker sightseeing tours and more.

September will see the centrally located Kongresni trg square turned into a popular spot for basketball fans.

Throughout the championship, from 4 to 22 September, Kongresni trg will be hosting a vibrant fan entertainment zone, where those without tickets will be able to follow the championship action on a large screen. A stage set up in the square will host an extensive programme of music and entertainment and a lot of activity will also take place off-stage: a pleasant atmosphere will be created by the Kazina all-girl dance troupe; visitors will be entertained by performances from the Gledališče Ane Monro street theatre, the Pustotnik accordion ensemble, and many others; every now and then, a spectacular laser light projection will be beamed onto the façade of the Slovenian Philharmonic building.

Kongresni trg will also host ‘live basketball’; the ball will be slam-dunked by the members of the acrobatic basketball team Dunking Devils. The programme of events will be particularly extensive on non-match days. It will include offerings from the embassies of the countries taking part in the championship. From morning until late at night, a wide choice of drinks and snacks will be available from seven catering kiosks.

The square’s vibrant atmosphere will spill over into the neighbouring Zvezda Park, decorated to the theme of basketball by Ljubljana’s primary school pupils. From this perfect place for sitting around in the shade of trees, it will spread throughout the city so that not only basketball fans, but also other visitors and locals will be kept in a mood of excited expectation.

Dunking Devils

Laser light projection

Fans


BREGA PLACE FOR GOOD FOOD LOVERS

House of Sports on the Breg promenadeBefore the beginning of EuroBasket 2013, a sports information centre called the House of Sports opened its doors at no. 2 Breg. The centre, covering everything sports-related in Ljubljana, offers promotional materials, tickets to one-off sporting events, annual tickets to events organized by Ljubljana’s sports clubs, a sports and recreation area reservation system, and a calendar of upcoming sporting events. It brings together everyone involved in sports in Ljubljana on whatever level, from athletes and recreation enthusiasts to sponsors, sports fans, and tourists.

EuroBasket 2013 culinary routeNot far away from the Kongresni trg square, right next to the river Ljubljanica, is the Breg embankment, a riverside promenade turned into a culinary route specially for those visiting Ljubljana during EuroBasket 2013. Daily from 14 September, its food and drink stalls will be offering traditional Slovenian food, products with protected designation of origin, and Slovenian wines for tasting and purchase. Accompanying events will include dance shows, street theatre performances, a Saturday art market, a Sunday antique flea market, and occasional art interventions. Offerings will include those provided by the embassies of the countries taking part in the championship. Beyond doubt, Breg will be a perfect place to go when you feel like taking a break from the championship.

Da Vinci – The GeniusThe largest exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci to tour the world. More than 200 fascinating and educational interactive exhibits.Ljubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre

until 30 SepLjubljana Exhibition and Convention Centre www.davinci.si

Basketball 1970: ‘You get the moon, we get the gold’A selection of photographs of former Yugoslav basketball players in action, film footage, and audio and video documentation.National Museum of Contemporary History

until 30 SepNational Museum of Contemporary Historywww.muzej-nz.si

U3: Triennial of Contemporary Art in SloveniaA cross section of visual arts in Slovenia.Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (MSUM)

until 29 SepMuseum of Contemporary Art Metelkova (MSUM)www.mg-lj.si

Ex Ponto20th international performing arts festival.Various venues

1–8 Sep B-51 Cultural Societywww.exponto.net

The Wheel – 5,200 YearsUntil Apr 2014, City Museum of Ljubljana, www.kolo5200.si, www.mgml.siThe invention of the wheel lies at the base of human civilization and culture. Thousands of years of invention yielded nothing that could replace it and it continues to stimulate development and creativity. The world’s oldest wooden wheel with an axel, discovered at the Ljubljana Moors, is on view in a City Museum exhibition which draws together, in an original way, prehistoric heritage, technological and scientific development, and culture and art. An exhibition tour guided in English will be available on 5 September at 11:00.EuroBasket 2013 ticket holders receive a 30% discount on admission to the exhibition.Those taking a stroll down the Krakovski nasip embankment after 9 September will be able to view the City Museum's open-air photographic exhibition dedicated to the world’s oldest wheel.

