Uncover the charm of Slovenia's green capital, Ljubljana, and delve into the vibrant cultural traditions, arts, and everyday life of its people.
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Ljubljana The City That Means Loved
This series, Ljubljana and Living Culture, traces the layers of history, myth, and creativity that shaped Slovenia's capital into one of Europe's most distinctive small…
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Plečnik Reshaped Ljubljana With Concrete and Vision
Jože Plečnik turned down a permanent post in Vienna — then one of Europe's great cultural capitals — to return to his hometown and reshape it from scratch.
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Jason and the Dragon of Ljubljana
According to local legend, the Greek hero Jason — yes, the one who stole the Golden Fleece — killed a dragon in the marshlands where Ljubljana now stands.
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Two of You: Slovenia's Grammatical Secret
Slovenian is one of only two living languages in the world that actively uses a grammatical dual form — the other being Sorbian, spoken by a small minority in eastern…
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Kurent Masks and Ancient Carnival Rites
Every February, figures covered head to toe in sheepskin stomp through the streets of Ptuj, wearing massive horned masks with red tongues and swinging cowbells loud…
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Shoes Off at the Door, Always
Step into any Slovenian home and you'll be handed a pair of guest slippers before you make it past the entryway.
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