Similar to Zagreb, Ljubljana too has an upper level which is accessible by funicular train from the lower town. The key landmark at the upper platform of Castle Hill is the Ljubljana Castle - a medieval fortress built as early as the 11th century. Some of the major buildings in this castle complex were added in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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| Funicular. |
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| Inside the funicular. |
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| A bronze model of Ljubljana Castle (Top photo) Verses areal view of actual castle Lower photo). |
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| A spiral staircase leads to the top of the castle complex. |
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| Bird eye view of Ljubljana city from the top of the castle. |
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After the Castle tour, we moved to the Preseran Square - a square meant for pedestrians to walk about and appreciate the beauty of this old town. As usual, the attractiveness of a city is enhanced by a river or lake. Ljubljana is no exception. A walk along both banks of Ljubjanica River is an exquisite and a very visually pleasing experience.
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| Franciscan Church of Annunciation with a pink facade at the Preseran Square. |
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| Google map allows a better 3D view of the church of Baroque design. |
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Vodnik Square, adjacent to Preseran square is an open market where makeshift stores sell all kinds of local stuff.
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