30th International Biennial of Graphic Arts: Interruption14 Sep – 24 Nov, International Centre of Graphic Arts, other venues, www.mglc-lj.si30 biennials of graphic arts; 58 years of being at the centre of graphic art; 6,000 participating artists from 103 countries; a transnational meeting point; fresh approaches to tradition; an inspiring commentary on the state of the world; a challenge to think and act. 10 venues ready to welcome you. Curator: Deborah Cullen.

7 Aug – 30 Nov, Jakopič Promenade (Tivoli park’s outdoor gallery) Exploring the city’s architectural heritage, Charles Juhász-Alvarado will create an installation using 120 billboards.

EVENTSHELD DURING EuroBasket 2013


R. Wagner: The Rhine Gold, opera Performed by Saint Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra under the baton of Valery Gergiev. Part of the 61st Ljubljana Festival.Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

2 Sep 18:00

Festival Ljubljana www.ljubljanafestival.si

R. Wagner: The Valkyrie, opera Performed by Saint Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra under the baton of Valery Gergiev. Part of the 61st Ljubljana Festival.Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

3 Sep 18:00

Festival Ljubljana www.ljubljanafestival.si

‘You get the moon, we get the gold’An exhibition presenting, with a few vivid strokes, the Yugoslav national basketball team’s path from the first performances at large competitions to the gold medal at the 1970 world championship in Ljubljana and beyond.Town Hall (glass and right hand side atriums)

3–22 Sep

Departments of Culture and sports of the Municipality of LjubljanaMuseum and Galleries of Ljubljana (MGML)www.ljubljana.si

Open Kitchen food marketA food market offering dishes prepared by modern restaurants, traditional ‘gostilnas’, tourist farms, and independent chefs.Central Market

Fridays 8:00–19:00 www.odprtakuhna.si

Ljubljanica Sports WeekendLjubljanica Triathlon, Water Man Runs, Runner vs. Cyclist Competition, Recreational and Family Run (5km), Ljubljanica Night Runs (10km, 21km), Ljubljanica Cycling Marathon.Prešernov trg square, Ljubljana city centre

6–8 Sep www.ljubljanica.net

National Costumes and Clothing Heritage DaysOne of Slovenia’s largest ethnology-related events.Historical city centre of the town of Kamnik

6–8 Sep Kamnik Tourismwww.kamnik-tourism.si

The Brothers Karamazov after F. M. Dostoyevsky, ballet Performed by Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg. Choreographer and director: Boris Eifman. The final event of the 61st Ljubljana Festival.Cankarjev dom cultural and congress centre

9–10 Sep 20:00

Festival Ljubljanawww.ljubljanafestival.si

Autumn SerenadesFree concerts of classical music performed by young musicians.Trubar Antiquariat's atrium (Town Hall in case of rain)

9–12 Sep 20:00

Ljubljana Musical Youthwww.gml-drustvo.si

Slovenian Dances by the LjubljanicaPerformance by the France Marolt Academic Folklore Group.Dvorni trg square

12 Sep 18:00

www.visitljubljana.comwww.marolt.si

European Mobility Week 22 September – World Car Free Day

16–22 Sep www.ljubljana.si

ARTishA festival of creativity including a selling exhibition of arts and crafts.Gornji trg square

21 Sep 9:00–19:00 www.artish.si

Medieval MarketA medieval-themed living history event.Gornji trg square

22 Sep 10:00–15:00 www.visitljubljana.com

A special ‘EuroBasket Ticket’ including a return funicular ride and admission to the Outlook Tower will be available throughout the championship. Price: €6. Information: Info Centre, 01 306 42 93.

Open: 9:00–23:00, www.ljubljanskigrad.si, FB: Ljubljana Castle, twitter: @Ljubljanskigrad

LJUBLJANACASTLE

Funicular The funicular connecting the historical city centre with Ljubljana Castle offers beautiful views of the city. Its bottom station is located in the Krekov trg square, across the way from the Central Market. It runs every 10 minutes from 9:00 to 23:00. Information: 01 306 42 00 Admission charge

Outlook TowerOpening hours: 9:00–21:00 Information: 01 232 99 94 Admission charge

