
National Museum of Contemporary History, Ljubljana (must see)
The National Museum of Contemporary History is located in a mansion on the edge of Tivoli Park in the district of Šiška, traditionally known as the Cekin Mansion (Cekinov Grad). The mansion was built between 1752 and 1755 by order of Count Leopold Lamberg. During the last years of the French occupation of Ljubljana, in 1812-1813, the mansion was used as a temporary residence by Eugene de Beauharnais, the Viceroy of Italy and commander of the Napoleonic armies in the Illyrian Provinces. Since 1990, the museum has been dedicated to the 20th century Slovenian history, featuring collections on World War I, World War II, the Socialist period, and the establishment of the independent state of Slovenia. Every first Sunday of the month, admission is free for all visitors.
Operation hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm, Thursdays between June and August 10am – 8pm (excluding public holidays, with the exception of February 8, the Slovenian Cultural Holiday).
Operation hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm, Thursdays between June and August 10am – 8pm (excluding public holidays, with the exception of February 8, the Slovenian Cultural Holiday).
Sight description based on wikipedia
This sight is featured in a self-guided walking tour of Ljubljana, Slovenia within the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" which can be downloaded from iTunes App Store or Google Play. Please download the app to your mobile phone or tablet for travel directions for visiting this sight. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
National Museum of Contemporary History on Map
Sight Name: National Museum of Contemporary History
Sight Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Ljubljana, Slovenia
Create Your Own Walk in Ljubljana
Creating your own self-guided walk in Ljubljana is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Ljubljana Art Galleries
While the streets of Ljubljana are an art museum in their own right, the city also proudly boasts some truly good galleries. Small, cozy, colorful, stylish, and exuding a bohemian atmosphere, the galleries of Ljubljana have something to amaze everyone with. Take your time and this tour to explore the city's top galleries.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Ljubljana Museums
One of the best ways to discover the rich heritage of Slovenia is to pay a visit to the local museums. However, if you've had enough of history, you can always escape to a more unusual place, like the Museum of Brewery, for example. Sounds interesting? Then take this tour and have fun in Ljubljana's museums.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Landmarks Walking Tour
Pretty much like any other European capital, Ljubljana has extraordinary heritage. Over the years, the city has accumulated an extensive collection of monuments, both architectural and historic - buildings, squares, bridges. Take this tour to see some of Ljubljana's most prominent landmarks.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Ljubljana Introduction Walk
Ljubljana is the capital city of Slovenia. Throughout its history, it has come under Germanic, Latin and Slavic cultural influences. Ljubljana is situated on the river Ljubljanica, from which it has received its name. This tour will give you an overview of the most popular attractions in this city.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles
Top Religious Sites
Ljubljana is a great religious center. It has Catholic, Orthodox, Baptist and Evangelical churches, the most remarkable of which being the Franciscan Church situated in the center of the city. Take this tour to discover the holy sights of Ljubljana.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.2 Km or 3.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.2 Km or 3.2 Miles
Ljubljana Shopping Tour
Have you ever wondered what shopping in Ljubljana is really like? Well, now you have the chance to find out. Narrow streets packed with small shops, squares hosting covered markets - this is Ljubljana. Our tour will take you to some of the most famous shops and markets in the city. Feel free to explore any other shop along the way too.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles