Arts and Culture in Slovenia

Festivals

You can enjoy the work of some of the most important creators and performers in the world if you visit arts festivals in Slovenia. However, if you are feeling laid back, check out the special offer: there are festivals devoted to roast potatoes, beer, wine, desserts, lace, chocolate, tolerance, and shopping.

 

Museums and galleries

Do you have an adventurous spirit? Go on a treasure hunt, and see a 30,000-year-old needle, a 5200-year old wooden wheel with a wooden axis, and venerable golden patches that are more than 3000 years old. If you are not interested in ancient history, take a ride through space.

 

Music and dancing

You will always hit it off with Slovenians if you join them when they are listening to music or if you dance with them. Don't turn down an invitation to come to a private party, because you will be talking about it for a long time to come. Slovenians love everything: complex symphonies by Gustav Mahler, who also worked in Ljubljana, the up-beat melodies of the Avsenik brothers, the challenging avant-garde experimentation of the band Laibach, or the fierce techno beats of DJ Umek

 

Film and theatre

Spend summer evenings under the stars in the company of stars: in streets, squares, and parks that transform into outdoor cinemas and theatres. The rich cultural offerings continue throughout the year, with over 200 premieres taking place. One of the most highly anticipated events is the LIFFE Film Festival in November, which changes Ljubljana into an international motion picture hub for two weeks.

 

Architectural attractions

The look of Slovenian cities and towns has been defined by various periods, dating back to antiquity. Some of the creators include Maks Fabiani, the personal advisor of Franz Ferdinand, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, who also worked with Otto Wagner, and Jože Plečnik, who worked in Vienna, Prague, and in Ljubljana.

 

Castles

Slovenia is rich in castles, manors, fortresses, and fortification systems. These were built in various periods during the medieval, renaissance, and baroque eras, and the first traces of their construction date all the way back to antiquity. Time got the better of many of them, but dozens now perform interesting functions.

 

Churches, convents, and monasteries

There are almost no villages or hills in Slovenia without a church, and the country is also full of convents, monasteries, and roadside shrines. For an authentic experience, join a pilgrimage to the Mary Help of Christians Church in Brezje, ring the bell of wishes on Bled Island, and try the pear brandy from the Pleterje Monastery.

 

Iconic attractions

The romantic historical town centres of the coastal town of Piran, the oldest Slovenian town of Ptuj, the mighty castle high above Celje, Lake Bled, an Alpine pearl with a unique island in the middle of it, the vibrant and picturesque capital city of Ljubljana, the elegant white Lipizzaner horse, and the mysterious underground world of Postojna Cave with the incredible Predjama Castle nearby. These are the images that will make a strong impression on you when you visit Slovenia. Save a piece of these iconic images in your hearts and in your photographs to share with your friends.

 

Oldest in the world

Did you know that Slovenia has some notable artefacts that are considered to be the oldest in the world?  The oldest flute, dating back more than 60,000 years, can be found at the National Museum in Ljubljana. The slightly younger, 5,200-year-old wooden wheel with an axle is housed at the City Museum of Ljubljana, and a sewing needle used 30,000 years ago is kept at the Celje Regional Museum. In Maribor's historic Lent district, you can check out the 400-year-old grapevine.

 

Plečnik’s legacy

As you take a stroll through the Slovenian capital city, Ljubljana, you will encounter incredible architectural treasures designed by the well-known Slovenian architect, Jože Plečnik. Tromostovje (the Three Bridges), the National and University Library, the Križanke summer theatre – these are just some of the buildings designed by this renowned architect. You can also admire his masterpieces in other places in Slovenia. 

 

Well-known Slovenians

Slovenia has produced many exceptional individuals who have been ground-breaking in various areas of life and helped shape world history. Visionary inventors, talented composers, exceptional women whose beauty and genius took the world by storm ... Discover their stories and explore Slovenia's towns and cities, from which these exceptional Slovenians hail. 

Cultural events in Slovenia

There’s always something interesting happening in culture. Be a part of cultural events around Slovenia. Discover the mysterious combination of cultural sights and natural patterns which have had their meeting point in Slovenia, at the crossroads of nations and regions, for centuries. Publication "Cultural experiences" opens doors to travellers into the world of artistic creativity and architecture, into the history of culture and the modern way of life. Come on in, it´s Slovenia Culture Time!

 

 

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