Castle toursRegular castle tours, departing from the castle’s Info Centre and ending on top of the Outlook Tower with a glass of sparkling wine, are available

at 10:30, 12:00, 15:00, and 18:00 daily in September and by appointment during the rest of the year. Information: [email protected], 01 306 42 93, 051 381 690 Admission charge

Virtual CastleA 12-minute virtual tour of the history and architectural development of Ljubljana Castle and its site from prehistory to the present day.Viewing hours: 9:00–21:00 Information: [email protected], 01 232 99 94 Admission charge

Slovenian HistoryA modern interactive exhibition covering the period from prehistory to

the present day.Viewing hours: 9:00–21:00 Admission charge

The PrisonAn interactive exhibition on the life the inmates of a prison housed in Ljubljana Castle around the turn of the 20th century, set in fully restored prison cells.Viewing hours: 9:00–21:00 Free admission

The Wheel, 5,200 Years A fascinating light installation of spinning circles, on view at the Casemate until 15 September.Viewing hours: 9:00–21:00

Castle Pipers’ fanfareOutlook Tower, Saturdays at 11:30 if the weather is fine.


GETTING AROUNDDURING EuroBasket 2013

Special free bus services and parking facilities near match venues

Parmova(charged parking)

Parmova(charged parking)

Tivoli Irezervacija EB

City centre

Tivoli IIrezervacija EB

Circular bus route connecting the Tivoli Hall with the Stožice area (11–22 Sep)

Circular bus route serving the Tivoli Hall on match days (4–9 Sep)

Extra bus services in operation after the matches held at the Tivoli Hall: 6 to Dolgi most, 11 to Zalog

Tivoli Hall

Hipodrom

Hipodromavtodom

Dunajski kristali(charged parking)

WTC (charged parking)

ŠRC Stožicerezervacija EB

Stožice Arena

Nove Žale

Nove Žaleavtodom

Žale I

Žale II

Žale IIIavtodom

Žale IV

Krajnčeva

Modrikvadrat(charged parking)

Gospodarskorazstavišče

Slovenskeželeznice(charged parking)

Fakulteta zadružbene vede(charged parking)

Ekonomska fakulteta(charged parking)

Circular bus route connecting parking facilities in the Stožice area on the days when matches are held at the Stožice Arena (11–22 Sep)

Extra bus services in operation after the matches held at the Stožice Arena: 1 to Vižmarje, 3 to Rudnik, 6 to Dolgi most, 11 to Zalog


A special traffic arrangement will be in place during the championship. On Vojkova cesta, one-way northbound traffic only will be allowed daily from 12:00 to 24:00. There will be a taxi stand on the

south frontage road. Two special lanes for city buses and EuroBasket vehicles will be introduced on Dunajska cesta (between Samova cesta and Bavarski dvor) and on Celovška cesta (between Drenikova cesta and Tivolska cesta).

GETTING AROUNDDURING EuroBasket 2013

City bus travel The two EuroBasket venues will be connected by special free bus services operated by the Ljubljana bus company, LPP. From 4 to 9 September, when matches will be held in the Tivoli Hall, a special circular bus service will be connecting the parking facilities in the Stožice area with Tivoli Park. From 11 to 22 September, when matches will be held at the Stožice Arena, a special bus service will be connecting the Tivoli Hall with the Stožice Arena, and another one the Stožice Arena with the parking facilities in its area. All special services will start running two hours before the first match and will continue to run until one hour after the end of the last match of the day.

Special service buses will bear the EuroBasket 2013 logo. As 20 other buses, running on regular LPP routes, will bear the same logo, make sure to always check the service name.

Regular bus services will be available from 5:00 to 22:30. Extra buses will be running on the following regular routes after the end of the last match of the day: 1 to Vižmarje3 to Rudnik6 to Dolgi most11 to Zalog

The following night services will be available throughout the night:N1 (Bavarski dvor – Vižmarje)2 (Zelena jama – Nove Jarše)N3 (Bavarski dvor – Rudnik)N5 (Podutik – Bavarski dvor –

Štepanjsko naselje)

6 (Črnuče – Dolgi most)11 (Bežigrad – Zalog)

To view the LPP bus route map and timetables, please visit www.lpp.si. To check bus arrival times and get directions, please use Google Transit. People with special needs can get bus transport information by calling the 24-hour number 051 44 99 92 or 01 58 22 425.

You can travel for free on any service within three hours before and after a EuroBasket match if you show your ticket to that match to the bus driver on entering the bus. On match dates, your EuroBasket ticket also entitles you to free travel on suburban LPP buses to the municipalities of Škofljica, Brezovica, Dobrova–Polhov Gradec, Medvode, and Dol pri Ljubljani.

Urbana city cardYou need an Urbana city card to be able to pay the bus fare. The card can be purchased and topped-up using cash or credit card at the LPP Passenger Centre (Slovenska cesta 56, Bavarski dvor, 01 430 51 74, 01 430 51 75), large Mercator and Spar shopping centres, large Petrol petrol stations, and Urbanomat ticket machines, mostly located at bus stops. Using cash, the card can also be topped-up at newspaper kiosks, tobacconists, Tourist Information Centres, and the Ljubljana Bus Station. A single journey fare is €1.20. It covers an up to 90-minute journey regardless of the number of buses needed to be changed to reach the destination.

ParkingMatch goers will be able to park for free in the Stožice area, where 3,706 parking spaces will be available free of charge within two hours before and one hour after matches in the Stožice Parking Garage and the car parks managed by the JP LPT d.o.o. public company.

The Stožice Parking Garage will be offering free parking in 766 spaces on its lower level, Entrance 1 (N 46°04’45.6’’, E 014°31’22.9’’) or Entrance 5 (N 46°04’52.0’’, E 014°31’28.8’’).

When all the spaces are taken, drivers will be directed to the nearby JP LPT car parks listed below, which will also provide free parking for match goers.

Kranjčeva – POP TV, 118, (N 46°04’12.9’’, E 014°31’18.2’’)

Žale I Cerkev, 125, (N 46°04’29.3’’, E 014°31’52.3’’)

Žale II Rondo, 80 , (N 46°04’01.9’’, E 014°31’45.6’’)

Žale III Soča, 77, (N 46°04’03.9’’, E 014°31’33.5’’)

Žale IV Koželjeva, 360, (N 46°04’09.7’’, E 014°31’37.1’’)

Nove Žale, 300, (N 46°04’29.3’’, E 014°31’52.3’’)

Hipodrom Stožice, 1,400, temporary parking arrangement, (N 46°05’12.6’’, E 014°31’18.8’’)

Charged parking in Stožice will be available in 2,171 parking spaces in the privately-owned facilities listed below. Parking will be charged at regular tariff rates.Ekonomska fakulteta, 350,

(N 46°04’28’’, E 014°31’06.6’’)FDV, 436,

(N 46° 04’29.1’’, E 014°30’49.7’’) Modri kvadrat, 396,

(N 46°03’53.5’’, E 014°31’35.5’’) WTC, 750,

(N 46°04’58.3’’, E 014°30’54.5’’)Dunajski kristali, 239,

(N 46°05’01.9’’, E 014°31’01.6’’)

In the Tivoli car park, consisting of two parking areas at the foot of the slope leading to the Tivoli Hall, only a limited number of spaces in the southern part of the car park will be available to match goers. The entire parking area on the north side will be reserved for EuroBasket vehicles.

Free motorhome parking will be provided by the following facilities:Ježica, motorhome facilities,

(N 46°05’54.7’’, E 014°30’53.0’’)Žale III, parking only,

(N 46°04’03.9’’, E 014°31’33.5’’)Hipodrom Stožice,

parking only, (N 46°05’12.6’’, E 014°31’18.8’’)

Avtosejem, parking only, (N 46°01’38.0’’, E 014°28’26.0’’)

Stanežiče, motorhome facilities, (N46°06’15.80’’, E 014°26’58.83’’)

Tbilisijska, motorhome facilities, (N 46°02’03.37’’, E 014°28’38.85’’)

Charged motorhome parking will be available in the centrally located NUK II car park (N 46°02’48.6’’, E 014°30’08.6’’).

Bicycle hire From April to the end of September, you can hire a Ljubljana Bike at an affordable price from the Slovenian Tourist Information Centre. Information: STIC, Krekov trg 10, 01 306 45 75.

To ride for free, complete online registration with the BicikeLJ self-service bicycle hire network, which consists of 30 docking stations in the greater Ljubljana city centre area. Hire is free as long as you return a hired bicycle to any docking station within an hour. Information: 080 23 34, www.bicikelj.si.


TICTOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES

Tourist Information Centre (TIC)

Stritarjeva ulica, 1000 Ljubljana, 01 306 12 15 www.visitljubljana.com

1 Jun – 30 Sep: 8:00–21:00

Slovenian Tourist Information Centre (STIC)

Krekov trg 10, 1000 Ljubljana, 01 306 45 75 www.visitljubljana.com

1 Jun – 30 Sep: 8:00–21:00

Kongresni trg tourist information point

Daily from 13:00 to 20:00, a tourist information point and tour ticket outlet set up in front of an open-topped double-decker parked in the Kongresni trg square will be offering basketball fans and other visitors to the city’s fan entertainment zone information related to Ljubljana and the EuroBasket championship, tickets to walking and open-top double-decker city tours, boat rides along the river Ljubljanica, and much more.

At the two Tourist Information Centres, you can get, apart from tourist information, free tourist publications (brochures, maps, event calendar), tickets to regularly scheduled and specially arranged city tours, the Ljubljana Tourist Card, the Urbana city card (needed for paying city bus fares), and tickets to cultural, entertainment, sporting and other events. You can also book accommodation and excursions to places in Slovenia, get a souvenir and, at STIC only, use the internet or hire a bicycle.

Guided city walk

Tourist boat ride

Tourist road train

Experiencing Emona by torchlight

Open-topped double-decker

GUIDED TOURS

OF LJUBLJANA

Guided city walk and funicular rideThis two-hour sightseeing walk including a funicular ride to Ljubljana Castle is available daily at 10:00. Price: €10 adults, €5 children under 12 years old. Departure point: Town Hall.Guided city walk and boat rideAfter a one-and-a-half-hour guided walk through the historical city centre, take a half-hour tourist boat ride to see Ljubljana from a different angle. Daily at 14:00. Price: €10 adults, €5 children under 12 years old. Departure point: Town Hall.Guided city walk and road train rideTake a tour of the historical city centre and let a tourist road train take you to Ljubljana Castle, which offers some of the best views of the city. Daily at 17:00. Price: €10 adults, €5 children under 12 years old. Departure point: Town Hall.

Experiencing the Roman EmonaExplore the traces of the Roman city of Emona in the present-day Ljubljana. Take a journey 2,000 years back in time and get acquainted with the daily life of Emonans. Saturdays at 12:00. Price: €10 adults, €5 children under 12 years old. Departure point: TIC (Stritarjeva ulica street).Emona by TorchlightPut on a Roman toga, get to know the culture of clothing in ancient Rome, and travel back in time to spend a couple of hours in the days of Emona. Thursdays at 20:00. Price: €10 adults, €5 children under 12 years old. Departure point: TIC (Stritarjeva ulica street).Open-top double-decker tourLet an open-top double-decker take you on a two-and-a-half-hour sightseeing tour of Ljubljana. Daily at 10:00 (4–22 Sep). Price: €18 adults, €10 children under 12 years old, €40 for families of two adults and up to two children. Departure point: Kongresni trg square, the end of the Vegova ulica street.

Ljubljana is full of attractions, picturesque areas, charming nooks and crannies, and interesting stories and legends.

Join an experienced guide and get the best out of it. All regularly scheduled city tours are available in English. Tours in many other languages can be arranged by appointment.

From 1 to 30 September, Tourist Information Centres will be selling tickets to one-hour tourist boat rides, allowing you to choose between five different boats. Price: €8. Departure points: Butchers’ Bridge, Ribji trg, Breg, Dvorni trg, Gallusovo nabrežje.


Explore the diversity of Ljubljana’s surrounding areas, enjoy some recreation, and experience the countryside at its most authentic.

