Carousel of fun in the European Green Capital 2016

Celebrate spring in Ljubljana, the European Green Capital 2016. Take a walk around the picturesque streets of the city centre, which is closed to motorised traffic, and treat yourself to a delicious meal at the unique Open Kitchen food market on Fridays. Kindness and a relaxed atmosphere thrills everybody in Ljubljana, a capital which is spreading its “WOW” effect all over the world with the help of satisfied visitors. The placement of the WOW installation, which was created for the presentation of Ljubljana at the EXPO Milano 2015 exhibition, will also mark the celebration of 15 years of Ljubljana Tourism, the destination organisation responsible for the promotion and development of tourist products in the Slovenian capital.

Ljubljana, the European Green Capital 2016 is always full of exciting events. From March until October, visit Pogačarjev trg (square) in the centre, where every sunny Friday, the Open Kitchen market takes place. There, renowned Slovenian and foreign chefs prepare delicious dishes at affordable prices. Try some of the traditional Slovenian food and drink – delicious Slovenian potica, štruklji and other culinary delights. Taste burgers from all over the world and the recognisable or exotic flavours of international cuisine. You cannot miss it – just follow the intoxicating scents spreading around the city streets.

Not far away, at Krekov trg (square), where the funicular takes you up to Ljubljana Castle, take a picture at the WOW installation. It represents the WOW effect each visitor in Ljubljana experiences – the hospitality and friendliness of the local people, fresh drinking water that has not undergone any technological treatment, and clean air (Oxygen) – presented in a water-filled letter O, together with green mobility and adventures, introduced in the Guide to Green Ljubljana. These are the reasons why Ljubljana was awarded the European Green Capital 2016. The installation was created for the presentation of Ljubljana at the EXPO Milano 2015 exhibition, which also stood in front of the EU pavilion presenting the green vision of the Slovenian capital. The idea and the concept of the installation were created by the Tourism Marketing Agency, Nea Culpa, and implemented by the architect Janez Draksler.

In the spirit of the European Green Capital 2016, the city is also celebrating the 15th anniversary of Ljubljana Tourism, which turned the centre of Slovenia into a popular green destination for leisure and business tourism. Welcome to the European Green Capital 2016!

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