Preseren Square (Presernov Trg)

Prešeren Square has always been a crossroads for those coming and going from the great castle to the famous bridge across the river Ljubljanica. Nevertheless, it was not until the 17th century that this large meeting place presided over by the great Church of the Annunciation came into being.

The level of spoken English is very high when compared to most European countries. Most people you come into contact with as a tourist, especially younger ones, will speak English.

The dragon as symbol and protector of Ljubljana From its initial portrayal as a monster, the dragon gradually transformed into a symbolic protector of the city, embodying power, courage and wisdom.

Ljubljana is probably one of the few cities in the world whose central town square is adorned with a statue of a poet rather than some political or military hero. The poet, France Prešeren (1800–1849), who wrote mostly in Slovenian and is best known for his sonnets, was one of Europe's great Romantic poets.