EXCURSIONSTO LJUBLJANA’S SURROUNDING AREAS

A cycling and culinary experience in the heart of SloveniaCycling through Ljubljana’s unspoilt hinterland combined with an authentic experience of dishes prepared with local ingredients grown using environmentally friendly methods. Sat & Sun 8:30–18:00. Price: €56 (transfer, guidance, breakfast, lunch, three tasting sessions, cycling equipment hire).Cycling to the source of the Kamniška BistricaA cycle ride from Dolsko to the source of the river Kamniška Bistrica and a visit to Plečnik’s Hunting Lodge and the Predoselj gorge. Wed & Fri 8:30–17:00. Price: €45 (transfer, guidance, lunch, cycling equipment hire).Tea party at Count Blagay’sAn excursion to Polhov Gradec, a picturesque village in the Polhov Gradec Hills made famous in the 19th century by Count Ursini-Blagay.Fri 14:00–18:30. Price: €57 (transfer, guidance, tea party,

admission to the Museum of Post and Telecommunications).Hiking through the land of Jurij VegaA hiking tour of a scenic area where the world renowned mathematician Jurij Vega (1754–1802) was born and raised.Fri & Sun 8:30–15:00. Price: €36 (transfer, guidance, lunch).Ljubljana Moors Nature ParkAn opportunity to thoroughly explore the park’s unique natural and historical environment.Tue & Thu 9:00–15.00. Price: €36 (transfer, guidance, lunch, cycling equipment hire).Views from Šmarna goraA morning hike to the top of Šmarna gora (667 m.a.s.l.), one of Central Slovenia’s best lookout points.Sat 6:00–10:00. Price: €34 (transfer, guidance, snack).Ljubljana MoorsAn excursion to a marshy area on the edge of Ljubljana remarkable for its flora and fauna. Sun 8:00–12:00. Price: €62 (transfer, guidance, horse and

carriage ride, Kosec Park tour, drink).Mayor’s Cave – a pearl of karstA trip to the magical world of one of Slovenia’s most beautiful among the lesser known, non-touristy karst caves. Sun 14:00–18:00. Price: €57 (transfer, guidance, admission to the cave, snack).Velika planina – shepherds’ worldA visit the Velika Planina high mountain plateau, a piece of the world where time stops and life is lived in tune with the rhythm of nature.Mon 8:00–13:30. Price: €64 (transfer, guidance, aerial cable car ride, admission to Budnar Homestead farm museum, shepherds’ mid-morning meal).Experiencing Central Slovenia on horsebackOne and a half hour of expert guided horse riding along country lanes and through open country. Sun & Mon 10:00–13:00. Price: €56 (transfer, guidance, horse riding).

Rowing down a calm moorland riverA relaxing rowing trip down the river Ljubljanica from the village of Podpeč to the centre of Ljubljana, across the entire width of the Ljubljana Moors Nature Park. Great fun for both experienced rowers and those who have never rowed a boat before.Tue & Fri 10:00–16:00. Price: €99 (transfer, guidance, rowing equipment hire).

Helicopter flight and archery session (min. 18 people)An unforgettable panoramic flight over the scenic landscape south of the city and an opportunity to spend some nice bonding time trying your hand at archery and enjoying an outdoor meal.Wed 10:00–16:00. Price: €121 (transfer, guidance, 15-minute helicopter flight, archery equipment hire, mid-morning meal).

Treetop adventure An excursion to the Geoss Adventure Park, located close to the geometric centre of Slovenia (GEOSS), where you can climb five treetop routes of different degrees of difficulty with 72 climbing obstacles set up at heights ranging from one to 11 metres.Mon & Sat 10:00–15:00. Price €83 (transfer, guidance, three-hour ticket to the adventure park).

Trekking through the gorge of a torrential river A trip to the stunningly beautiful Iški Vintgar, one of Slovenia’s wildest and most unspoilt river gorges, where you can go on an exciting trek across land and water and enjoy a well-deserved lunch at the end.Thu & Sun 10:00–14:00 (3 hours of walking). Price: €72 (transfer, guidance, lunch, trek through the gorge).

To book, visit a Tourist Information Centre or the website at www.visitljubljana.com.


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that you will want to visit it again. As an aid in planning your next visit, use the MyVisit planning tool at www.visitljubljana.com. Browse the website, find attractions, events and activities

philharmonics and Europe’s longest running jazz festival. Each year, it hosts over 14,000 cultural events, from prestigious musical, theatre, and art events to those pertaining to alternative and avant-garde culture. Musical life in Ljubljana reflects the city’s characteristic blend of rich tradition and youthful vibrancy. The distinguished ensemble of the Slovenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ljubljana, whose history of success goes back over 110 years, performs an extensive repertoire of classical and contemporary works. Ljubljana is also one of the more important centres of theatrical art in this part of Europe, particularly its progressive, innovative, and thought-provoking strands. Even the language barriers are often broken down by the interesting approaches used by the city’s artists. Apart from that, Ljubljana also hosts numerous mass-participation sporting events.

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of interest to you, and add them to your MyVisit itinerary, which you can access from any mobile device or import into the Visit Ljubljana and More mobile application.

Ljubljana is a city of culture boasting one of the world’s oldest

2014 will mark the 2000th anniversary of EmonaIt was in 14 AD or perhaps a year later that the construction of the Roman colony of Emona on the site of the present-day Ljubljana was completed with the help of a large donation from the Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius. 2,000 years later, in 2014, Ljubljana will mark the anniversary of the foundation of Emona with a vibrant programme of events, from exhibitions and theatre performances to living history and other events allowing you to experience the Roman Ljubljana first-hand, among other things through pampering your palate with authentic Roman cuisine served by some of Ljubljana’s restaurants.

December in LjubljanaLjubljana is particularly bright and vibrant in December, when its festively decorated historical city centre hosts a diverse programme of events for audiences of all ages and tastes. The festive atmosphere reaches its climax with outdoor New Year’s Eve celebrations. www.visitljubljana.com

Major annual eventsMarch along the Path of Remembrance and Comradeship & Threesomes Run (May)A recreational event including a walk along a 34-kilometre circular route around Ljubljana and a threesomes run along different routes. www.pohod.siJune in Ljubljana (Jun)A varied programme of free events held in the Kongresni trg square: children’s events in the morning, dance and music shows in the afternoon, and music and theatre performances in the evening. www.visitljubljana.comFranja Marathon (Jun)An internationally recognized competition listed in the calendar of events of the International Cycling Union (UCI), accompanied by a varied programme of entertainment. www.franja.orgLjubljana Jazz Festival (Jul)Europe’s longest running jazz festival, featuring some of the world’s biggest names in jazz and attracting music lovers from home and abroad. www.ljubljanajazz.siAna Desetnica street theatre festival (Jul)An international festival showcasing

contemporary trends in street theatre creativity. Various venues host street artistes, musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world. www.anadesetnica.orgLjubljana Festival (Jun–Sep)The pinnacle of what the Slovenian capital has to offer in terms of culture and art. Due to its long history, dating back to 1953, and tradition of presenting premier artistic events, it contributes significantly to the cultural life of Ljubljana. www.ljubljanafestival.siInternational Biennial of Graphic Arts (Sep-Nov)One of the world’s most acclaimed graphic art events, held every odd year since 1955. Over its long history, it has received overwhelming response from artists, experts, and the public. www.mglc-lj.siLjubljana Marathon (Oct)A celebration of running attracting nearly 18,000 male and female runners from 35 countries, who compete in a marathon (42km) and a half marathon (21km) race and take part in recreational runs of different lengths. www.ljubljanskimaraton.siBIO Biennial of Design (Oct–Nov)A prestigious international exhibition featuring the latest in industrial design, visual communications, and design concepts. www.bio.si

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From 28 to 31 August 2014, Ljubljana will host the UCI World Cycling Tour Final, held along the route of the Franja Marathon.

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EuroBasket 2013 travel agencyPalma Travel Agency, Slovenska cesta 51, Ljubljana, 01 239 25 80; Tomšičeva ulica 2 (Nama), 01 244 36 90; www.palma-travel.eu.

WiFree Ljubljana60 minutes a day of free internet access and unlimited access to the websites owned by the City Municipality of Ljubljana, including the Visit Ljubljana tourism website, through the city centre wireless network. Paid access is available for internet usage exceeding 60 minutes per day. Support: 041 300 200.

Safe drinking waterLjubljana is one of the few capitals where you can turn on the tap to have a drink of clean and safe water and use public drinking fountains in the summer. Information: Tap Water Ljubljana mobile application.

Air TravelSlovenia’s main airport, Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, is located 26 kilometres (a 20-minute drive) from Ljubljana. Flight information: 04 206 19 81, www.lju-airport.si.

Ljubljana Airport transfers: The city is connected to the airport

by a city bus service departing from Stand 28 of the Ljubljana Bus Station. The fare is €4.10. The ride takes 50 minutes. Other transfer options include vans and shuttle buses (€9–€19; www.mnj.si, www.prevozi-markun.com) and taxis (€27–€45).Other airport transfers: Daily GoOpti transfers between Ljubljana and the airports in Venice, Treviso, Trieste, Bergamo, Graz, Zagreb, etc. are available at affordable prices starting from €10. GoOpti call centre: 01 320 45 30 (8:00–18:00). Booking: www.GoOpti.com.

Train TravelRailway is one of the most convenient means of transport in Slovenia as distances are short and travel costs low. Ljubljana Railway Station: Trg Osvobodilne fronte 6, 01 291 33 32, www.slo-zeleznice.si.

Bus TravelBus travel is particularly convenient for exploring Ljubljana’s surrounding areas and the Central Slovenia region. Ljubljana Bus Station: Trg Osvobodilne fronte 4, 01 234 46 00, www.ap-ljubljana.si.

Traffic informationTraffic Information Centre for Public Roads: 01 518 85 18, www.promet.si.

Taxi Taxi charges are lower if you order by phone (080 11 90, 080 11 17, 080 900 900). It is advisable to enquire about the fare before the ride.

Eating outLjubljana has a wide choice of good restaurants both in the city centre and suburban areas. The choice on offer includes both Slovenian specialities and numerous international cuisines. For the finest culinary experiences, check out the Ljubljana Quality winners at www.visitljubljana.com/si/aktivnosti/kulinarika.

ShoppingIn the city centre, you will find shops selling renowned international brands, products by Slovenian designers, whose ideas are often strikingly original, and a host of galleries, studios, and antique shops reflecting Ljubljana’s artistic vibrancy. Make sure to visit the Central Market, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik. Outside the city centre, you will find large shopping centres such as BTC City, Slovenia’s largest shopping centre, which consists of over 450 shops selling local and international brands. www.btc.si

USEFUL INFORMATION

Embassies and consulates of the countries represented at EuroBasket 2013

Belgium, Trg republike 3/IX, tel. 01 200 60 10 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kolarjeva 26, tel. 01 234 32 50 Czech Republic, Riharjeva 1, tel. 01 420 24 50 Croatia, Grubarjevo nabrežje 6, tel. 01 425 62 20 Finland, Ajdovščina 4/8, tel. 01 300 21 20 France, Barjanska cesta 1, tel. 01 479 04 00 Great Britain, Trg republike 3, tel. 01 200 39 10 Greece, Trnovski pristan 14, tel. 01 420 14 00 Georgia, Cankarjeva cesta 7, tel. 08 382 65 98 Germany, Prešernova cesta 27, tel. 01 479 03 00 Israel, Dunajska cesta 119, tel. 01 566 10 20 Italy, Snežniška 8, tel. 01 426 21 94

Latvia, Tavčarjeva ulica 10-7, tel. 01 434 16 20 Lithuania, Emonska cesta 8, tel. 01 244 56 00 Macedonia, Rožna dolina, cesta IV/2, tel. 01 421 00 21 Montenegro, Njegoševa cesta 14, tel. 01 439 53 64 Poland, Bežigrad 10, tel. 01 436 47 12 Russia, Tomšičeva 9, tel. 01 425 68 75 Serbia, Slomškova ulica 1, tel. 01 438 01 10 Spain, Trnovski pristan 24, tel. 01 420 23 30 Sweden, Kersnikova 6, tel. 01 433 04 70 Turkey, Livarska 4, tel. 01 236 41 50 Ukraine, Teslova ulica 23, tel. 01 421 06 04

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Police: 113Rescue station: 112Fire brigade: 112

Roadside assistance: AMZS (Automobile Association of Slovenia), 1987, 01 530 53 00

Emergency units: Ljubljana Community Health Centre, Bohoričeva ulica 4, 01 522 84 08; Ljubljana University Medical Centre, Zaloška cesta 2, 01 522 23 61, 01 522 33 85Emergency dentist: Ljubljana Community Health Centre, Metelkova ulica 9, 01 472 37 18Duty pharmacy: Lekarna pri Polikliniki (open 24/7), Njegoševa cesta 6k, 01 230 61 00

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